As e-commerce grows, vacant storefronts and freight congestion reshape urban life. This project reimagines the Garment District curb as a flexible interface between logistics and the public realm.

By 2030, curbs extend for loading, biking, vending, and delivery rest stops. By 2050, curbless streets and green infrastructure prioritize pedestrians, while trucks shift to regional hubs and cargo bikes handle last-mile delivery. Reusing USPS sites as micro-distribution nodes creates a low-carbon, adaptable logistics network woven into the city's daily rhythm.

Currently, the activity cycle of delivery and business operations are tangled with everyday vehicular traffic and pedestrian activities.

Different distribution methods' capacity to carry freights, space required for parking, and the average loading time, and emmision levels are compared.

By 2030, the curbside is no longer a leftover edge but a layered threshold—re-distributed to clarify the circulations of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The curbside is also extended to create a more adaptable zone, where loading, bike parking, pick-ups, and informal vending can coexist through time-based shifts.

Vacant storefronts are integrated into the curb ecosystem—converted into low-impact rest stations for delivery workers, offering a pause in the city's logistics cycle. Together, these interventions frame the curb not as infrastructure, but as shared urban ground.

By 2050, select cross streets will be transformed into curbless environments to prioritize pedestrian circulation and enhance the public realm. Transitions between pedestrian and vehicular zones will be defined through contrasting paving materials and soft separations such as green belts and bioswales. Permeable pavers will be used in vehicular areas to encourage slower speeds and support sustainable stormwater management.

Policy shifts will further reshape street use. Cargo bikes and electric vehicles will prioritized for last-mile deliveries, supported by dedicated loading zones and infrastructure. In contrast, large freight trucks will be restricted to regional distribution hubs located outside dense residential areas.