could have potential beyond its current main function as a transit route and secondary exercise space.
5.2 Project Underway (Rockaway Freeway) in New York, USA Project Underway was a neglected and underutilised underpass space 5-mile long connecting both the east and west end of Peninsula. In 2015, “Rockaway Waterfront Alliance (RWA)” organisation started to transform it into a safer and easier access for the surrounding communities through the project. This project saw a collaboration between the neighborhood and governmental agencies, in hosting a variety of activities for community and to address oversights in management of the property. RWA strives to empower residents and enrich communities though advancements of physical, economic and social sustainability of the roadway.
Figure 6: Project Underway (2015)
Throughout a periodic schedule of exhibitions and workshops (i.e., Bike Parade, Bike Bonanza, and Far Rock Block Party etc) (see Figure 6 above), Project Underway demonstrated active mobility and traffic fluidity. Drawing parallels to the AMK linear park, it seem to reflect unexplored opportunities of the linear park to enrich community spirit. Thus, Project Underway offers relevant references to suggest that the linear park could be improved through community engagements.
