Open Space & Connectivity Final Presentation

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DESIGNING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF

THE BOISE CENTRAL BENCH

SYNTHESIS’

OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY TEAM MEMBERS: NATHAN CLARKE -- BRYAN WILSON -- JASON PARKINSON -- JARED HIATT PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE -- TEACHING ASSISTANT: TANYA RICE DATE: 11/19/2015 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100

PROCESS

MAJOR NODES

VISION

EXISTING PARKS EXISTING PRIVATE OPEN SPACE CANALS I-184 DISCONNECTS IN HOSPITAL SYSTEM EMERALD

MORRIS HILL PARK DEPOT

FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL MARKET BORAH PARK

CASSIA PARK

STRENGTHS

TERRY DAY PARK OVERLAND

The Central Bench has many Strengths, including: • The Green Belt • Multi-Cultural • Community Involvement

• Existing Parks • Existing biking infrastructure

FUNNELING

Some weakness currently in the area are: • Lack of Connections in bicycle and pedestrian circulation • Disconnect in sidewalks and lack of pedestrian connectivity • Not enough open space per person

SHOSHONE PARKto meet goal of 10 • Needs more than 100 acres acre per 1000 people OWYHEE PARK • Some roads are congested • Public transit is sparse and inadequate • Lack of connection to surrounding areas and systems, like the Green Belt and Downtown Boise

OPPORTUNITIES

PARKS AND MAJOR NODES HOSPITAL

NODES

THREATS

Some threats to the area are: • Tank Farms with contamination/safety issues • Working with industry to allow for more trails/ open space

TRANSIT CENTER MORRIS HILL PARK

DEPOT

WINSTEAD PARK

FRANKLIN

FLORENCE PARK

BORAH PARK

CASSIA PARK

BOWDEN PARK

KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK

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TERRY DAY PARK

ORCHARD

LIBERTY PARK

CURTIS

OVERLAND

EMERALD

MAJOR NODE EXISTING PARKS

PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK

ANN MORRISON PARK JULIA DAVIS PARK

MORRIS HILL PARK

BORAH PARK

CASSIA PARK

PHILLIPPI PARK

BOWDEN PARK

OPEN LOTS TRANSIT CENTER CANALS

DOWNTOWN BOISE

FRANKLIN

PROPOSED PARKS

A connection needs to be made between the major nodes, like the hospital, mall, and international market to allow for a multimodal transportation system for users to access these amenities

• Not being able to use Canals for trails • Restriction on railroad easements for trail use

HOLE IN THE DONUT

EMERALD ORCHARD

CURTIS

• Existing open space that can be programmed and developed for parks • Industrial areas can be re-purposed as open space to accommodate growth • Railroad can be used for mass transit

DOWNTOWN BOISE

I-184

LIBERTY PARK

Many opportunities exist to improve the transportation and open space network, including: • Using the Railroad right-of-way for a trail and open space system • Utilizing some canal access as trails • Wide roads/ sidewalks can be used for biking

PARTI 3

Boise is located in the center of the state of Idaho. The major freeway system through this area is interstate 84. The Tesoro pipeline (shown in the image) travels from Salt Lake City, UT to Spokane, WA with approximately 1 million gallons of petroleum flowing through the pipe a day. The area is also heavily used by commuters traveling from some of the western towns of Meridian and Caldwell to Downtown Boise.

Creating major features will draw users from surrounding areas to the site. These destination places will occur at some of the major intersections to allow for easier access.

PHILLIPPI PARK

WEAKNESSES

I 84

BOWDEN PARK

PARTI 2

CONTEXT

ANN MORRISON PARK

PARTI 1

TOWN SQUARE MALL

ORCHARD

LIBERTY PARK

The canals were once the lifeblood of the agricultural areas in The Bench. This design proposal has the trail system branch off from the major artery to connect to nodes and residential areas, much like the canals would stem from the river and continue to split to provide water to the plots.

DOWNTOWN BOISE

CURTIS

The central Bench in Boise, Idaho is a lively community in motion. To continue enhancing this area, the connectivity of all systems throughout the community will be focused on creating links between transit, bicycle, and pedestrian routes within, as well as outside the bench. The plan will create energized and livable neighborhoods that will be connected to quality open spaces. Walk-ability and mobility within the bench area will be addressed by finding solutions to existing barriers. Key goals include: 1) Connecting the parks and major nodes with functional bike and pedestrian infrastructure. 2) Improving the public mass transit by providing an inner-district bus system. 3) Alleviating traffic and emissions by introducing a commuter rail system. 4) Creating more green space to meet the standard of 10 acres per 1000 people, which will also act as destination points to draw in users. 5) Creating a safe, walk-able community that promotes the health and well-being of all residents.

CANALS

The reasoning behind our Big Idea came from the void we noticed with the parks and trails system in The Bench area that resembles the hole in a donut. The perimeter is sprinkled with open space from existing parks, canal trails, and the Green Belt. This presents a delicious opportunity to connect exiting infrastructure and fill the void with parks, trails, and open space.

PRECEDENTS JARDIN SERGE GAINSBOURG

MADRID RIO

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

TERRY DAY PARK OVERLAND

SHOSHONE PARK

OWYHEE PARK

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PHILLIPPI PARK

KLYDE WARREN PARK

SHOSHONE PARK OWYHEE PARK

The big idea for this project is to connect the parks and major nodes with functional bike and pedestrian infrastructure. There are great opportunities within the Central Bench to create an extensive trail network stemming from the existing Green Belt by utilizing existing road and railroad right-of-ways, canals, improving sidewalks, and adding bike lanes.

EMERALD NECKLACE

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIACIATES


MASTER PLAN

GATEWAY CONNECTION

GATEWAY PARK: • PLAZA SPACE • INTERPRETATIVE SIGNS • RESTROOMS • BIKE RENTALS • ENTRANCE SIGN

CONNECTION

MARKET PLAZA: • CONNECTION TO GREEN BELT • AREA FOR FARMER’S MARKET • BIKE RENTALS • ENTRANCE SIGN • BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL

N E E R G

• MARKET PLAZA

BENCH PARK: • THE LOOKOUT • SOCCER FIELDS • SKATE PARK • RESTROOMS • PLAYGROUNDS • SCULPTURE WALK • DOG PARK • PASSIVE OPEN SPACE • PAVILIONS • COMMUNITY CENTER • BIKE REPAIR

GATEWAY

SAN FRANSISCO, CA

ORCHARD STREET

DESTINATION

CONNECTION

CROSSWALK

DESTINATION

EMERALD STREET

THREE LANDSCAPE ZONES

These zones strengthen the identity of the revived core. Connection, Destination, and Gateway define how the spaces will be interpreted for their roles in the overall programing of this section of The Central Bench. These zones give form and identity to current and future development initiatives. Street, neighborhood, and commercial development sites along its length with all be enhanced, and the urban landscape will be centered around the Bench Parks and the trail system stemming from it.

B

CURTIS ROAD

A’

SOLANA BEACH, CA

T L BE

B’

HIGH LINE TRAIL-NEW YORK

DESTINATION • BENCH PARK

SCULPTURES A

HIAWATHA TRAIL- MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND, OR

GRANARY DISTRICT - SALT LAKE CITY

OCEANSIDE, CA

HIGH LINE TRAIL-NEW YORK

D

GATEWAY

• GATEWAY PARK

C D’

C’

FRANKLIN RO AD

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200’

400’

600’

800’


Phase 1 creates a greater connection with the existing Green Belt and also builds from the railroad corridor improvements already in progress along Alpine road.

PHASE 3

PHASE 2

PHASE 1

PHASING

This phase will create the major destination place in The Bench. The North and South Bench Parks offer much of the needed open spaces and amenities for those residing both in and out of the Central Bench. Elements include a dog park, soccer fields, a skate park, playgrounds, restroom facilities, passive open space, areas for art and sculpture works, and a focal point of ‘The Lookout’ at Bench Park.

BUS ROUTES

The final phase focuses on the main entrances of the trail corridor coming into The Central Bench. The Market Plaza in the North East corner provides an area for farmer’s markets and other gatherings adjacent to Orchard Street. The Gateway Park in the South East improves the street scape and experience of those entering The Bench from the East along Franklin Road, and softens the WINSTEAD PARK edge to blend the existing residential and industrial uses.

TRAILS

WIN-

OPEN SPACE

DOWNTOWN BOISE

ALPINE FRANKLIN

3

ORCHARD

LIBERTY

MORRIS HILL PARK

EMERALD

DOWNTOWN BOISE

ANN MORRISON PARK

MORRIS HILL PARK

FRANKLIN

BORAH PARK

BORAH PARK

CASSIA PARK

CASSIA PARK

• Population-38,600 • Goal is10 acres per 1000 people (386 acres) • Current acres-260 • 126 acres needed to meet goal

TERRY DAY PARK

TERRY DAY PARK

OVERLAND

OVERLAND

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I-184 TARGEE

PHILLIPPI PARK

PHILLIPPI PARK

SHOSHONE PARK

SHOSHONE PARK

WIN-

CANAL

BOWDEN PARK

BOWDEN PARK

VISTA

KOOTENAI

OVERLAND

I-184

CURTIS

EMERALD

KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK

FRANKLIN

LATAH

6

LIBERTY PARK

ORCHARD

4

• 1.8 miles of trails • Canal access near Borah park in use • Not many designated trails besides the Green Belt

DOWNTOWN BOISE

I-184

CURTIS

EMERALD

ORCHARD

CURTIS

ALLUMBAUGH

5

EXISTING

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• All routes go downtown • Difficult to get from one end of the area to the other • Long wait between bus arrival • Don’t operate late enough

OWYHEE PARK

OWYHEE PARK

WIN-

FRANKLIN

OVERLAND

• ~14 miles of new trails • Almost all district parks connected • Use many existing canals

MORRIS HILL PARK

I-184

LIBERTY PARK

FRANKLIN

BORAH PARK

KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK ORCHARD

EMERALD

DOWNTOWN BOISE

EMERALD ANN MORRISON PARK

JULIA DAVIS PARK

MORRIS HILL PARK

FRANKLIN

CASSIA PARK

VISTA

KOOTENAI

ORCHARD

ALPINE

LIBERTY PARK

CURTIS

EMERALD

DOWNTOWN BOISE

I-184

CURTIS

• Vital for residents without car • Easier travel from one side to the other • Direct routes to health and commercial centers • Serves areas with no existing routes

LATAH

ORCHARD

CURTIS

PROPOSED

I-184

ALLUMBAUGH

DOWNTOWN BOISE

BORAH PARK

CASSIA PARK

BOWDEN PARK

BOWDEN PARK

TERRY DAY PARK

TERRY DAY PARK

OVERLAND

OVERLAND

• Proposed new acres-126 • Total acres-386 • 2035 Population-49,000 • 490 acres needed to meet goals ‑• Explore options for public open space near perimeter of the district that can serve its residents

I-184

TARGEE

I-184 PHILLIPPI PARK

PHILLIPPI PARK CANAL

SHOSHONE PARK

SHOSHONE PARK OWYHEE PARK

OWYHEE PARK

GATEWAY PARK

ENTRANCE SIGNAGE AND TRAILS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAILS C’

C

ENTRY SIGN

PARKING ENTRANCE

PARKING

GATEWAY

D

CANAL

COMMUTER RAIL

SHARED-USE TRAIL

FRANKLIN ROAD

D’

B’

B

8’ WALKING TRAIL

10’ BIKE TRAIL


SOUTH BENCH PARK BIRD’S EYE OF BENCH PARK PLAYGROUND

SOCCER FIELDS

RESTROOMS RESTROOM/ BIKE REPAIR

PAVILIONS THE LOOKOUT

PLAZA

PLAZA

BIKE/ PED TRAIL

DOG PARK SKATE PARK

RE-PURPOSE TANKS

The North Bench park is the destination spot for active recreation. Playgrounds, soccer fields and a skate park are all welcoming to the outdoor enthusiasts of the Boise area. The new dog park along the trail connecting to the Green Belt allows dog owners from all around to enjoy much needed and convenient space for their beloved pooches. The South Bench Park provides space for more passive recreation for users to enjoy on their lunch breaks, in the evenings with families, or as a stop along the Green Belt. Features such as the canals, a pond, and the repurposed tanks, including The Lookout, can all be enjoyed.

PAVILION POND

WOOD PLATFORM ROCK CLIMBING

ICE CLIMBING

ART

TREE TOWER

EXISTING RAILROAD EXPOSED

RETAINING WALL

THE LOOKOUT

OPEN

EXISTING TANKS RE-PURPOSED

BIKE & PEDESTRIAN PATH

20’

40’

SLIDE

MOVIE NIGHT

ZIPLINE

‘THE LOOKOUT’ AT BENCH PARK

CANAL

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HILL AND TOP PLAZA

The re-purposing of the existing oil tanks is going to help brand the entire Central Bench. It is going to help the area become a major destination spot in Boise. Some of the less-appealing features of the industrial area of the Central Bench will soon become a center of pride for the area that will continuously reflect its rich history. The tanks will also serve as an example of Boise’s innovation and commitment to sustainability and equitable use of its land. Users will be able to experience numerous trails throughout the park that meander through the tanks and over the canals and pond. The culminating experience occurs as users are able to stand atop The Lookout and have a 360 degree view of the Central Bench and surrounding areas, including downtown Boise, the Foothills, Boise peak, the improved Orchard St. corridor, and the Saint Alphonsus Hospital.

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