12. IQC
It is difficult to design a space
that will not attract people.
What is remarkable is how
often this has been
accomplished.”
William H. Whyte
“
14. IQC
Streets have been the places
where children first learned
about the world, where
neighbors met, the social
centers of towns and cities…”
Donald Appleyard
“
15. IQC
Every time we change
Oklahoma’s built
environment, there is an
opportunity to enhance
our health, social ties,
and economy.
54. IQC
District 1
25k vehicles/day
4 lanes
Fast traffic
Poor walkability
41%
22%
75%
District 2
14k vehicles/day
2 lanes
Fast traffic
Poor walkability
District 3
8k vehicles/day
2 lanes
Slower traffic
Great walkability
How often do you
visit more than
one business in a
trip to this area?
84. IQC
16TH AND CLASSEN
Slip lanes
encourage fast
traffic toward
Mesta Park and
Plaza District
Confusing
intersection for
drivers
Difficult to
navigate as a
pedestrian or
cyclist
89. IQC
5TH AND CLASSEN
Replace turn lane
with pavement to
plaza median
Include planters or
public art element
The gateway to
downtown
90. IQC
Look out for “Lost Space”
> Extra lanes
> Wide lanes
> Wide crossing distances
> Right-turn channels
> Desirable mid-block crossings
> Empty parking lots
And change your city for
the better.