PARAGON
MOLLY FREUND . AIMEE HACKETT . LDE 461 . HARGROVE . CASEO
ANALYZING EXISTING CONDITIONS
ANALYSIS
Our site is located near the Northern border of Mesa, AZ. Currently known as Lehi Falls, or the Park at Lehi Falls, our site consists of three spaces divided by a series of highway and roadway infrastructure.
Vicinity Map
KEY
EXISTING VEGETATION
Mesa
EXISTING VEGETATION
OPPORTUNITIES: Upon visiting, we immediately saw the potential of all three of these parcels of land, we had a lot of space to work with, and some beautiful views of the valley.
Park at Lehi
CONSTRAINTS: Site Access and Vehicle Noise/Traffic were major noticeable concerns. Also, Connection to the other sites.
PROJECT GOALS:
EXISTING CIRCULATION
MEETING COMMUNITY GOALS THROUGH PROGRAMS
KEY DESIGN BOUNDARY MAKE-SHIFT PATHS
CORNUCOPIA GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY GOALS FOR MESA AZ
UNDERPASS UNOFFICIAL VEHICLE ACCESS
GOALS
UN-PAVED VEHICLE PATHS
FACEBOOK INPUT SENSE OF PLACE
MEETING GOALS
INVIGORATED ECONOMIC GROWTH
- Native Plantings - Wildlife Areas - Educational Gradens - Celebration of Canal Water and the Vast Array of Life it Sustains.
ENHANCED NETWORK
- Farmers Market (Citrus Nursery) - Cafe - Donor Recognition - Bike Shop/ Rental - Garden Shop
ENGAGED COMMUNITY
- Bike Rental - Improved Connection from Residences - Pedestrian Paths - Dedicated Bike paths - Garden Shop
- Supports Sports - Farmer’s Market Supports Local Goods - Beautiful areas to Encourage visitor care. - Supports many Activities
EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION/ RESTORATION - Native Plantings - Open Space/ Wlidlife Corridors - LID Design Tools - “Hidden Gem” Invokes a sense of ownership and community pride.
KEY DESIGN BOUNDARY HIGHWAYS CANAL
NORTH
SITE PLAN : THE PARK AT LEHI CONCEPT: Mesa’s history is all about the canal system, the water that makes life here possible for so many, that allowed early farmers to settle, and the city to grow into the 38th largest city in America. Water is the backbone of our society. So why not celebrate it?
OVERALL SITE PLAN
b - SPORTS COMPLEX
Water draws in all manners of life, the falls are what caused this site to be noticed and residents to see its potential, not as a large mass of land stuck between the freeway system, but as a space that could be shared and enjoyed by all. So in this design, we celebrate water. We celebrate community, and we celebrate the beauty of Mesa’s unique views and desert setting.
LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PERMEABLE BIO SWALE PAVEMENT
POROUS GRAVEL
a - “THE HUB”
NORTH
c - THE PARK
NATIVE PLANT MATERIALS CONCEPT:
SALVAGE EXISTING 20’
40’-0”
60’-0”
100’-0”
80’-0”
THE PARK
SITE CIRCULATION & PROGRAMS: C
SITE AMENITIES - CAFE -BATHROOMS/CHANGING FACILITIES - DEDICATED EATING AREA ON DOCK - SHADE STRUCTURE (DOG PARK)
DONOR/WELCOME WALL
LOW TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
CACTUS/SUCCULENT GARDEN WILDLIFE/EDUCATION GARDEN SENSORY GARDEN VIEWING HILL
DEDICATED BIKE CIRCULATION
FRISBEE GOLD COURSE - PGA STANDARD 9-BASKET COURSE
WOOD WORKS - DOCKS - WATER WALKS
MEDIUM TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
CANAL BOARDWALK
NORTH
DOG PARK
HIGH TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
WATER WORKS - PONDS - CANAL - SPLASH PADS - FALLS FEATURE
20’
40’-0”
60’-0”
100’-0”
80’-0”
NATURAL OPEN SPACE/ NATURE CORRIDOR
NORTH
THE SPORTS COMPLEX 20’
60’-0”
40’-0”
CHARACTER PHOTOS:
100’-0”
80’-0”
B
SITE DESCRIPTION: The sports complex is designed for maximum use, making the best potential use of the provided space. It includes a full diamond baseball/softball arena, soccer, lacrosse, and football turf fields, enclosed tennis courts and concessions for all to use. Areas for practice and play, this space offers a variety of use.
Lacrosse Field Practice Field
SITE CIRCULATION & PROGRAMS: PLAYGROUND Football Field
CONCESSIONS/AMENITIES - Snack Bar - Bathrooms - Locker Rooms
TENNIS COURTS LACROSSE FIELD Soccer Field
Soccer Field
Tennis ct. Tennis ct.
Practice Field
PRACTICE TURF
Tennis ct. Tennis ct.
Picnic
Sports Center
Softball Field
Softball Field
FOOTBALL FIELD
SOCCER FIELDS
VEHICLE CIRCULATION Playground
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL DIAMONDS
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
Baseball Field
a
Baseball Field Practice Field
c
PARKING
SITE BASE
NORTH
NORTH
“THE HUB” SITE DESCRIPTION: A
Visitors Center Gi
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Ca fe
Bi
Sh ke op
Farmers Market Walk Picnic Area
Playground
This site is referred to as “the hub” because it contain the busiest programs on the site, and is expected to be the center for site activity. It contains shops, multi-purpose areas for entertainment and dedicated areas for farmers markets and table games. It take full advantage of its topography and beautiful surrounding mountain and valley views, and plays host to a very important trail head. This site is expected to be buzzing with constant activity. SITE CIRCULATION & PROGRAMS:
Outdoor Pavilion
- CONNECTION TO OTHER TEAM’S TRAIL SYSTEM
PICNIC AREAS UNIVERSAL PLAZA
Picnic Area Picnic Area
TRAIL HEAD
PLAYGROUND GARDEN SHOP CAFE BIKE SHOP/RENTAL
Picnic Area
DEDICATED FARMERS MARKET
Recreation Center
LIGHT PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
WELCOME CENTER
HEAVY PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
REC CENTER
VEHICLE CIRCULATION
NORTH 20’
40’-0”
60’-0”
80’-0”
100’-0”
LDE 461: Fall 2015 Landscape Architecture III
- HISTORY/ABOUT CENTER - BATHROOMS
- BATHROOMS - TABLE GAMES - INDOOR RACQUETBALL COURTS - INDOOR EATERY - BALCONY/VIEWS
PARKING
NORTH
Students: Molly Freund, Aimee Hackett Instructor: Allyce Hargrove