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GONZAGA UNIVERSITY WEST BOONE PEDESTRIAN MALL
Sherry Pratt Van Voorhis Landscape Architects

Over time as Gonzaga University expanded, the need for a corridor linking the west side of the University with Ruby Street and the recently constructed Kennedy Housing project became evident. What was once a busy two-way street is now a bustling pedestrian mall spanning 2-blocks from Pearl Street to Astor Street. The West Boone Mall is separated entirely from the fire lane and vehicular traffic by a wide planting bed. Contrasting colored pavers further distinguish pedestrian spaces from vehicular circulation. Gonzaga University’s identity is mirrored in the red herringbone paving pattern found throughout the campus. Other materials used, such as the massive granite pilasters from St. Aloysius Cathedral, and basalt cobbles from the old rail system, are shining examples of age-old craftsmanship and re-used materials in the 21st Century. An unintended, but positive outcome of the project has been refocused attention on the front entrances to the historic homes lining the West Boone Mall. Now that the mall has been constructed and a pedestrian friendly environment exists, the focus has shifted back to the front door once again.

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