CONCEPTS | LAND PLANNING | STEWARDSHIP
CHRIS CREASEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2017
A ngel Ca nyon | Ka nab, Uta h
In my persona l life I have found g reat joy i n understa nding how our p l a n e t ’s n a t u r a l s y s t e m s function. This same curiosity fuels my attention to deta i l when desig ni ng thought ful solutions i n the bui lt env i ronment. I st rongly believe that for every design problem, there is a solution on the other side of an afternoon of research, collaboration, a nd Prismacolor- covered trace p a p e r.
INTEGRITY
CONTENT UTAH REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE
CREATIVITY
STATION PLACE
1
FA R M I N G T O N , U T
TWIN CREEKS
RIPARIAN HIGHWAY
2
K A N S A S C I T Y, M O
MILLCREEK CORRIDOR OS CITY ON THE MOVE
3
S O U T H S A LT L A K E , U T
COMMITMENT
UTAH’S MIGHTY FIVE
TRACKING TOURISM THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY S OU T H E R N U TA H
Bolts atop Three Lakes Clif f | Kanab, Utah
4
EXPERIENCE JOBS
TWIN CREEKS COMPETITION | KANSAS CITY
PROJECTS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOSTON PARKS + REC ARSENAL ON THE CHARLES STANTEC BOSTON | SUMMER 2016
UCONN WETLAND CORRIDOR
UTAH REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE
TEMPLE BARN RESTORATION FOREST CAMP USU STUDENT CENTER LA TEACHING ASSISTANT | SPRING 2017 ENTOMOLOGY LAB TECH | 2014 - 2016 MILLCREEK CORRIDOR GRANARY DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT
SANTA MARIA DEL MEXICANO ORPHANAGE QUERÉTARO, COLÓN, MX
2 SOUTH ORANGE OFFICE BUILD-OUT KUHN COMPANIES | SUMMER 2012 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN COMMISSION
MGB+A | SUMMER 2015 OC TANNER CAMPUS EAGLE POINT | DRAPER COMMUNITY GARDENS SLC UTAH’S MIGHTY FIVE
AMBASSADOR DIVERS
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
IDIVE CAYMAN | 2012
RESPONSIBLY MEETING MARKET DEMAND
UTAH REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE STATION PLACE Fa r m i ng ton, U T As co -leader of a n interdisciplina ry tea m of business students, la ndscape a rchitects, a nd a n a rchitect , I worked with my team to develop a class A o f f i c e s p a c e i n Fa r m i n g t o n . O u r g o a l was to ma ke the development lega lly p er m issable, physica l ly possible, maxima lly productive, f inancia lly feasible, and sustainability focused. We c o l l a b o r a t e d w i t h C e nt e r C a l Properties, Oakland Construction, CBR E C onsulting, a nd Mi llrock Capita l to create a rea listic a nd wel l rounded p r oj e c t p hy s i c a l ly a n d f i n a n c i a l ly. Coordination with landscape a rchitecture faculty was a lso critica l to ensure that green features such as bioswales, a roof deck, and stormwater catchment were wel l i nteg rated. A fter presenting our proposa l, Station P l a c e , t o a p a n e l o f 21 r e a l e s t at e a n d f i na ncia l mog uls i n Uta h we placed f irst amongst the underg raduate - only teams and sixth overa ll.
S TAT I O N P L A C E 3.47 AC centrally located between Ogden and SLC
1 minute bike ride to 14 mile Legacy Parkway Trail
Two turns off I-15
450 steps to the Farmington Frontrunner Station
Filling the development product gap with 61,100 SF
29 Restaurants, 1 Hotel and over 60 Retailers
of Class A office space LOCATION
FARMINGTON BAY WATERFOWL REFUGE 18,000+ ACRES
LEGACY PARKWAY TRAIL 20 MILES TO SLC
Y PKW ACY 495 LEG ADT 23
14 SCREEN THEATER
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highways (I-15, Highway 89, and Legacy Parkway). Adjacent to Station Park mixed-use lifestyle center and University of Utah medical center with access to Legacy Parkway Trail and a short drive to Oakridge Golf Course.
HIGHEST + BEST USE CLA
US HW
DAVIS COUNTY
DAVIS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
DAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Located within the bustling Station Park development on the north side of the center roundabout on Station Parkway. Just 450 steps from FrontRunner Station in Farmington with proximity to three major
145 ADT 42
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29 RESTAURANTS 1 GROCER OVER 60 RETAILERS
MEDICAL CENTER OPENED 2016
TH OU 425 5 S 14 I-1 DT 1 H
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20 MINS TO SLC 30 MINS TO OGDEN STAT
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APPROX. 175 EMPLOYEES
The current zoning is Transit Mixed Use, which supports dense and diverse development. According to a Kimley-Horn Market Study, there is currently a shift in employer location preferences towards a focus on the desires of employees as a way to attract top talent.
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“Employers anticipate that their employees are more satisfied in places that offer diverse, connected land uses” and the Station Park area boasts some of the finest opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment, transit, and recreation. There is also a hotel for visiting employees and executives across the street.
DUE DILIGENCE
96.3% OCCUPANCY
The existing development in the area along with recent activity on the site shows there is a low risk for soil contamination or need for remediation. The site is not situated within a landslide zone. FEMA flood maps list the
LOCATION
PROPOSED USE
BUILDING FOOTPRINT
LAND TO GLA RATIO
Farmington, UT
Class A Office
23.3 K SF
2.47:1
ACREAGE
CURRENT ZONING
GLA
LAND TO FOOTPRINT RATIO
3.47
Transit Mixed Use
61,100 SF
6.47:1
site as a Zone X. Utah DNR lists the area as a high risk area for liquefaction in the event of a large scale earthquake. This situation requires the buildings to have pylons extending to the bedrock.
NORTH ELEVATION
DEAL ECONOMICS COSTS
EFFECTIVE RENTAL INCOME
Land Cost (3.47 AC)
Per Square Foot
TOTAL
$15.98
$2,415,428.14
Hard Costs Site Work
$20.00
Core and Shell
$100.00
$6,110,000.00
Tenant Improvements
$45.00
$2,749,500.00
Class A Office Space
SF
$/SF
Annual $/SF
Total Annual
61,100
$2.17
$26.00
$1,588,600.00
Less : 5% Vacancy
($79,430.00)
ADJUSTED GROSS RENT
$1,509,170.00
“We chose this place because we love the amenities and how close it is to the FrontRunner.”
$1,222,000.00
Roof Patio
$20.00
$110,000.00
Parking
$2.50
$230,712.50
Landscaping
$3.87
Contingency (5%)
$8.57
$527,430.23
TOTAL HARD COSTS
$199.94
$11,296,034.73
$338,881.04
Other Income
- Steve Woolley
$289,311.68
Cell Tower
$0.41
Fees + Other
$0.12
$7,332.00
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
$0.53
$32,332.00
$27.06
$1,541,502.00
Pluralsight, LLC
$25,000.00
$236,392.00 EFFECTIVE GROSS INCOME
Soft Costs Architect + MEP
(3% hard costs)
$3.00
Soils Engineer
$0.14
$8,554.00
Civil Engineer
$0.41
$25,051.00
Surveys
$0.19
$11,609.00
Permits + Off-site Fees
$2.76
$417,182.83
Taxes + Insurance
$0.19
$11,609.00
Legal, Loan Closing Costs, + Title
$1.16
$175,337.71
Third Party Reports
$0.41
$25,051.00
$6.49
$396,761.22
Developer Fee
$4.14
$252,954.00
Marketing
$0.14
$8,554.00
Admin. + Accounting
$0.72
$43,992.00
Contingency (3%)
$0.39
$51,463.10
TOTAL SOFT COSTS
$28.90
$1,765,560.91
Construction Interest
(based on
Stabilized NOI Yr 2
Yield on Cost
$1,061,218
6.86%
10 Yr Disposition
$21,128,708
3.5% LIBOR rate)
TOTAL PROJECTED COSTS
$254.00 $15,477,023.77
OPERATING EXPENSES $/SF
Total Annual
Administrative
$1.19
$72,709.00
Security
$0.05
$3,055.00
Cleaning
$0.80
$48,880.00
Payroll
$0.56
$34,216.00
Utilities
$1.37
$83,707.00
Advertising
$0.08
$4,888.00
Maintenance, HVAC, Elevator
$0.34
$20,774.00
Roads + Grounds
$0.29
$37,309.37
Taxes
$2.65
$161,915.00
Insurance
$0.21
$12,831.00
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$7.54
$480,284.37
$19.52
$1,061,217.63
NET OPERATING INCOME
STATION PLACE
BASED ON A 6.75% CAP RATE
Roof Patio
DEMAND According to a Kimley-Horn market study, occupancy for office space in Station Park is higher than the county-wide average and there is a demand for 1.6 M SF of new single and multi tenant office space within Davis County in the next ten years. Davis county can support up to 1.8 M SF of office space currently and there is only 1.2 M SF. The site to the west of ours, North Station, is estimate to be able to capture 50-60% of this demand. It does not have the TOD benefit or the local amenities that our site has, furthering our belief that our site will capture a significant amount of the demand. We believe Station Place’s central location between Salt Lake City and Ogden along with transit & extensive amenities will be attractive to a number of potential office users for both primary and/or back office uses. Also, the Wasatch Front is home to a number of “Call Center” office users in locations spreading from Logan to Provo. We believe Station Place is uniquely positioned to attract call center users including the following: · Transit – The majority of existing call centers do not appear to have direct access to the FrontRunner · Worker Profile – Dominated by young people, students, part-time workers and compensation at a pay scale that will benefit from transit · Demographics – Davis County has a large profile of multilingual residents who are potential employees for international call centers
STATION PARKWAY
N MASTER PLAN
0’ 20’ 40’60’ 80’
SCHEMATIC PLAN
PARKING
This 61,100 SF GLA Class A office structure will bring transit oriented, high class office space to the already highly successful Station Park. Class A Options
Floor 1
Floor 2 + 3
3 Suites Per Floor
6,567 SF
6,900SF
2 Suites Per Floor
9,850 SF
10,350 SF
1 Large Suite + 2 Small
7,000 SF 6,350 SF
8,000 SF 6,350 SF
Through speaking with local offices such as Pluralsight we determined modern businesses are looking for 5 to 6 stalls per 1000 SF. Although Farmington only requires 3 stalls per 1000 SF of office space (Section 11-32-040) we wanted to meet the needs of our tenants so we compromised. In section 11-18-100 part C of Farmington’s city code it allows for a stall reduction of 40% if the building is within 1/4 mile of mass transit. With the Frontrunner in this range we were able to provide slightly over 4 stalls per 1000 SF for a total of 256 stalls. We also met ADA requirements with 7 stalls, 2 for vans and 5 for cars.
RIPARIAN HIGHWAY
TWIN CREEKS:
DESIGNING FOR DENSITY K a n s a s C i t y, M O As a n i ntern at Sta ntec, I worked with t h e t w o o t h e r i n t e r n s , Ky l e Vo l z a n d X iaoy i ng Li, to desig n a nd i l lust rate a s o l u t i o n f o r t h e Tw i n C r e e k s D e s i g n C omp et it ion. T his 10 0 0 acre pa rk system was focused around designing for a n i n f lu x of 75, 0 0 0 p e ople over t h e n e x t 2 5 y e a r s . We d e s i g n e d f o u r scenarios for focusing this g rowth in strategic regions to better connect new communities to Kansas City and to protect the la rgely untouched natura l s y s t e m o f t h e Tw i n C r e e k s w a t e r s h e d .
NATUTWIN C RE C REEKS ENTE R
DENSITY CLUSTERS cres
2 Acres
AGRICULTURE
2A
• 1-2 units per acre • Easements for trail access • Preserve existing tree rows and stream setbacks
2 Acres
cres
RECREATION
2A
• 0 units per acre • Active recreation linking passive recreation and trails • Maintain vegetation for creative nature playgrounds
2 Acres 2A
cres
RESIDENTIAL • 20-30 units per acre average • Mix of single family, townhomes, and apartments • 25% shared open space
2A
cres
2 Acres MIXED-USE • 30-60 units per acre • Trail circuits and bisects open spaces • Mix of apartments, businesses, and mixed use
C ONC E P T DI AGR A M I L LU S T R AT ION C R E D I T: X I AOY I N G L I
NATUTWIN C RE C REEKS ENTE R
MASTER PLAN
TRAILHEADS MIXED USE NODE PARKWAY NODE RESIDENTIAL NODE TRAIL URBAN GREENWAY PROMENADE PARKWAY
NATUTWIN C RE C REEKS ENTE R
MIXED USE
TRAILHEADS
• Entry into pedestrian promenade with creek integration into urban core stormwater management
• Large drive up camp sites with close proximity to trails and nature center
• Mixed use walkable communities connected to surrounding neighborhoods
• Food trucks to serve hungry explorers
• High public transit accessibility • Emphasis on high density to prevent sprawl
Constructed Wetland
• Nature center to teach about the region’s diverse ecosystem and host events
PARKWAY
• Varying housing options within community space
• 50’ median provides space for pocket parks
• Shared green spaces
• Bioswales handle road runoff and provide aesthetic appeal for passerby
• Emphasis on existing vegetation preservation and integration into neighborhood
CREEK
• Bike share stations at every major trailhead
RESIDENTIAL • Neighborhood trails connecting to overall linear trail system
TRAIL CONNECTIONS
• Public art defines separate crossings • 25 mph speed limit within 1000’ of intersection • Calm transition space utilizing wide medians • Learning stations for stormwater management
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TRAIL INTERSECTION W I T H PA R K WAY N O D E
• 50’ median provides space for pocket parks • Bioswales handle road runoff and provide aesthetic appeal for passerby • Public art defines separate crossings • 25 mph speed limit within 1000’ of intersection • Calm transition space utilizing wide medians • Learning stations for storm water management
Under programmed, under utilized space Pedestrian/cyclist interface with traffic with little protection
RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE
PERSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE
Additional amenities near parkway intersections Division of pedestrian and vehicular traffic where possible
TR AIL CONNECTION TO DEVELOPMENT NODE
• Entry into pedestrian promenade with creek integration into urban core stormwater management • Mixed use walkable communities connected to surrounding neighborhoods • High public transit accessibility • Emphasis on high density to prevent sprawl Division of pedestrian and vehicular traffic where possible
20 MINUTE WALK FROM CENTER
Large highways block trails from development zones
10 MINUTE WALK FROM CENTER
Surface lots reduce density and encourage car usage Single story, large footprint development No easy access from surrounding residential to destinations
Business frontage oriented towards creek Dedicated pedestrian crossings
S C H E M AT IC I L LU S T R AT ION C R E D I T: X I AOY I N G L I
Avoidance of large street crossings where possible
TR AIL CONNECTION TO RESIDENTIAL NODE • Varying housing options within community space • Shared green spaces • Neighborhood trails connecting to overall linear trail system • Emphasis on existing vegetation preservation and integration into neighborhood
PERSPECTIVE COMMON
RECREATION SPACE
S C H E M AT IC I L LU S T R AT ION C R E D I T: K Y L E VO L Z
01
Woodland Corridor
04
Aquifer Recharge
07
Perennial Meadows
02
Bioretention Pond
05
Perennial Meadows
08
Preserved Woodland
03
Bioswale
06
Subsurface Stormwater Storage Chamber
09
Constructed Wetland
CITY ON THE MOVE
MILLCREEK CORRIDOR OS South Salt Lake, UT South Sa lt La ke is a crossroads of t h e we s t . B i s e c t e d by I -15 , I - 8 0 , Mi ll Creek, a nd the Union Paci f ic Roper Ra i lya rd. With Sa lt La ke City to the north and east, g rowth vectors are angled at S SL . With an expa ndi ng public t ra nsit net work a nd the f ra mework for a wel l connected g r e enway, S out h S a lt L a ke i s l i ke ly t o be home to the next g rowth sector at t h e c o r e o f t h e Wa s a t c h F r o n t . Currently comprised ma inly of lightindustrial businesses, there is strong expa nsion pressure f rom downtown S a l t L a k e C i t y t o t h e n o r t h a n d S L C ’s a f f luent Suga rhouse district to the east. Millcreek corridor is the only exposed wat e r way w it h i n t h e c it y. Ut a h i s t h e second driest state in the nation and creating a design that celebrates this waterway was high on our priority l i s t . M i l l c r e e k Tr a i l l i n k s l a n d m a r k s , demographics, transit, and amenities t h r o u g h o ut t h e c it y. It w i l l p r ov i d e equitable open space access and provide an economic stimulus to the area.
R O P E R R A I LYA R D T U R N TA B L E PA R K
ZONING The Millcreek corridor is an underutilized water way cutting east to west through SSL . It is the only Jordan River tributar y within the site and its central location makes it a great opportunit y to create neighborhood connections through improved urban trail net works.
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INDUSTRIAL
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ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION The t wo major populations, Hispanics and whites live mostly in opposite corners of SSL . Hispanics tend to live on the industrial side while dense white neighborhoods hug the eastern edge near Sugarhouse. Equitable park access and affordable houses will help bridge this divide.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS COMMERCIAL HISTORICAL
White
R O P E R R A I LYA R D T U R N TA B L E PA R K
pathways to PLACES LAND MAPPING
RESIDENTS
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HISPANIC / LATIN AMERICAN
WHITE
the software that supports a computer’s basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals
51.3%
34.9%
AMERICAN INDIAN
BLACK
ASIAN
2.1%
8.8%
1.5%
op·en space noun
OTHER
0.5%
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45-65 65+
trails apps
EXISTING OPEN SPACE There is only 36.3 acres of parks in SSL currently. The population, especially those living closer to the industrial west are underserved.
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parks
businesses
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keyboard
memory community centers
users peripherals
municipal functions
9 miles of bike lanes exist in SSL currently with the majority running north south. Millcreek is underdeveloped and does not connect. It is not bike-able as it is mostly polluted gravel paths.
AGE + Retirees/Empty Nesters
Vision Our goal is to break down barriers to better connect communities and create equitable open space access for all of South Salt Lake’s diverse population.
VACANT LOTS + Potential Sites There are numerous unused or underutilized commercial, residential, and vacant spaces throughout SSL. The majority of these sites are within a half-mile of Millcreek Corridor.
+ Recreation Seekers
RESILIENT
MALE
11,784
12,964
GENDER + Young families
+ Kids/Teens
+Commuters
CONCEPT The Railyard
Millcreek Backbone
Skatepark
The Jordan River to the west and the Granite High Community center at SSL’s eastern border provide a strong impetus and gravity for a thread of open space between the two.
Buehner Block Millcreek Central Granite Jr. High
Three Anchors By creating spaces that attract people in the middle and at the ends of the SSL Millcreek Corridor, the trail system gains a reason for being.
Fitts Park Granite Community Center SSL Junction Park
EXPANSIVE
ADAPTIVE
+ Refugees & Immigrants
FEMALE
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Pair community needs with big dreams to provide stronger choices and equitable options for citizens of a city on the move EXISTING BIKE LANES & TRAILS
RACE USERS
6.7% 19.8% 48.3% 25.2%
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PACIFIC ISLANDER
the land infrastructure that supports a community’s necessary functions, such as commuting, relaxing, recreating, and networking
Connect In
Salt Lake Junction Park
Millcreek Corridor will ultimately link in at all major streets, reinvigorating the region around the trail and providing connections into the surrounding cities
Network Qualities The application of these three attributes to SSL’s open space master plan will ensure a lasting, effective system that serves its evolving population.
B AC KG R O U N D R E N D E R I N G C R E D I T: S T E V E WO O DY
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CORRIDOR INTERSECTION INVENTORY S 900 W
W MILLCREEK ROAD
S 460 W
S 300 W
S 200 E
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2
3
4
5
TRAX
S WEST TEMPLE
MAIN
STATE
S 300 E
6
7
8
9
10
FITTS PARK
S 500 E
S 700 E
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As Millcreek passes through SSL , the interface transitions through industrial, commercial, and residential zoning before transitioning back into large scale streets. The width of the streets along with how close the buildings are to the water are the t wo main issues which must be addressed in order to make Millcreek into an urban trail corridor.
B AC KG R O U N D R E N D E R I N G C R E D I T: S T E V E WO O DY
CORRIDOR PHASING
State Street
3rd East
5th East Future Development Buehner Block
Railyard Park
Skate Park
Millcreek Ecology Park
Salt Lake Connection
Trax Corridor
1 phase ONE 0 - 5 yrs 2
Granite Community & Recreation Center
West Temple
phase TWO 5 - 10 yrs
3 phase THREE 10 - 25 yrs Granite High Zone
Community Pocket Parks Protected Bike Lanes Buehner Block
I-15 Skate Park
Millcreek Central Railyard Park & Redevelopment
Existing Park Renovations
Full Millcreek Restoration
railyard PARK
Phytoremediation Zone Lookout Tower
Demonstration Railway Section A
Train Car Section Cut Phytoremediation Zone
Phytoremediation Zone
Frontrunner Crossing
Central Turntable Roper Railyard Bridge
Parking Lot Phytoremediation Zone
Rail Yard Turntable
millcreek ECOLOGY PARK + COMMUNITY CENTER
Neighborhood Connection
Reinforcing Revitalization Current efforts are underway to return Millcreek to it’s historic ecologic state. By creating deep, tree-covered waterways within the creek, the Bonneville Cutthroat Trout habitat can expand beyond the confines of Millcreek canyon.
Retention Basin Boardwalk
Bonneville Cutthroat
A
Ecology Learning Center The ecology center will provide a learning environment for all ages to be exposed to information about Millcreek and the goal to return it to a more natural and stable ecological state. It will demonstrate green building practices and coordinate events with the community center across the street.
Trailhead Parking
Retention Pond / Habitat P O O L R E N D E R I N G C R E D I T: D O N A LY N B L I S S
Relocated Corner Store
Community Center
Retirement Home
Aquatic Center
Apartment Housing
Soccer Field
Pond Section A
GRANITE COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER The new community center meets the needs of the growing population of South Salt Lake by providing:
Tennis + Basketball Courts
• Rentable Community Spaces • Public Gathering Spaces • Recreational Courts and Equipment
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• Amenities for the retirement community and the apartments in the renovated Granite High School
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• A soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and aquatic center
S C H E M AT I C R E N D E R I N G C R E D I T: S T E V E WO O DY
AMERICA’S BEST IDEA
MIGHTY FIVE:
TRACKING TOURISM THROUGH GEOTAGGED FLIKR PHOTOGRAPHY Southern Utah I n 2 0 1 3 , t h e U t a h O f f i c e o f To u r i s m launched an agg ressive $3 million m a r k e t i n g c a m p a i g n t o p r o m o t e U t a h ’s f ive most k now n nat iona l p a rk s . It s success has been a f inancial boon for the state and the towns surrounding these remote desti nations, however the increased crowds have cha nged the experience of visiting the natural wonders of southern Uta h. Visitors g rowth increased from 2% annua lly to o v e r 3 0 % . U s i n g F l i k r ’s A P I , I u s e d g e ot a g s at t a c h e d t o 18 , 6 78 p h ot o s t a k e n b e t w e e n 2 0 11 a n d 2 0 1 5 i n e a c h o f the f ive pa rks a nd used point density mapping to a na lyze the most f requently photographed locations.
T H E
N U M B E R S
CO MPA RING V I SITO RS 2013 TO 2015 AR C HES UP 316,381
30%
BRYC E CAN YO N
33%
CANYONL A N DS
37 %
CAP ITOL REEF
42 %
Z ION
30%
UP 316,381
UP 172 ,36 5
UP 27 7,359
UP 841,459
20 1 3 2 0 15
Sources: Esri, USG
Z I O N
VISITATION OVER TIME
3,500,000
MONTHLY VISITATION
3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000
Zion absolutely blows the other parks out of the water in sheer visitor numbers, making it amongst the most challenging to choose sites that were not extremely crowded during peak times. Density clustered towards the entry and the main roads, along with in the north west Kolob region.
PRECIPITATION
TUNNEL ZION CANYON VISITOR CENTER ZION HUMAN HISTORY MUSEUM
TEMPERATURE
THE GROTTO/EMERALD POOLS ZION LODGE TEMPLE OF SINAWAVA
0 1 - 11 12 - 16 17 - 32 33 - 48 49 - 86 87 - 140 141 - 253 254 - 468 469 - 1,373
A R C H E S
VISITATION OVER TIME
MONTHLY VISITATION
Arches has a high concentration of visitors along the beaten path. They concentrate at noteworthy arches that are visible from the roadway, rarely straying into the more remote sections of the park. This is also a function of the lack of official backcountry sites within the park.
PRECIPITATION
MESA ARCH DEVILS GARDEN 0 1-3 4-6 7 - 13 14 - 22 23 - 38 39 - 60 61 - 100 101 - 182 183 - 799
TEMPERATURE
- DARK ANGEL - DOUBLE O ARCH - PRIVATE ARCH
BALANCED ROCK THE WINDOWS -DOUBLE ARCH -COVE OF CAVES -COVE ARCH -ELEPHANT BUTTE
COURTHOUSE TOWERS VIEWPOINT -TOWER OF BABEL -THE ORGAN -SHEEP ROCK -THREE GOSSIPS
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H E R M I T H I K I N G
H A N D B O O K
T E N E T S - Follows rules set forth by the NPS.
A website for an outdoor community that enjoys taking the road less traveled
Once I had an accurate picture of where heavy traffic was o c c u r r i n g a n d w h a t t i m e o f y e a r, I w a s a b l e t o g r o u n d source trails and destinations off the beaten path for each park. I was interested in providing time intensive trails and not a “see it all in one go” type of experience. I built a website as a method of hosting the travel itineraries and receive suggestions about additions to the trails list.
- Contained within a density range of 3rd classification and down - Higher relevance if GPS coordinates are needed - Able to access from multiple places - High priority to trails with limit on visitors/ small numbers of campsites
15 TRAILS AND DESTINATIONS WITH THE GOAL IN MIND TO START A NEW COMMUNITY USING BIG DATA TO COORDINATE TRIPS AND MANAGE TOURIST POPULATIONS
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T H E
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