Plaza Del Sol MLA Graduate Project

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SRIDHAR YALAMANCHILI MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

PLAZA DEL SOL A gathering place for the Community of Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City.

SUBMITTED BY Sridhar Yalamanchili

PROJECT CHAIR Leehu Loon,

Director of Landscape Architecture, Associate Dean of Administration, College of

Architecture, Associate Professor.

PROJECT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Leehu Loon Tom Woodfin

Associate Professor, Director of Landscape Architecture

Shane Hamption

Professor of Landscape Architecture Director of Institute for Quality Communities

SUBMITTED ON May 9th, 2019 University of Oklahoma, Division of Landscape Architecture, Master non-thesis Graduate Project

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my committee chair, Leehu Loon for all of his guidance, unwavering support and wisdom. A special thanks to the committee members who provided guidance and support throughout the process. To my friends and family for sending love and support from near and far reaches of the country.

Lastly, to the College of Architecture community members for being very supportive and encouraging throughout my educational endeavors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT INTRODUCTION

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a. Project Focus b. Project Goals

SITE IDENTIFICATION 8-21 a. Historic Capitol Hill b. Context c. History d. Demographics e. Site Identification

PROJECT INVENTORY & ANALYSIS 22-33 a. Land Use Maps b. Special Zoning Districts c. Main Street Recognition d. Site Observations

SW 25th MAIN STREET 34-43 SITE SELECTION a. Existing Building Occupancy/ Urban Spatial Analysis b. Adjacencies c. Feasibility Study

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CASE STUDIES 44-53 a. Olvera Street b. Columbia Heights c.Historic Cultural Plaza, San Antonio d. Calender Events

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 54-57 a. Strategy b. Concept

DESIGN DOCUMENTATION 58-77 a. Master Plan b. Plaza Del Sol Site Plan c. Building Floor Plan d. Grading Plan e. Sections f. Views

CONCLUSIONS 78-79

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PROJECT EMPHASIS The focus of this project is to create a gathering space that reinforces cultural branding and identity to unify and celebrate community.

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Architectural Character

Celebrate Culture

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Incorporation of architectural elements such as arches, gateways, ceilings, openings, tiling that resemble culture and vernacular forms of architecture.

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Incorporation of colors, ambience, texture that resemble culture.

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To create opportunities that allow community members and visitors to socialize and program late evening social events.

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To create safe walkable, pedestrian friendly streets and to create opportunities for healthy lifestyle activities like walking, running or jogging.

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To integrate spatial planning and programming to encourage income generating opportunities for existing buildings.

Community Branding

PLACEMAKING

Create Night Life

Revitalize Socio-Economic Ecology

Promote Walkability

Create Income and Revenue generation opportunities

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SITE IDENT

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TIFICATION

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th (CALLE DOS CINCO) HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL

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TEMPLO DE ALABANZA

Capitol Hill is a historic business district just south of downtown Oklahoma. Years ago, Capitol Hill was a successful commercial and entertainment district thriving and bustling with almost fifty businesses as early as the 1920’s and continuing to grow until the mid-1970’s.

According to the 2016 Demographic Report of Greater Oklahoma City, today, the Capitol Hill district celebrates its rich cultural diversity with almost 75% of its population from Hispanic origin that created year-round festive opportunities and events which brings record breaking visitors from all over the country.

Since the 1980’s, the neighborhood has seen significant changes, businesses began struggling to survive, a lof of them were shutdown, many historic downtown buildings have become vacant, unused and deteriorated. Almost 45% of population is experiencing poverty according to the 2016 United States Census Bureau.

Today CHMS, is envisioning for opportunities to incorporate an outdoor urban plaza, a place-making opportunity that encourages new businesses, creates a destination for visitors and community members alike, an opportunity to create cultural branding and to gather and celebrate its rich culture and diversity and its many community festivals and events.

In 1997, Capitol Hill became an official Main Street Community (CHMS)which created an opportunity to provide a foundation of economic development, promotion, design and organization that is restoring Capitol Hill to its former glory.

Riesenberg, J. (2016). Historic Capitol Hill Demographics Report. Retrieved from http://historiccapitolhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SW-25th-Walker-ESRI-Reports.pdf Templo De Alabanza [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

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CONTEXT According to The Greater Oklahoma City Demographic and Income Profile Report, Capitol Hill is home to 11,440 people in an area of roughly 1.5 square miles. Over the last twenty years, Capitol Hill experienced a great demographic shift. While the population has a steady 5.8% increase from 2010 to 2016, the Hispanic population percentage grew from 46.2% in 2000 to 62.9% 2010, and from 2010 to 2016 it increased to 74.6%.

Historic landmarks along SW 25th Street are Capitol Hill Baptist Church at SW 25th Street and South Harvey Avenue, OCCC community college which was once home to J.C Penney and Langston’s departmental stores constructed in 1946, Yale The-

atre constructed in 1921, Knob Hill Theatre constructed in 1947, and the Capitol Hill United Methodist Church at 123 Southwest 25th Street constructed in 1952.

However, over the last few decades SW 25th Main Street has experienced substantial change. Today more than 40% of historical built fabric is left vacant, unused and neglected. While many investors are making an effort to revitalize Capitol Hill, it is still struggling to attract visitors and business owners to invest in Capitol Hill as it lacks a sense of place in the wilderness of the unoccupied built fabric.

Lackmeyer, S. (2017, January 20). Developer renovating Capitol Hill’s Yale Theater. Retrieved from https://newsok.com/article/5534946/developer-renovating-capitol-hills-yale-theater Riesenberg, J. (2016). Historic Capitol Hill Demographics Report. Retrieved from http://historiccapitolhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SW-25th-Walker-ESRI-Reports.pdf Page 14

HISTORY Generally located SW 24th Street to SW 26th Street, between Shields Boulevard and west of South Walker Avenue, plus both sides of South Robinson Avenue and South Walker Avenue north of SW 29th Street.

Capitol Hill was incorporated as a city in 1905. By then, a strong sense of community and civic activity were making this area an economic and cultural force in Oklahoma.

The Greater Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce was created in 1905 to help foster this movement. Capitol Hill was booming with prosperity, remaining independent until it joined forces with Oklahoma City in 1911.

Capitol Hill Main Street (CHMS), established in 1997, recognized Capitol Hill as a Main Street Community, provided a foundation of economic development, promotion, design and organization that is restoring Capitol Hill to its former glory.

25th Street was once home to more than 55 businesses including Langston’s, J.C Penney’s department stores, Katz drugstore (all of which is now restored into OCCC College and the building structures still retains high degree of historical integrity with the brickwork, storefront display windows, and angled entrance remains intact). Knob Hill Theatre at 404 Southwest 25th Street, Yale Theatre which is currently undergoing

History. (2014, July 28). Retrieved from http://southokc.com/history/

renovation for adoptive re-use of the space. The Capitol Hill Baptist Church founded in 1946 is one among many old institutions in the Commerce district. Until 1950’s Commerce Street thrived in business and below is a historic image that captured it in action.

Capitol Hill has retained its distinct identity for more than a century. This included development of commercial enterprises, as well as educational, health, religious, social/ fraternal and service organizations.

The opening of Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma City in 1974 was a major blow to Capitol Hill’s Commerce Street which was once hailed to be a “Shopper’s Paradise” by losing substantial stores such as John A. Brown Department Store, J.C Penney and other big-name stores. Eventually in between 1970’s and 1980’s as development of malls, combined with suburbanization, urban renewal and the oil-induced economic bust of the 1980s, took their tolls.

Since then, over the last three decades, SW 25th Street lost many businesses and those that tried to survive, struggled to thrive and eventually had to close. Now, Commerce Street suffers from decay of historic buildings and businesses. Almost 40% of

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Over the last forty years the Capitol Hill Main Street has lost a substaintial amount of built fabric and businesses.

Yale Theatre [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

BUILDING FOOTPRINT ANALYSIS

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Between the last few decades, the figure/ground analysis shows an increase in density South of Capitol Hill while still maintaining historical built fabric.

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Oklahoma River

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Over the span of 77 years, visibly a lot of geographical changes have occured along the Oklahoma River, north of Capitol Hill. The density has been relatively very consistant in development. As the river continued taking a shape, the north most part of Capitol Hill experienced development through time.

Capitol Hill Historic Map [Map]. (n.d.). In Edmon Low Library, OSU. Page 17

Hispanic Population Concentration in Oklahoma City The map indicates that there are high concentrations of hispanic population south of the Oklahoma River spreading across Capitol Hill, Heronville, Oak Grove, Rockwoodm, Westernhills, South Lindsey communities.

HISPANIC POPULATION

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https://www.census.gov/

Hispanic Population Growth in Capitol Hill : 2000-2015

2016: 1 Mile Radius: 11,440 5 Mile Radius: 225,595

2000: 1 Mile Radius: 10,912 5 Mile Radius: 213,736

2010: 1 Mile Radius: 11,114 5 Mile Radius: 220,224

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Almost 65.7% population was Hispanic Origin in 2010 and towards 2016 that percentage seemed to gain sturdy increase to 74.6% in Capitol Hill.

Riesenberg, J. (2016). Historic Capitol Hill Demographics Report. Retrieved from http://historiccapitolhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SW-25th-Walker-ESRI-Reports.pdf Page 19

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The Department of Health and Human Services issues poverty guidelines for each Household size. For example, a household of four with an annual income of $25,750 is considered as below poverty income.

The 2016 median household income in the Capitol Hill district was $26,661. Comparatively the median household income in Oklahoma City is $47,004. In year 2000, more than 58.3 % families lived below the federal poverty line. According to 2015 census report, that percentage dropped down to 45.8%, although this is a good indicator of economic development, it is evident that there is much to do and the community has a good potential to move forward.

Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

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According to 2016 Census data, 47.2% of households earn less than $25,000 per annum, and according to 2011 census data that percentage was at 50.7% with family sizes averaging at 3.93 within one-mile radius of Capitol Hill.

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SITE SELECTION

S ITE ID E N T IFICATION Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City

The existing parking lot and the corner lot on the SE corner of SW 25th and Robinson dedicated for the public plaza will serve the community as a plaza and market square that engages community members and visitors. This space will act as a socio-economic catalyst such as a community gathering space, a farmer’s market, public art installations, music and dance venues.

The existing building on 200 SW 25th St, will integrate into the public plaza as a communal restaurant and banquet hall with a common courtyard space will extend the plaza space into a semipublic indoor-outdoor space. This adaptive reuse building will serve different purposes as a community restaurant and also as a community multifunctional event space with a common courtyard space for receptions or outdoor dining.

References: Oklahoma City Travel Guide | Oklahoma City Tourism. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.kayak.co.in/Oklahoma-City.22402.guide

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PLANNED MURAL

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CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Parks and Recreation Land Use Map Capitol Hill has Wiley Post park on the north side of the district sharing its border with the Oklahoma River. While it boasts of many visitors from within and surrounding communities, it is mainly accessible by motor vehicles and lacks sufficient pedestrian walkways.

According to the Oklahoma City GIS data, it indicates a trail through the spine of S Harvey Ave connecting SW 25th St. with the park but in sad reality, it currently does not resonate a walkable experience while walking through S Harvey Ave and on the north side of the street. It is severed by the rail-road passing through north of Capitol Hill and fenced making it impossible to enter into the park while walking through the neighborhood.

Oliver Park is currently serving the community as a trail park with a walking path adjacent to Lightning Creek. The park is well connected to the immediate surrounding built environment and serves the community as an undisturbed green pasture with no programming space other than a walkable trail.

Jesus J. Lara in his book Latino Placemaking and Planning speaks about Hispanic populations and how they are very much invested in social ecosystems and are very

Currently, the Capitol Hill community has been organizing many cultural events throughout the year and have been utilizing existing streetscape as a temporary event space to host community members and visitors. Many of these events have gained regional recognition and Fiestas de las Americas broke attendance records and was awarded “Premier Special Event� at the 2008 Oklahoma Main Street Awards Banquet.

There is great need for a permanent community plaza in the Capitol Hill district which could revitalize existing commercial and retail businesses, attract investors and stakeholders, future residents and visitors while engaging community members in a socio-economic landscape.

Unsightly Treeline that threatens a sense of safety and security

Existing conditions at S Harvey Ave - Wiley Post Park Neglected and damaged paving

much dependent on third places, which are often commercial corridors, urban plazas, market spaces or public squares. Latino communities engage in placemaking processes through inclusive forms of empowerment and civic engagement. Access to open space and recreational facilities is an important aspect of urban life for Latino and Hispanic communities. Studies have shown that Latinos spend more time in public parks than do either whites or blacks. They do not use parks only for sports, but for relaxation, social occasions, fiestas and entertainment events. These are very vital in the Hispanic and Latino landscape.

Fence that severes S Harvey Ave with Wiley Post Park

Fig 2.0: Harvey Ave [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

Lara, J. J. (2018). Latino placemaking and planning: Cultural resilience and strategies for reurbanization.

Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Press.

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capitol Hill Boundary Fig: 3.0 Commercial and Industrial Land Use Map I-1; I-2; I-3 ; C-1; C-3; C-4; C-CBD

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Existing conditions of Commerical and Industrial Businesses.

A Need for Plaza!

Capitol Hill is a historic business and commercial district along W Commerce Street (25th Street) between S Walker Avenue and South Broadway Avenue. The district has become a multi-cultural district and is now a center for Hispanic oriented businesses and cultural amenities. The district has a diverse array of businesses primarily serving the local neighborhoods.

Capitol Hill has a good concentration of commercial and retail-built fabric on SW 25th and SW 29th Streets and along S Robinson Ave and S Walker Ave. Many of these buildings on SW 25th St. have historical significance and mostly built during early 1920’s and mid 1950’s. However, businesses along SW 29th Street, S Robinson Ave, S Western Ave have been thriving comparatively to SW 25th Commerce Street mainly since these streets are corridors for vehicular traffic connecting surrounding communities and Downtown Oklahoma.

Fig 4.0 SW 25th - Harvey Ave [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

Oklahoma City has identified and included Capitol Hill as Commercial Revitalization District (CRD’s) which are neighborhood commercial strips with an existing or potential merchant association. In addition, Capitol Hill is also part of First Business Improvement District (BID) 2001. BIDs are a public/private partnership in which property owners pay a special assessment for the maintenance, development and promotion of their commercial district.

The first major project of the BID is the creation of the Capitol Hill Plaza which will serve as a central community gathering point. Currently, the district holds the annual Fiestas de las Americas festival typically in late September or early October. In 2007, the district has invested in renovating and widening sidewalks along SW 25th St in an attempt to uplift the commercial activity.

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Existing Housing Figure/Ground

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ABOVE: Capitol Hill Land Use Map Housing

Existing Housing Conditions in Capitol Hill: Capitol Hill is comprised of historic residential districts with significant historical commercial corridor on SW 25th and 29th Street but also has small pockets of industrial land in east, north and south side. It has approximately 7017 housing units and almost 45% of them renter occupied households.

As shown in Fig 5.0 housing units are quite uniformly spread across Capitol Hill District including SW 25th St. Many housing units are in close proximity to Oliver Park on south-west side of the neighborhood and also well connected to SW 25th Street.

Housing in the neighborhood is primarily small wood frame structures with almost 65% of them being single-detached houses.

There are seemingly more renters in Capitol Hill District but almost 20% of houses are vacant and/or unoccupied.

The Business improvement district of Capitol Hill has been largely focusing on addressing this issue, its primary role will be to provide local serving businesses and retail services to the surrounding neighborhoods, provide entertainment and dining options and serve a community gathering point.

Given the higher number of concentrations of Hispanic households in this area, orienting this district towards this population could create a successful niche.

Many of the existing neighborhood streets, alley ways, arterial streets are in major need of streetscape development. The existing streetscape lacks natural tree shade which also provides a sense of place and aesthetical quality, pedestrian walkways are overlooked and underutilized and altogether they fail to encourage community members towards socio-economic engagement.

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Sycamore Trees on either side of the road with 4’ Wide paving create a welcoming entrance to Capitol Hill SW 25th St

Fig 6.0 SW 25th - S Sante Fe Ave [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2018, November 23).

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Education | Institutional Figure/Ground

Oklahoma City Community College Mount St. Mary Catholic High School

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Sacred Heart School Capitol Hill Elementary School

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Fig: 7.0 Education | Institutional Land Use Map

Many historic educational institutions exist in Capitol Hill. The historic Capitol Junior High School built in 1920 was located just off the southern boundary on the southwest corner of South Robinson Avenue and Southwest Twenty-Sixth Street.

The Capitol Hill Elementary school was established in 1920 and currently serves 627 students in grades kindergarten through 6th Grade. The Capitol Hill High School was established in 1928 and currently serves 1,483 students in grades 9-12. Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 50%. The schools in the Capitol Hill neighborhood are part of the Oklahoma City School District.

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ABOVE: Capitol Hill Figure/ Ground Educational Institutions

at 329 Southwest 25th street and the Langston Company Building at 325 Southwest 25th Street for use as their Capitol Hill Center. Located in the heart of Oklahoma City’s main Hispanic neighborhood, OCCC’s Capitol Hill Center is serving the adult education and job readiness needs of the community’s diverse members.

The Capitol Hill Library completed renovation and expansion of the 50+ year old building and reopened October 2017.

According to 2017 American Community Survey, 54.21% population has some high school educational attainment percentage, 19.05% attended some college and 18.24% never attended high school. While 3.25% attained associate degree, 4.3% population received bachelor’s degree and only 0.95% received graduate degree.

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Legend As shown in Fig 8.0, El Bravo Super-market on SW 25th Street and S Walker Ave, a Points X local Hispanic-themed market, re-opened in 2017 and currently serves the community capitol Hill Boundary with cultural grocery and food items. Time-out Grocery Store on SW 25th Street and S Robinson Ave is one of the oldest stores serving the community with basic groceries and food items. La Aguascalientes and La Superior are two other Hispanic-themed grocery stores on SW 29th Street and S Western Ave.

There are several other convenience stores that are currently functioning in the district. If not thriving, they are continuing to support income opportunities for owners while serving community households. Some of these stores are in need of maintenance and store front uplift and restoration.

As shown in Fig 9.0 there are many Hispanic-themed eateries along SW 25th Street and are more concentrated on the fringes of S Robinson Ave and S Harvey Ave and along SW 29th Street which have good traffic counts. While some are located in advantageous street corners which attract high foot traffic and vehicular traffic are able to thrive while many other business owners are struggling to attract customers due to lack of good connectivity and attracting businesses. Many businesses closed down especially towards West side of SW 25th Street while the ones that are in close proximity to OCCC thrived in business. This was the result of the project success of OCCC institution which attracts students, households and professionals throughout the year.

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Memory Ln

Capitol Hill is in The Urban Design Overlay District, such as Asian District which is predominantly known for Asian Communities and Cultural Branding.

The Zoning regulations and guidelines intend to promote the health, safety, economic, cultural and general welfare of the public by encouraging the revitalization and enhancement of the urban environment. This amplifies the scope and need for branding Capitol Hill as a Hispanic District will help achieve a sense of place for community members through anticipated design solutions.

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M AIN ST REET PROGRAM S | USA Main Street America, is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation which has been helping revitalize older and historic commericial districts.

Main Street Programs aim to revitalize downtowns and commercial districts through preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that works in the field of historic preservation in the United States. It focuses on building sustainable communities through the adaptive resue of historic spaces, preserving and empowering cultural diversity through protecting sites of cultural significance, advocating for greater stewardship of historic places on public land, and leading innovation in the management of historic properties.

History of Capitol Hill. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://historiccapitolhill.com/about-capitol-hill-okc

Aerial View of Capitol Hill looking Northeast. This Aerial Image captures the busy Capitol Hill SW 29th Street.

In 1997, Capitol Hill Main Street was established which provided a foundation of economic development, promotion, design and organization that is restoring Capitol Hill to its former glory.

History of Capitol Hill. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://historiccapitolhill.com/about-capitol-hill-okc

A glimpse of the past when J.C Penny CO occupied the current OCCC College building.

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SW 25th St.

2015 Figure/Ground

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S ROBINSON AVE

S HARVEY AVE

SW 25th MAIN STREET | CAPITOL HILL

OCCC

El Bravo Supermarket

Grill Restaurant

Temple De Alabanaza

Taqueria & Tortilleria Lupita

Tacos El Milagro

Time Out Grocery

Fig: 10.0 Occupancy Analysis Map

ACTIVE BUSINESSES/BUILDINGS VACANT/UNUSED BUILDINGS VACANT / POTENTIAL LOTS

As shown in Fig 10.0 many historic buildings on SE of 25th Main Street near S Robinson Ave are currently vacant, under used or deteriorating due to lack of businesses. Many businesses near OCCC are able to thrive in business due to the fact that OCCC, an institutional building, brings visitors through out the year. Otherwise, the existing built environment, streetscape and traffic do not encourage walkability along SW 25th Street, which inturn is creating a socio-economic void within the community.

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SW 25th Street

S Robinson Ave

SITE SELECTION

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Fig: 11.0 Existing Site Conditions

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Unused/Vacant

Church

Housing

Views

Business/Retail

Food

Public Transit

Project Site

LOCATION

ADJACENCIES

VIEWS

135 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

The site is situated on SW 25th street and directly adjacent to many historic buildings.

Many of the buildings surrounding the site are currently vacant or unsued/under used.

The building is located on the corner and has primary views to the street and the existing parking lot is proposed to develop into a community plaza space which offers a great refuge for urban green space.

SITE SELECTION EXISTING BUILDING

PLAZA SITE

Fig: 12.0 Existing Site Conditions

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 23).

ARCHITECTURE

CONSTRUCTION

The dominant architectural style is Mid-Century modern Commercial Style

The building is TYPE III construction; it has brick and joist structure, with exterior walls built out of brick masonry.

STRUCTURE The massing of the building has been modified through decades and is rectangular in plan. Glazing is provided on North, East facade of the building which also serve as advertising posters.

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SW 25TH STREET

EXISTING PARKING FACILITY

Vacant Store

Nutrition Store

Convenience Store

1

2

S ROBINSON AVE

1" 126'-22

3

EXISTING BUILDING 126'3" X 70' 70'

4 Service room

Storage room

Service room Toilet

ALLEY WAY/ SERVICE ENTRY

5

SITE LOCATION:

135 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

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E xisting B uilding P hotos :

1

4 North, North-East Glazing.

I chose the site and building because of its location as it is centrally located, has great views to surrounding environment and well feasible with plaza design proposal.

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 19).

2

As the Plaza project becomes the hub for social gathering and inclusion, intertwining a communal restaurant and multi-functional event space will extend the functional programming of Plaza and encourage socio-economic development.

The Architecture of the building provides strong scope to emphasize cultural branding through incorporating Spanish architectural elements, benefits surrounding businesses to become sustainable and provides as a strong anchor to the business district.

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 19).

3

The building is well connected with service alley way which would serve as a service corridor for unloading and loading goods and services. The north facing facade provides great opportunity to incorporate quality natural day light into the space.

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 19).

5 Service Door

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 19).

Historic Capitol Hill [Personal photograph taken in Oklahoma City]. (2019, March 19).

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The intent of the Plaza Design is to encourage new business opportunities and to support existing. The Site is centrally located on 25th Main Street, it is well enclosed by built fabric and the abuting streets can integrate into the plaza design therefore encouraging walkability, and if walkability is achieved, the side walks become more active, businesses will have an opportunity to get more visitors, therefore it fulfills the project goals.

The Existing Parking lot and the current corner store building create a great opportunity for gathering spaces with opportunities to integrate indoor-outdoor food related activities and event spaces where visitors, community members and organizations can celebrate community events, celebrations, festivals and program the space as needed throughout the year making it a vibrant space for the community.

S Robinson Ave

PROJECT SITE

SW 25th Street

Fig: 13.0 Site Selection

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Such wide pavings would encourage street side vendors which is a cultural compenent of Hispanic families, thereby encouraging socio-economic ecology to prosper.

S Robinson Ave

As the plaza develops, integrating street dieting as shown in Fig 14.0 would encourage walkability and a scope to integrate a trail along the urban corridor, encourage pedlet seating along SW 25th St, businesses can sprawl into the sidewalk, streets can become much safer corridors as cars would slow down as they pass through the site without having to avoid moving traffic and more importantly becomes a green way connecting Oliver Park on South East to Wiley Post Park on North of Capitol Hill.

SW 25th Street

Fig: 14.0 Site Selection

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CASE STUDIES

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Location:

125 Paseo De La Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012

Olvera Street is a small pedestrian street leading off of the central plaza of the original Pueblo of Los Angeles, founded in 1781. Lined with eateries and shops, it leads from the plaza to Cesar Chavez Avenue and contains many of the oldest buildings in Los Angeles.

et

Olvera Street is a focal point of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument; it is a place where visitors can get a taste of Mexican culture and a sense of the history that still stands preserved in the buildings and plazas that surround the street. Family owned storefronts and cafes have been around for nearly 100 years and are evidence of the deep roots many have on Olvera Street.

Key Components of Place: • • • • •

Plaza Central Stage/Gazebo No Vehicular Access Wide Canopy Trees Street Market

http://www.lamag.com/citythink/citydig-the-colorful-rebirth-of-olvera-street-in-1930-la/ Page 46

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Hispanic Plaza and Market Square Tourist Attraction Flexible, programmable Space for various user groups

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Inspiration

Antonio Aguilar Plaza

Paseo De La Plaza

Small manageable stalls are very prominent in Hispanic Culture.

Allows more socio-economical sustainability

Ethnic Restaurants & Bar areas within a plaza square make cultural experience much more meaningful for visitors. While providing economical value, it also provides a great opportunity to socialize and spend more time in the place especially when visiting with families.

Olvera Street [Personal photograph taken in Los Angeles]. (2017, June).

The Central Gazebo creates a backdrop for the performance plaza as well as create functional opportunities for various needs of the space.

Olvera Street [Personal photograph taken in Los Angeles]. (2017, June).

Olvera Street [Photograph found in Los Angeles]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.soulofamerica.com/us-cities/los-angeles/la-general-attractions/

Providing programmable spaces will allow spaces to be more flexible for various user needs.

Seating spaces allow users to relax, experience the place and also socialize. Also, allows users to stay for longer periods.

Olvera Street [Personal photograph taken in Los Angeles]. (2017, June).

Olvera Street [Personal photograph taken in Los Angeles]. (2017, June).

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Location:

14th Street NW between Kenyon Street NW and Park Road NW Columbia Heights Neighborhood

The Columbia Heights Civic Plaza is a hub of community activity that includes a farmer’s market, holiday tree lighting and children’s theater. Its Outdoor Cafe seating and benches ensure it is a vibrant gathering space in the neighborhoods.

Inspiration: • Community diversity (strong African American & Latino presence).

• Was an empty lot • Public owned parcel • Splash pad attracts kids and families.

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Key Components of Place: • • • • • • •

Seating Multipurpose Splashpad/Stage Shade structure Lighting Landscape Market Space Projector Screen

Incorporating multipurpose Splash Pad / Stage area into the space allows flexibility and encourages various users to program the space as required.

Seating Spaces allow users to sit, relax and engage in the activities.

Columbia Heights Civic Plaza [Photograph found in Washington DC]. (n.d.).

Retrieved from https://greenspacesfordc.org/civic-plaza-partners Columbia Heights Civic Plaza [Photograph found in Washington DC]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://greenspacesfordc.org/civic-plaza-partners

Splash Pad attracts kids of all ages and creates a vibrant space and encourages families to spend more quality time in the place.

Solar powered lighting elements integrate into the space Christmas lighting events allow more diverse users to visit and experience the place.

Columbia Heights [Photograph found in Washington DC]. (n.d.). Retrieved from Columbia Heights Civic Plaza [Photograph found in Washington DC]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://greenspacesfordc.org/civic-plaza-partners https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/15/b4/d615b48822447816b21d4da49e60f785.jpg Page 49

Location: 514 West Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78207

Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The “El Mercado” section has 32 specialty shops and the “Farmer’s Market Plaza” section has 80. Market Square is the site of Cinco de Mayo in central San Antonio and many other fiestas throughout the year.

By 1976, Historic Market Square had regained its color and vibrancy. Three city blocks bounded by Dolorosa, Santa Rosa and West Commerce Streets were turned into pedestrian malls, with stone fountains, ornamental streetlights, trees and benches. Today it bustles with activities celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Día de los Muertos, among other festivities. Working artists offer their handiworks from stalls and carts, and local retailers sell quality Mexican artifacts, clothing and art. Locals like to say visiting the square is like leaving town for a few hours.

Inspiration: • No vehicular traffic • Walkable • Semi Enclosed • Culture themed architecture Key Components of Place: • • • •

Art Decor Landscape Market space Ethnic restaurants & bar

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Hispanic Market Square [Photograph found in San Antonio]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.getcreativesanantonio.com/Explore-San-Antonio/Market-Square

Subtle String lights create great ambience towards dusk and encourages visitors to stay in the evenings. Also provides a scope for night life.

Wide pavings and small scale vendors give great character to the place along with vibrant ethnic artifacts and goods shopping opportunities.

http://www.citationmachine.net/bibliographies/451132208?new=true

Historic Market Square [Photograph found in San Antonio]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/ pointsOfInterest/HistoricMarketSquareinSanAntonioTX.cfm Page 51

Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA

JAN

FEB

Epiphany of the Three Kings

Fiesta De La Candelaria

Puro Feliz Navidad

iDespierta America en vivo en 15th Rodeo Roundup - 24

MAR

APR

MAY

1. Blessing of the Animals 2. Olvera Street Annversary Celebration

Cinco De Mayo

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JUL

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SEP 1. Los Angeles Birthday Celebration, 2. Mexican Independence Day

American Independence Day

Columbia Heights, Washington DC

Historic Market Place, San Antonio, TX

Capitol Hill

oklahoma city, OK

Fiesta Primavera 9 - 11 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 14- 17

Fiesta De Los Reyes Totally 80's - Primer Sabado Weekend

Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival

Cinco De Mayo (Viva Market Square) May2 - 6

Cinco De Mayo En Calle Dos Cinco

Family Pride 2-3

Fiesta Friday June 29th

Freedom Fest

American Independence Day Fiesta Friday July 27th

Salsa Fest 4-5

Market Square's Labor Fest - 3 El Grito - 15 El Merkadito - Puro Party

Fiesta Friday Aug 24th

Olvera Street [Photograph found in Los Angeles]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.soulofamerica.com/ us-cities/los-angeles/la-general-attractions/

Columbia Heights [Photograph found in Washington DC]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/15/b4/d615b48822447816b21d4da49e60f785.jpg

Hispanic Market Square [Photograph found in San Antonio]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.getcreativesanantonio.com/Explore-San-Antonio/Market-Square

Event Space

Multi-functional Event Space

Plaza Space

Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA

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Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

Historic Market Place, San Antonio, TX

OCT

Muertos Artwalk

NOV

Dia De Los Muertos

DEC 1. Tree Lighting Ceremony, 2. Virgen De Guadalupe Celebration, 3. Las Posadas

Columbia Heights Tree lighting Extravaganza

Oktubrefest - 12th Los TexManiacs Live & AccessAbility Fest - 7th

Feria De Santa Cecila Dia Del Musico Nov 25 Dia De Los Muertos (Nov 4)

Haunt the Hill

SW 25th Street

Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City, OK

Daily

Monthly

Market

Splashpad,

Holiday at the Square Dec 18 Puro Feliz Navidad Dec 24th - Jan 1st College Football Fan Fiesta Dec 27 - 30 Holiday on the Hill Christmas Special Pop-up Shops

Weekly

Farmers Market (Sat : Apr - Dec) (Wed : May - Oct)

Weekly Entertainment, Food and Fun (Sat & Sun)

Splash Pad

Farmers Market

Movie Night (Milam Park)

Movie Night Plaza Artwalk

SW 25th Street [Photograph found in Oklahoma City]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.uncoveringoklahoma.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-en-calle-dos-cinco/

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The intent of the Plaza Design is to encourage new business opportunities and to support existing. The Site is centrally located on 25th Main Street, it is well enclosed by built fabric and the abuting streets can integrate into the plaza design therefore encouraging walkability, and if walkability is achieved, the side walks become more active, businesses will have an opportunity to get more visitors, therefore it fulfills the project goals.

The Existing Parking lot and the current corner store building create a great opportunity for gathering spaces with opportunities to integrate indoor-outdoor food related activities and event spaces where visitors, community members and organizations can celebrate community events, celebrations, festivals and program the space as needed throughout the year making it a vibrant space for the community.

S Robinson Ave

PROJECT SITE

SW 25th Street

Fig: 13.0 Site Selection

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Such wide pavings would encourage street side vendors which is a cultural compenent of Hispanic families, thereby encouraging socio-economic ecology to prosper.

S Robinson Ave

As the plaza develops, integrating street dieting as shown in Fig 14.0 would encourage walkability and a scope to integrate a trail along the urban corridor, encourage pedlet seating along SW 25th St, businesses can sprawl into the sidewalk, streets can become much safer corridors as cars would slow down as they pass through the site without having to avoid moving traffic and more importantly becomes a green way connecting Oliver Park on South East to Wiley Post Park on North of Capitol Hill.

SW 25th Street

Fig: 14.0 Site Selection

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S ROBINSON AVE

WIDEN SIDE WALK

WIDEN SIDE WALK

SW 25TH STREET INTEGRATE A WALKING TRAIL INTO THE NEW WIDENED SIDE WALK

REMOVE PARKING ALONG PLAZA AREA

UTILIZE THE VACANT LOT AS A CHILDREN URBAN PLAY PARK

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MAKE A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE CAPITOL HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

USE THE CURRENT PARKING SPACE AS A PUBLIC GATHERING SPACE

Integrate strong connection between indoor-outdoor facilities

WIDEN SIDE WALK TO ENCOURAGE WALKABILITY

INTEGRATE CORNER STORE BUILDING INTO THE DESIGN AS A COMMUNAL RESTAURANT AND EVENT SPACE

WIDEN SIDE WALK

CREATE A STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN PLAZA AND MARKET SQUARE

UTILIZE VACANT LOT AS A MARKET SQUARE

SUN DIAL

The Key concept of the project is a Sun Dial inspired from the Aztec Civilization and belief systems which is an integral part of Hispanic Civilizations. The architectural character and spatial ordinance of the site create a sense of place by providing means of familiarity for the Capitol Hill Community.

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MASTER PLAN YALE THEATRE

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As a key aspect of community branding the plaza will be called as ‘Plaza Del Sol’ which translates into The Plaza of the Sun. The Sun Dial also creates a visual interest by creating moment into the site throughout the day.

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SITE PLAN

SECTION A

SW 25th STREET 6

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BUILDING FLOOR PLAN

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1. Entrance 2. Restaurant Dining 3. Bar 4. Kitchen 5. Event Hall 6. Kitchenette & Storage 7. Womens Toilet 8. Mens Toilet 9. Courtyard 10. Patio Dining 11. Storage 12. Loading Dock

COURTYARD SPACE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g86_pv9fFw

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Peagravel sidewalk strips and green grass strips create visual ambience, natural textures and allow permeability and create serene quality to the space.

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The Wall Mural is intended to create a sense of mystery to users passing by, therefore invites users to enter the space. It provides a cultural character, branding and an elegant backdrop for the plaza space.

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RESTAURANTE DEL SOL Interior View looking towards Plaza

Restaurante Del Sol is designed as a communal space which will serve as an indoor amenity space for the community of Capitol Hill and that would serve as a ‘living room’ for the community and that would celebrate culture and diversity and attract visitors for food related activities, community gathering events and to relax and rejuvenate.

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MULTIPURPOSE EVENT HALL Interior View looking towards Plaza

Restaurante The Design emphasizes the community cultural values and beliefs. It carefully incorporates quality day light through transparent openings, creates visual connection with the plaza space and incorporated with naturally available materials.

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Section view illustrates the spatial relation between event hall, courtThe site andand building yard space plazasection space. illustrates the transition between the repurposed building courtyard and the plaza site.

71’ COURTYARD

10’ FOYER

PLAZA

The mural in the background emphasizes cultural branding and creates a vibrant background for the Plaza space. It is also thoughtfully located towards the corner to create visual interest and curiosity for people that are passing by and is intended to bring people into the site.

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47’ SPLA

ASH PAD

PLAZA

8’6” TRAIL

13’ SIDEWALK

6’ PLANTER

24’ SW 25th STREET

13’ PLANTER

18’ SIDEWALK

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DRAINAGE

Drainage grates are centrally located for each slab and drains the rain water without creating any puddles. The outdoor patio furniture is planned in such a way that it would seamlessly cover the floor trap.

The entire site maintains a decent 2% slope that allows water to drain either into drainage grates that are channelled into sewer or into the green grass beds.

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Section view illustrates the spatial relation between market square, plaza space and S Robinson Ave. Street Diet along S Robinson Ave creates an opportunity for widened sidewalks and planters allowing pedestrians to cross safely. It also helps in slowing down moving traffic making the space more walkable and pedestrian friendly.

SECTION DETAIL - C

46’ MARKET SQUARE

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10’ SIDE WLAK

10’ PLANTER

24’ S ROBINSON AVE

12’ 10’ FOODTRUCK PLANTER

18’ SIDEWALK

SUN DIAL

155’ PLAZA DEL SOL

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9’0” SIDE WALK

18’6” SIDEWALK Page 74

47’ S ROBINSON AVE

10’ PLANTER

24’ S ROBINSON AVE

47’ VACANT LOT

9’ 6” SIDE WALK

10’ PLANTER

10’ SIDEWALK

46’ MARKET SQUARE

The Market Place provides a socio-economic opportunities for Capitol Hill residents and community members as well as city dwellers. The space is designed to be flexible for various market opportunities whether it may be a farmers market or local artisan crafts or food or cultural commodities.

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View looking towards the Splash Pad and the Sun Dial.

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Street Dieting allows safer walkability opportunities and also regulates the traffic while passing through the plaza space.

The intersection on SW 25th St. and S Robinson Ave offers interesting views into the Plaza Del Sol and Market place which encourages users to visit the site.

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The Plaza Del Sol empowers the Community of Capitol Hill through cultural branding, provides a sense of place and a front yard for families to come and celebrate their rich diverse culture. It creates a purpose and a sense of belonging to the community by revitalizing the socio-economic opportunities and by enriching the culture.

The Sun Dial inspired from the Aztec Civilization and belief systems which is an integral part of Hispanic culture, it also creates an interactive opportunity for diverse groups of users and the architectural character and spatial ordinance of the site create a sense of place by providing means of familiarity for the Capitol Hill Community.

The Plaza unifies the existing built fabric by generating quality views, healthy and lively environment, promotes walkability there by luring visitors to come visit the space which allows businesses a vital opportunity to prosper. The splashpad integrated into the plaza serves as a recreational and rejuvenating component for kids, which brings families to gather and spend more time and interact with each other there by encouraging social ties to grow much deeper.

The Market Place provides a socio-economic opportunities for Capitol Hill residents and community members as well as city dwellers. The space is designed to be flexible for various market opportunities whether it may be a farmers market or local artisan crafts or food or cultural commodities.

The repurposed building serves as a catalyst for social interaction and food related activies and serves as a multipurpose event hall for community members to host a variety of events, classes, entertainment and festivals.

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