Washington Avenue Loft District
WRT's design of public improvements has helped to transform St. Louis' Washington Avenue Loft District from a marginally active industrial area into a thriving arts-oriented and regional retail destination. Located at the edge of downtown and characterized by its historic buildings, the Washington Avenue corridor was envisioned in three overlapping zones that include residential, commercial, and civic uses. Expanded public spaces were created for outdoor caf&etilde; seating, display of public art and street performances, and to stimulate potential linkages to adjacent destinations, attractions, and districts. The character of those spaces draws inspiration from the historic context. Site furnishings, lighting, landscape and street greenery, sidewalk paving patterns, and building-related elements all combine to create a unique ambiance for this revitalized urban area.
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Category: Plazas + Streetscapes
Location: St. Louis, MO