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Chen, Esther
arrow_drop_down_circle Esther Chen
Esther Chen's project re-imagines the Prairie Line Trail (PLT) as a third place for first-generation and commuter students at the University of Washington Tacoma. Over 53% of UWT students are first-generation, many are also low-income and commuters. They frequently experience space time while having to juggle between work, life, and school. Right now, the PLT is just a path, a line people walk through, not a place they stay. Chen's goal is to transform the PLT into a functional, emotional, and social anchor, a place to rest, reconnect, and belong.
Cristobal, Akie
arrow_drop_down_circle Akie Cristobal
Akie Cristobal's project is about their future vision for the Prairie Line Trail (PLT). They focused on making the PLT more stimulating, relaxing, and playful for all ages. Amenities for different age groups are added along the trail, making it more of a destination rather than just a pathway.
Nguyen, Isaac
arrow_drop_down_circle Isaac Nguyen
Conceptual redesign of the Prairie Line Trail (PLT) which focuses on accommodating the needs of individuals who have vision impairment and autism spectrum disorder through reconfiguring the trail's spatial usage. The central concept of this redesign is the creation of distinct zones to enhance wayfinding and spatial predictability, as a way to increase sociability and improve the sensory experience to make the trail a place more functional and welcoming to these chosen identities. This concept addresses the needs of people who may require consistent guidance, take more time to understand general information, struggle with socializing with others, or have physical limitations like sensory sensitivities and or vision impairment. This would make the trail get closer to being a designed space that is accessible for everyone.
