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This drawing is to be used only for reference purposes; The City of Boise is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. This map is made in part from data prepared or compiled by Ada County. Ada County shall not be liable for inaccuracies or misuse of this map or data.
Freeway Circulation Petroleum Pipeline River Parks Tank Farm Railroad
Our focus area is known as the Central Bench. This area is bordered by two major highways (I84 and I184) as well as highway 26 to the east. The Central Bench is located at the heart of Boise which presents a great opportunity to revitalize this area for the future. Two rail lines run directly through our focus area ending at the Boise Depot to the East and the Greenbelt to the North. There is rich history associated with the Depot and the Greenbelt has great potential to become a connector for other open spaces throughout the area. Other important elements of the site to be aware of are St. Alphonsus Hospital and the tank farms which will pose a challenge to any design.
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OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100 - 10/28/2015 - PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE - T.A.: TANYA RICE - TEAM: NATHAN CLARKE - BRYAN WILSON - JASON PARKINSON - JARED HIATT
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The majority of the land uses in the Central Bench is residential, found in the eastern part of the area, with a combined percentage of 41% in our focus area. Public green space has one of the smallest percentages of the site with a strong disconnect between each park. Although industrial use only accounts for 6% of the site, its presence is very noticeable. This is due mainly because of the tank farms which dominate the center of the Central Bench.
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OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100 - 10/28/2015 - PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE - T.A.: TANYA RICE - TEAM: NATHAN CLARKE - BRYAN WILSON - JASON PARKINSON - JARED HIATT
TEMPORAL AND HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS
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1951 Figure Ground Study google maps
Vista Avenue and Kootenai in 1969
Vista Avenue and Kootenai in 2015 google imagery
In comparison, the two photos above indicate a substantial amount of growth over the last 50 years. The neighborhood bench offers many low-cost affordable homes. To make the Central Bench safer and more walkable, improvements would need to be made to the street right of ways. Also connecting the empty voids in the sidewalk system would improve mobility for the residents in the community.
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Central Bench 1951 Aerial Image
Before the large growth of the industry, most all of the Boise central bench was rural with open space on many blocks. Since it’s beginning, and still today, most other building types and uses have built away from the industrial grounds. Some neighborhoods are pocketed around the industry. Most of the flourishing commercial and retail businesses are located downtown, away from the industrial area. There are several parcels of open space that have not been developed around the industrial area. There is great potential to convert the suitable vacant land to parks and recreational spaces. The green triangular parcel on the map below in particular is owned by the industry on the rail line. It is on the corner of Emerald street and Phillipi. This pocket of vacant space as well as the existing rail line could provide wonderful opportunities for trails and connections to other destinations in the future. In contrast between the 1951 and 2014 aerial imagery and figure ground studies, it is evident that over this span of time there has been a significant pattern of growth.
Boise River Green Belt
Kathryn Albertson Park Anne Morrison Park parks city of Boise Tulley Gurlach Boise Historian
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Kathryn Albertson Park Anne Morrison Park
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2015 Google Imagery`
Comparing the above two photos from different time periods, it is noticeable that numerous acres of open vacant space have been converted to parks, and wildlife safe havens. Parks have created safe opportunities for outdoor recreation, helping to improve the general health of the population. Until the 1960s, the Boise River and its banks served as a convenient dumping ground for trash, industrial waste and raw sewage. The riverbank was severely degraded by years of neglect. Today there is vegetation that has helped revitalize and beautify the Boise River and both of these parks. The Boise River Green Belt offers an impressive 10 mile trail connection along the river. Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity from the green belt to north and south intersecting routes are lacking. Making those connections is a crucial step in connecting Downtown Boise to the Central Bench. In a few locations within the Central Bench, canals have created barriers for some bike and pedestrian routes.
DESIGNING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BOISE CENTRAL BENCH
OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100 - 10/28/2015 - PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE - T.A.: TANYA RICE - TEAM: NATHAN CLARKE - BRYAN WILSON - JASON PARKINSON - JARED HIATT
MORPHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS When looking at morphology two important aspects to consider are the forms that show up in building clusters and the network of the place, streets and rails, trails and open space, canals and rivers, and others. In the case of the Central Bench we see many forms taking place in the image below. The small squares and rectangles are the form of the residential areas and the high density of the place. Looking further we see the forms of industrial areas with bigger buildings more spread out and many forming their own groups. We see the network in the empty spaces where roads, rails and open spaces meet. When looking at this map we can identify some missing links to the network and key elements that will bring the bench closer together and provide opportunities for the community.
FIGURE GROUND 1. Open space within the health district. 2. A gateway to the rail spur 3. Opportunity for the Bench park 4. Links in Greenbelt 5. Industrial Brown fields 6. Link in the Greenbelt to neighboring cities 7. Connection to Franklin 8. The International Market 9. Link to the Depot 10. Health District 11. Residential
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The Central Bench has changed quite a bit over the years. We can see that the once agricultural land has transformed into a more industrial area, with tank farms storing fuel and over taking a majority of the Bench. The canals still surface here and there and remind us of the benches heritage, but mostly due to development the canals have been covered.
DESIGNING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BOISE CENTRAL BENCH
OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100 - 10/28/2015 - PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE - T.A.: TANYA RICE - TEAM: NATHAN CLARKE - BRYAN WILSON - JASON PARKINSON - JARED HIATT
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QUICK FACTS: In 2010 the population of the Central Bench was 38,689 The area covers approximately 9.4 square miles and has a gross population density of 6.5 persons per acre. Boise Central Bench area is projected to increase to 49,000 people in 2035 (an increase of approximately 10,000 residents. 6.1% of households do not own a vehicle 7% of the Central Bench is vacant land Total Households: In 2009, the Central Bench was home to 17,976 households. This accounts for approximately 18% of Boise’s households. All quick facts sources from: Boise Central Bench Final Bike/ Ped Plan
The Central Bench area has a very diversified population. Boise is home to a large refugee population. In fact in October of 2015 Boise received around 300 new refugees from Syria. It is estimated that over the next two to three years Boise will receive up to 70% of the planned 2,000 refugees. The other 30% will relocate to Twin Falls, Idaho. Many of the refugees will come from Syria, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and possibly Somalia.
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The Central Bench has a lower completion rate from high school and college degrees than the Boise City and the State of Idaho. The high school graduation rate is 82.3%. For a completed Bachelors degree the Central Bench shows a 16.1% rate of completion and 5.1% of the population completing a Masters Degree. Many of the neighborhoods were developed in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The median home value is $144,675 in the Central Bench. With older, smaller, and more affordable homes, the Central Bench is home to a diversified population of race and ethnicity.
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areavibes.com charttogo.com kittelsonandassociates census.gov Boise Central Bench Final Bike/ Ped Plan www.wnd.com/2015/04/hundreds-of-muslim-refugees-headed-to-idaho/
DESIGNING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BOISE CENTRAL BENCH
OPEN SPACE AND CONNECTIVITY
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Figure 5-4: Boise Cutoff Commuter Rail Concept
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Many of the options explore using the existing East/West railroad corridor as a major connecting artery to the downtown. The railroad is currently in use, but only carries a few trains per day. There is a need for an improved mass transit system to alleviate traffic on roads and highways. The population of the Central Bench and surrounding areas is increasing and will only add to the stress of the existing system. Any alternatives are implemented will go through the Central Bench. This is a great opportunity for further development of all connecting transportation systems. A central transit center in the district could act as a major hub for rail, bus, and bike transportation. This hub could be located at the intersection of the existing railroad and Orchard Street. Figure 5-2: Franklin Alignment Concepts:
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The 3 maps shown here come from the Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study Report from the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho. The study looks at 4 alternative modes of mass transit (Express bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail, and Light Rail)connecting downtown Boise to the suburban areas to the West. The Central Bench plays a key role in many of these alternatives because they will pass directly through the area.
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This map shows the existing bus routes that are in the Central Bench. Each route passes through the area and goes to the transit hub in downtown Boise. That is one main issue with the system as it relates to the central bench, it is difficult, and time consuming, to move within the area. There is a need for a bus route that stays within the area that can give users access to the major amenities within the district, including healthcare ,groceries, dining, and other services. The bus system also needs to have routes that run later in the night to allow users the option of having a ride home after a late night, or to get to and from different activity centers in later hours. With future development within the area, there would be an opportunity for a central transit center, possibly near the existing railroad and international market.
Some of the recommended alternatives for further analysis were the Franklin Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit alignments, as well as the Boise Cutoff Commuter and light rail alignments. These systems would serve the residents of the Central Bench, allowing for greater access to amenities outside the district, as well as bringing more economic activity to downtown and within the district. The existing rail line and spur are great opportunities to expand alternate modes of transportation in the Bench, and could play a key role in enhancing the connectivity of all transportation systems. Improving the transit system is imperative as these areas continue to grow. Utilizing the existing railroad tracks with a commuter rail system would require less modifications to existing infrastructure and is a good option to improve the transportation network.
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The Central Bench is home to many different developed parks and gardens. Many of these are small neighborhood parks and one dog park, which offer recreation to nearby local residents. For those that live in the Central Bench the parks are a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. As we visited each park and talked with some of the park goers we asked them how far they traveled to get to the park and what mode of transportation they used t get there. All though we got many different answers we were surprised that many people had to travel a good distance to get to their park of choice and that they had to use a car to get there. For those that used the dog park they a majority had to drive because there is only one dog park to service the whole area making it a long trek on foot. The Central Bench many possibilities for additional green spaces, and by utilizing them can create opportunities for locals to enjoy the outdoors and create connectivity through out the Central Bench.
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When looking at the parks and their walkable distances we see that there are areas in the Bench that are lacking open space. Both maps show areas (in red) the areas that we want to focus our attention in creating open space
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PERCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS
HEALING GARDEN/ HOSPITAL The three day visit to Boise and the Central Bench were very helpful to get a better sense of place and scale for our project site. Looking at aerial imagery can only offer so much to help with the planning process. The Central Bench is a diverse area with many challenges. There is a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, housing types, land uses, and culture in the area. Many of the people we spoke too mentioned the need for more public open space in the area, and their concerns with the tank fields.
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Many residents also expressed interest in extending the Greenbelt, and were hoping that the existing railroad corridor could be re-purposed. The railroad lines create a pathway of opportunities for future development and improved connections. After seeing the tank farms in person we realized they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite as daunting as we had originally thought, but still present a challenge as development continues in the area.
Quality open space is needed in the area. Several gaps exist in allowing access to open space for many living in the Central Bench There is also a need for a better connection to the hospital for the citizens in the area. It seemed that officials from the hospital are wanting to improve their relationship with the community, and allow better access to their facilities. Being one of the larger stakeholders, the hospital has the chance to make a great effect on the area. As they expand we hope they continue to make open space a priority for the use of their patients, as well as for the community.
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VISUAL CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER
COLOR Incorporating artwork into the tank farm could increase the aesthetic value. Industries with plantings along parking lots help soften the industrial feel around the area.
Many unique uses of color are found in downtown Boise. Artwork on building facades gives interesting character and helps establish a sense of place.
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• Commercial corridors in the Central Bench are very wide and less supporting to pedestrians and bikes then downtown Boise.
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• Many residential corridors lack sidewalks decreasing walkability. • Bikes paths run adjacent to industrial roads which lack aesthetics.
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Strong visual borders are prevalent causing disconnections within the site and around it. The railroad near the Depot is currently a barrier but has the opportunity to become a green corridor connecting different open spaces and neighborhoods.
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The greenbelt is well connected to Ann Morrison Park by bridges across the Boise river, but there is a visual disconnection where it meets Orchard st. Buildings with green-space rather than vast parking lots create visual connections with the surrounding landscape.
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SYNTHESIS STRENGTHS The Central Bench has many Strengths, including: The Green Belt Multi-Cultural Community Involvement Existing Parks Desire for biking infrastructure
OPPORTUNITIES LEGEND Public Open Space Private Open Space Canals DOWNTOWN BOISE
Possible Trails Possible Open Space Disconnects in System
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Many opportunities exist to improve the transportation and open space network, including: Using the Railroad right-of-way Utilizing some canals as trails Wide roads/ sidewalks can be used for biking Existing open space that can be programmed and developed for parks Industrial open space can be repurposed Railroad can be used for mass transit
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THREATS Some weakness currently in the area are: Lack of Connections in bicycle and pedestrian circulation Voids in Walkways Not enough open space per person (Needs more than 200 acres to meet goal of 1 acre per 100 people) Some roads are congested Public transit is sparse and inadequate Lack of connection to surrounding areas and systems
Some threats to the area are: Tank Farms with contamination/ safety issues Working with industry to allow for more trails/open space Not being able to use Canals for trails Industrial traffic
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LAEP 4100 - 10/28/2015 - PROFESSOR: CAROLINE LAVOIE - T.A.: TANYA RICE - TEAM: NATHAN CLARKE - BRYAN WILSON - JASON PARKINSON - JARED HIATT