Redeveloping Saint Michael’s Drive in Santa Fe, NM Nghia Hoang Kristen Leigher John Mulhern Xiying Zhang and the City of Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Introduction Pre-Statehood History Post Statehood History Recent Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Pre-Statehood History
1598: Location of Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute San Juan Pueblo Capital Santa Fe Santa Fe River Rio Grande El Paso, TX
: Moving to Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute San Juan Pueblo Capital Santa Fe Santa Fe River Rio Grande El Paso, TX El Camino Real
1610: Founding of Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute More defensible Close to water No direct conflict with the local Pueblo Indians
1680: Pueblo Revolt Worcester Polytechnic Institute Religious Conflict Native American Victory
1821: Santa Fe Trail Worcester Polytechnic Institute San Juan Pueblo Capital Santa Fe Santa Fe River Rio Grande El Paso, TX El Camino Real Santa Fe Trail
: Mexican American War Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1880: Rail in Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Post Statehood History
1912: New Mexico’s Statehood Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1950s: Modern position of trade routes and roads Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute14 St. Michael’s Formation Agua Fria St. Cerrillos Rd. St. Francis Dr. 1.The city’s corridors Interstate 25 Old Pecos Trail
Worcester Polytechnic Institute15 St. Michael’s Formation 1.The city’s corridors 2. St. Michael’s Drive as a bridge St. Michael’s Dr. Agua Fria St. Cerrillos Rd. St. Francis Dr. Interstate 25 Old Pecos Trail
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Recent Redevelopment
Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute Early 1900’s
Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute Early 1900’s 2000
Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute Early 1900’s
2007: Santa Fe Downtown Vision Plan Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2009: Saint Michael’s Drive Charrette Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mission Statement The ultimate goal of this project is to assist the City of Santa Fe in establishing baselines of the current state of Saint Michael’s Drive and providing tools to visualize the future redevelopment of the area. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Project Objectives 1.Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data 2.Identify relevant issues and local preferences 3.Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Project Objectives 1.Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data 2.Identify relevant issues and local preferences 3.Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Collect, organize, and integrate data GIS Layers Traffic Data Census Data Survey Results
Previous City Survey and Results Worcester Polytechnic Institute26 What do you like about St. Michael’s Drive as it is today? What would you change about St. Michael’s Drive? What are design aspects presented that you liked? What are design aspects presented that you disliked? Nothing (12) Access/Speed (8) Parking (5) Pedestrian Friendly (7) More Trees and Landscape (7) Bicycle Friendly (6) Pedestrian/Bike Friendly (14) Greenbelts/ Landscaping (6) Multiuse Buildings Near Road (5) Roundabouts (8) Too Contemporary (3)
Project Objectives 1.Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data 2.Identify relevant issues and local preferences 3.Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute
28 Our Survey Results Demographics n= large age range -mostly employed -despite range of demographics thoughts are similar
Worcester Polytechnic Institute29 Our Survey Results Frequency & Use -Most live near and frequent the area at least once a week -Most come with a purpose and aren’t in the area for leisure or browsing purposes. Demographics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute30 Our Survey Results Saint Michael’s Drive has an appealing landscape. Somewhat Disagree -commercial feel -could use more trees -busy road Frequency & Use Demographics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute31 Our Survey Results Saint Michael’s Drive is pedestrian friendly. Somewhat Disagree -few walk street -concerns with large number of students Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape
Worcester Polytechnic Institute32 Our Survey Results Saint Michael’s Drive is bicycle friendly. Somewhat Disagree -few bike -bikers expressed dangers Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute33 Our Survey Results Saint Michael’s Drive has all the retail I desire. Somewhat Agree -more entertainment -more restaurants Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute34 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Saint Michael’s Drive is easily accessible without a car. Somewhat Disagree -lack of convenient, reliable public transit -not easily walkable
Worcester Polytechnic Institute35 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Accessibility without car Saint Michael’s Drive has enough community space. Strongly Disagree -small parks with picnic tables -dog park -trash bins and benches
Worcester Polytechnic Institute36 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Accessibility without car Community Space Saint Michael’s architecture is visually consistant with the rest of Santa Fe. Somewhat Agree -modern look
Worcester Polytechnic Institute37 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Accessibility without car Community Space Architecture Redeveloping Saint Michael’s Drive is a good idea. Somewhat Agree -more parks and small improvements is well accepted -concerns with money and priorities of city
Worcester Polytechnic Institute38 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Accessibility without car Community Space Architecture Redevelopment Additional Comments -work on housing in area -train stop -like traffic -more street frontage -elderly accessible -student friendly -clean graffiti
Worcester Polytechnic Institute39 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Accessibility without car Community Space Architecture Redevelopment Additional Comments
Our Survey Summary Lack of community space Not pedestrian friendly Not enough entertainment & restaurants Keep road traffic like it is Not Bicycle Friendly Worcester Polytechnic Institute40
Worcester Polytechnic Institute41 Profile Businesses in the Area Saint Michael’s Drive Commercial Profile Map #____ Business Name: ____________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________ ____________________________________ Frontage Measurement (appx feet) : ____________________________ Business Type:___________________________________________________ If retail, what do they sell?:_______________________________________
Worcester Polytechnic Institute42 Profile Businesses in the Area Saint Michael’s Drive Commercial Profile Map #_4__ Business Name: __KMart_____________________________________________ Address:__1712 Saint Michaels Drive__________ __Santa Fe, NM 87501______________ __(505) ___________________ Frontage Measurement (appx feet) : __310 yards_________________ Business Type:___Retail (NAICS code )________________________ If retail, what do they sell?:___food,home,garden,office,apparel,beauty___
Retail
Accommodations & Food Retail
Accommodations & Food Education Retail
Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance Retail
Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance Public Administration Retail
Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance Rental and Leasing Retail Public Administration
Project Objectives 1.Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data 2.Identify relevant issues and local preferences 3.Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Common Themes From Survey More Parks! Not Enough Entertainment! Bike Path! Train Stop! Trash Bins!
Common Themes From Survey
Common Themes From Charrette Trees! Parking On Street! Medians! Bike Lanes! Street Frontage!
Common Themes From Charrette
Trash Bins Dog Parks Not Easily Walkable Poor Public Transit More Parks More Modern Train Stop Elderly Housing Grouping Themes To Make Indicators Survey Charrette Medians Landscaping Trees Intersection Treatment Parking On Street Bike Lanes/ Paths Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Open Building Facades Architectural Step-Backs Arcaded or Covered Walkways Courtyards/ Patios/ Walkways Backstreets/ Alleyways Narrower Driving Lanes Multi-story Buildings Fewer Driving Lanes Parking On Street Street Frontage Sidewalks Density Commercial Feel More Trees Busy Road Many Students Few Walk Few Bike More Restaurants Dangerous More Entertainment Benches Clean Graffiti
Vehicular Mobility Medians Intersection Treatment Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Narrower Driving Lanes Fewer Driving Lanes Busy Road Grouping Themes To Make Indicators
Public Mobility Green Public Space Business Vitality Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance Housing Availability Walkability Vehicular Mobility Medians Landscaping Trees Intersection Treatment Bike Lanes/ Paths Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Open Building Facades Architectural Step-Backs Arcaded or Covered Walkways Courtyards/ Patios/ Walkways Backstreets/ Alleyways Narrower Driving Lanes Multi-story Buildings Fewer Driving Lanes Parking On Street Street Frontage Sidewalks Density Commercial Feel More Trees Busy Road Many Students Few Walk Few Bike More Restaurants Dangerous More Entertainment Benches Not Easily Walkable Poor Public Transit More Parks Dog Parks Clean Graffiti More Modern Trash Bins Train Stop Elderly Housing Street Frontage Multi-story Buildings Multi-story Buildings Backstreets/ Alleyways Grouping Themes To Make Indicators
Indicators From Groups INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance
Factors of Indicators INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level
Factors of Indicators WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level
Measuring Walk Score WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security Level Noise Level
Measuring Curb Cuts WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Unit: cuts/path segment Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security Level Noise Level
Measuring Path Width WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Unit: avg. width/path segment Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width 4 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security Level Noise Level
Measuring Traffic/ Pedestrian Buffer WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Unit: avg. width/path segment Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width 4 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width 3 Security Level Noise Level
Measuring Security Level WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Unit: number of crimes in area Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width 4 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width 3 Security Level 5 Noise Level
Measuring Noise Level WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Unit: decibels (db) Walkability1-10 Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width 4 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width 3 Security Level 5 Noise Level 4
Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Walkability 1-10 ScoreWeightFinal ScoreGoal Score “Walk Score” 8 Curb Cuts 5 Path Width 4 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width 3 Security Level 5 Noise Level 4 TOTAL
Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Walkability 1-10 ScoreWeightFinal ScoreGoal Score “Walk Score” 82 Curb Cuts 52 Path Width 41.5 Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width 31.5 Security Level 51.5 Noise Level 41 TOTAL
Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Walkability 1-10 ScoreWeightFinal ScoreGoal Score “Walk Score” 8216 Curb Cuts 5210 Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security Level Noise Level 414 TOTAL48
Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level Walkability 1-10 ScoreWeightFinal ScoreGoal Score “Walk Score” Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security Level Noise Level TOTAL4895
Project Objectives 1.Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data 2.Identify relevant issues and local preferences 3.Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Walkability Worcester Polytechnic Institute72
Walkability Worcester Polytechnic Institute73 INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance WALKABILITY “Walk Score” Number of Curb Cuts Path Width Traffic/Pedestrian Buffer Width Security level Noise level
Eliminating Curb Cuts X X X X 1 10 Walkability
Widening Sidewalks X X X X 1 10 Walkability
Buffer Between Pedestrians and Traffic X X X X 1 10 Walkability
Green Public Space Worcester Polytechnic Institute77
Green Public Space Worcester Polytechnic Institute78 INDICATORS Walkability Green Public Space Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance Public Space Availability Accessibility Distance from location Park Amenities Security Level Noise Level Availability number feet 2 /person
Parks around Saint Michaels
Parks and City Owned Land
Possible Addition of City Parks 1 10 Community Space Availability
Vehicular Mobility Worcester Polytechnic Institute82
Vehicular Mobility Worcester Polytechnic Institute83 INDICATORS Walkability Public Space Availability Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance Vehicular Mobility Level of service Safety Level
Current Levels of Service 1 10 Intersection # 1 Mobility 1 10 Intersection # 3 Mobility 1 10 Intersection # 4 Mobility 1 10 Intersection # 2 Mobility 24 0 Hours Time of Day: :00 AM 5:00 PM 11:00 PM
Business Vitality Worcester Polytechnic Institute85
Business Vitality Worcester Polytechnic Institute86 INDICATORS Walkability Public Space Availability Vehicular Mobility Business Vitality Public Mobility Housing Availability Job Availability Parkability Visual Appearance Business Vitality Number of Businesses Number of Each Type