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The International District: Inclusive design for the public way A professional project by Master’s candidate Stephanie M. Kean Committee Chair: Professor & Director Ric Richardson Committee Members: Assistant Professor Moises Gonzales Planner Maggie Gould University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning Community and Regional Planning
Introduction Case Studies Existing Conditions Strategies Recommendations Vision Implementation
Why focus on inclusive design?
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What is inclusive design? • Physical environments that all people can access and use • Production of designs that empower individuals • Explores the range of human diversity
– Ability – Age – Culture – Language
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What is the public way? • Passageway open to public access • This project will focus on: – Sidewalks – Crosswalks – Pedestrian walkway
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Where is the International District? WYOMING BOULEVARD
SAN PEDRO BOULEVARD
FAIR WEST
LA MESA
LOUISIANA BOULEVARD
SAN MATEO BOULEVARD
SOUTH SAN PEDRO
CENTRAL
AVENUE
TRUMBULL VILLAGE
ELDER HOMESTEAD GIBSON BOULEVARD
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Cesar Chavez Community Center STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
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Phil Chacon Park STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
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Veterans Memorial Park STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
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Why the International District?
15% Introduction SEX AND AGE ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Why the International District?
30% Introduction SEX AND AGE ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Why the International District?
15% Introduction DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Lead Avenue, Coal Avenue, and Zuni Road Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Streetscape improvements • Collaborative neighborhood, city and county effort • Funding: – General Obligations Bond – County Neighborhood Outreach Grant
• Best Practices Award
Case Studies
Lead Avenue, Coal Avenue, and Zuni Road Section
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Case Studies FIGURE. DESIGN BY CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, 2011, SECTION BY STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Coal Avenue STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
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Lead Avenue, Coal Avenue, and Zuni Road Section
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Case Studies FIGURE. DESIGN BY CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, 2011, SECTION BY STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Lead Avenue STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
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Southwest 12th Avenue Portland, Oregon
• Green Street Project • Renovation of existing urban streetscapes • Space and accessibility was not compromised • National Award of Honor, ASLA
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Southwest 12th Avenue Section
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Case Studies FIGURE. DESIGN BY CITY OF PORTLAND, 2006, SECTION BY STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Southeast 12th Avenue CITY OF PORTLAND, 2006
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Legible London London, England
• System of consistent wayfinding and signage • Priciples: – Connectivity – Continuity – Inclusivity
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Legible London TRANSPORT FOR LONDON, 2010
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Demographics Dependency CHILD DEPENDENCY RATIO
30%
OLD-AGE DEPENDENCY RATIO
15%
TOTAL DEPENDENCY RATIO
45%
5,793 x 100 19,176
2,893 x 100 19,176
8,686 x 100 19,176
Existing Conditions SEX AND AGE ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Demographics Disability Characteristics 2,279
1,500
17 and under 18 to 64
1,748
1,300
65 and above
POPULATION
1,100
900
1,434 1,332
700
817
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642
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100 Hearing
Vision
Cognitive
Ambulatory
Self-care
Independent living
DIFFICULTY
Existing Conditions DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Demographics
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Means of Transportation
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Existing Conditions MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION ACS 2012 FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATES
Vehicle Accidents Involving Pedestrians
WYOMING
LOUISIANA
SAN PEDRO
SAN MATEO
Context Map
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Vehicle Accidents Involving Pedestrians 2000-2004
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11
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Existing Conditions METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION BOARD, 2004
Existing Conditions GOOGLE EARTH, 2013
Vehicle Accidents Involving Pedestrians 2006-2010
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Existing Conditions MID-REGIONAL METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, 2010
Existing Conditions GOOGLE EARTH, 2013
Public Way • Issues
– Small sidewalk widths – Recurring cracks and inclines – Frequent curb cuts – Lack of crosswalks
Existing Conditions
Sidewalk Width STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Existing Conditions
Cracks and Inclines STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Existing Conditions
Curb Cuts STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Existing Conditions
Lack of Crosswalks STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Existing Conditions
Accessibility
The extent to which the public way enables the user to reach, enter, use and walk to their destination.
Strategies
Accessibility The extent to which the public way enables the user to reach, enter, use and walk to their destination. • Connected sidewalks and streets • Wide and flat pathways • Signal controls at large intersections
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Safety
The user feels protected and secure.
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Safety The user feels protected and secure. • Street frontage • Buffer zones • Smooth pathways • Lighting
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Comfort
The ease in which the user experiences the public way.
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Comfort The ease in which the user experiences the public way. • Physical and mental reassurances • Calm and pleasant • Pedestrian amenities
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Legibility
The user is able to have a clear sense of direction and the public way is easy to understand.
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Legibility The user is able to have a clear sense of direction and the public way is easy to understand. • Understandable network • Signage • Maps
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Familiarity
The way in which the public way is recognized and understood by the user.
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Familiarity The way in which the public way is recognized and understood by the user. • Street layout • Street furniture • Public art
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Distinctiveness
The public way has a clear identity and character.
Strategies
Distinctiveness The public way has a clear identity and character. • Structures and architecture • Practical and aesthetic features • Colors and materials
Strategies
Design Overlay Zone • Comprehensive City Zoning Code, Section 14-16-2-28 • Areas that need special design considerations • Overlay zone shall be the superseding provision • International District meets criteria for consideration – Minimum of 320 acres or rank three plan – Development potential – Arterial street corridors
Recommendations
Business Improvement District • City Ordinance, Section 14-18-1 • Tax initiation of supplemental public services
– Capital improvements – Pedestrian enhancements – Street cleaning – Security – Graffiti removal
• Downtown Albuquerque – Tax rate: $0.58 for every $100 of revenue
Recommendations
Local Improvement District • Special district formed by property owners • Capital infrastructure improvements – Streets – Sidewalks – Stormwater management
• Sharing the cost reduces the expense • City borrows the money at low interest
Recommendations
Current Site
VERMONT STREET
UTAH STREET
AVENUE
TEXAS STREET
CENTRAL
Fair ‘N Square Ed Romero Terrace Southeast Heights Center for Family and Community Health N
Vision
Current Site
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GOOGLE EARTH, 2013
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Plan
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STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Vision
Axonometric
Vision STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Section General Design
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SECTION CUT
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Vision STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Perspective West View
Vision STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Section Crosswalk Design
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SECTION CUT
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Vision
Axonometric Crosswalk
Vision STEPHANIE KEAN, 2014
Renovating existing communities
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Increase sidewalk widths
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Add a buffer zone between the street and sidewalk on busy streets
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POLICY MAKERS
Add wayfinding features throughout the public way
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LOCAL RESIDENTS
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MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
Add landmarks, structures, civic spaces or open spaces
NON-PROFIT DEVELOPERS
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PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
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ARCHITECTS
Increase the mix of uses through new development
ENGINEERS
PLANNERS
Implementing Body
URBAN DESIGNERS
Recommendation
Renovating existing communities
Increase the frequency of pedestrian crossings and crossing time
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Incorporate ramps or steady slopes when steps are present
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Add handrails to existing ramps if needed
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Incorporate clear and consistent signage and symbols
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Remove unclear or unnecessary signs Increase variety in existing buildings
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Replace rough or cracked sidewalks as new development occurs
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Community engagement, process and facilitation
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Implementation
Questions?
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Stephanie M. Kean, MCRP stephaniekean@me.com
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