A strong directionality exists in the Tacoma Tideflats. Circulation systems are designed to maximize the efficiency of transporting, loading, and shipping goods via truck, rail car, and ship. Strong patterns of movement flow from the land to the sea in a space that privileges commerce and enables global circulation of materials and products. As a pedestrian experiencing the site, roads, and rails form barriers to lateral movement and create a strong, moat-like barrier to entering the Tideflats.
Characteristics: Directionality, Barriers