Challenge Statement: Habitat-Mobility How can we improve mobility so that Red Hook is a more accessible and attractive neighborhood and destination, and mobility options make it a better place to do business?

Habitat-Mobility: In scope/ out of scope

In scope: Mobility

infrastructure, e-mobility; bridges,

tunnels, bike corridors; future

modes of transportation

Out: Transport, specifically in disaster situations

Out: Social environment

/ heat manage-

ment / green retrofits

Habitat-Mobility: Expected Outcomes

Identify the gaps: Challenging & relevant

Co-create ideas/ solutions: Holistic and realizable

Design action plan: Make a plan for connecting Red Hook to the rest of New York; analyze and illustrate future solutions; name time frame, commitments, roles and responsibilities

Presentation to ‘Urban Experts’

Existing solutions for improving transport include: •  Running van services on defunct bus routes •  Subway upgrades and expansions •  Ferry routes/ bike corridors •  Disruptive technologies? Which innovations are missing?

Key question:

Imagine: You are a business owner living in Red Hook and you want to get rid of your car. You also want to attract patrons who have no car but want to come to your facility in Red Hook. How are you going to connect Red Hook to the rest of the city to make it a vital part of New York?

6 26/05/15

Red Hook Reference map

Red Hook, Brooklyn

150 years

All image sources own or these Creative Commons photos:

Slide 1: Matt Kane

Slide 4: Bigtimepeace

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