Download - 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.