PROBLEM STATEMENT

*EDGE / THRESHOLD CONDITIONS (SPATIALITY) OF A STREET SHAPES EXPERIENCE (BEHAVIORS)

Streets are defined on the basis of visibility both from a distance and up close, accessibility plays an important role here for parking turnover and ideal for public transit, walking and biking and one of the most important factors being convenience in going from point A to point B smoothly.

Observisnng & experiencing these streets by walking on them on an everyday basis and also at different times of the day, Such instances of storefront goods on sidewalks, abandoned vehicles, or occurrences were altering or affecting people’s behavior and movement patterns. people were seen jumping/shifting up and down the pavements onto the street and at times completely disconnected from the sidewalks and walking all over the street. Even if a person decided to maintain their route on these sidewalks they were directed to the street . What was causing this and how was this affecting one’s behavior?. What was this invisible dialect between oneself at the street condition which made them perform differently? Is where the aim lies. Also to understand this phenomenon/condition of the street.

Objectives

*TO MAP THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STREET EDGES / THRESHOLD CONDITIONS AND THE BEHAVIORS THEY GENERATE

As a method for mapping the street taking strolls in areas with high density footfall and noting down observations. So as to get a Point of view in terms of movement and behavior. Further developed a narrative through photographs and videos concerning walkability.

In my study I came across a bunch of instances where certain events which were acting as practices to initiate a change in behavior and movement patterns. These triggers were an outcome of practice, territoriality, habit, claim, affordances and physicality and the outcome was mixed use of spaces, congestion, change in environment hence directing users movement.

Talking about movement ,to understand how to map them and on what basis, so to link them with the spatiality of these streets and what output/solution could evolve through them to maintain ease of commute. This would also determine the functionality of the place along with future strategies to be considered when designing these elements of streets