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Cody WhiteErica RussellMichael NarcisseMichael Narcisse
Redesigning Milton
Introduction:Introduction:
•Milton Road is the main thoroughfare through our g gproject area.•Current project area includes:
• Target• Michael’s• Michael s• Hasting’s• University Text & Tools• Buster’s• Roma Pizza, KFC, Arby’s• Chili’s• Cheba Hut• Stromboli’s• Stromboli s• Burger King• Chase
Existing Structures and Usesg•Currently, entire project area is retail.•Numerous disconnected retail centers•Numerous disconnected retail centers.
•Target is main focus area.• Has regional draw.
•Other businesses are mix of local and chain.
•Vast percentage of project area devoted toVast percentage of project area devoted to surface parking.
Photos: Erica Russell
Current Infrastructure
•Milton Road suffers from congestionAt nearly all hours of the day.•Current streetscape is not uniform,and is not inviting to visitors or residents.•Unsafe for pedestrians.Unsafe for pedestrians.
•Serves as main entry into Flagstaff.• Currently does not reflect this.
U i it D i i t t t•University Drive exists as two separate streets in project area which causes a disconnect.
Redesigned Infrastructureg
•Milton Road is shifted slightly to the west to allow for more concentrated development on the east side of the project.•University becomes a through street, connected through the entire project area.•Riordan Ranch Drive extended travellingRiordan Ranch Drive extended, travelling through entire project area.
•Roundabouts at Chambers & Riordan Ranch and University & Riordan Ranch.
Project Focus Areasj
•North Area (Residential, open space)
•Central Area (Target)
•South Area (Entertainment)
Sketchup: Cody White
North Area
Area at present:
Anchor stores on site are Michael's and Hasting's.Retail currently pushed to edge of site, with large parking lot
at center.Chambers Drive provides direct connection from projectChambers Drive provides direct connection from project
area to Milton Road.
Photos: Erica Russell
North Area
A t f Ri d R h R id ti l
Redesigned Area:
Area east of Riordan Ranch – ResidentialArea west of Riordan Ranch – Open Space
Sketchup: Erica Russell
Residential ElementResidential Element•Affordable housing.
Huge demand near campusg p
Area is within walking distance to campusAllows students to live a car-free lifestyle
Proposed site plan allows for 12 two-story apartment/condominium buildingsapartment/condominium buildings.Area has alleyways, pedestrian walkways, and
convenient access to green space.
Sketchup: Erica Russell
Open Space ElementOpen Space Element
Community wide open space.Centrally located within Flagstaff Community.Lack of open space on campus creates draw for t d tstudents.
Potential uses include:S ti i i tSnow recreation in winterSports in summer
Sketchup: Erica Russell
ParkingParking
North area is served by a surface lot.Al d b ki dAlso served by a parking garage used
by entire project area.
Sketchup: Cody White
Central Area
F d d d t i i iFocused around a pedestrian spine running through project area.Sketchup: Cody White
Milton Road
Target AreaTarget Area
T t h b d i t il idiTarget has been wrapped in retail, providing more utility for adjacent land.
Sketchup: Cody White
Campus Connection PedwayCampus Connection Pedway
N th id f T t h b t d i t d t i lNorth side of Target has been turned into a pedestrian-only corridor, lined by retail.Provides a direct connection to campus near ARD building.
Sketchup: Cody White
Mixed Use AreaMixed Use AreaArea on west side of Riordan Ranch Rd has been converted
d l l il/ i l i h dto ground level retail/commercial, with second story residential.Area is centered around a plaza, connecting to the
pedestrian spine running throughout the project area.
Sketchup: Cody White
Sketchup: Cody White
Business AreaBusiness Area
A f ti Milt R d i t b l lArea fronting Milton Road is to be solely a business/office space area.Small Surface lots are scattered throughout area, as
well as a connection to the pedestrian spine.
Sketchup: Cody White
ParkingParkingIn addition to small surface lots, the central area is
d b i l l l d d kiserved by a single level underground parking structure.Located beneath plaza area.
Sketchup: Cody WhiteSketchup: Cody White
South Area
Sketchup: Cody White
Entertainment DistrictEntertainment DistrictArea consists entirely of dining/entertainment/recreation
ioptions.Chambers Drive ends to form a terminated vista.
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ParkingParkingLarge parking garage is built into area,
eliminating need for surface lots within entertainment district.
Sketchup: Cody White
Project Character
Riordan Ranch Road looking northSketchup: Cody White
U i it D i Vi L ki E tUniversity Drive View – Looking EastSketchup: Cody White
P j t Vi L ki N th tProject View – Looking NortheastSketchup: Cody White
Architecture Examples
Color Palette
Conclusion
Area cons:Lack of housingL k f t ffi t l
Redesign pros:More affordable housingRoad dietLack of traffic control
Lack of green spaceToo much surface parkingLack of cohesive flow
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Road dietAdditional green spaceParking garagesUnified design'Place to be'Lack of identity
Disconnected from campus
Place to beWell connected to campus
Before and After
Sketchup: Cody White
Closing Comments:Closing Comments:
Thanks for your time!a s o you e
Any questions?y q
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