Bicycle parking for thriving communities

1. bikes mean business.
Deann C. García
MCAD SD-6500
Intro to Sustainability

2. say hello to swrv:
a new direction for communities
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3. Think of the great cycling cities in America. Portland, Minneapolis,
Denver. Filled with miles of bike lanes, and more importantly, thousands
of places to park your bike.
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4. Now, think of a great cycling suburb.
If you’re like me, you might be a bit at a loss. Typically, great American
cycling infrustructure stops at the city limits, and crowded, busy
suburbs operate as a barrier to alternative transportation.
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5. The suburb I live in, Beaverton, Oregon, is blessed with amazing parks
and a great lightrail system, but is completely lacking in the type of
infrastucture that can connect these perks to people on bikes.
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6. typical suburbs lack
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7. typical suburbs lack
cultural connections to their place
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8. typical suburbs lack
cultural connections to their place
thriving small businesses
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9. Can a suburb develop its own
neighborhood identities?
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10. Can a suburb develop its own
neighborhood identities?
[instead of being defined as a bedroom
community for another municipal entity]
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11. Can a suburb develop its own
neighborhood identities?
[instead of being defined as a bedroom
community for another municipal entity]
thinks the answer is yes.
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12. what is ?
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13. what is ?
Implementation of uniquely designed,
community centric bicycle parking in business
districts of suburbia.
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14. what is ?
Partnering with local governments, local
business, and local artists - fostering a sense
of community in suburbs and outlying areas
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15. what is ?
A simple idea which can bring a community
together through accessibility and
neighborhood pride
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16. SWRV bike parking is uniquely tailored to each location
or district that they live in, and is functional, beautiful, and
sustainable.
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17. SWRV bike parking is crafted locally from recycled and
reclaimed materials, saving waste from landfills.
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18. goals
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19. goals
the sustainability challenge
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20. goals
the sustainability challenge
Improve access of locally owned businesses for bike-based
consumers
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21. goals
the sustainability challenge
Improve access of locally owned businesses for bike-based
consumers
Change the direction of a community’s identity through artist
collaborations
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22. goals
the sustainability challenge
Improve access of locally owned businesses for bike-based
consumers
Change the direction of a community’s identity through artist
collaborations
Upcycle and reroute scrap metals destined for landfill for the
manufacturing of bike parking
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23. who can SWRV help?
business
municipal governments
bike-based consumers
local artists
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24. SWRV can help
business
1• Improve access and visibility for customers
2• Tap new markets which statistically spend
higher amounts of money than car-driving peers
3• Greater capacity for vehicles of all types
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25. SWRV can help
municipalities
1• Beautify neighborhoods
2• Improve livability by reducing congestion
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26. SWRV can help
bike-based consumers
1• Gain access to businesses they wish to frequent
2• Improved transportation infrastructure makes
for safer, more visible travel
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27. SWRV can help
artists
1• Earn commission
2• Gain exposure and respect among neighbors
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28. so, what next?
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29. so what next?
educate.
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30. 1.
Inform business owners of potential positives of
bicycle infrastructure
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31. 2.
Let local governments know SWRV is available and
gain knowledge of the permitting and waiver process
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32. 3.
Identify local artists to collaborate with
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33. 4.
Target neighborhoods and commerce districts with
good variety of small businesses which could benefit
from better access and exposure
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34. that is it!
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35. that is it!
lets start
making some
parking art.
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36. Images courtesy City of Portland, The Oregonian, and Bike Portland.
Thank you!
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37. Deann García
2013