Programming Strategies - What to do with the ugly spaces created by the highways..

inspiration images / examples:

The site of my projects consists of several highways passing through, around and over the area which creates several areas of space that have the potential to go from ugly underused or parking space into these community hotspots that enrich and enhance their experience and accessibility to the waterfront, Flushing Creek and the Bay. 

The following are 2 links with examples and information I took written notes on to discuss in my writing/book:

https://archive.curbed.com/2017/1/9/14183876/freeway-underpass-park-public

"Take them or leave them, elevated freeways are a mainstay of cities all over the world.  The spaces beneath those overpasses are often underutilized – or utilized in ways illegal or undesirable.  However, many cities are now realizing the potential of these dead spaces."

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/spaces-to-places/transforming-dead-spaces-under-freeways-to-vibrant-destinations