I chose the Anaheim Packing House as my center, located in the heart of downtown Anaheim. One of the few remaining packing houses from the agricultural era for which Orange County is named, the Anaheim Citrus Packing House is a landmark in both County and City history. The restored Packing House is now a food hall reminiscent of the great public markets of South America and Europe. These markets serve as a resource for the neighborhood (daily food production) and a community gathering space (restaurants and entertainment).
The forces at play:
Parking: During peak hours, it is not uncommon to circle the Anaheim Packing House, searching in vain for a coveted parking space.
Controlled vegetation: There are many instances of architected nature.
People: This popular destination spot is often crowded.
Gathering places for recreation and leisure: The area welcomes human occupancy and encourages free flow of assembly and socialization.
Structures: At the same time, it has areas that contain people and block its inhabitants from outside regions.
