ARCHITECTS BRIDGING COMMUNITIES
FRANKLIN CORRIDOR RIVERFRONT STUDY 2007

In collaboration with several local partners, the AIASWO and the AIA150 committee hosted two design workshops in 2007 with the intent of bringing together community members in an effort to re-envision the Franklin Corridor from the Springfield bridge to the Ferry Street bridge. The following is a report of our findings and an indication of the shared vision of our community.

VISION:
The Franklin Riverfront Corridor will be a dynamic place worth going to, not just a place to pass through. Historically a natural river course, later paralleled by key transportation links, it should now be a place for people. It is a sustainable place, announced by gateways, with a public waterfront, that has green fingers extending into the community. Mixed-use buildings line multi-way boulevards that safely accommodate pedestrians, bikes, cars, and public transit. It is a coherent place united by our collaboration.

Gateways | Public Waterfront | Green Fingers
Mixed-use Buildings | Multi-way Boulevards