Inventory & Analysis Arizona Ave. Alley
Context
Downtown Tucson Partnership Expense Allocation
The context map highlights the location of the proposed site design located in Arizona Ave Alley between Congress St. and Broadway Blvd. in downtown Tucson, AZ. The site is in proximity to several amenities such as bars, restaurants, and local grocery stores, as well as located within one mile of five designated greens spaces downtown. The site is currently used predominantly for vehicular traffic, utility maintenance, and minor pedestrian traffic. With the proposed Ronstadt Transit Center and AC Hotel Tucson in development, the space will be the focus of increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic as shops and more businesses are introduced.
ParkWise - $718,878 Maintenance & Security - $590,746
Site Analysis
Economic Development - $8,214
Due to the sites proximity to many multi-modal roads, there is a great amount of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. This constrains safe movement within and throughout the space. The proposed hotel parking garage also inhibits movement due to the increased vehicular traffic that will be brought into an already congested area. This high level of activity creates a great deal of noise throughout the day. The high traffic zone in the north western corner is an opportunity for a time specific pedestrian only area. However, the necessity for businesses to have freedom of movement for delivery and maintenance purposes, such as trash removal, confines the creation of a potential pedestrian only corridor. Additionally, the site is constrained by the many utility boxes and electric lines that are predominant throughout the alley. Priority views looking south into the space, showcase the vibrant Tucson culture and nightlife that activate the site.
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View from Congress Street, looking south, showing the entrance to the shared restaurant patio, as well as the many utility boxes, and power lines.
Community Development - $82,662 General & Administration - $175,146 Managment Salaries - $146,493
Information from: 2014 Downtown Tucson Partnership Annual Report
Graphic illustrating the allocation of money in regards to the downtown uses and functions, as well as management. The Downtown Tucson Partnership, highlights promoting parks and security for a better user experience.
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Noise Sources
4
1” = 400’ 0’
Congress St.
3
Broadway Blvd.
4
6th Ave.
Trash
E
Greenspace
Views
Proposed Hotel
Priority views
Gated patio Noise
E
Vehicular traffic
Parking Garage Entrance
Trash
Opportunity for pedestrian only area
Noise Source
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Noise Source
Site Boundary
Restaurants
Bars ce
Entertainment
1” = 40’ 10’ 0’
Entrance
Highwire
40’
Apartments
20’
Sunset
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Distiller
Hotels
Parking Garage Entrance
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Retail shops
Municipal Bldgs
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Water Flow Pattern
Mid
A E R I
Parking Lots
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RE HE OF ET A R I C E S TO O CH INGS T H D O?
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Cafes
Transit Hubs
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View from Broadway Blvd. looking north down the alley, showcasing the power lines and utilities as well as the surrounding skyline
100’
25’
Adjacent Site Uses by %
0’
50’
2% Transit Center
6% entertainment areas
6% Hotels
6% Municipal Buildings
8% restaurants
8% apartment buildings
11% parking lots
11% cafes
LAR 511 . Design Studio II . Spring 2016
1” = 100’
20% Retail Stores
Arizona Ave. Alley Inventory & Analysis
Team Members: Molly Adamowicz, Elliott Bartels, Dan Zedick
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View from in Arizona Ave. Alley, looking west towards 5th Ave., with the proposed hotel construction site to the right.
22% Bars
USES & ACTIVITIES
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Vehicular Traffic
A T RE H E PE S O PA P E C LE M E P U T OR S Y ? IS ING IT
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Site Inventory
Through the process of inventorying the physical, biological and cultural features of the site, it became apparent that most important use-related features are the adjacent businesses which draw people into and through the site. The space itself contains little biological features, however the surrounding streets have sporadic vegetation. The adjacent businesses vary from bars and restaurants, to living spaces, retail, and municipal buildings. Due to the diversity of uses and users, the site has a great opportunity to serve as a hub for connectivity and activity for the many businesses, customers, and local residents. The overarching cultural theme of the area is one of recreation and nightlife which enhances the spaces usability and function as a pedestrian oriented green alley.
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View from across Broadway, showing Shot in the Dark Cafe, as well as the Hotel construction site adjacent to the site.
Picture of the many utility meters that are on all walls throughout the site.
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FUN
WH I TH CH P ES AR TS PA WH US CE A OF ICH ED RE , AR EN OT ?
Utility lines
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“What makes a successful place?” Project for Public Spaces (http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/)
Su n id P Ju At ne h
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E 200’
Site Boundary
Toole Ave.
Hotel parking
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Site boundary
Views
High Traffic Zone
400’
100’
3
Downtown Tucson Partnership Expense Allocation
The context map highlights the location of the proposed site design located in Arizona Ave Alley between Congress St. and Broadway Blvd. in downtown Tucson, AZ. The site is in proximity to several amenities such as bars, restaurants, and local grocery stores, as well as located within one mile of five designated greens spaces downtown. The site is currently used predominantly for vehicular traffic, utility maintenance, and minor pedestrian traffic. With the proposed Ronstadt Transit Center and AC Hotel Tucson in development, the space will be the focus of increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic as shops and more businesses are introduced.
ParkWise - $718,878 Maintenance & Security - $590,746
Site Analysis
Economic Development - $8,214
Due to the sites proximity to many multi-modal roads, there is a great amount of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. This constrains safe movement within and throughout the space. The proposed hotel parking garage also inhibits movement due to the increased vehicular traffic that will be brought into an already congested area. This high level of activity creates a great deal of noise throughout the day. The high traffic zone in the north western corner is an opportunity for a time specific pedestrian only area. However, the necessity for businesses to have freedom of movement for delivery and maintenance purposes, such as trash removal, confines the creation of a potential pedestrian only corridor. Additionally, the site is constrained by the many utility boxes and electric lines that are predominant throughout the alley. Priority views looking south into the space, showcase the vibrant Tucson culture and nightlife that activate the site.
1
View from Congress Street, looking south, showing the entrance to the shared restaurant patio, as well as the many utility boxes, and power lines.
Community Development - $82,662 General & Administration - $175,146 Managment Salaries - $146,493
Information from: 2014 Downtown Tucson Partnership Annual Report
Graphic illustrating the allocation of money in regards to the downtown uses and functions, as well as management. The Downtown Tucson Partnership, highlights promoting parks and security for a better user experience.
2
Noise Sources
4
1” = 400’ 0’
Congress St.
3
Broadway Blvd.
4
6th Ave.
Trash
E
Greenspace
Views
Proposed Hotel
Priority views
Gated patio Noise
E
Vehicular traffic
Parking Garage Entrance
Trash
Opportunity for pedestrian only area
Noise Source
E
Noise Source
Site Boundary
Restaurants
Bars ce
Entertainment
1” = 40’ 10’ 0’
Entrance
Highwire
40’
Apartments
20’
Sunset
ce y Entran
Distiller
Hotels
Parking Garage Entrance
ce
Retail shops
Municipal Bldgs
Sun
EC
ris
e
L
Water Flow Pattern
Mid
A E R I
Parking Lots
da
L U F
I D N
GE
NO
US
RE HE OF ET A R I C E S TO O CH INGS T H D O?
SP
Cafes
Transit Hubs
E S U
View from Broadway Blvd. looking north down the alley, showcasing the power lines and utilities as well as the surrounding skyline
100’
25’
Adjacent Site Uses by %
0’
50’
2% Transit Center
6% entertainment areas
6% Hotels
6% Municipal Buildings
8% restaurants
8% apartment buildings
11% parking lots
11% cafes
LAR 511 . Design Studio II . Spring 2016
1” = 100’
20% Retail Stores
Arizona Ave. Alley Inventory & Analysis
Team Members: Molly Adamowicz, Elliott Bartels, Dan Zedick
y
View from in Arizona Ave. Alley, looking west towards 5th Ave., with the proposed hotel construction site to the right.
22% Bars
USES & ACTIVITIES
ss
gre
Con
an Entr
an tr
L
Vehicular Traffic
A T RE H E PE S O PA P E C LE M E P U T OR S Y ? IS ING IT
IA
Site Inventory
Through the process of inventorying the physical, biological and cultural features of the site, it became apparent that most important use-related features are the adjacent businesses which draw people into and through the site. The space itself contains little biological features, however the surrounding streets have sporadic vegetation. The adjacent businesses vary from bars and restaurants, to living spaces, retail, and municipal buildings. Due to the diversity of uses and users, the site has a great opportunity to serve as a hub for connectivity and activity for the many businesses, customers, and local residents. The overarching cultural theme of the area is one of recreation and nightlife which enhances the spaces usability and function as a pedestrian oriented green alley.
En
VIT AL
Power Line -
e.
IVE
E
av
AC T
View from across Broadway, showing Shot in the Dark Cafe, as well as the Hotel construction site adjacent to the site.
Picture of the many utility meters that are on all walls throughout the site.
h
FUN
WH I TH CH P ES AR TS PA WH US CE A OF ICH ED RE , AR EN OT ?
Utility lines
5t
“What makes a successful place?” Project for Public Spaces (http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/)
Su n id P Ju At ne h
2
E 200’
Site Boundary
Toole Ave.
Hotel parking
M
1
Site boundary
Views
High Traffic Zone
400’
100’
3
