The Last Mile | thom chiu

The Last Mile –
Alley Installation
Jefferson Park, Chicago

(Professional)

Good City Group – ArcheWorks
2015 Fall

Role in Project:
Designer, Illustration Artist,
Researcher, Installer

Project Member:
Andrew Balster, Susanne Schnell, Odile Compagnon, Michele Larimer, Hennie Reynders, Nilay Mistry, Benet Haller, Kevin Henry, Kate Keleman,
Kindy Kruller, Mark Barry.

Good City Group is an Urban Design group with professionals from a variety of fields dedicated to sustainable cities.

The Last Mile is a series of events organized by Good City Group to re-imagine the public transit experience through an investigation of the last leg of commute (between public transit stop to the commuter’s destination.)

The alley installation was the first public event of the series. It addresses the beginning of the last mile in Jefferson Park. The objective of this installation was to draw attention and introduce Good City Group to the local residents, as well as engage with their community.

The Last Mile of Jefferson Park

The beginning of the last mile of commute in Jefferson Park starts at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Our project revolves around a mile radius from the station. We highlight the unique assets of the urban environment and broaden the local cultural organizations and businesses.

The alley installation kicks off a series of events including community workshops and guided historical walks.

Site Environment of The Alley

Located right across the main exit of the transit station, The alley way is an under-maintained yet frequently used passageway and short cut for the daily commuter.

Due to the specific constraint, there were very few opportunities for large scale physical installation to create a sizable attraction.