Field Notes: Taylor Ave – Seattle, Washington

Isaac Kremer/ March 26, 2019/ Field Notes, Physical, placemaking, plaza, tactical urbanism

There are times when an iterative design process fails. There are a variety of reasons for this. Lack of money, waning stakeholder interest, or no champion for the project who pushes for continuous improvement. Such was the case for this block of Taylor Ave between Denny Way and 5th Ave in Seattle. It has many elements that in another setting

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Field Notes: McGraw Square – Seattle, Washington

Isaac Kremer/ March 26, 2019/ Field Notes, Physical, placemaking, plaza, tactical urbanism

McGraw Square and the smaller Westlake Square one block to the north are small triangle parcels that sit at the intersection of 6th and Westlake Avenues. McGraw Square has served as a space for a transit stop and a public restroom, but now it’s a blank spot in the middle of the street. Downtown Seattle Association believes that Westlake Square

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Lean Livability: Making Lovable Places for $500 or Less

Isaac Kremer/ November 5, 2018/ placemaking, tactical urbanism

“Lean Livability: Making Lovable Places for $500 or Less,” 6th Annual AARP Livable Communities National Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina Making big changes does not always require millions of dollars and take years of time. We’ll demonstrate over 50 ways, all under $500, how communities can make themselves more livable and lovable. We’ll explore how at the district and neighborhood level,

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Downtown – Highland Park, New Jersey

Isaac Kremer/ July 27, 2018/ downtown, Economic, Field Notes, market, Physical, public art, storefront, streetscape, tactical urbanism

Highland Park, located in Middlesex County, is a community with a design forward feeling – especially when it comes to public spaces. This playful public art project fills an otherwise blank wall. The colorful figures bring a sense of excitement and energy to the downtown. No detail is too small to escape notice. These customized metal tree grates bring a

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Visit to Sebastian, Florida

Isaac Kremer/ July 18, 2018/ beer, Economic, Field Notes, Physical, placemaking, public art, storefront, tactical urbanism

Captain Hiram’s is one of the most visited locations in Sebastian. It has a waterfront location that is greatly enhanced through the quirky murals on the wall. Upon arriving one is greeted by a stylized modern undersea or aquarium vibe. Pictures are painted as if they are hung on the wall creating a floating effect. The artist signed their work.

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