Building a Resilient Kearny United States of America
Arizona PHOENIX
Gila River
GILA RIVER KEARNY
Kearny
ARIZONA
Located near the Gila River in the Copper Basin area, “Building a resilient Kearny” worked hand-in-hand with the Town of Kearny, Arizona and key stake holders to develop a sustainable restoration and community development plan. A thorough investigation of dynamic interactions of social and ecological structure and functions of the Gila River and the Town of Kearny, aided the design in an attempt to mitgigate extreme fire and flood hazards. With an emphasis on community workshops and site analysis, the project was broken down into four systems; Hydrology, Habitat, Recreation, and Trails. Combined, these four systems created a natural balance between social, environmental, and economic outlooks, geared towards a resilient and sustainable design.
Hydrology Flood Mitigation & Improving Water Quality
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Re-Linking Potential Wildlife Corridors
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Recreational Providing Passive and Active Recreational Space
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Trails Fire Breaks and Trails
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Kearny Masterplan All 4 Systems Incorporated into Building a Resilient Kearny
Highway 177
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LDE 462: Spring 2016 Landscape Architecture IV
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Students: Vincent Chung, Melissa Hernandez, Francisco Rosales, Eva Zambrano Instructor: Chingwen Cheng