WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK KANSAS CITY DESIGN CENTER STUDIO
2013-2014
W A S H I N G T O N S Q U A R E PA R K The primary purpose of the KCDC’s engagement on the programming and design for the Washington Square Park project is to provide continuity with the Comprehensive Vision Study for Green and Civic Space in Downtown KCMO. In order to accomplish this we will conduct research and analytical studies, utilizing and expanding previously generated material including, but not limited to, historical surveys, contextual and various data mapping, digital context model building and the production of physical study models.
INTRODUCTION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LARGE CONTEXT MAP
DEVISED BY USING GDAP WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEST BOTTOMS, INDEPENDENCE AVENUE (THOSE CONTEXTS BEING A PART OF PREVIOUS STUDIES
CONTEXT
CONTEXT MAPS
MEDIUM CONTEXT MAP
DEVISED BY A 15 MINUTE WALKING DISTANCE FROM WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
CONTEXT
CONTEXT MAPS
SMALL CONTEXT MAP
DEVISED BY USING THE OUTER REACHES OF WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
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CONTEXT MAPS
W A S H I N G T O N S Q U A R E PA R K -The 5 acre park lies between Grand Boulevard and Main Street along East Pershing Road, near both Union Station and Crown Center.
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
W A S H I N G T O N S Q U A R E PA R K -The 5 acre park lies between Grand Boulevard and Main Street along East Pershing Road, near both Union Station and Crown Center. -Park is disconnected from its surrounding context and offers no real amenities for potential users.
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
W A S H I N G T O N S Q U A R E PA R K -The 5-acre park lies between Grand Boulevard and Main Street along East Pershing Road, near both Union Station and Crown Center. -Park is disconnected from its surrounding context and offers no real amenities for potential users. -Does however consist of grass, trees, pathways, and a statue of George Washington.
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
A N C H O R PA R K S -Part of the Kessler System
PARKS
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
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A N C H O R PA R K S -Part of the Kessler System -Washington Square Park is an anchor park
PARKS
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
Figure
A N C H O R PA R K S -Part of the Kessler System -Washington Square Park is an anchor park -Iconic parks embody identity of Kansas City and are parks that have permanence and the potential to connect the city to its place through history, topography, and natural features
PARKS
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
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A N C H O R PA R K S -Part of the Kessler System -Washington Square Park is an anchor park -Iconic parks embody identity of Kansas City and are parks that have permanence and the potential to connect the city to its place through history, topography, and natural features -Parks that primarily serve the city but can also function as neighborhood or regional parks
PARKS
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
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CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS -Greater Downtown Area Plan: 2010 -Sasaki Plan: 2005 -Focus Plan: 1992
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
G R E ATER DO W NTO W N A R E A P L AN -Replaced/amended 12 smaller area plans
Land Use Plan Downtown Core Mixed Use Neighborhood Downtown Mixed Use Downtown Residential Residential Medium High Residential Medium TON BURLING
Residential Low
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Industrial
GRA ND
Parks Open Space
T TE GUINO
R.O.W
12th
WOODLAND
35
670
PD/C3a2
35
71
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CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
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G R E ATER DO W NTO W N A R E A P L AN -Replaced/amended 12 smaller area plans
Land Use Plan Downtown Core Mixed Use Neighborhood
-Follows the FOCUS Kansas City Plan
Downtown Mixed Use Downtown Residential Residential Medium High Residential Medium TON BURLING
Residential Low
169
Industrial
GRA ND
Parks Open Space
T TE GUINO
R.O.W
12th
WOODLAND
35
670
PD/C3a2
35
71
W. 25th
0
1/2 MILE
1 MILE
L A N D
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
WYANDOTTE
SUMMIT
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D E V E L O P M E N T
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G R E ATER DO W NTO W N A R E A P L AN Downtown Core Mixed Use Neighborhood
-Follows the FOCUS Kansas City Plan
Downtown Mixed Use Downtown Residential Residential Medium High
-Strategies to sustain rebirth of the downtown core, while providing solutions to the unique needs to Greater Downtown neighborhoods
Residential Medium TON BURLING
Residential Low
169
Industrial Parks GRA ND
-Replaced/amended 12 smaller area plans
Land Use Plan
Open Space
T TE GUINO
R.O.W
12th
WOODLAND
35
670
PD/C3a2
35
71
W. 25th
0
1/2 MILE
1 MILE
L A N D
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
WYANDOTTE
SUMMIT
SW
BL VD .
W. 26th
U S E
A N D
D E V E L O P M E N T
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G R E ATER DO W NTO W N A R E A P L AN Downtown Core Mixed Use Neighborhood
-Follows the FOCUS Kansas City Plan
Downtown Mixed Use Downtown Residential Residential Medium High
-Strategies to sustain rebirth of the downtown core, while providing solutions to the unique needs to Greater Downtown neighborhoods
Residential Medium TON BURLING
Residential Low
169
Industrial Parks GRA ND
Open Space
T TE GUINO
R.O.W
-Includes 14 diverse neighborhoods in Kansas City
35
12th
WOODLAND
-Replaced/amended 12 smaller area plans
Land Use Plan
670
PD/C3a2
35
71
W. 25th
0
1/2 MILE
1 MILE
L A N D
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
WYANDOTTE
SUMMIT
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BL VD .
W. 26th
U S E
A N D
D E V E L O P M E N T
15
G R E ATER DO W NTO W N A R E A P L AN Downtown Core Mixed Use Neighborhood
-Follows the FOCUS Kansas City Plan
Downtown Mixed Use Downtown Residential Residential Medium High
-Strategies to sustain rebirth of the downtown core, while providing solutions to the unique needs to Greater Downtown neighborhoods
Residential Medium TON BURLING
Residential Low
169
Industrial Parks GRA ND
Open Space
T TE GUINO
R.O.W
-Includes 14 diverse neighborhoods in Kansas City
35
12th
-Create a walkable downtown, double to population, increase employment, promote sustainability
WOODLAND
-Replaced/amended 12 smaller area plans
Land Use Plan
670
PD/C3a2
35
71
W. 25th
0
1/2 MILE
1 MILE
L A N D
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
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S A S AKI PL A N -Turn Kansas City into a first tier city
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
S A S AKI PL A N -Turn Kansas City into a first tier city -Develop an authentic, sustainable, viable place where people want to be for work, living, and entertainment through focused development on the downtown loop
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
S A S AKI PL A N -Turn Kansas City into a first tier city -Develop an authentic, sustainable, viable place where people want to be for work, living, and entertainment through focused development on the downtown loop -Focusing on and connecting specialty areas: River Market, 18th and Vine, American Royal, Crossroads
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
S A S AKI PL A N -Turn Kansas City into a first tier city -Develop an authentic, sustainable, viable place where people want to be for work, living, and entertainment through focused development on the downtown loop -Focusing on and connecting specialty areas: River Market, 18th and Vine, American Royal, Crossroads -Creating an identity: gateways, connections, urban parks, dependable public transport, efficient parking, performing visual arts
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
F O C US PL AN -Divided into two phases Phase I: policy focused Phase II: Action focused
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
F O C US PL AN -Divided into two phases Phase I: policy focused Phase II: Action focused -14 principles and 7 components
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
F O C US PL AN -Divided into two phases Phase I: policy focused Phase II: Action focused -14 principles and 7 components -Goals: Connecting corridors, neighborhood plan, physical framework, preservation plan, urban core plan
CONCLUSION
CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL -Park has potential to establish southern edge of downtown, currently is a major division
PHASE ONE, PHASE TWO, PHASE THREE
INTRODUCTION
2012 PROPOSAL
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL -Park has potential to establish southern edge of downtown, currently is a major division -Extending Washington Square Park across rail lines and capitalizing on the proposed streetcar and Grand Boulevard improvement projects, it will serve as an urban node and reconnect Crown Center to Crossroads and the Loop
PHASE ONE, PHASE TWO, PHASE THREE
INTRODUCTION
2012 PROPOSAL
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL -Park has potential to establish southern edge of downtown, currently is a major division -Extending Washington Square Park across rail lines and capitalizing on the proposed streetcar and Grand Boulevard improvement projects, it will serve as an urban node and reconnect Crown Center to Crossroads and the Loop -Proposal comprised of a three phase plan
PHASE ONE, PHASE TWO, PHASE THREE
INTRODUCTION
2012 PROPOSAL
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event
Park Boundaries Only! >
Anticipated Attendance 1,500
Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Anticipated Attendance 200 One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event
INTRODUCTION
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event Anticipated Attendance 200 One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
-Establishment of promenade and major public plaza
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event Anticipated Attendance 200 One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
-Establishment of promenade and major public plaza -Functional amenities (bike share hub, casual dining)
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event Anticipated Attendance 200 One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
-Establishment of promenade and major public plaza -Functional amenities (bike share hub, casual dining)
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
Anticipated Attendance 200
-Promote park use through connection of the major types of transportation
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
-Establishment of promenade and major public plaza -Functional amenities (bike share hub, casual dining)
-Pedestrian linkage to Union State
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
Anticipated Attendance 200
-Promote park use through connection of the major types of transportation
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
2012 KCDC DESIGN PROPOSAL Improvements:
Population Use Diagram: Major Public Event Anticipated Attendance 1,500
-Establishment of promenade and major public plaza -Functional amenities (bike share hub, casual dining)
-Pedestrian linkage to Union State -Additional retail development
10’ x 15’ Temporary Stalls
Amphitheater
Fitness Class
Gathering Area
Art & Craft Stalls
Population Use Diagram: Daily Event One Person
Restaurants & Community Functions
Amphitheater
Permanent Food Stall Gathering Area Multimedia Billboard
PHASE ONE SITE PLAN
2012 PROPOSAL
One Person
Temporary Exhibits
Anticipated Attendance 200
-Promote park use through connection of the major types of transportation
Population Use Diagram: Weekend Event Anticipated Attendance 550
One Person
-Treatment along Northern edge to create a formal vista of downtown
INTRODUCTION
Park Boundaries Only! >
Park Boundaries Only! >
HISTORY -Commissioned in 1921 with the intent of beautifying the city, providing relaxation for train travelers and connecting it with the rest of the Kessler Park system 1900
1909
1925
1951
1997
CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2013
1969
HISTORY -Commissioned in 1921 with the intent of beautifying the city, providing relaxation for train travelers and connecting it with the rest of the Kessler Park system -Several different proposals and interventions by the city and activists over the past century
1900
1909
1925
1951
1997
CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2013
1969
HISTORY -Commissioned in 1921 with the intent of beautifying the city, providing relaxation for train travelers and connecting it with the rest of the Kessler Park system -Several different proposals and interventions by the city and activists over the past century
1900
1909
1925
-Acquired by the Kansas City Park Board in 1921 as part of the condemnation of property for what became Pershing Road 1951
1997
CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2013
1969
HISTORY -Commissioned in 1921 with the intent of beautifying the city, providing relaxation for train travelers and connecting it with the rest of the Kessler Park system -Several different proposals and interventions by the city and activists over the past century
1900
1909
1925
-Acquired by the Kansas City Park Board in 1921 as part of the condemnation of property for what became Pershing Road 1951
-The statue was dedicated on November 11, 1925.
1997
CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2013
1969
HISTORY -Commissioned in 1921 with the intent of beautifying the city, providing relaxation for train travelers and connecting it with the rest of the Kessler Park system -Several different proposals and interventions by the city and activists over the past century
1900
1909
1925
-Acquired by the Kansas City Park Board in 1921 as part of the condemnation of property for what became Pershing Road 1951
-The statue was dedicated on November 11, 1925. -The landscape firm of Hare and Hare designed the original planting of trees, flowers and location of pathways 1997
CONTEXT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
2013
1969
F I G U R E G R O U N D T R A N S F O R M AT I O N
FIGURE GROUND
PARKS
CONTEXT
1900
1909
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
1925
1969
1997
2013
R A I L A N D W AT E R T R A N S F O R M AT I O N
WATER
RAILS
CONTEXT
1900
1909
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
1925
1969
1997
2013
CONTEXT
CONTEXT PHOTOS
CONTEXT
CONTEXT PHOTOS
INVENTORY TOPOGRAPHY ZONING PARKS FOLIAGE FOLIAGE BOUNDARIES PARCEL OWNERSHIP LAND USE LAND USE FINDINGS ONGOING/PLANNED PROJECTS RIGHT OF WAY
MAPPING
INVENTORY
TOPOGRAPHY
2’ Contour Lines
MAPPING
INVENTORY
TOPOGRAPHY
2’ Contour Lines Sidewalks
MAPPING
INVENTORY
FOLIAGE
TREES SIDEWALKS
MAPPING
INVENTORY
FOLIAGE
DEFINED VIEWING AREA
TREE BOUNDARY
Boundary
IMPLIED SPACE BOUNDARY
Sidewalks
Space Boundary Scale: 1” = 100’
TREE BOUNDARIES
VIEWING AREA TREE BOUNDARY BOUNDARY SIDEWALKS
MAPPING
INVENTORY
ZONING
URBAN DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN MIXED USE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
MAPPING
INVENTORY
MANUFACTURING
PARCEL OWNERSHIP
REFLECTS THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PARCELS IN THE SURROUNDING CONTEXT, MAJORITY OWNED BY BUSINESSES
MAPPING
INVENTORY
INDIVIDUALLY OWNED BUSINESS OWNED CITY OWNED
B U SI N ESS PA RCE LS
OWNERSHIP MAP IS FURTHER BROKEN DOWN INTO NUMBER OF PARCELS OWNED BY A PARTICULAR BUSINESS
ONE PROPERTY TWO TO FOUR PROPERTIES
One Property
Two to Four Properties FIVE OR MORE PROPERTIES Five or More Properties
Business Parcels Scale: 1” = 100’
MAPPING
INVENTORY
LAND USES
MAIN FUNCTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING CONTEXT: RETAIL, PUBLIC, PARKING, VACANCIES, AND RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL VACANCIES PARKING RETAIL/COMMERCIAL PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL
MAPPING
INVENTORY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ONGOING/PLANNED PROJECTS 3 1
2
8 7
19
22
6 7
8
14 9
21
10 13 11
18
13
21 1
2
22
12
3 19
5
17 4
19 19 9 10 11 12
8 8
6 7
13 13 15 16
MAPPING
14
18
19
17 19
20
INVENTORY
1. STREETCAR 2. MAKING GRAND 3. ART THRU ARCHITECTURE 4. ART PARK 5. 17TH ST. STREETSCAPE 6. 20TH ST. STREETSCAPE 7. BALTIMORE/WYANDOTTE STREETSCAPE 8. BROADWAY/PENNWAY CONNECTION 9. TRIANGLE PARK 10. HISPANICS COMMUNITY 11. W PENNWAY STREETSCAPE 12. KANSAS CITY BALLET 13. UNION STATION SCIENCE CENTER 14. BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PARKING 15. KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL 16. LIBERTY MEMORIAL 17. SEA LIFE AND LEGO LAND 18. SKYWALK MEMORIAL GARDEN 19. CULTIVATE KC URBAN FARMS 20. BEACON HILL HOUSING 21. KCATA BUS ROUTES 22. KC NEXUS
19 16
20
PLANNED AND ONGOING PROJECTS
R I G H T O F W AY
RIGHT OF WAY
MAPPING
INVENTORY
A N A LY T I C A L BACKGROUND KESSLER SYSTEM CITY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEMOGRAPHICS SITE CONNECTION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & USAGE ACTIVITY CENTERS EVENTS ZONE EXTENSIONS
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
KESSLER SYSTEM
1893
1900
1915
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
1910
1940
2013
W AT E R I N F R A S T R U C T U R E
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
DEMOGRAPHICS
Boundaries Site 5 persons
Hispanic Population
AFRICAN AMERICAN Boundaries
Boundaries
Site
Site
5 persons
African American Population
Boundaries Site
CAUCASIAN Asian Population 5 persons
5 persons
White Population
HISPANIC ASIAN
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
SITE CONNECTION
DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
METRO CONNECTION
LOCAL CONNECTION
ARTERIES HIGHWAYS
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
P U B L I C T R A N S P O R TAT I O N
BUS ROUTES
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
STREETCAR ROUTE
USAGE PERSHING AND MAIN
PERSHING AND GRAND FREQUENCY OF BUSES EVERY 15 MINUTES
BUS FREQUENCY AND RIDERSHIP PER HOUR
MONDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AVERAGE RIDERSHIP
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
USAGE
22ND AND GRAND
PERSHING AND GRAND
PERSHING AND MAIN
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
ACTIVITY CENTERS Harlem
Riverfront
Columbus Park
City Market
River Market
Downtown Loop
West Bottoms Bartle Hall
Sprint Center Power and Light District
Performing Arts Center
Kemper Arena
Westside
18th & Vine Crossroads
American Jazz Museum
Freight House
American Royal
Union Station Hospital Hill
Crown Center Liberty Memorial WW I Musuem
Longfellow Union Hill Beacon Hill
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
EVENTS
SMITHV HVI SMITHVILLE PLATTE CITY
KEARNEY
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
List Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2011 Attendance
Company Name
9,000,000 3,364,177 2,553,000 1,724,370 1,300,000 720,324 713,813 700,000 600,000 420,000 410,000 400,000 400,000 261,115 250,000 237,671 225,000 225,000 170,000 141,327 130,510 120,000 107,246 100,000 98,000
Kansas City Power & Light District Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel Kansas City Royals Baseball Club Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun The City Market Kansas City Zoo Kansas City Chiefs Football Club LANSING Kansas Speedway Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & State Historic Site Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Sporting Kansas City Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Kansas City T-Bones New Theatre Restaurant Starlight Theatre Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival Missouri Mavericks Kansas City Renaissance Festival National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial American Royal Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Shatto Milk Co. Kansas City Repertory Theatre Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
LEAVENWORTH
LIBERTY
GLADSTONE PARKVILLE RIVERSIDE
NORTH NORT N H KANSAS CITY KANS SASS C Y ITY
SUGAR CREEK TONGANOXIE
T KANSAS AN CITY INDEPENDENCE
BO BONNER SPRINGS
SHAWNEE
BLUE SPRINGS RAYTOWN RA
OVERLAND PARK
LENEXA
EUDORA
LEE’S SUMMIT
OLATHE
GARDNER
GRANDVIEW
BELTON RAYMORE
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
PLEASANT HILL
GRAIN VALLEY VALLE
ZONE EXTENSIONS
MAPPING
ANALYTICAL
S P E C U L AT I V E SITE EXTENDED REAL & IMPLIED SPACES VIEW SHED STUDIES KEY POINT DIAGRAMS SECTIONAL APPROACH DISCONNECTION
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
S IT E EXTEN DE D
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
R E AL SPACE S
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
IMPL IED SPA CE S
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
V IEW SH ED S
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
V IEW SH ED S
8
7
6
1
2
MAPPING
3
4
5
SPECULATIVE
8
7
6
1
2
MAPPING
3
4
5
SPECULATIVE
K E Y POINT D I A G RA M S
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
S E CT ION AL A P P RO A CH
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
D I S C ONNEC T I O N
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
MAPPING
SPECULATIVE
C A SE STU DI E S -Case studies decided by the categories of reused, transportation, program, connectivity, and topography. High Line: Reused The Interchange: Transportation Superkilen Park: Program Be’er Shiva Footbridge: Connectivity Olympic Sculpture Park: Topography
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
H I G H L INE -Reused
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
H I G H L INE -Reused -New York City
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
H I G H L INE -Reused -New York City -Objective to bring a place of relaxation and calm to New York City’s west side
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
H I G H L INE -Reused -New York City -Objective to bring a place of relaxation and calm to New York City’s west side -One consistent paving theme throughout design with sections of landscaping that change as one progresses through the space
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
H I G H L INE -Reused -New York City -Objective to bring a place of relaxation and calm to New York City’s west side -One consistent paving theme throughout design with sections of landscaping that change as one progresses through the space
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
T H E I NTER CHA NG E -Transportation
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
T H E I NTER CHA NG E -Transportation -Minneapolis, Minnesota
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
T H E I NTER CHA NG E -Transportation -Minneapolis, Minnesota -The Interchange is envisioned to be a stateof-the-art transit station with complementary mixed-used development and year-round activated public space.
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
T H E I NTER CHA NG E -Transportation -Minneapolis, Minnesota -The Interchange is envisioned to be a stateof-the-art transit station with complementary mixed-used development and year-round activated public space. -Will become the new “central station square” for Minneapolis, inspiring a new civic identity and community pride in its mix of uses, central location, and iconic, purposeful design—ultimately creating one of the first spaces in the country to truly integrate transit and culture.
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
S U P ER KIL EN PA RK -Program
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
S U P ER KIL EN PA RK -Program -Copenhagen, Denmark
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
SUPER KIL EN PA RK -Program -Copenhagen, Denmark -Half mile urban space through a diverse neighborhood
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
S U P ER KIL EN PA RK -Program -Copenhagen, Denmark -Half mile urban space through a diverse neighborhood -Showcase for different objects from 60 different nationalities to reflect the residents of the neighborhood
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
SUPER KIL EN PA RK -Program -Copenhagen, Denmark -Half mile urban space through a diverse neighborhood -Showcase for different objects from 60 different nationalities to reflect the residents of the neighborhood -Three zones in three different colors: green, black, and red
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
S U P ERKIL EN PA RK -Program -Copenhagen, Denmark -Half mile urban space through a diverse neighborhood -Showcase for different objects from 60 different nationalities to reflect the residents of the neighborhood -Three zones in three different colors: green, black, and red -Red: market/culture/sport; Black: urban living square; Green: sport/play
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
B E ’ER SH IVA F O O T B RI DG E -Connectivity
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
B E ’ER SH IVA F O O T B RI DG E -Connectivity -Be’er Sheva, Israel
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
B E ’ER SH IVA F O O T B RI DG E -Connectivity -Be’er Sheva, Israel -Purpose of the sky bridge is to create an inviting passage that reconnects the city at a pedestrian level
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
B E ’ER SH IVA F O O T B RI DG E -Connectivity -Be’er Sheva, Israel -Purpose of the sky bridge is to create an inviting passage that reconnects the city at a pedestrian level -This sky bridge is a necessary one because, it would be too dangerous for people to cross so many rail lines
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
B E ’ER SH IVA F O O T B RI DG E -Connectivity -Be’er Sheva, Israel -Purpose of the sky bridge is to create an inviting passage that reconnects the city at a pedestrian level -This sky bridge is a necessary one because, it would be too dangerous for people to cross so many rail lines -Washington Square Park is disconnected on one side due to rail lines, a footbridge is a possibility for reconnection
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
O LYMPIC SC ULP T URE PA R K -Topography
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
O LYMPIC SC ULP T URE PA R K -Topography -Seattle, Washington
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
O LYMPIC SC ULP T URE PA R K -Topography -Seattle, Washington -Environmental restoration processes: brown field re mediation and the creation of a salmon habitat; panoramic views of Puget Sound,the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier, and surrounding city
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
O LYMPIC SC ULP T URE PA R K -Topography -Seattle, Washington -Environmental restoration processes: brown field re mediation and the creation of a salmon habitat; panoramic views of Puget Sound,the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier, and surrounding city -The firm also addressed the site’s significant infrastructures challenges: an arterial highway and railway lines.
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
O LYMPIC SC ULP T URE PA R K -Topography -Seattle, Washington -Environmental restoration processes: brown field re mediation and the creation of a salmon habitat; panoramic views of Puget Sound,the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier, and surrounding city -The firm also addressed the site’s significant infrastructures challenges: an arterial highway and railway lines. -Built up the site’s topography by 40 feet, creating a descent down to the 850 foot strip of restored shoreline.
CONCLUSION
CASE STUDIES
-Washington Square Park remains disconnected from the rest of Kansas City -Topography -Pedestrian access -Visual barriers -Lack of amenities
CONCLUSION
FINDINGS
-Opportunities -Anchor park for Kansas City -Connecting Crown Center to downtown
CONCLUSION
FINDINGS