Went on a Walkabout

The first assignment I was given was to draw a CAD drawing of the core of Downtown Miami. Taking an incorrect CAD file and fine tuning it to be more of the 'idealist' version of a city. So, if a block were 243' 6.76767677", its ideal dimensions would be rounded to 250'. The same rule applies to the property lines and the building footprints. 

It involved a lot of walking around and pacing the distances between buildings or the width of sidewalks. It was very enjoyable partially because of the wonderful weather that Miami has in January and February and partly because of the nature of Downtown Miami. Most people whom I have talked to seem to have a negative view of Downtown. Partially this is based upon historical precedent and partially naivety. I found it to be a very bustling place during the day. Plenty of people, plenty of places to eat, things to smell, sounds to hear, and muy cafecitos! As a side note, I think one of the challenges is how to continue this activity past 6 o'clock in the area. 

~Jordan