Thom Mayne`s Suprastudio, Now Institute, aims to tackle the complex problem of sustainability in global, national, regional and local scale, tries to find the solution for %100 renewable energy, %100 locally sourced water and enhanced ecosystem health in 2050 Los Angeles County. Studio started with intense research phase to understand the problem. With several existing and proposed policies, the main focus was on urban densification, how densed environment can help sustainability and SLA goals. How can we protect 99% of the county with only interfering 1% of it? To test different scenarios, Wilshire Corridor was selected as test field of densification with its upcoming subway line.
99% Preservation and 1% Densification: A Case For Urban Density Along The Wilshire Corridor
