Redevelopment of St. Michael's Drive

1. Redeveloping Saint Michael’s Drive in Santa Fe, NM Nghia Hoang Kristen Leigher John Mulhern Xiying Zhang Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the City of Santa Fe

2. Introduction Pre-Statehood History Post Statehood History Recent Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute

3. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 Pre-Statehood History 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

4. 1598: Location of Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute 4 Capital San Juan Pueblo Santa Fe River Santa Fe El Paso, TX Rio Grande 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

5. 1598 - 1610: Moving to Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute 5 Capital San Juan Pueblo Santa Fe River Santa Fe El Camino Real El Paso, TX Rio Grande 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

7. Close to water

8. No direct conflict with the local Pueblo Indians1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

10. Native American Victory1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

11. 1821: Santa Fe Trail Worcester Polytechnic Institute 8 Capital San Juan Pueblo Santa Fe River Santa Fe El Camino Real Santa Fe Trail El Paso, TX Rio Grande 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

12. 1846-1848: Mexican American War Worcester Polytechnic Institute 9 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

13. 1880: Rail in Santa Fe Worcester Polytechnic Institute 10 1900 1825 1750 1600 1675

14. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 11 Post Statehood History 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

15. 1912: New Mexico’s Statehood Worcester Polytechnic Institute 12 http://goldenstate.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/your-car-insurance/ 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

16. 1950s: Modern position of trade routes and roads Worcester Polytechnic Institute 13 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

17. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 14 St. Michael’s Formation 1.The city’s corridors Agua Fria St. Cerrillos Rd. St. Francis Dr. Interstate 25 Old Pecos Trail

18. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 15 St. Michael’s Formation 1.The city’s corridors Agua Fria St. Cerrillos Rd. St. Francis Dr. Interstate 25 Old Pecos Trail 2. St. Michael’s Drive as a bridge St. Michael’s Dr.

19. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 16 Recent Redevelopment 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

20. Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute 17 Early 1900’s 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

21. Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute 18 Early 1900’s 2000 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

22. Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute 19 2008 Early 1900’s 2000 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

23. 2007: Santa Fe Downtown Vision Plan Worcester Polytechnic Institute 20 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

24. 2009: Saint Michael’s Drive Charrette Worcester Polytechnic Institute 21 2000 1975 1950 1900 1925

25. Mission Statement The ultimate goal of this project is to assist the City of Santa Fe in establishing baselines of the current state of Saint Michael’s Drive and providing tools to visualize the future redevelopment of the area. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

26. Project Objectives Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data Identify relevant issues and local preferences Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute

27. Project Objectives Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data Identify relevant issues and local preferences Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute

28. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Collect, organize, and integrate data Traffic Data GIS Layers Census Data Survey Results

29. Previous City Survey and Results Worcester Polytechnic Institute 26 What do you like about St. Michael’s Drive as it is today? Parking (5) Access/Speed (8) Nothing (12) What would you change about St. Michael’s Drive? More Trees and Landscape (7) Pedestrian Friendly (7) Bicycle Friendly (6) What are design aspects presented that you liked? Multiuse Buildings Near Road (5) Greenbelts/ Landscaping (6) Pedestrian/Bike Friendly (14) What are design aspects presented that you disliked? Too Contemporary (3) Roundabouts (8)

30. Project Objectives Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data Identify relevant issues and local preferences Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute

31. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 28 Our Survey Results Demographics n= 34 + 50 -large age range -mostly employed -despite range of demographics thoughts are similar

32. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 29 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use -Most live near and frequent the area at least once a week -Most come with a purpose and aren’t in the area for leisure or browsing purposes.

33. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 30 Our Survey Results Demographics Saint Michael’s Drive has an appealing landscape. Somewhat Disagree -commercial feel -could use more trees -busy road Frequency & Use

34. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 31 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Saint Michael’s Drive is pedestrian friendly. Somewhat Disagree -few walk street -concerns with large number of students

35. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 32 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Saint Michael’s Drive is bicycle friendly. Somewhat Disagree -few bike -bikers expressed dangers Pedestrian Friendly

36. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 33 Our Survey Results Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Saint Michael’s Drive has all the retail I desire. Somewhat Agree -more entertainment -more restaurants Bicycle Friendly

37. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 34 Our Survey Results Saint Michael’s Drive is easily accessible without a car. Somewhat Disagree -lack of convenient, reliable public transit -not easily walkable Demographics Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability

38. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 35 Our Survey Results Accessibility without car Demographics Saint Michael’s Drive has enough community space. Strongly Disagree -small parks with picnic tables -dog park -trash bins and benches Frequency & Use Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability

39. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 36 Our Survey Results Accessibility without car Demographics Frequency & Use Community Space Saint Michael’s architecture is visually consistant with the rest of Santa Fe. Somewhat Agree -modern look Landscape Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability

40. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 37 Our Survey Results Accessibility without car Demographics Frequency & Use Community Space Landscape Redeveloping Saint Michael’s Drive is a good idea. Somewhat Agree -more parks and small improvements is well accepted -concerns with money and priorities of city Architecture Pedestrian Friendly Bicycle Friendly Business Availability

41. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 38 Our Survey Results Accessibility without car Demographics Frequency & Use Community Space Landscape Architecture Pedestrian Friendly Additional Comments -work on housing in area -train stop -like traffic -more street frontage -elderly accessible -student friendly -clean graffiti Redevelopment Bicycle Friendly Business Availability

42. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 39 Our Survey Results Accessibility without car Demographics Frequency & Use Community Space Landscape Architecture Pedestrian Friendly Redevelopment Bicycle Friendly Business Availability Additional Comments

43. Our Survey Summary Lack of community space Not pedestrian friendly Not enough entertainment & restaurants Keep road traffic like it is Not Bicycle Friendly Worcester Polytechnic Institute 40

44. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 41 Profile Businesses in the Area Saint Michael’s Drive Commercial Profile Map #____ Business Name: ____________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Frontage Measurement (appx feet) : ____________________________ Business Type:___________________________________________________ If retail, what do they sell?:_______________________________________

45. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 42 Profile Businesses in the Area Saint Michael’s Drive Commercial Profile Map #_4__ Business Name: __KMart_____________________________________________ Address:__1712 Saint Michaels Drive__________ __Santa Fe, NM 87501______________ __(505)-471-9007___________________ Frontage Measurement (appx feet) : __310 yards_________________ Business Type:___Retail (NAICS code 452112)________________________ If retail, what do they sell?:___food,home,garden,office,apparel,beauty___

47. Retail

48. Retail Accommodations & Food

49. Retail Accommodations & Food Education

50. Retail Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance

51. Retail Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance Public Administration

52. Retail Accommodations & Food Education Finance/ Insurance Public Administration Rental and Leasing

53. Project Objectives Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data Identify relevant issues and local preferences Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute

54. Common Themes From Survey Bike Path! Train Stop! Not Enough Entertainment! Trash Bins! More Parks!

55. Common Themes From Survey

56. Common Themes From Charrette Medians! Bike Lanes! Parking On Street! Street Frontage! Trees!

57. Common Themes From Charrette

58. Grouping Themes To Make Indicators Charrette Survey Density More Trees Commercial Feel Backstreets/ Alleyways Fewer Driving Lanes Busy Road Architectural Step-Backs Few Walk Many Students Arcaded or Covered Walkways Open Building Facades Few Bike Bike Lanes/ Paths More Restaurants Dangerous Parking On Street Sidewalks More Entertainment Poor Public Transit Narrower Driving Lanes Not Easily Walkable Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Intersection Treatment More Parks Benches Parking On Street Dog Parks Courtyards/ Patios/ Walkways More Modern Trash Bins Multi-story Buildings Medians Clean Graffiti Train Stop Trees Landscaping Street Frontage Elderly Housing

59. Grouping Themes To Make Indicators Vehicular Mobility Narrower Driving Lanes Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Medians Fewer Driving Lanes Intersection Treatment Busy Road

60. Grouping Themes To Make Indicators Job Availability Walkability Public Mobility Sidewalks Density Street Frontage Train Stop Architectural Step-Backs Few Bike Multi-story Buildings Bike Lanes/ Paths Many Students Poor Public Transit Arcaded or Covered Walkways Backstreets/ Alleyways Parkability Dangerous Street Frontage Green Public Space Parking On Street Backstreets/ Alleyways Not Easily Walkable Few Walk Benches More Parks Trash Bins Dog Parks Vehicular Mobility Landscaping Visual Appearance More Trees Trees Narrower Driving Lanes Courtyards/ Patios/ Walkways Open Building Facades Roundabouts/ Traffic Circles Clean Graffiti More Modern Business Vitality Medians Fewer Driving Lanes More Entertainment Commercial Feel Housing Availability Intersection Treatment Multi-story Buildings Elderly Housing Multi-story Buildings More Restaurants Busy Road

61. Indicators From Groups

62. Factors of Indicators

63. Factors of Indicators

64. Measuring Walk Score www.walkscore.com

65. Measuring Curb Cuts Unit: cuts/path segment

66. Measuring Path Width Unit: avg. width/path segment

67. Measuring Traffic/ Pedestrian Buffer Unit: avg. width/path segment

68. Measuring Security Level Unit: number of crimes in area

69. Measuring Noise Level Unit: decibels (db)

70. Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs

71. Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs

72. Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs

73. Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs

74. Project Objectives Collect, organize, and integrate St. Michael’s Drive data Identify relevant issues and local preferences Identify measurable indicators to assess current & future designs 4. Visualize impacts of current and future design choices Worcester Polytechnic Institute

75. Walkability Worcester Polytechnic Institute 72

76. Walkability Worcester Polytechnic Institute 73

77. Eliminating Curb Cuts X X X X 10 1 Walkability

78. Widening Sidewalks X X X X 10 1 Walkability

79. Buffer Between Pedestrians and Traffic X X X X 10 1 Walkability

80. Green Public Space Worcester Polytechnic Institute 77

81. Green Public Space Worcester Polytechnic Institute 78

82. Parks around Saint Michaels

83. Parks and City Owned Land

84. Possible Addition of City Parks 1 10 Community Space Availability

85. Vehicular Mobility Worcester Polytechnic Institute 82

86. Vehicular Mobility Worcester Polytechnic Institute 83

87. Current Levels of Service 4 5:00 PM 11:00 PM 8:00 AM Time of Day: 24 0 Hours 3 2 1 Intersection # 1 Intersection # 2 1 10 10 1 Mobility Mobility Intersection # 3 Intersection # 4 1 1 10 10 Mobility Mobility

88. Business Vitality Worcester Polytechnic Institute 85

89. Business Vitality Worcester Polytechnic Institute 86