Revitalizing the Infinite Laneway
URBAN SYSTEMS STUDIO WITH YUICHI WATANABE
VANCOUVER, BC
November 2023
With the concept of having “everything in their back pocket”, this project reimagines Vancouver's Sunset neighborhood’s notorious ‘infinite laneway’ through the weaving of communally owned open spaces for public use to revitalize the current situation. To foster and improve convenience, accessibility, and mobility within the community, our design hopes to transform the once passive “in-between” nature of laneways into one that is active, engaging, and welcoming for both residents and visitors.
Laneway perspective
Corner plaza perspective
Modular tiles allow for “switching” configurations according to the community’s desired programs
Community Program Configuration Chart
In collaboration with Linlin Cai, Shelly Ugalino, Allen Zhou, and Liana Zheng