urban design practicum final project

AgendaI. Introduction

A. Site Context

B. Current Demographics

II.Existing Conditions

A. Existing Land Use

B. Physical Form and Aesthetics

C. Top 3 Existing Conditions

D. Opportunities and Challenges Map

III.Design Intervention

A. Preliminary Concept Drawing

B. Building Massing and Scale

IV.Design Guidelines

V.Redevelopment Plan/Illustrative

VI.Vignettes

VII.Street Section

VIII.Conclusion

Introduction

Context MapSituated between I-805, I-163, I-

52

Clairemont Mesa Blvd to Engineer Road

Racial Demographics

Kearny Mesa

San Diego (County)

San Diego (City)San Diego (City)

Income

Age Demographics

Target PopulationWhite/Asian

Lower-Middle Class

Working Professional/Families

Existing Conditions Analysis

Physical Form and Aesthetics - SketchUp Model

Legend

● Two story

● One story

Built EnvironmentExisting Land Use

Drawn By: Golden Triangle ConsultingDrawn For: USP 177 Fall 2016, December 8th, 2016

Top Three Existing ConditionsBuilt EnvironmentTransportationNatural Features

Drawn By: Golden Triangle ConsultingDrawn For: USP 177 Fall 2016, December 8th, 2016

Design Interventions

Preliminary Concept Drawing

Preliminary Concept Map

Building Massing and Scale - 0.50 FAR

Building Massing and Scale - 2.0 FAR

Design Guidelines

1.Improve Traffic Circulation

a. Improve bus stops and circulation

b. Decrease traffic by adding bike lanes

c. Add a large parking structure or parking

garage

2. Maintain Cultural Unity a. Keep cultural shops and

restaurants

b. Create modern spaces without

straying away from traditional

values

c. Use the park as a central place

for gathering to enhance

community feel

3. Promote a Pedestrian Oriented Environment

a. Addition of more cross-walks and

mid-block crossings

b. Fenced park for children and dogs

c. Wider sidewalks with more shade

d. Decrease curb cuts

4. Implement Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Elements

a. Increase of drought friendly plants

b. Solar panels

c. Collect rainwater for reuse

d. Alternative forms of transportation to

decrease car use

5. Increase Economic Success

a. Implementation of multi-use

buildings (commercial below,

lofts and offices on top)

b. Bring shops and eateries closer

to the main road to attract more

customers

Street Section

Before

After

Conclusion

Our Design

Golden Triangle Consultant’s Convoy District design creates a sustainable community that will become a destination for people all over San Diego County. Our design transforms the Convoy District into a transit-oriented and walkable community, while enhancing and maintaining the employment opportunities and cultural diversity that Kearny Mesa already has to offer. Our design mitigates the issues that the Convoy District has, while preserving and enhancing the positive aspects of the area in order for Kearny Mesa to thrive in the future.

Sources"Demographics and Other Data." SANDAG : San Diego's Regional Planning Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.