Undone

Contents
IDEA MACHINES 6
45 Ideas 100
COMMUNITY 192
TREES 228
ALLEYS 254
PEDESTRIANS 278
FENCES 292
COLORS 310
PROJECTIONS 342
GAMES 380
DUMPSTERS 396
The DPAC Studio (Design Planning Assistance Center)
encourages broad-based thinking about urban design and
planning. This multi-disciplinary studio, composed of
Landscape Architects, Architects and Planners, interprets
diverse sources and forms of information, collaborates with
community members and colleagues, forms contextual
frameworks and processes for responding to sites,
programs, plans, and culture.
This Spring of 2014, nine studio members elected to
participate in the activities outlined in the The Stories of
Route 66: Creative Placemaking with the Albuquerque
International District Community, an - NEA Our Town
grant, of which UNM School of Architecture and Planning
is a team member (other team members include the City
of Albuquerque Cultural Affairs, Little Globe, Story of
Place, AMAFCA, and others) The period of the grant is for
three years; it will use participatory action research and
community arts to generate a design for a Story Garden
that expresses the nature(s) of Albuquerques International
District.
Because the studios involvement occurs at the inception
of the grant, our efforts were concentrated on initial
investigations, gathering of existing findings, and pre-design
thinking. The primary objective was to seek out methods
and opportunities for stacking functions in the International
District that are synergistic and mutually beneficial. These
functions will operate to:
1. Help to improve various infrastructural systems,
including the stormwater and flood management
challenges for the area, as defined by AMAFCA and the
City of Albuquerque.
2. Use the concept of Story Garden (as proposed in
the Grant) to explore opportunities to express and
celebrate the diversity of cultures and worldviews in the
International District.
3. Create interactive displays and products to be gifted to
the Grant Team and presented at the Stories of Route
66 Celebration to be held on July 27th
Because the project is in its preliminary phase, the ideas and
proposed by these nine graduate students are schematic and
undeveloped; they are UNDONE.
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University of New Mexico
School of Architecture and Planning
Design Planning Assitance Center
Spring 2014
Jacqueline Bryan
Meredith Gresham
Alina Gurung
Rajeeb Hazra
Amir Hasan Moshfehi
Alex Ochoa
Amadin Osarumwese
Jennifer Sandoval
Zhu Zhu
Noreen Richards
Arthur McGoey
Undone Intersections
INTRODUCTION
IDEA MACHINES
Noun + Verb
The haphazard pairing of nouns and actions locates ideas
in new territory, exclusive of scale, professional discipline,
or familiar usage patterns. It begs a new question; what is
the transformation or process accomplished by an idea
machine? How do you incise a watershed? What happens
when a volume rages, or a marsh precipitates? These
imaginings suggest a narrative that expands conventional
uses of hydraulic and hydrological terms, and refreshes the
mind.
stream absorb
RAJEEB HAZRA
STREAM : ABSORB
volume
rage
MEGA WIND + WAVE POWER
GENERATOR (MWWPG)
Feel the rage of volume of water
My machine is a bit futuristic one. I am thinking of a time
when global warming had submerged a huge part of the earth.
So land was scarce for ten billion or so people and earth.
So they started building cities in the ocean. The machine
MWWPG is the one of the main power source for the ocean
cities. Its attached to the cities through submerged power
cables and uses the rage of wind and wave to generate power.
Due to climate change the oceans are volatile and storms are
frequent. The Machine taps into this phenomenon and uses
it positively. It consists of tapering cylindrical shape forms
with one habitable mother operational base, connected to
the satellite post through tension cables. Satellites sway
horizontally and vertically with the raging wave and uses its
mechanisms to generate power, transmits it to the mother
ship which in turn transmits it through grounded high power
cable. The movements of the towers creates an artwork in
the ocean ,like some dancing towers battling out the sea
,surviving and serving the mankind!
RAJEEB HAZRA
VOLUME : RAGE
This project is to design a machine based on one noun
and one verb related to hydrology: Cube and Leak. The
idea consists of three parts:
01 cube could leak cube, so that two frame cubes are leaked
from one mirror-glass cube;
02 cube could leak views, so that people in the big cube
could see clear views leak from the small frame cube, while
the blurred and darkened views are leaking from the mirror-
glass cube;
03 cube could leak light, so that at night softened white light
of the LED installed in the two frame cubes could be leaked
from the gap.
ZHU ZHU
CUBE : LEAK
Based on Rajeeb Hazras ideal machine volume and rage,
this flying tower is designed to adapt a future condition:
If the haboob were to RAGE in Albuquerque, what could a
VOLUME do?
VOLUME : RAGE
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Recreation
Administration
Residence
Engine
When the haboob comes... Electricity can be
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Water Container
Tower could fly to the ocean to
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Rajeeb Hazras ideal machine
ALINA GURUNG
Canal : Flush
CANAL
AN ARTIFICIAL WATERWAY
USED FOR TRAVEL, SHIPPING OR
IRRIGATION
A TUBE, DUCT OR PASSAGEWAY
FLUSH
CLEANSE BY CAUSING RAPID
FLOW OF WATER TO PASS
THROUGH IT.
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
WASTE WATER
RAIN WATER
LIVING MACHINE
PROVIDING WATER SOLUTION TO YOUR COMMUNITY
WASTE WATER WILL BE TRETED BY CHEMICALS WHEREAS
RAIN WATER WILL BE TREATED BY AQUATIC PLANTS.
WATER WILL BE KEPT IN RESRVOIR AFTER SEDIMENTING
FEW EXTRA UNWANTED PARTICLES ON SEDIMENTING
CANAL. RESERVED WATER CAN BE REUSE FOR FLUSHING
AND GARDENING.
Rain Water
Waste Water
MECHANISM OF LIVING MACHINE IN
MICRO AND MACRO SCALE
IMPLEMENTATION IN SINGLE UNIT
AND MULTI-UNIT
This particular
machine is intended
for a specific
purpose. Empty fields
and or lots tend to
scatter themselves
throughout cities.
Imagen a machine...
a tactical urbanism
machine . One that
creates cover crops,
gardens, and green
spaces for local
Communities.
Side view Top view
Back view Iso View Front view
Side view Top view
Back view Iso View Front view
Side view Top view
Back view Iso View Front view
Side view Top view
Back view Iso View Front view
Side view Top view
Back view Iso View Front view
RIVULET DRIP
ALEX OCHOA
AMADIN OSARUMWESE
OCEAN : REFLECT
OCEAN +REFLECT
OCEAN: Blue water, Deep, Basin, Neptune
REFLECT: Weigh In, Imitate, Observe, Repeat
OBSERVE +DEEP
OBSERVE: To watch and sometimes also listen to someone or something carefully
DEEP: Extending far from some surface or area
DATA COLLECTOR
The idea behind this machine is to observe and store information that is deemed useful
for human survival in the ocean.
Temperature, Sea Level, Oxygen, Weave
AMADIN OSARUMWESE
FACUET : TRANSPIRATE
THE SEGMENT FLOW MACHINE
The Segment flow machine is basically made up of
segments in order to regulate the flow of water and conserve
it. The Idea comes from both words Faucet and Transpirate.
The faucet aspect of the machince is the vertically controlled
doors while the Transpirate aspect deals with the source of
the water and the openness of the machince which allows
for evaporation.
The machine can be used in both small and large scale
purposes. The machine functions by regulating the
amount of water to be stored and released during a given
time period. The segments are separated by vertically
maneuverable doors to manipulate the floor of water as
needed.
FAUCET: A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a
pipe or container can be controlled; a tap.
TRANSPIRATE: The passage of watery vapor from a living
body (as of a plant) through a membrane or pores
Amir Hasan Moshfehi
FILTER : AGGRADE
Filtration is a separation of different matters from each
other. The process takes place through a multi-layer lattice
medium called filter.
Aggrade is the raise in the level of material such as
sediments by addition.
As a filter, selectively allow the material to pass through
it also can selectively slow down or stop the unwanted
materials.
Unallowed material builds up behind the filter medium and
constitute aggrade.
As a good filtration can stop or slow down undesired
elements, so can a good design, to improve the environment
for its dwellers. A good, creative design even can make use
of unwanted elements that aggrade with time.
AMIR HASAN MOSHFEHI
SPIGOT : DETAIN
Spigot: a device that controls the flow
of liquid from a large container
Detain: to hold or keep in or as if in
custody
Water cistern for municipality?
Reduce the heat island effect
Reduces energy consumption
Offsets citys carbon foot print
More water detention =More supply of water for urban trees
What is more trees means for International district?
Urine channel and purification syphon
MEREDITH GRESHAM
CHANNEL : SYPHON
Infrastructure awareness through transportation modes
MEREDITH GRESHAM
DELTA : TRICKLE
JACQUELINE BRYAN
INCISE : WATERSHED
INCISE : WATERSHED
PRECISE INCISION: TRANSFORMING MOMENT
THE WATERSHED EVENT IS A MOMENT
OF TRANSFORMATION; A MOMENT OF
MOVING FROM WHAT HAS BEEN TO
WHAT WILL BE; A REVELATION OF A NEW
WAY.
DEAD PAVEMENT SUFFOCATES THE
LAND. WATER RUSHES DESPERATELY
THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE, SEEKING
THE SOIL. THE SOIL WAITS, STAGNANT
AND IMPATIENT, SEALED AWAY FROM
THE LIGHT.
INTO THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE
ARRIVES A MACHINE, A MACHINE OF
PRECISE DISRUPTION. USING HIGH
ENERGY BURSTS OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT,
THE MACHINE WEAKENS AND CRUMBLES
THE OPPRESSIVE PAVEMENT ALLOWING
AIR, NUTRIENTS, AND WATER TO FEED
THE DYING SOIL. THE POWER EXISTS IN
THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE.
JACQUELINE BRYAN
RESTORE : GLACIER
EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS
OF PAVEMENT
EVAPORATION /
TRANSPIRATION HELPS
TO COMBAT THE
UNNATURAL HEATING
IN URBAN AREAS, THUS
HELPING TO RESTORE
THE NATURAL CLIMATE
SYSTEMS.
BIG BOX LOCATOR
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Maps and Tactics
All maps are diagrammatic abstractions of their subjects;
they locate, isolate and concentrate specialized information.
Experiential and informational map layers of the International
District contain quantified and qualified data; when
combined, they form a host of questions and propositions.
By stacking and overlapping, these maps become functions
(idea machines) of each other; they combine and compound
in potentially beneficial ways. These stacked maps (such as
ornamental scarcity +defended fences, or empty lots
+pedestrian safety +color intelligence) suggest missed
opportunities, notable confluences, and problems that
compound. Each stacked map is then used as a question, for
which there could be responses.
9 students created 5 ideas in response to 5 different stacked
maps. 45 maps and 45 ideas.
45 Ideas
#1: FOOD
CARNIVAL
TAKING THE TALIN INTERNATIONAL MARKET AS
ANCHORAGE TO ENGAGE PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT
COMMUNITY, FOOD CARNIVAL WILL BE AN EVENT
IN PARKING LOT OF TALIN MARKET TO EXPLORE THE
FOOD FROM DIFFERENT PLACE S OF THE WORLD.
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DUMPSTER CLINIC IS AS OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR
THE COMMUNITY IN INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT WHICH
ENGAGE THEM TO BRING AWARENESS ABOUT GARBAGE
MANAGEMENT AND RE-USE IT.
#2: DUMPSTER
CLINIC
LIVING MACHINE CAN BE WATER PROBLEM SOLUTION FOR
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. WASTE WATER FROM EACH
UNIT CAN BE RE-USED FOR PLANTATION AND VEGETATION
AFTER TREATMENT FROM LIVING MACHINE.
#3: LIVING
MACHINE
TO CREATE A SENSE OF BEING IN CULTURAL DIVERSE
DISTRICT, A GRAFFITI WITH DIFFERENT CULTURAL
CHARECTERS WHERE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE PARTICIPATE
TO CREATE IT.
#4: CULTURAL
GRAFFITI
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COMMUNITY GARDEN IN FOUR DIFFERENT COMMUNITY
WOULD BE A COMMUNITY ENGAGING SPACE FOR ADULTS
WHERE THEY CAN GROW FOOD FOR THE AREA.
#5:
COMMUNITY
GARDEN
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Park Locations
Parks
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
#6: GREEN COMMUNITY TRAIL
This idea takes the community trail as the project site to improve and promote conditions for walking,
biking, and other outdoor activities.
The community trail has been pre-studied and the route has been selected in the international district
community sector plan.
Green community trail, as a green belt can connect the major green spaces and parks throughout the
district.
It is also suggested that the street improvement along the entire Central avenue across the
international district be improved in the same phase. Other road stretches could be added to the
project within the latter phases of the project.--
PHIL CHACON PARK
JOHN CARRILLO PARK
WILSON PARK
FOX PARK
MESA VERDE PARK
CENTRAL Ave
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connecting green spaces
Community trail
Existing parks/green spaces
Tree canopy
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RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
#7: GREEN FENCE
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Properties with fences for comparison study of
two neighborhood.
Fences within the international district could be an
indicator of an insecure and unsafe community.
Research done by another student, shows the
relationship between fenced neighborhood and its
level of security and crime rate.
Chain link fences with or without barbed wire are
over- used throughout different neighborhoods.
One alternative to unsightly fencing is the green fence or the use of
Vegetation to fence or screen the unwanted view or circulation.
In many of cases, fences are used passively or to suggest the boundary
between spaces. In such cases a line of hedges not only do the function of the
fence line but also would add to the aesthetic quality of the landscape.
Various type of planting materials could provide a range of transparency and
screening of views as well as controlling the pedestrian traffic.
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TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
#8: TREES AND
COLORS
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Even though trees can provide one of the most
colorful canvases in other less fluctuating temperate
climates, within our desert environment our choices
are limited.
Efforts could be made to enhance the color range
provided by the trees during the dormant season.
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RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
#9: MOBILE TREES
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Empty lots within the international district
Currently there are an abundant number of empty lots throughout the
international district (as it has been mapped out by another student).
Such empty lots could be used in community organized programs such as
community gardens, farmers markets, neighborhood markets, etc.
The idea of mobile trees grown in dumpsters or containers could help bring a
sense of green and instant landscape to community activities. Trees grown in
the dumpster are also another way of advertising and promoting the concept
of recycling waste in the international district.
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TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
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#10: SOLAR TREES
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Empty lots within the international district
Solar harvesting structures with tree form, can act as
public art, and promote the idea of tree benefits and green
infrastructure within the community.
The harvested solar power could be used to illuminate
parking lots, bus stations and other places in need of the
light during evening hours.
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
ALLEYWAYS OF INTEREST
ALLEYWAYS
#11: ALLEY TYPOLOGIES
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
EMPTY LOTS OF INTEREST
ALLEYWAYS EMPTY LOT DENSITY EMPTY LOT LOCATIONS
#12: PERMANENT USES for
TEMPORARY LOTS
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
DUMPSTERS OF INTEREST
ALLEYWAYS EMPTY LOT DENSITY DUMPSTER LOCATIONS
#13: WASTE COLLECTION POINTS
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
ALLEYWAYS OF INTEREST ALLEYWAYS, EMPTY LOTS, & DUMPSTERS
PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER.
1/8 MILE PROXIMITY
#14: PROXIMITY TO POINTS of INTEREST
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
PROPOSED USE OF ALLEYWAYS AND
ROADWAYS TO CREATE
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS .
ALLEYWAYS STREET ROUTES ALLEY ROUTES
#15: GREEN WAYS with
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
#16: DUMPSTER WAYFINDING
DUMPSTER LOCATION MAP
#1: NAME OF IDEA
TREE LOCATION MAP
#17: TREES
#1: NAME OF IDEA #18: ALLEY PATHS
ALLEY MAP
#1: NAME OF IDEA #19: RAISED SIDEWALKS
RAISED SIDEWALK MAP
#20: SMART SIDELWAKS
SIDEWALK MAP
#21: DUMP SKATE ALLEY RAMP PARK Dumpsters +Alley ways +Emptty lot Mapping
Empty Lots
Alley Ways
Dumpsters Locations
This is the use of alleyways, usually strictly for
utility purposes to create a new life for the alleys
by turning it into a skate way with the adaptive
usage of dumpsters into skate ramps.
#22: HAVEN FOR HOPE Dumpsters +Emptty lot Mapping
Empty Lots
Dumpsters Locations

The idea behind this is the use of the empty lots
and dumpsters around the district to create a
temporary infrastructure for any event or situation
that might arise. ( shelter, triage, market kiosk).
#23: TRASH ART OF ID Dumpsters +Fencing
Fenced Structures
Dumpsters Locations
This is about taking things one sees as abandoned
or out of place within the district like shopping
carts, barb wires, chain link to create art that
becomes interactive within the district.
#24: STORY FENCING Geometry +Fencing
Fenced Structures
Geometry
To tell the story of the international district, Story
fencing becomes the history book of the district
while promoting the craftmanship of the immigrants
and supporting a need economy within the district.
#25: LIVING WALL Dumpsters +Fencing
Fenced structures
Trees Location
To create a softer feel in the international district,
the use of vegetation will help reduce the sense
of harness one preceives in the district from the
likes of concrete walls, chain link fences, barb
wires while promoting urban argriculture.
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temporary shops .
whole space will be a
color pallette that
spills over to the
road
#27: TRANSFORMED EMPTY
LOTS OF COLOR & LIFE
the narrow sidewalks are a discomfort for
users. the boundary walls or fences will
bend to make room for the sidewalk users providing a
psychological comfort
the bending boundary
#28: THE BENDING BOUNDARY
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taiwanese
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filipino
vietamese
korean
japanese
other asian
cuban
mexican
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hawaian
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puerto rican
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RAJEEB HAZRA,M.ARCH,(2ND SEMESTER),SA+PUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
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taiwanese
taiwanese other
filipino
vietamese
korean
japanese
other asian
cuban
mexican
other hispanic
hawaian
alaskan
white
african american
puerto rican
native american
apache
navajo
others
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ethnicity.color RAJEEB HAZRA,M.ARCH,(2ND SEMESTER),SA+PUNIVERSITY OF NEWMEXICO
inviting barrier
with the help of color and design ,fences ,primarily a
security tool become an expression of art
this continuous art piece will deepen community feeling
every one in the neighbor hood will be the owner of the
fence, strengthening a feeling of us
with the help of color and design ,fences ,primarily a
security tool become an expression of art
this continuous art piece will deepen community feeling
every one in the neighbor hood will be the owner of the
fence, strengthening a feeling of WE,US,OURS
inviting barrier
#30: INVITING BARRIER
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
406 Georgia 4
355 Kentucky 2
819 Mesilla 1 737 Indiana 1 813 Indiana 1
1111 Louisiana 2 866 Louisiana 14 505 Mesilla 2
436 Alcazar 4
525 Indiana 40 539 Chama 1
537 Chama 2
612 Alcazar 4 605 Alcazar 4
506 Kentucky 3 518 Kentucky 6
Stage: blank walls and simple geometrical building facades along streets and alleys
Shot: 01 cultural movies / videos / photos etc. created by everyone
02 Evoking a dialogue between the existing simple geometry and complicated cultural geometry,
a dialogue between buildings and people may balance the sense of cultural complication and
physical emptiness.
#31: Adventures in International
Wonderland
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
Corner Information
Magic Square
angle >90: less geometrical identity
angle =90: the identity of the geometrical
identity depends on the Magic Square
angle <90: strong geometrical identity
Outward and inviting
Outward but not inviting
Inward
Outward (including streets)
Stage: existing magic squares in the International District
Shot: 01 cultural movies / videos / photos etc. created by everyone.
02 cartoons or costumes or anything drawn by children could be scanned and then be projected to
the facades.
03 ipad / cellphone / keyboard etc. could be used to control these cartoon figures.
#32: Dance in the Magic Square
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
Stage: existing alleys in the International District
Shot: 01 cultural sculptures created by local artists express the refraction phenomenon that will happen in
the real pool.
02 lights projected from the tube installed along the alleys form a light surface as the surface of the
real pool
03 walk in and have fun
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alley
Perceptual Distance
Dialogue: 4.5 / 12 / 25
4.5: two persons dialogue; 12: some persons
dialogue; 25: activity; 40: pleasant human scale;
65 - 80: maximum distance to read facial expressions;
230 - 330: maximum distance to follow events; 450:
limits of successful historical enclosed squares.
Town Forum: 40 / 65 / 80
Spectator Square: 80 / 230 / 330 / 450
source: Mark Childs, Squares, 2008, Pg 122-124
#33: A Walk in the Light Pool
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
Stage: existing alleys in the International District
Shot: 01 stories / histories / writings about the International District could be projected to the installed
translucent wall and ground.
02 Interaction is made by the camera sense equipment.
03 experience the past history, write the new history and play with them.
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alley
Perceptual Distance
Dialogue: 4.5 / 12 / 25
4.5: two persons dialogue; 12: some persons
dialogue; 25: activity; 40: pleasant human scale;
65 - 80: maximum distance to read facial expressions;
230 - 330: maximum distance to follow events; 450:
limits of successful historical enclosed squares.
Town Forum: 40 / 65 / 80
Spectator Square: 80 / 230 / 330 / 450
source: Mark Childs, Squares, 2008, Pg 122-124
#34: Alley Playbook
#1: NAME OF IDEA
tHE SHARKS AND THE SEA HORSES LIKE TO PLAY
TOGETHER IN THE DETENTION PONDS ONLY AFTER IT
RAINS BUT IN THE WINTER THEY TEND TO ARGUE.
Stage: empty lots +AMAFCA Sites +Story Garden
Shot: 01 water(AMFACA) or fiber falling down from the light tube and then form the translucent wall.
02 projection onto this water wall.
03 stare blankly or experience cultures.
0 0.5 1 0.25
Miles
1:8,000
empty lots
possible sites for story garden
possible sites for AMAFCA
#35: Existence, Elapse and Time
AS NOTED IN OTHER WORK, THERE IS A NEED TO
IMPROVE THE STREETS FOR PEDESTRIANS THROUGHT
THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. THIS WOULD BE ONE PART
AVAILIABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLAY WITH
IN THE DESIGN YOUR CITY OR LEAVE BEHIND KIT. IT
MAY APPEAR IN THE FORM OF CROSSWALKS, SIDEWALK
ADDITIONS, BIKE LANES etc.
#36: STREET
#37: SITE FURNISHING
#38: FENCE AS NOTED IN OTHER WORK THERE ARE QUITE A FEW
FENCES THROUGHT THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. THE
FENCES, NECESSARY OR NOT COULD BE A PLACE TO
INTERVENE ON A SMALL SCALE. THIS WOULD BE ONE
PART AVAILIABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLAY
WITH IN THE DESIGN YOUR CITY OR LEAVE BEHIND
KIT. IT MAY APPEAR IN THE FORM OF ART, LEAVE A
MESSAGE WALL, GREEN WALL etc.
AS NOTED IN OTHER WORK THE STREETSCAPE
THROUGHT THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT IS IN NEED OF
IMPROVEMENT. THIS WOULD BE ONE PART AVAILIABLE
FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLAY WITH IN THE
DESIGN YOUR CITY OR LEAVE BEHIND KIT. IT MAY
APPEAR IN THE FORM OF TREES, SHRUBS, WEED
BOMBING etc.
#39: STREETSCAPE
AS NOTED IN OTHER WORK THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
IS IN NEED OF ACTIVITY. THIS WOULD BE ONE PART
AVAILIABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLAY WITH
IN THE DESIGN YOUR CITY OR LEAVE BEHIND KIT. IT
MAY APPEAR IN THE FORM OF PLAY GROUNDS, SPORTS,
etc.
#40: ACTIVITIES
#1: NAME OF IDEA
BY USING DUMPSTERS AS CONTAINERS FOR GROWIING
TREES, THE TREES BECOME MOBILE. MOVING THESE
MOBILE UNITS WITHIN THE AREA WITH THE LEAST STREET
TREES AND THE MOST STREET DUMPSTERS, ALLOWS FOR
A TRANSFORMATION OF THE STREETSCAPE. AS EACH
TREE MATURES, THE TREE CAN THEN BE PLANTED WITHIN
THE DISTRICT. A NEW TREE WILL THEN OCCUPY THE
MOBILE DUMPSTER. EACH PROPERTY OWNER WHO WINS
A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF A STREET
DUMPSTER, WOULD THEN BE REQUIRED TO SPONSOR
A TREE DUMPSTER. IN TIME THE DISTRICTS STREETS
WOULD BE TREE-LINED.
IMPACTED AREA
TREES
STREET DUMPSTERS
IF THEY HAVE TO BE HERE...
IF WE CANT REMOVE ANY OF THEM...
CAN WE ADD MORE IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
#41: TREES ON DEMAND
STREET DUMPSTERS LOCATED WITHIN DIFFERENT
NEIGHBORHOODS CAN BE USED TO CELEBRATE OR
IDENTIFY A NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE INTERNATIONAL
DISTRICT. EACH STREET DUMPSTER CAN BE UTILIZED
AS A BLANK CANVAS TO ESTABLISH AN IDENTITY. THESE
DUMPSTERS THEN BECOME WAYFINDING DEVICES AND
OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE INFORMATION.
NEIGHBORHOOD DIVISIONS
STREET DUMPSTERS
IF THEY HAVE TO BE HERE...
IF WE CANT REMOVE ANY OF THEM...
CAN WE ADD MORE IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
#42: IDENTITY CREATION
#1: NAME OF IDEA
ENCLOSURES FOR THE STREET DUMPSTERS CAN BE
BUILT. EACH ENCLOSURE PROVIDES FOR A DIFFERENT
TYPE OF OPPORTUNITY. SOME ENCLOSURES BECOME
SOCIAL SPACES, SOME CAN BE STATIONS FOR EXERCISE
OR PLAY. OTHERS CAN BECOME INFORMATION BOARDS,
ETC. THE ENCLOSURES BECOME A CONNECTED
NETWORK OF POINTS ALONG A STREET TRAIL SYSTEM.
TRAIL PATH
STREET DUMPSTERS
IF THEY HAVE TO BE HERE...
IF WE CANT REMOVE ANY OF THEM...
CAN WE ADD MORE IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
#43: SMALL SOCIAL POINTS
MORE DUMPSTERS OR DESIGNED CONTAINERS CAN
BE PLACED ALONG THE STREET WITH THE STREET
DUMPSTERS. THESE CONTAINERS CAN SERVE AS
A BARRIER TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. THE
DUMPSTERS REMAIN AS FUNCTIONAL DUMPSTERS.
DESIGNED CONTAINERS MAY BE PLACED FOR
LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS, OR FOR STORM WATER
FILTRATION. THE CONTAINERS PLACED FOR STORM
WATER FILTRATION CAN BE PLACED TO TIE INTO
THE EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM. THESE
CONTAINERS CAN THEN SERVE TO FILTER STREET WASTE
FROM WATER ENTERING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
IMPACTED AREAS
STORM DRAINS
AMAFCA IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL DETENTION PONDS
DUMPSTERS
IF THEY HAVE TO BE HERE...
IF WE CANT REMOVE ANY OF THEM...
CAN WE ADD MORE IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
#44: BARRIER
THE NECESSITY OF THE STREET DUMPSTER WILL ENSURE
ITS PRESENCE ON THE STREET. IF COLLECTION POINTS
ARE IDENTIFIED IN LOCATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST
DENSITY, COULD THESE LOCATIONS BE USED FOR MORE
THAN JUST WASTE COLLECTION? SMALL DEAD LOTS
OR COULD BE TRANSFORMED INTO PLACES TO ACCEPT
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, OR REUSABLE MATERIALS.
SOME SPACES MAY OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOME
GENERATION, EVOLVING INTO IMPROMPTU MARKETS.
THE MARKET STALLS WOULD BE DESIGNED AS MOBILE
CONTAINERS OWNED BY THE CITY, BUT RENTED FOR A
SMALL FEE.
IMPACTED AREAS
DEAD LOTS
STREET DUMPSTERS
IF THEY HAVE TO BE HERE...
IF WE CANT REMOVE ANY OF THEM...
CAN WE ADD MORE IN A DIFFERENT WAY?
#45: COLLECTION POINTS
RECYCLE CENTERS & MARKETPLACES
COMMUNITY
Alina Gurung
FIELD NOTES
ROUTE 66 AS VITAL ELEMENT OF
DISTRICT.
EACH COMMUNITY IS DIFFERENT.
EACH CULTURAL SPACE HAS DIFFERENT
TYPOLOGY ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT
COMMUNITY.
CULTURAL ELEMENT AS MAIN
INTERACTION SPACE FOR ADULTS IN
EACH COMMUNITY.
OPEN SPACED BEING FENCED FOR
SAFETY PURPOSE.
THERE IS LACK OF AREA FOR CHILDREN
TO PLAY AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
This observation in International
Distrct is carried out to find out
the problems within the district.
And this observation shows that
the district lacks a place for
community engaging cross-culture
interaction space for adults.
OBSERVATION
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT IS THE MIXTURE OF DIFFERENT
COMMUNITY WITH PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT ORIGIN AND
DIFFERENT CULTURE. INTERACTION BETWEEN ADULTS
FROM DIFFERENT COMMUNITY SEEMS LIMITED TO THEIR
OWN COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF CULTURE.
ASSUMPTION:
LACK OF INTERACTION BETWEEN NEIGHBORS IN EACH
COMMUNITY BEACUASE OF CULTURAL ISOLATION .
PEOPLE WITH FEW SOCIAL TIES WERE TWO TO THREE
TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE OF ALL CAUSES THAN PEOPLE
WITH WIDER AND CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS. - HARVARD
RESEARCHER LISA BERKMAN, PHD
A good neighbor is one of the most effective crime
prevention tools ever invented. - GOOGLE
CULTURALLY DIVERSE
SCHOOL AS INTERACTION PLACE
SCHOOL AS AN ELEMENT FOR CROSS CULTURE
INTERACTION BETWEEN KIDS IN INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT.
INTERNATIONAL GROCERY STORE AND RESTAURANTS OF
DIFFERENT CUISINE ARE SITUATED ALONG THE CENTRAL
AVENUE, WHICH ACTING AS THE MAIN ANCHOR POINT TO
ATTRACT ADULTS OF INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT.
FOOD FROM DIFFERENT CULTURE
ATTRACTING PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT
COMMUNITY.
EACH COMMUNITY HAS PEOPLE FROM
DIFFERENT ORIGIN/CULTURE.
WHERE IS THE PLACE FOR
INTERACTION FOR ADULTS?
ASSUMPTION:
LACK OF INTERACTION BETWEEN NEIGHBORS IN EACH
COMMUNITY BEACUASE OF CULTURAL ISOLATION .
PEOPLE WITH FEW SOCIAL TIES WERE TWO TO THREE
TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE OF ALL CAUSES THAN PEOPLE
WITH WIDER AND CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS. - HARVARD
RESEARCHER LISA BERKMAN, PHD
A good neighbor is one of the most effective crime
prevention tools ever invented. - GOOGLE
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Spiritual Place (Church/Temple/ Monastry)
School
Legend
Public Place ( Community Center/ Super Market)
Interactive Space Mapping
TRACT 1
TRACT 3 TRACT 5
TRACT 7
TRACT 6
TRACT 2
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Design and Planning Assistance Center (DPAC), at
the School of Architecture and Planning, University of New
Mexico, have been delivering design and planning services
to low-income communities throughout the state of New
Mexico. Currently DPAC has been assigned to provide
assistance in the redevelopment of the International District
in Albuquerque. As the district is aptly named, it houses
people of diverse culture made up of Native Americans,
immigrants from Central and South America, Mexico,
Europe, Asia and Africa. Most of the people are living with
low income with majority below the poverty level.
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
The uncontrolled urban sprawl in the International District
has been bringing its share of problems. which isolates the
residents from each other. Rather than promoting social
contact, where people can meet and interact, the community
has seen isolation and lack of togetherness among the
residents. The district has an abundance of diverse culture
that brings interesting architecture, but it just seems a jigsaw
puzzle with no coordination among the parts.
This is where community planning comes into action and
the objective of DPAC is all about creating a sustainable
planning that is responsive to people and place. The center
formulates programs and policies that enhance the culture
of society.
One of the interesting facts about the district is the constant
growth in the food business. The increase in restaurants and
grocery stores in last few years shows the interest of people
in food that can bring them together. Events like public
gathering, farmers market, music events are successful in
bringing the community together.
Community Engaging Tool
FOOD VENDOR
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL FOR
JULY 2014
DESIGN CONCEPT
As a part of the public event, food carts are one of the best
ways of connecting people. Food vendors are non-stationary
microstructures that share traits with buildings. It provide
an open air space where there is no stigma associated with
eating alone, making it a more socially conducive place to
meet people. People can eat and talk around it because the
ambiance is inviting and friendly.
Food vendors serve people of any class. It cultivates
an environment conducive to social interaction, and is
considered to be representation of different architecture of
world.
Each community also has the freedom of customizing the
design particularly the roof. Seating can be arranged in
different ways. Whenever it is not used it can be placed
outside of church or park (open space) representing different
architectural traits.
TYPICAL PLAN & ELEVATIONS. TYPICAL LAYOUT ALONG CENTRAL AVENUE.
VENDOR SERVING ALONG IN FRONT OF BUSINESS CENTER. VENDOR SERVING ALONG CENTRAL AVENUE.
VENDOR ON THE MOVE. VENDOR AS PART OF SURROUNDING.
FINAL BOARD
A VENDOR WITH DESIGNED ROOF FROM A COMMUNITY.
TREES
Amir Hasan
Moshfehi
A WALK THROUGH THE DISTRICT
FIELD NOTES
My first shocking image of what was supposed to be a tree!
A struggling half dead victim, surrounded with brutalities
of unplanned urbanism, planted literally in asphalt with a
concrete foundation and barbed wire and chain link fence as
companion.
As seen in the photo on the left, this particular one is located
not far from the state faire ground. Street tree is a strange
concept in this region!
And sadly that tree was not the only victim. I found hundreds
of similar cases. They were found in various neighborhoods,
in private as well as public properties; in front of the
business, shops etc.
Then I tried to listen to these trees; could they tell their
stories.
International district or trees concentration camp?
Do we truly understand the value of trees for our community?
Why are street trees are missing in international district?
Why do they top trees? Who does topping?
Have we lost our mind or even our heads altogether? What is
the thought here?
Negative images of the community can in return radiate
negative behavior and promote violence and crime.
Trees seems to be competing for space with pedestrians on
side-walks.
Is this a reason to punish trees?
Or this is a reason to blame trees!?
This side walk width narrows down to 1 foot! Who is to
blame?
This tire shop business is losing space (about 25 SF) to the
tree, as the owner stated.
Old tires covering almost the entire trunk. Yet people dont
see the value of the trees.
While investigation continues- Introduce the solution for
walking on such narrow side-walks!
How about this side-walk?
Anticipation is good. Planning and design is even better.
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Albuquerque state faire 2010 as a model for international district
street trees
Favorable environment +designed programs=outdoor living
Optimum canopy coverage
Lack of appropriate tree canopy coverage plus excessive
percentage of hard-surfaces can accelerate the heat islands
effect within the international district.
What is the consequence of the
International District without
trees?
Is there a prototype or model within
the district that can serve as an
example of healthy street trees for
the community?
Is tree topping(as the maintenance issue) the only problem
for trees of international district? What are some of the stress
factors that urban trees are facing with?
MAINTENANCE
UTILITY AND FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
CLIMATE EXTREMES
SOIL COMPACTION
VANDALISM
MOISTURE AND NUTRIENT
TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION
INSUFFICIENT SOIL VOLUME
Protect soil
by preventing
soil erosion Business
and
Economy
Heal
and lower
peoples stress
Storm-water
run-off
reduction
Violence
and crime
mitigation
Season
representation
Oxygen
production
Energy
conservation
Water
penetration
within the soil
Water
cleaning
Air
cleaning
Educate
us on
environment
Carbon
foot-print
reduction
Screen
unwanted views
and noises
shield
from ultra
violet rays
Save
water by shading
understory
Food
production
Habitat
for birds & wild
What services can trees provide for international
community?
Community
Education
Environmental
Health
Enterprise
Tourism
Landscape
Formation
Resource
Management
Community Regulation
Land Stewardship
Language
Culture
History
Food
Survival
In a year, one tree...
...Cools like 10
air conditioner
running
continually
....Absorbs 2500
gallons of storm
water.
...Filters 60
pounds of
pollutants from
the air
Comparison of trees and human population living within the
international district
Tree canopy per person: 245 SF
Tree/Human ratio: 0.5
Average world wide tree/human ratio is 62. The ratio of 2-12
is recommended for urban environment, depending the
regional environment and urban population density.
source: International society of Arboriculture (ISA)\
Tree canopy per person: 1962 SF
Tree/Human ratio: 4 Q: What this addition of trees will
means for the community?
A: 120,000 trees will be able to
handle 300,000,000 gallons of
storm water annually, equivalent
to 10 detention ponds in size of
Albuquerque post office detention
pond.
Each figure represents 1000 individuals
1000 large trees(canopy>25 in diameter)
1000 small trees(canopy<25 in diameter)
I have to stop Arterberry
from destroying my home.
The alleys can be a useful
place. I need to change this. I
need to get others involved.
as you know we are all here for the same reason. to
save our alleys and to make them a safe inviting space
for all. Marlin Arterberry will not hear us out. if a
change is going to happen we have to make it happen.
did you guys
hear about
the meeting
tonight? are
you going?
2
ya, i heard something
about the protectors?
ALLEYS
Alex Ochoa
Field Notes
Alex Ochoa
International District
was explored.
Notes were taken.
An idea was developed.
What design interventions can be
applied to the Internatioanl
Districts Alleyways to create an
intimate but walkabe
environment? What tools can be
created to start the communty
engagment process?
Question.
SAVE THE ALLEYS.
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
A FICTION STORY.
A STORY TO CREATE
CHANGE.
BY: ALEX OCHOA
| UNIVERSITY OF NEWMEXICO | MCRP CANDIDATE | CITY LAB 2014 |
I have to stop Arterberry
from destroying my home.
The alleys can be a useful
place. I need to change this. I
need to get others involved.
as you know we are all here for the same reason. to
save our alleys and to make them a safe inviting space
for all. Marlin Arterberry will not hear us out. if a
change is going to happen we have to make it happen.
did you guys
hear about
the meeting
tonight? are
you going?
2
ya, i heard something
about the protectors?
if we are
going to save
the alleys we
need to have
a plan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAVE THE ALLEYS.....1
RESOURCES FOR CHANGE.....9
I, Marlin Arterberry, have conquered every aspect of this
city, but the international districts alleyways. They must
remain unused! I will not let them prosper!
This has to stop! We must
take control of our alleys!
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I cant believe marlin actually went
through with this. HE DOESNT KNOW whats
coming...this wall has to come down!
NOW THAT THE WALL IS ALMOST GONE WE HAVE
TO PULL THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. no more
thinking we need to do!!
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NOW ITS YOUR TURN. HOW
DOES THE STORY END?
-DOES MARLIN LOSE TOTAL CONTROL OF THE ALLEYWAYS?
-DOES THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT BEGINTO USE THE
ALLEYWAYS FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE?
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
-DRAW YOUR IDEAS.
-WRITE DOWN KEY WORDS AND PHRASES.
-SHARE YOUR STORY AND IDEAS WITH OTHERS
TO START MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
CITY RESOURCES
City of Albuquerque Planning Department
Plaza Del Sol, 600 Second NW, Albuquerque, NM87102
Telephone: 505.924.3860
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: www.cabq.gov/planning
City Code and Regulations
Development Process Manual: www.cabq.gov/
planning/planning-regulations-and-policies/
development-process-manual
Zoning Codes: www.cabq.gov/planning/
planning-regulations-and-policies/code-enforcement
Municipal Development Department
1 Civic Plaza Rm 7057, Albuquerque New Mexico 87103
Mark Motsko
Telephone: 505.768.3832
Email: mmotsko@cabq.gov
Website: www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment
City Councilor Rey Garduno - reygarduno@cabq.gov
Design Review Team
www.cabq.gov/planning/news/design-review-team
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GET ACTIVE WITH YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Neighborhood Newsletter
www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/neighborhood-newsletter
Fair West Neighborhood Association
www.leslieconsulting.com/lc/FWNA/index.htm
La Mesa Community Improvement Association
sites.google.com/site/lamesacia/
Siesta Hills
No website listed.
South San Pedro
www.facebook.com/pages/S-San-Pedro-
Neighborhood-Association-in-
Albuquerque-NM/286238549503
Trumbull Village
No website listed.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Little Globe - www.littleglobe.org
Story of Place - www.storyofplace.org/Welcome.html
International District Healthy Communities Coalition -
www.facebook.com/pages/International-District-Healthy-
Communities-Coalition/163513127012996
Next Door - nextdoor.com 12
RESOURCES FOR CHANGE
COMMUNITY FOCUS AREA | WRITE FOCUS AREA HERE
| WHAT CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE?
| WHAT IS YOUR IMPROVEMENT PLAN?
| WHO WILL TAKE ACTION?
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
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| WHAT ARE POTENTIAL ISSUES?
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
| WHAT RESOURCES ARE NEEDED?
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
| WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU KNOW THAT ARE AVAILABLE?
EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS HERE
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PEDESTRIANS
Meredith Gresham
FIELD NOTES
Questions Meredith
How can design imporve
pedestrain safety in the
International District?
-Taking steps toward increasing pedestrian
safety in the International District.
Te Walking Guidebook
Te city web site contains the sector
development plans for the International district.
Tis plan spells out the goals and policies that
have been identifed by the city. You can also
read about recent community meetings and
their fndings.
http://www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/sec-
tor-development-plan-updates/internation-
al-district-sector-development-plan
Follow the facebook page of the International
District to know about upcoming events in the
area.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Internation-
al-District-Albuquerque/102191793169424
Tim Keller is the State Senator for the
International District. Follow him on facebook
to know what events he is attending and contact
him with your concerns.
https://www.facebook.com/TimKellerForNM
International District
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99% Invisible is a tiny radio show about design,
architecture & the 99% invisible activity that
shapes our world. Tese topics are foreign and
domestic and include guests who can speak on
the topics intelligently.
www.99percentinvisible.org
We envision the restoration of existing
urban centers and towns within coherent
metropolitan regions, the reconfguration
of sprawling suburbs into communities
of real and inclusive neighborhoods and
diverse districts, the conservation of natural
environments, the preservation of our built
legacy, and the stewardship of land, water, air,
food, shelter, and energy.
Mission: Change the practices and standards
of urban design and development to support
healthy regions and diverse, complete
neighborhoods.
www.cnu.org/streets
Education
Saturday Morning.
Albuquerque, NM
I hope the Farmers
Market is good today.
Im gonna take this
fool for a walk.
We need to get
out of the way.
Theres nowhere
to go!
Scale the fence?
Take our chances
on Lomas?
Heel! Heel! OH!
*%$%#@!!!!
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Tactical Urbanism: Short term action, long term
change. Tactical urbanism is a way of making
change through community involvement. Seeing
a problem with your city and showing a way to
change it by making it happen even if for a short
time.
https://www.facebook.com/TacticalUrbanism
Tactical Urbanism 2 is a document explaing
tactical urbanism and showing how to implement
diferent strategies to make a change.
www.reginaurbanecology.fles.wordpress.
com/2013/10/tuguide/.pdf
Te Association for Pedestrian and bycyle
Professionals website contains webinrs that
are aimed at improving the infrastructure for
pedestrians ans cyclists.
www.apbp.org
Make a Change
6
www.ted.com/talks/jef_speck_the_walkable_city
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntwqvdzdqau
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jtLV3xu9IE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXkL7FBxAnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMFrJxFxp1Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aJQ1TGmLOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eybnVOMEX6w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jtLV3xu9IE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IFqTx45Itw
Videos Today Ill make it
in record time!!
Ready. Set. GO!!
Right!
Left!
Wheelie!
Hug the wall!
Duck!
I did it!
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Duke City Fix is a blog and forum for residents
of the International District to voice activities
and issues. Tere is also a section listing articles
and news about upcoming meetings pertaining
to the district.
http://www.dukecityfx.com/group/internation-
aldistrict
LITTLEGLOBE is a New Mexico-based
non-proft consisting of a team of seasoned,
professional artists, activists and facilitators
from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds.
We are committed to interdisciplin-
ary, collaborative art projects that foster
life-afrming
connections across the boundaries that divide
us. Littleglobe partners with local, national
and international communities to create
rigorous artistic works that create meaningful
relationships, empower individuals and
communities, and refect the power of our social
imagination. http://www.littleglobe.org/
Local Connections
Burritos
One please.
Where is your
stove? No need.
One burrito
ready to go. Come back for
dinner. The bench
grills a mean steak.
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Te Better Block project is a demonstration
tool that acts as a living charrette so that
communities can actively engage in the
buildout process and provide feedback in real
time. Tis site is dedicated to providing news,
information, and utilities to help cities develop
their own Better Block projects and to create a
resource for best practices.
http://betterblock.org/
Smart growth is a better way to build and
maintain our towns and cities. Smart growth
means building urban, suburban and rural
communities with housing and transportation
choices near jobs, shops and schools.
http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/com-
plete-streets
Streetflms produces short flms showing how
smart transportation design and policy can
result in better places to live, work and play.
www.streetflms.org
Urban Fix Great. Thats
where Im going.
But wheres the
crosswalk?
2100 feet
You are here
Crosswalk
Ill chance it. Thats
too far to walk
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FENCES
Amadin
Osarumwese
FIELD NOTES
HOW CAN FENCES PROVIDE SAFETY AND COMMUNITY
CONNECTIVITY
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HAS A LOT OF FORTIFICATION OF
HOMES/ PROPERTIES IN THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT.
ALTHOUGH, THE AIM OF FENCES IS TO PREVENT CRIME
AND PROPERTY BUT IT ALSO CUTS AWAY PEOPLES
CONNECTIVITY WITH THEIR NEIGHBOURS.
FORTIFICATION IS IN PLACE BECAUSE PEOPLE DO NOT
FEEL SAFE IN THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF THE HISTORY /
EXPERIENCES IN THE DISTRICT LONG BEFORE NOW
WHICH LEAD TO THE DISTRICT CALLED THE WAR ZONE.
PROPOSAL TO THE DISTRICT IS TO TURN THE NEGATIVITY
OF FENCES INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE. IF PEOPLE FEEL
SAFE,
THEY WILL LIVE SAFE.
PROPOSING A FRIENDLY FENCE
PROBLEM MAP
THE MAP TAKES A LOOK INTO TWO NEIGHBOURHOODS
IN THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT, FAIR WEST AND
TRUMBULL VILLAGE, SHOWING THE FORTIFICATIONS IN
THE AREA.
Fortifications
QUESTION
Fences should not be about barriers nor crime prevention.
Fences should be embraced and seen as an opportunity
to engage. In the international district, this opportunity is
being misse. Proposing a Story Fence, will help engage
the neighbourhood by giving them the avenue to create,
to tell their own story on a personal or communal scale
while softening the hard scape of the district, promoting
craftmanship, community connectivity and boosting the
economy needed within the district.
STORY FENCING
An idea example of a story fence on a metal plate inscribe
with words and face of a playwright and poet Wole Soyinka.
An idea example of a story fence. It is a mask of the first
queen mother queen Idia of the Benin Empire. It is made
with galvanized wire and beeds attached to a chain link
fence.
An idea example of a story fence madeof galvanized wire
and wire mesh to create a traditional dancing sword called
the Eben used by chiefs of the Benin Empire.
A laser cut model of a chain link fence to create your own
story on a personal scale.
COLORS
Rajeeb Hazra
FIELD NOTES
SKETCHES
demographic information
pixel original
small town color
pixel original
Questions Rajeeb?
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the question
International district is unique with its inhabitants diverse ethnic back
grounds. The underlying common theme of the richness of diversity is
not visible in the urban fabric. The district is composed of a unique set
of people with diverse and literally colorful backgrounds. Can colors that
represent their rich native culture be displayed in the urban fabric and
play a significant role in revitalizing the district and encourage a positive
,energetic ,community friendly lifestyle?
does the question have a colorful answer?
IF COLORS ARE PRESENT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT
REPRESENTS HOME FAR WAY, THIS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE
EFFECT ON THE PEOPLE LIVING THERE.
IT WILL TRANSFORM THE DESOLATE STREETSCAPE INTO
A COLORFUL ONE, FULL OF LIFE.
INTO A HOME MILES AWAY FROM HOME.
A PLACE THAT IS TO BE LOVED AND CHERISHED
STREET CANVASES
COLORS
all public amenities & installations will be colored
according to the cultures of different demographics in ID
neighborhoods
STRATEGY 1
MODEL SNAPS
to be used in commercial area side walks
color glass or acrylics will be added with designed fences.
Shadows reflected will have those designed colored atterns.
It will change in direction and size at different times of the
day according to the position of the sun creating a dynamic
color shadow patterns.
glass patterns might vary according to the different cultures
of various demographic populations present at ID.
STRATEGY 2
sidewalks with designed panels of concrete block and glass
or acrylics.
colorful LED lights under the glass sheets will create
diffused color lights at night creating a colorful street scape
still awake at night
STRATEGY 3
PROJECTIONS
Zhu Zhu
FIELD NOTES
Physical Simplicity and
Cultural Richness in
Geometry
This section includes field notes taken in the International
District.
Firstly, cultural elements, like sculptures and buildings, offer
lots of polygon facades. This kind of multi-point, multi-edge
and multi-facade create a dense interaction with people
passing by. A strong international identity is accented here.
Secondly, in the southeast part of this district, Louisiana
Blvd works as a dam consisting of simple geometries and
complicated cultural elements. This sharp contrast offers
passer-by a sense of severe conflict, and it is this conflict
that protects what is happening on the east side of Louisiana
Blvd. When polygons start to interact with simple triangules
and rectangles, a sense of moderate sediment is formed
between Pennsylvania St and Utah St. Furthermore, due to
large ratios in L:H and L:W, a sense of geometrical flowing is
shown between Utah St and Wyoming Blvd.
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Original Documented by Jacqueline J. Bryan
FLYBY for Filed Notes
Original Documented by Jacqueline J. Bryan
QUESTION
In Geometrical Persepctive
Observation: there is a huge and painful contrast between
physical simplicity and cultural richness in geometry.
Assumption: this contrast has been expressed in geometry
and could be soloved/balanced with geometry.
Question: How to balance this physical simplicity and this
cultural richness and how to relieve this sharp contrast in an
interactive way? How to strengthen the geometrical identity
of this district? How to accent its position along the Route
66 and draw people living in other parts of ABQ to have
fun(education) in this district?
Possible Answers: interactive geometrical light/video
projection.
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>geometry is the way to identify territory, building, item etc.
>this identification creates the interaction:
>>people +territory =safety
>>people +space =civic space
>>space +item =story
Common residential and
commercial buildings:
>simple geometric forms: rectangular or triangular plus
rectangular
>only consist of limited geometric facades
>lack of geometrical identity
Cultural buildings:
>complicated geometric forms: polygons and curves
>consist of tons of geometric facades
>strong geometrical identity
limited geometrical forms and facades VS. tons of complicated geometrical forms and facades
Common building fence:
>simple geometric forms: rectangular and lines
>only consist of limited geometric facades
>lack of geometrical identity
Cultural building fence:
>complicated geometric forms: polygons and curves
>consist of tons of geometric facades
>strong geometrical identity
>Most of the fences are composed of straight lines and rectangles (wire or wood or adobe).
>The repetition of those simple geometrical fences also strengthens the sense of physical emptiness.
>limited geometrical forms and facades VS. tons of complicated geometrical forms and facades
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Common building decoration:
>no decoration or limited decorations, especially those
plain walls without windows.
>simple geometric building forms become more visible
and high-lightened.
>lack of geometrical identity
Cultural building decoration:
>complicated geometric forms: polygons and curves
>consist of tons of geometric facades
>strong geometrical identity
>examples: statues, stones and pavement patterns etc.
>Many blank facades exist in this area.
>limited geometrical forms and facades VS. tons of complicated geometrical forms and facades
Part II: Void
Magic Square:
>a mutual agreement that a volume exists
>3/5 enclosure
Mark Childs, Squares, 2008
Geometrical information shows in a single direction.
Interaction
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Divergence:
Richness in the center VS Emptiness around (an attractive point in the center but no magic square exists)
Convergence:
Emptiness in the center VS Richness around (magic square exists but no attractive point in the center.)
The main purpose is to use interactive geometrical light
projection to:
01 bridge the cultural richness and the physical emptiness
in the International District
02 emphasize the geometrical identity (cultural shape and
contents)
03 inspire people in this district, people in ABQ, people
traveling on Route 66 to take part in the expression(stroy-
telling) of this district.
04 form a stage that everyone is a part of the story show of
the International District
FIVE IDEAS
the Balance of the
Geometical Simplicity and
the Cultural Richness
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Experience a New Multi-
cultural World
This project is to mix cultural buildings from different
countries to create a new integrated world. Birds and figures
are animated to add vivid scenes. Colorful water is dropping
from the top to render different sentiment and experience,
also refering to the Asian ink paintings.
The first layer is the Sandia to locate the whole projection
to ABQ. A camera sensor is used to cut the sillouate of the
people walking inside the structure and then reveal the new
cultural world on another layer.
Ipad and iphone could be used to control the opacity of
different views and music.
Group Instructor: David Beining, Tim Castillo, Noreen
Richards
Strcuture Design: Zhu Zhu
Structure Construction: Kemper Barkhurst, Gelareh
Barkhordari, Zhu Zhu
Graphic Design and Animation: Ryan Gromek, Laurel Ladwig,
Samantha Hewitt, Gelareh Barkhordari, Zhu Zhu
Interactivity: David Beining, Kemper Barkhurst, Shane
Urioste, Zhu Zhu
Music: Carlos Garley
More Videos:
http://noveldisplays14.wordpress.com
http://zzdreamon.tumblr.com
GAMES
Jennifer
Sandoval
FIELD NOTES
International District
Upon initial obsevation of
the International District two
observations were aparant.
The first, is a lack of identity
between neighborhoods.
The second, is the abundance
of empty corner lots throughout
the entire district, however not all
lots are equal. Some are along
the main street, while others are
hidden in neighborhoods. Some
are fenced, and some are paved
or have existing featrures such as
a structure.
What do these mosaics mean to the International District?
Do the people of the district identify with these? What are they representing?
How are the different people/cultures of the district represented?
If these mosaics are important, how can they be better placed or more celebrated?
Mosaic Obelisks
ID Pillars: Represent Different Cultures of The World
CABQ Public Art
Lori Roddick, Artist
Located around the Talin Market
Question Mapping
Neighborhood Identity + Vacant
Corner Lots
Obervation:
1. Lack of identity
2. Vacant corner lots
Assumption:
1. The 5 ID neighborhoods would like
to improve their identities
2. The vacant lots are holes in
the community and are places for
opportunties
Question:
1. Do the neighborhoods within the ID
have a unique identity?
2. Why are there so many vacant
corner lots?
Hypothesis:
The 5 ID neighborhood identites
should physically emerge in the vacant
lots.
NEIGHBORHOOD VISIONS
FAIR WEST:
Accentuating diversity becoming a magnet
for the city
LA MESA:
Restaurants, import stores, and cultural
activities, providing a world bazarr type
destination
S. SAN PEDRO + ELDER HOMESTEAD:
Safe, friendly, walkable community
TRUMBULL VILLAGE:
A place where everyone can meet all their
needs on foot. A sustainable community. A
place where people can live, walk, and play.
Question Mapping
Neighborhood Identity + Vacant
Corner Lots
COMMUNITY ISSUES +
RECOMMENDATIONS
FAIR WEST:
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
Work on area identity
-CHALLENGES:COMMUNITY
Perceptions that east and south Fair West are
unsafe
Work on area identity
LA MESA:
-STRENGTHS:COMMUNITY
Name change
-WEAKNESSES:COMMUNITY
No neighborhood involvement
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
More community involvement
-OPPORTUNITIES:INFRASTRUCTURE
Entry feature- gateway to the neighborhood
-CHALLENGES:COMMUNITY
Community involvement
S. SAN PEDRO + ELDER HOMESTEAD
-WEAKNESS:INFRASTRUCTURE
Lack of identity
Lack of sense of place
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
Community involvement
Build community pride
OTHER
-Small gathering spaces
-Temporary use for vacant lots
http://www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/sector-development-plan-updates/
international-district-sector-development-plan
LEAVE BEHIND KIT THIS IDEA IS TO CREATE A LARGE SCALE ILLUSTRATED
MAP OF THE ENTIRE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. NOT ONLY
WOULD IT BECOME AN ILLUSTRATED MAP, BUT ALSO A
PLACE WHERE IDEAS FOR CHANGE COULD BEGIN TO
EMERGE. IN ADDITON TO THE MAP, 3D PRINTED, AND OR
2D LASER CUT PIECES (ex: TREES, CROSSWALKS etc.)
WOULD BE INCLUDED FOR DESIGNERS, ENVISIONISTS,
AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLAY WITH. INITIALLY
THIS CONCEPT WOULD FOCUS ON THE EMPTY LOTS
OF THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT, BUT COULD EASILY
EXPAND FOR OTHER VISIONS FOR THE DISTRICT. LIGHT
HEARTEDLY, THIS COULD BE CONSIDERED A DESIGN YOUR
OWN CITY GAME.
POP UP MAP THIS IDEA IS TO CREATE SEVERAL SMALL KITS TO
BE LEFT AT RANDOM LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT. THE KITS WOULD INCLUDE A
SMALL KEY MAP OF THE ENTIRE DISTRICT, A PRINTED
PLAN VIEW OF VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEED OF CHANGE
(ex: ALLEY, STREET SCAPE, EMPTY LOT), AND 3D OR 2D
PARTS (ex: TREES, CROSSWALKS etc.) TO BE PLACED
AND PLAYED AROUND WITH BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
ON THE LOCATION PLAN VIEW. THE IDEA BEHIND THIS
IS TO GET ANYONE WHO COMES ACROSS THESE KITS,
WEATHER AT A BUS STOP OR COFFEE SHOP, TO IMAGINE
WHAT THEIR COMMUNITY COULD BECOME.
DESIGN YOUR CITY KIT
ItemName Cost Range Cost Average Cost Rounded Unit *Game Cost
1qt $5 $5 $5 EA $5
1gal $20 $20 $20 EA $20
1qt $5 $5 $5 EA $5
1gal $20 $20 $20 EA $20
Grass $2 $2 $5 SF $500
1gal $20 $20 $20 EA $20
5gal $35 $35 $35 EA $35
15gal $150 $150 $150 EA $150
Deciduous (2" caliper) $250 $250 $250 EA $250
Evergreen (5-7') $300 $300 $300 EA $300
Asphalt $2.50-$3.00 $3 $5 SF $500
Gravel/Crusher Fines $1.50-$3.00 $2 $5 SF $500
Gray $5 $5 $5 SF $500
Color $8-$10 $9 $10 SF $1,000
Concrete $9 $9 $10 SF $1,000
Brick $12 $12 $10 SF $1,000
Stone $20 $20 $20 SF $2,000
Woodchips $1.25-$3.00 $2 $5 SF $500
Fountain $500-$1,000 $750 $750 EA $750
Manufactured $500- $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 EA $1,000
Crosswalk $100-$2,100 $1,100 $1,100 EA $1,100
Cast In Place Concrete $125 $125 $125 LF $25,000
Brick $200 $200 $200 LF $40,000
Concrete Block (CMU) $8.00-$9.50 $9 $10 SF $1,000
Gabion $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 EA $1,000
Chain Link (Plastic Coat) - Assume 6' Tall $25-$35 $30 $30 LF $6,000
Decorative Fencing - Assume 4' Tall $30-$60 $35 $35 LF $7,000
Wayfinding (Signs) $150-$200 $175 $175 EA $175
Bike Rack $720 $720 $720 EA $720
Desi gn Y our Ci t y
PriceList Sheet
Shrubs
Trees
Pavers
Planter Beds
Walls - Assume 6ft Tall
Concrete
Softscape
Hardscape
Flowers (Perrenials/Annuals)
Ground Cover
Fencing
Site Furnishings
COMMUNITY ISSUES +
RECOMMENDATIONS
FAIR WEST:
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
Work on area identity
-CHALLENGES:COMMUNITY
Perceptions that east and south Fair West are
unsafe
Work on area identity
LA MESA:
-STRENGTHS:COMMUNITY
Name change
-WEAKNESSES:COMMUNITY
No neighborhood involvement
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
More community involvement
-OPPORTUNITIES:INFRASTRUCTURE
Entry feature- gateway to the neighborhood
-CHALLENGES:COMMUNITY
Community involvement
S. SAN PEDRO + ELDER HOMESTEAD
-WEAKNESS:INFRASTRUCTURE
Lack of identity
Lack of sense of place
-OPPORTUNITIES:COMMUNITY
Community involvement
Build community pride
OTHER
-Small gathering spaces
-Temporary use for vacant lots
http://www.cabq.gov/planning/residents/sector-development-plan-updates/
international-district-sector-development-plan
DUMPSTERS
Jacqueline Bryan
A WALK THROUGH THE
DISTRICT
FIELD NOTES
Given the necessity of
waste receptacles, can
these dumpsters or the
spaces occupied by the
dumpsters be transformed,
in order to improve the
quality of the street
environment and affect
storm water quality? If so
could this impact the image
of the International District,
particularly the Central
Avenue corridor between
Copper and Zuni Streets?
QUESTION
Observations:
-dumpsters on sidewalks hinder pedestrian movement
-dumpsters on sidewalks disrespect citizens
-dumpsters in terrible shape (grafiti, rust, broken lids, some
with holes)
-lots of trash outside of dumpsters
couches
matresses
trash filled bags
fast food waste
liquor bottles
cigarette butts
diapers
Assumptions:
-transitional residents=higher unit turnover
-high unit turnover=high rental unit waste
-neighborhoods designed without adequate space for waste
removal
-transient residents finding value in trash?
-image created by waste and waste receptacles leads greater
albuquerque to de-value district
-image (atmosphere) created by waste and waste
receptacles lead the international district residents to
de-value the district, possibly de-valuing themselves
South San Pedro Listening Session:
healthy communitiesa clean, safe, well-lit and pleasant pedestrian
neighborhood
a place where private properties maintain their landscaping and structures
requiring property owners of rental units to maintain their properties, enforcing
zoning laws
Challenges to walking in the neighborhood include uneven and narrow sidewalks
with no street trees; trash, glass, and weeds on the street
A majority of respondents exercise regularly by walking in their neighborhood.
Other zoning concernspoor maintenance of properties, and particularly
rental properties on which weeds, trash, and dumped furniture is seen outside of
buildings.
obstacles that exist in the neighborhood, with regards to having a safe,
pedestrian-oriented environment, are also barriers to having a home-based
business.
La Mesa Listening Session:
a healthy communityfree from drugs, violence, crime, pollution, and
nuisancecleaned of dumped furniture and weedshad access to parks and lots
of green areas and gardens with recreation opportunitieshad decent housing,
pedestrian-friendly streets and bike lanes, and low-impact landscaping in public
spaces.
The suggestions given to reduce or eliminate crimeenforce zoning regulations;
start clean-up campaignsdemand better maintenance of propertiesclean the
roundabouts in the neighborhood
Challenges to pedestrian safety includedpavement quality, overgrown plants in
sidewalks, trash and furniture on sidewalks
The majority of respondents reported that they walk for exercisesignificant
number of respondents said they walk to destinations
Changes that would make it easier to walk to stores, restaurants, school, work
etc. include: better paving, reduction in trashbetter sidewalksimproved
design standards for multi-family housingbeautify the neighborhood
Existing business owners or potential entrepreneurs stated that the negative
perception of the neighborhood (as the War Zone)were obstacles to having a
business here.
Elder Homestead Listening Session:
A healthy communityis safe, clean, and well-maintained
To reduce crimeencourage landlords to maintain their rental properties,
beautify the neighborhood through public art and planting street trees, and provide
better lighting
Most people walk for exercise and do so within their neighborhood boundaries
Impediments to walking includednarrow sidewalks, lack of street treeslack of
adequate street lighting.
Fairwest Listening Session:
a healthy community is clean, has well maintained public and private
spaces
most people walk within their neighborhood, north of Copper, east of the fair
and within the interior residential streets, and mostly for exercise
Walking is the most common form of exercise.
Respondents expressed a desire for design that encourages walking, biking and
is energy efficienta desire for pedestrian streets to direct water drainage to
landscaped areas
This is Bullshit.District Resident
lack of responsiveness from the city
lack of responsiveness from code enforcement
absentee landlords and real estate management (code enforcement and land use)
lingering trash enforcement issues
absentee landlords, no accountability
lack of walkability
International District Analysis 2011 / CABQ.GOV
trash collection and large items are a problem
the community is messy
lack of city attention
funding area is not a priority
people outside the area think La Mesa is a dumping ground
getting landlords to assume responsibility
no visible results-tired of community participation with no results
zoning enforcement/code enforcement issues
lack of investment throughout the community
perception that south and east of the fair is unsafe
zia and palomas has illegal dumping
south of copper, run down apartments which landlords do not maintain
Sec 9-10-1-6 Precollection Practices
c.duty to provide and maintain commercial containers in sanitary condition.
Refuse containers shall be maintained in good condition by the property owner.
d. commercial refuse containers
1. commercial or business establishments, 9 or more multiple family dwellings on a single site, and 9 or more mobile homes on
a single site shall be required to furnish metal bins built according to specifications as set forth by the mayor.
2. They shall be kept in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition at all times, by the property owner. This shall include a requirement
that the bins be kept painted and maintained as necessary by the property owner to maintain a clean and neat condidtion.
Containers must be free of all grafiti.
Sec 9-10-1-7 Storage of Solid Waste for Commercial and Multi-Family Dwelling Collection
A. Appearance of collection points.
At every commercial and multiple family dwelling collection point which is within 80 feet of a public street, solid waste and
recyclable material containers shall be shielded from public view in accordance with City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Enclosure
specifications.
B. Selection and Design of Collection Points.
3-B-1. Collection from public alleys shall be maximized, to the extent that it is consistent with efficient collection routes.
3-B-2. Ready and safe access by city vehicles and crews.
3-B-3. View from public street shall be minimized.
3-B-4. Distance from residences and outdoor recreation or relaation areas shall be maximized.
3-B-5. Distance from bus stops shall be maximized.
3-C. No site plan shall be approved if it would place a container which is over 3 feet high in a required front or corner zoning
setback area, unless such container was approved prior to Oct, 1985.
3-d. No site plan shall be approved if it locates a container on public street right of way unless an appropriate variance is granted.
4. Enclosure Plan Review and Approval. The mayor shall approve plans for design of enclosures for commercial collection points
according to the following criteria:
a. The barrier shall provide an attractive enclosure between public streets and solid waste containers.
Sec 9-10-1-8 Collection Practices
A-1-a. The mayor shall have the authority to require that more frequent collections be made where necessary to protect public
health.
B-2. Commercial. Any excess accumulation outside the designated container shall be collected by a special collection at an
additional fee. The refuse must not exceed the container capacity and the refuse container lid must be closed at all times.
The City of Albuquerque
The Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance
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The Citys
51.0% large natural material
17.0% small natural material
The International
District has the
dirtiest
stormwater runoff
in the city.
16.0% plastic
6.4% cigarette butts
3.5% Lumber
3.2% other
1.6% fabric and paper
1.3% metals
32% human debris
gross pollutant study / debris characterization by volume /
amafca-albuquerque ms4 floatable and gross pollutant study
10.2005
51.0% large natural material
17.0% small natural material
The International
District has the
dirtiest
stormwater runoff
in the city.
16.0% plastic
6.4% cigarette butts
3.5% Lumber
3.2% other
1.6% fabric and paper
1.3% metals
32% human debris
gross pollutant study / debris characterization by volume /
amafca-albuquerque ms4 floatable and gross pollutant study
10.2005
locating the street dumpsters
street dumpsters located within the International District
street dumpsters located outside of the International District
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D2
Hello.
D2
is a design practice specializing in re-use and re-invention.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Contents:
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Investigation
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Scenario 1
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Scenario 2
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Scenario 3
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Mission
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starts with an investigation. In this case the study of an
ignored infrastructure; a neglected object, an invaluable
service, and an identity crisis.
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magine a stigma, a burden, something so heavy that it shapes
who you are and predicts who you will become.
Imagine an identity that causes neglect and leads to avoidance.
Imagine being de-valued and ignored.
What would you do to change the situation?
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Product
Manufacture
New Dumpster
10-15 Years
of Use
Salvage Yard
Add 1 More Use
LifeCycle: Dumpster
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Extraction of
Raw Materials
Steel Production
Product Manufacture
Product Use and Re-Use
Salvage Yard
Recycled Steel from
Upgrading Process
Recycling of Mineral and
Other By-Products
Recycling of Steel
and Other Materials
Recycling
LifeCycle: Steel
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Flat Top
2 Yard Flat
Nestable
3 Yard Flat
Nestable
2 Yard Slant
Nestable
3 Yard Slant
Nestable
4 Yard Slant
Nestable
6 Yard Slant 8 Yard Slant
4 Yard Flat 6 Yard Flat 8 Yard Flat 10 Yard Flat
Slant Top
Available Sizes
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Most common of the large dumpsters
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Front View
Side View
Plan View
A B C D E
F G H I J
K L M N O
P Q R S T
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Configurations Scenario 1:
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reenhouse production serves as local economic incubator.
Units are purchased from the municipality and transformed
at a local production facility. Each unit is delivered as a self
contained unit, complete with necessary materials for set up.
Optional units can be ordered by a community association or
a municipality to complete a community garden. Because
these units are self-contained, they can be sited temporarily.
But because of the durability of steel, they can also be sited
permanently. The small footprint of this unit allows for easy
placement in a backyard or side yard. Several units can be
placed together to increase grow space through the winter. By
replacing the polycarbonate with alternate screening materials,
the unit can house chickens, or serve as storage, or work space.
E
mpty lots create
voids in a community.
The temporal nature
of the community
garden allows a lot to
be appropriated by the
residents until a future
use is determined. These
lots can be rented by:

the city for the community
the community from the
owner
the community from the
city
The locations encourage
interaction and
involvement, and bring
recognition to situations
that empty, waiting lots
create.
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Doors are constructed
from reclaimed lumber.
Polycarbonate panels increase
light transmission and allow for
temperature control.
Gloss white powder coat
finish reduces heat gain as
well as increasing reflected
light within the greenhouse.
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Greenhouse Containers arrive
with enriched soil, prepared
for greenhouse growing.
*Dripline irrigation is
pre-installed, and ready.
Greenhouse arrives with
growing containers ready for
soil and seeds.
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Removal of the roll-off container
allows the trucks to be loaded
with containers for delivery.
Containers arrive on site with all
materials necessary for set up.
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Scenario 2:
Festival Space
F
estival containers can be placed to create market space
for vendors during events. These containers can be placed
temporarily or take a more permanent position. Easily closed up
and secured, they offer just enough space to market your wares.
F
estival containers create an immediate
place for gathering. The recognizable
bright containers in transit signify a nearby
celebration. Placed in groupings, they will
identify a space. The enclosed space
allows for smaller, intimate conversation
while the openness connects to the larger
crowd. The booths can be fitted for food
services and arrive on site with necessary
festival accessories.
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he festival booths
do not have to only
exist at festivals. Each
booth can be placed
as a single unit and
provide space for
pop-up opportunities.
Locate a bus stop and
sell morning coffee
and breakfast. Set up
a booth and fix tools
or bikes, or toys. Use
your booth to distribute
information about an
organization. Set up
satellite locations, and
reach more people. Its
your booth, you decide
how to use it.
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Removal of the roll-off container
allows the trucks to be loaded
with containers for delivery.
Containers arrive on site with all
materials neccessary for set up.
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Scenario 3:
Disaster Relief
I
n the wake of disaster, first response
is crucial. But first responders cannot
respond without the proper equipment
and services. Our Relief Containers
offer on site relief within the affected
communities. Each unit is equipped with
the desired necessities for immediate
deployment and response. The units rest
quietly, visible to the residents, offering
piece of mind. Because the containers
are present, anxiety levels are lowered,
allowing for better decision making during
an emergency. The shelter model is based
on the Greenhouse side slide configuration.
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Relief Container can be stored, ready for
use, against any plain wall. The containers
are pre-filled with relief necessities ready
for response.
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As the stocked supplies of each container are removed and
readied for distribution, the containers can then be positioned
and used for sheltering purposes.
Relief Containers are stocked with non-perishable foods. Upon
arrival, the containers contents are removed, it can then be
positioned and readied for sheltering use.
Relief Containers are stocked with various sizes of contained
water. Once immediate personal water supplies are distributed,
the container can become a hygienic station to allow for
sanitation.
Relief Containers are stocked with communication devices with
satellite wi-fi ability as well as generators, to quickly allow for
connection to outside resources and loved ones.
Relief Containers are stocked with equipment and supplies for
first responders to conduct triage relief.
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Flat bed trailers carrying Relief
Containers are loaded onto flat
bed rail cars.
Trucks take flat bed trailers carrying Relief
Containers to locations in need of supplies.
Relief Containers unloaded at site and
organized to begin relief efforts.
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D2
is a design practice established
by Jacqueline Bryan in 2014. We
re-imagine, re-create, re-build, and re-
use. The idea is to find a new use from
a discarded use; to develop a useful,
beneficial, even desirable product from an
abandoned product. We design it again,
a product, a system, a question, a solution.
We give a 2nd life, a 2nd chance.
All
in all we want to disrupt and interfere
with the waste cycle, to change the
way people see waste. Because...we have
enough stuff in this world.
Jacqueline J. Bryan
jbryan@unm.edu
DPAC Spring 2014
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