PREDOMINANCE OF SPACE DEVOTED TO AUTOMOBILES
SITE ANALYSIS
MAPPED IMAGES
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS RECESSED FROM THE STREET
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TOPOGRAPHY DOMINATED BY DROPS TO WALLER CREEK
“TOWNHOUSES” (NOT COMMON IN THE AREA).
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TREE CANOPY DOMINANCE OF STREETSCAPE, I-35 AS A BACKGROUND BARRIER.
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4 TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS AS TRANSITION FROM URBAN GRID TO PARK / GOLF COURSE
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MULTIMODAL OPTIONS MOST PRESENT ALONG RED RIVER
PEDESTRIANFRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT INTENDED FOR “UNIVERSITY PARK” DEVELOPMENT
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SITE ANALYSIS
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SITE ANALYSIS
PHOTO PANORAMAS
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SUMMARY – SITE ANALYSIS
SITE ANALYSIS
Julio Carrillo
SUMMARY
The site analysis through Hancock Neighborhood allows us to understand the character
These areas were not designed to provide safe and enjoyable experiences to
of the community, recognizing its urban form and identifying potential areas for future
pedestrians; instead, these are zones where safety issues and similar episodes are more
development
likely to happen when pedestrians approach them.
and
improvements.
Among
different
factors
embedded
in
this
neighborhood, some issues stand out more than others. The natural environment of the neighborhood is more evident along Waller Creek and Hancock Golf Course, where
Although this area contributes to the house / job balance of the neighborhood, safety
preservation efforts allow us to enjoy these natural environments. Topography of the area
issues and environmental impacts are directly associated to the type of development
is dominant along Waller Creek, evidencing sloped areas in the urban fabric.
this center represents.
Among these issues, others are identified as positive and negative. Below, a brief analysis POSITIVE:
of these:
Strengths and Opportunities can be found in several areas within the neighborhood.
NEGATIVE: Some identified weaknesses and threats in the neighborhood are associated to the lack
Alternative modes of transportation and
of sense space due to certain type of development. As illustrated by images 11 & 88 ,
infrastructure are provided along Red
the amount of open space devoted to automobiles is predominant. This is unfortunately
River,
linked to one of the areas with most activity within the neighborhood: The Hancock
connectivity. This is a great axis where
Shopping Center.
activities can be develop. This could
emphasizing
north-south
successfully integrate the community
While this great amount of impervious cover reduces the amount of filtered rainwater for
and bring external visitors. A light rail
underground source recharge, it also contributes increasing the heat-island effect.
system along this street could consistently support this vision.
These parking surfaces also contribute great
Residential streets are defined by tree canopies, providing shaded areas that are
amounts of contaminants that are
enjoyable to walk. Travel distances and trip generators will be the main challenges in the
more difficult to filter before reaching
area to transform these neighborhoods into more walkable environments.
to
rainwater
runoff
carrying
natural streams or creeks. A bit of innovation is showcased by a specific development, demonstrating that a
Spatially, the streets at the border of the shopping center lack of definition and create
townhouse-like residential building can be successfully achieved to contribute with
vast open lands with minimum social activity. The urban form of this area it can be
defining the character of a residential area. This is clearly seen in image 7.7
defined as flat concrete and asphalt areas, normally missing shade and trees.
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SUSTAINABLE PLACES PROJECT Julio Carrillo