Abstract
Freeway deconstruction signifies an abrupt shift in urban policy (Switalski 2004). After 50 years of the greatest road-building binge in world history, cities since the 1960’s have more seriously considered the benefits of road removal and have increasingly incorporated it into their urban planning toolkit (Preservation Institute 2007). Each decade since the 1960’s includes more deconstruction proposals and projects. Priorities are shifting away from designing cities to enhance mobility, and toward promoting livability (Switalski 2004). My research question is: Is Richmond is a suitable location for a successful freeway deconstruction project?
Paper prepared for the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar/Geography Capstone.
Document Type
Unpublished Paper
Publication Date
4-2012
Recommended Citation
Giordano, Jerry. "Freeway Deconstruction: Impacts and Prospects." Paper for Environmental Studies Senior Seminar/Geography Capstone, University of Richmond, April 2012.