Site Analysis and visit

During the weekend I wondering into the city with Libby from the logistics team to do some demographic research and a site analysis on the proposed sites for the project. Our demographic findings were as follows...

Cuba Street

Upper Cuba street has a demographic trend towards a population 18 years and older. As you head towards lower Cuba street and approach the bucket fountain, playground, cafe’s and more youthful chainstores, more children under 10 are present. 

The area is fairly sheltered from wind by surrounding buildings. Sun reaches the middle of the street however shop canopies provide shade either side of the street. 

Mid-day on a Saturday there is a consistent flow of steady to moderate foot traffic with on average 50 people walking past every minute

This site’s condition would be ideal for our space due to the weather conditions and foot traffic, there were also a few electricity outlets we would be able to ask the council to use.

Waterfront

The demographic trend leans towards families and small children making use of their day, scootering along the waterfront and visiting Te Papa.

This site is a a lot more exposed than Cuba Street -  there was no shelter from wind or sun however the demographic was spot on. 

This site’s condition would be perfect for our event on a sunny-light wind day. Due to executing this project during the children’s summer holiday’s we would hope the wether would be fairly nice.

We took images of these locations and considered how we would be able to connect to power. We also found quite a few good examples of pop up containers that already exist within the city. We analysed these examples to understand how they were connected to power and what requirements were needed in order for them to be allowed within public spaces.