But My City Was Gone (2021 - Ongoing)
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 reshaped American cities, leaving an indelible mark on their architecture and design. Once thriving urban centres, characterized by walkable streets, diverse mixed-use developments, and robust public transportation systems, underwent a dramatic transformation. Motorways carved through city neighbourhoods, replacing accessible public transport with car-centric infrastructure. This shift exacerbated existing social and economic disparities, hollowing out urban cores and altering their architectural landscape.
My process involves walking the streets until the public walking infrastructure runs out, capturing the enduring legacy of this transformation. I explore how the physical fabric of city centres reflects the lasting effects of the Federal-Aid Highway Act.
My process involves walking the streets until the public walking infrastructure runs out, capturing the enduring legacy of this transformation. I explore how the physical fabric of city centres reflects the lasting effects of the Federal-Aid Highway Act.
