Because 1-3% of the entire population of Lubbock is estimated to desire downtown living, I have calculated that about 380 residents should be included in my site program, as my site is a little less than 1/10 the total area of downtown. These places for residence are broken up over 5 blocks of mixed-use structures, and 1 ½ blocks of brownstone apartments. All building complexes offer multi-level parking for residents, business owners, and customers. Each brownstone apartment would have its own private garage, accessible from the alley. The mixed-use complexes will have interior courtyards where shops can be accessed. These courtyards may also allow for outdoor dining patios. The circled area indicates the location of a grocery/convenience store that will service all residents (proposed and projected) in the area.

This existing parking garage is currently underutilized This existing parking garage is currently underutilized. With some additions and improvements, this garage could service the existing Omni Center tenants as well as tenants and customers to the proposed adjacent mixed-use structures.

Avenues K and L will me maintained as one-way streets Avenues K and L will me maintained as one-way streets. However, they will be narrowed to discourage through-traffic, and allow for more sidewalk space and planters.

One block would serve strictly as an office complex serving the cotton industry, and incorporate structured parking. This parking would then be made available for use at night when the Depot District springs to life. The office complex would incorporate two existing structures: the current office for the Lubbock Cotton Exchange, and an additional, vacant structure that would serve purely as a skin, or perhaps to border an outdoor courtyard space.

As we move south, the site butts against the emerging depot district As we move south, the site butts against the emerging depot district. I wanted to keep residences away from this point of intersection, and focus more on “weekend” facilities. Part of this plan includes the McPherson Wine Cellar and Event Center which is already in construction. Similar venues and restaurants are proposed to supplement this center for nightlife.

This circle indicates the location of a public park which includes an interactive water feature which children can play in. There are also shade structures provided to house a weekly farmer’s market where residents and “outsiders” could buy fresh produce. Parking for this area is provided at an adjacent block.