Transit System Light-Rail and Subway systems converge on the downtown grid from all around the Toledo metropolitan area. Left: Los Angeles metro light rail system. The majority of the metro runs above ground, while the dense downtown goes underground.
Pedways Underground pedestrian walkways provide a route to important areas downtown during all weather to citizens. Linking underground parking, shopping, entertainment and even East Toledo. N
Left: Toronto, Canada’s PATH network of underground walkways and shops keeps the downtown core of Toronto bustling even during the harsh Canadian winter.
By creating an open and easy to understand metro system, Toledo can draw more people to the city center to live, work, and play in the urban areas. Walkable developments are crucial for local businesses to thrive. The majority of the system will utilize light-rail while urban areas will use an underground metro.
Medium Masterplan: Re-routes Erie Street to create a market street for the urban farming.
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SCALE : 1”=200’
Revealing The Canal The Miami and Erie Canal terminated here in Toledo Ohio. This canal was the largest in North America at over 400 miles long. It allowed trade to connect from the great lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. In a way, this made Toledo Ohio a grand entrance to a large portion of our nation. It is my intent to revive this forgotten gateway. Functioning as a cistern and bioswale, the canal has been revealed.
Parti Diagrams: Original parti on above left showcased the influence of Toledo’s Core on the greater region and has retaining walls that align to the Saint Lawrence historical grid that makes up most of downtown Toledo. The new parti diagram uses the canal to influence change in Toledo and its region.
Above Context Photo: The Civic Center Mall in Toledo, Ohio as of October 9th 2021