Washington Square Park: Research & Analysis 11.04

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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

CONTEXT

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

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670

PD/C3a2

35

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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

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CONCLUSION

CITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS

WYANDOTTE

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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

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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

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

-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

WYANDOTTE

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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

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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



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