STEPHANIE KEAN
ZUNI PUEBLO STREET DESIGN
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ZUNI PUEBLO New Mexico
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Zuni Reservation
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Zuni Pueblo N
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Zuni Pueblo MainStreet
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PHASE 1 - immediate term
1. Tactical activation of space - Zumba, ceremonial dances, and religious or traditional activities 2. Pop-up markets of Zuni vendors - art, jewelry, and food
PHASE 2 - short term
1. Community art projects 2. Public art (permanent and temporary) 3. Simple landscape modifications and designs
PHASE 3 - moderate term
1. Flexible space 2. Small structures 3. Interchangable signage for daily vendors, i.e. chalkboard paint 4. Landscape installations
PHASE 4 - long term
1. Formal activation of space incorporating all of the above ideas 2. Performance stage
PHASE 5 - street improvements
Once funding is obtained from the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Northwest Council of Governments, it is necessary to complete a street design that eases connectivity and safety through Zuni Pueblo’s MainStreet. Doing so will decrease the number of vehicle and pedestrian related accidents along the corridor and provide a welcoming environment and dynamic destination for both residents and tourist throughout the year.
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Highway 53 along Zuni Pueblo MainStreet has a great deal of potential to enhance the pueblo’s economy overtime. In order to enrich the highway, a street design should be implemented along MainStreet to improve the economic structure of both formal businesses and informal vendors. The Zuni people have expressed that safety is their uppermost priority followed by alternative modes of transportation. Zuni Pueblo believes alternative modes to include bicycling and walking. In order to enhance these modes, without threatening the highway’s existence, a street design has been proposed to incorporate vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians with considerations toward safety.
Sidewalks have been extended to measure six feet along with a landscape buffer zone complete with trees and various shrubs. Some stretches include trees because they do not disrupt the view of businesses; whereas shrubs are placed in front of businesses, open spaces, and civic spaces. This is to aid in the vehicles’ view of businesses along MainStreet and perhaps encourage tourists or users of the highway to stop and experience Zuni Pueblo. A bicycle lane is included as an alternative form of transportation and physical activity in the pueblo. Physical activity is important for any design submitted to the pueblo and this street design also addresses the concern through bicycling and walking.
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PERSPECTIVE. East view toward the Visitor Center and the sacred mountain. Food trucks have the potential to occupy the parking lots throughout MainStreet
PERSPECTIVE. West view, toward the Tribal Offices and Kiva House. The civic space will occupied by vendors, residents of the pueblo and tourists throughout the year.
BIRDS EYE VIEW. Vendors can line MainStreet to sell various items. The shrubs provide a buffer zone, however, do not block the view of the small structures so tourists can still see activity in the civic space and may be engaged to stop.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO: Indigenous Design + Planning Institute New Mexico MainStreet Zuni Department of Tourism Zuni Pueblo Tribal Council