Notes on waypoint characteristics

With the bulk of the API work completed by Gordon, today I set-out towards E.C.1 to think-through what the  waypoints will define. Drawing on yesterday's notes, (and following the train-of-thought that downplays the symbolic or 'hidden history' aspects of a waypoint) I aimed to concentrate on the physical characteristics of the waypoint as they constrain or afford forward-movement and to focus on the ways in which they relate to the process of using the cube as navigation-aid.

The waypoint, for example, might tightly constrain the way ahead and present only one option for forward movement, such as in Passing Alley, (below).

At St. John Street and Charterhouse Street, (below) the crossroads and complex of roads intersecting with the main intersection presents 5 possible ways forward into Clerkenwell. This could present the 'turbulence' for the walker  that would add complexity to the route.

Grand Avenue (below) apparent constraint within Smithfield Market leads to open space of St. Bart's beyond and an immediate readjustment of the route to be taken.

At behind Charterhouse Square, (below)  the way forward is relatively unconstrained with many possible routes forward. This might be an advantage for the start-point, for example.