City Thread

CITY THREAD is the winner of the Passageways 2.0 international design competition which asks architects to create a vibrant public space in an unused alley in downtown Chattanooga TN. The project is part of an initiative sponsor by River City Company, a local non-profit developer, to revitalize and catalyze the downtown innovation district. The project creates a space that builds upon the legacy of Chattanooga and the character of downtown by extending the attitude of adventure and exploration that the “Scenic City” is known for and bring a sense of discovery and stimulation to this unused downtown space. Given the immediate context of downtown – a growing community of innovators – the projects is a social connector where the different actors of the city can come together for both unique public programming and informal hangout. Situated in a city that privileges how infrastructure can enhance urban life, our project is intended to operate as a piece of artistic infrastructure rather than simply a work of art.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.107.55

Volume Editors
Amy Kulper, Grace La & Jeremy Ficca

ISBN
978-1-944214-21-0