Bagley Shared Street

A first for the City of Detoit, livingLAB led the design for Bagley’s conversion to a shared street. The vision, coming forth from the Southwest Detroit Framework Plan, (another livingLAB project) is intended to support festivals and community events on this walkable, bike-friendly commercial street. The design includes a flush street condition without a traditional curb. The street transforms into a plaza for festivals and markets, with significant landscape improvements, upgraded street lighting, decorative festoon lights, banners and public art.

livingLAB led the design of the overall street layout and concept, as well as landscape, lighting concept, amenities development and paver design. Given this is the first shared street of its type in the City, every decision was worked through with City Planning, DPW and Engineering to ensure the outcomes were safe, beautiful, sustainable and maintainable. The project also included significant engagement with residents and business owners to ensure the design reflected the rich cultural heritage of the area and a strong connection to the Bagley Pedestrian Bridge and neighborhood.