Designing Livable, Healthy Communities Diseñando Comunidades Vivibles y Saludables Planning for the Future Planear para el futuro Ciudad de Holtville conCity of Holtville in partnership with Local Government Commission, Alta Planning + Design and RBF Funded by a Caltrans Environmental Justice Planning grant Alienta tus esperanzas No tus temores
Holtville and Surrounding Area Holtville y áreas a su alrededor
The problem with wide streets in Imperial County El problema con calles demasiado anchas en el Condado Imperial
Design Principles – What we heard and learned Well established grid. Homes generally front north-south avenues. Alleys access on east-west streets. Holt Park is center of community and a focal point for economic opportunities. Businesses front Fifth Street & Holt Park Some buildings are near the sidewalk and others are set back with parking lots in front.
Strengthen connections to places and trail. Seventh Street connects all three schools and two parks. Shade from trees & buildings make a more comfortable environment for people walking. Crossings are vital across SR 115. Crossing SR 115 is challenging because of width and speed. Change takes time and costs money. There are temporary and cost effective solutions. What we heard – Continued
Recommendations Recomendaciones
Formalizing a Dirt Path to Schools from Orchard View Family Apartments Establecer una vereda formal a las escuelas de los Apartamentos Orchard View
East Gateway to Holtville Entrada a Holtville del oeste
East Gateway – Existing Entrada del este – Condición actual
East Gateway – Improved Crossing Entrada del este – Cruce más seguro
Right Sizing SR 115 Tamaño apropiado para la Calle 5
Existing Descriptions for Hwy 115
Visions for Hwy 115
Transforming Streets
Trees and Active Transportation
Private Investment
Transforming Streets = Economic Development = Quality Community
Transformar calles = Desarrollo económico = Una comunidad de calidad
Wide Residential Streets Calles residenciales muy amplias Holtville 52-56’ Typical City Residential Streets are 32-36’ Calles residenciales típicas miden de 32 a 36 pies
7 th Street — Existing Calle 7 — Actual
Holt Park – Existing Parque Holt – Existente
Holt Park – Striped Bulbouts Parque Holt – Con extensiones en pintura
Holt Park – Landscaped Bulbouts Parque Holt – Con extensiones de banqueta con plantas