Author: lukszeho

We have completed our basic design concept after eight weeks of solid planning and meetings.

We are going to briefly discuss the latest plan and deadline we set for the completion of the project.

 

 

This is the annotated map of the latest projected plan.

 

The main implementations are the following:

– Changing the parking lot into two-way traffic

– Adding signs to redirect cyclists away from the parking lot

– Allowing public vehicles to stop at bus drop off zone

 

Expected completion dates for our poster and report:

– Week of March 4-10: rough draft of signage and plan

– Week of March 11-17: revise and complete signage plan

– Week of March 18-24: rough draft for report, get report done by March 22, copies will be send to Jeremy and Nesbit for advice

– Week of 25: finalize presentation based on report

 

Our progress has exceeded our expect ion, we are ahead of schedule and on pace to finish by the week of March 24.

Vancouver Science World, or known as the Telus World of Science, states their mission statement on their website as such:

“Science World British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership throughout our province.” #

Most Vancouverites know Science World through it’s crazy exhibitions in the past or through a field trip opportunity. This means that the organization is doing just what their mission statement indicates, “engages British Columbians in science and inspire”.

Science World was created back in 1977, as the Junior League of Greater Vancouver and the Vancouver Social Planning Department joined forces to create a place to “engages British Columbians in science and inspire”. Now, more than 35 years later, the non-profitable organization known as Science World still exists and more influential than ever.  Renovation of the Science World began in late 2009 and early 2010. New galleries was created, the lobby was expanded, as well an outdoor exhibition space now known as the Ken Spencer Science Park. Now the question is, what to do with the traffic flow and parking space outside of the centre, now that everything is newly renovated and changed?

We find out what our client expect from this group in this project through an arranged meeting, set on Friday, February 1st, 2013.

[Information taken from http://www.scienceworld.ca]

 

The following areas will be  carefully reviewed and a revision plan will be delivered to our client.

Currently, the delivery trucks need to cross the bike path to get to the loading bay. Signs are needed to warn cyclists for possible incoming traffic.

There is no exit onto Quebec St. because the parking lot only allows one-way traffic, we will consider the feasibility of changing it into two-way driveway to allow more flexibility.

Signs are needed to deter cyclists from entering the parking lot and redirect them to the designated bike path.

Loading information signs need to be updated to provide the correct directions to the loading bay.

 

The signs at the bus drop off zone need to be consistent and updated.

Consideration of allowing private cars/vans to drop off visitors.

 

The internal road should only provide direct access point for emergency vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulance. Signs will added to prevent public vehicles from entering that area.

 

We will post our progress in two weeks.

 

Photo Source: Daniel Song Feb 2013