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S O U T H W E S T N A T I V E D E S I G N

L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T S

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Southwest Apache JunctionMasterplan Community

T I A B I A K A I D D Y

S H I N Y E K I M

A N T H O N Y M A R T I N

D Y L A N M A Y O

K A T R Y N S Q U Y R E S

D E N I S E T O R L O N I

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T I A B I A K A I D D Y

S H I N Y E K I M

A N T H O N Y M A R T I N

D Y L A N M A Y O

K A T R Y N S Q U Y R E S

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O U R M I S S I O NTo create places inspired by local history and natural beauty of the surrounding environment to enhance the quality of life for the client, community, and local ecology now, and for the future.

This book contains all of the research conducted by Southwest Native Design prior to the start of the design process for the Southwest quadrant of Apache Junction. The final design concepts proposed by each group member are also included.

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0 1 | C o n t e x t

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0 1 | C O N T E X T C O N T E X T M A P

T E M P E

S C O T T S D A L E

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P H O E N I X

The City of Apache Junction is located thirty-six miles east of Phoenix, Arizona.

1”= 5 MILES

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0 1 | C O N T E X T

SOUTHERN

U.S. 60

BASELINE

1”=1 1/2 MILES

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16th AVE

Our group focused on the Southwest quadrant of Apache Junction.

The site boundry ran east along 16th avenue, south down Tomahawk until connecting with the city limits and following the border west to Meridian road and connecting back up to 16th avenue.

S I T E B O U N D A R Y

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0 1 | C O N T E X T H I S T O R Y

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y T E M P E R A T U R E A N D P R E C I P I T A I T O N

Apache Junction has an annual high temperature of 85.3 degrees F and an annual low temperature of 57.3 degrees F. Rainfall occurs the most during the winter months, as well as August during the monsoon season, receiving about 13.21 inches per year.

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y S L O P E A N D E L E V A T I O N

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y H y d r o l o g y

MAJOR FEATURES

• Weekes Wash- regularly floodsintersecting streetsduring heavy rainfall

• Central Arizona Project(CAP) Canal

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y N A T I V E F A U N A

BIRDS• Gila Woodpecker• Sparrows• Quail

MAMMALS• Several species of bats• Antelope Jackrabbit• Kit fox• Mule Deer

REPTILES• Gila Monster• Several species of snakes• Sonoran Desert Tortoise

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• Blue Palo Verde• Cholla• Foothills Palo Verde• Prickly Pear Cactus• Saguaro• Velvet Mesquite

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y E C O L O G I C A L Z O N E S

• Barrel Cactus• Ocotillo

• Creosote• White Bursage

• Blue Palo Verde• Saguaro• Catclaw Acacia• Ironwood

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y E X I S T I N G H E A L T H D I S T R I C T S

Currently Apache Junction contains two main organizations that manage health opportunities for lower income families or homeless. If an individual lives in the east side of the city, their health organization will send them to another health facility on the other side

of the city division line. However, if an individual lives on the west side, their health organiztion sends them over the county line to find help in Maricopa County, making the entire process extremely confusing.

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0 2 | I N V E N T O R Y I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

One of the unique characteristics of the Phoenix metro area that Apache Junction contains is one of the many canals running through the outskirts of the city, specifically in the Southwest quadrant.

The canal, if opened to the public, would provide a pedestrian connection from Apache Junction to the greater Phoenix-metro area through networks of miles of trails.

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0 3 | L A N D U S E

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0 3 | L A N D U S E I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

1”=1 1/4 MILES

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0 3 | L A N D U S E E X I S T I N G L A N D U S E

The majority of the Southwestern quadrant of Apache Junction is composed by open space, with the second largest zone being residential. The area also contains the city landfill, which will be closed down within the next decade. The area also hosts a school, a golf course, and some small light industrial areas. Commercial spaces are almost non-existant.

1”=1 1/2 MILES

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 3 | L A N D U S E I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

The majority of land uses are either compatible or very compatible. Really the only type of zoning to be aware of is light industrial.

L A N D U S E V S L A N D U S E L A N D U S E V S H U M A N F A C T O R S

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0 3 | L A N D U S E L A N D U S E S T U D I E S

C I R C U L A T I O N C O M M E R C I A L R E S I D E N T I A L L I G H T

I N D U S T R I A L

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 3 | L A N D U S E L A N D U S E S T U D I E S

A G R I C U L T U R A L O P E N L A N D R E C R E A T I O N A L T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 3 | L A N D U S E P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

Largest land use increase within the Southwestern quadrant of Apache Junction was commercial, centered around U.S. 60 to draw in visitors. Large amounts of residential were also proposed for potential future migrating middle-class families from nearby Gilbert and Chandler. Agricultural space was added because of the benefits of flooding from Weekes Wash.

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 4 | D E S I G N P R O P O S A L S

C O M M U N I T Y C O N N E C T I V I T Y

T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N

D E N I S E T O R L O N I

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V I S I O N O B J E C T I V E S

S O U T H W E S T A P A C H E J U N C T I O N

0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N V I S I O N A N D G O A L S

To capture the beauty of Apache Junction and cater to it’s avid outdoor culture. An intricate chain of trails and parks will provide residents with more means to explore the outdoors, and attract visitors trying to escape the city!

1. Highlight Apache Junctions Natural Beauty-theSuperstition Mountains

2. Promote Community Connectivity through recreation3. Create an Identity for Apache Junction

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N C O M P A T A B I L I T Y

L a n d U s e C o m p a t i b i l i t y M a t r i x

Looking at the data it is observed thatthe proposed (top) and the existing(left) dont have any major conflictingareas, with the eception of lightindustrial. Being that the 40 Acresthat was chosen to focus on doesnotcontain any major industrialbuildings, there are no outstandingconflicts that need to be addressed.

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

1”= 1 MILE

1”=1 /4 MILE

Comparing the existing (left) and proposed (right.)It can be observed that the major changes proposed is moreresidential space with recreational land/trails cutting through itto connect the neighboorhoods with each other.

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

E X I S T I N G L A N D U S E

P P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N I N S P I R A T I O N

Inspiration for Dutchman’s Necklace

Boston | Fredrick Olmsted | 1,100 Acres

Includes;• 3 Public Gardens• Riverway• Jamaica Pond• Arboretum• The Fens• Boston Commons• Multiple Gardens

E M E R A L D N E C K L A C E

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N I N S P I R A T I O N

Running its path throughout Apache Junction, it links neigborhoods, passes through existingparks and even the O.K Corral, leading to one of the main trails to The Superstition Mountains!

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N M A S T E R P L A N

1”=1 1/2 MILES

With multiple zones within closeproximity, it makes for a community tofeel more like home.- Residential near recreational andRecreational close to Commercial.

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N P E R S P E C T I V E S

D U T C H M A N ’ S T R A I L

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0 4 | C O M M U N I T Y C O N N C E C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H R E C R E A T I O N P E R S P E C T I V E S

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0 5 | D E S I G N P R O P O S A L S

U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E

T I A B I A K A I D D Y

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V I S I O N O B J E C T I V E S

S O U T H W E S T A P A C H E J U N C T I O N

0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E V I S I O N A N D G O A L S

Create a healthy community that is fully aware of the food that is produced for their family and friends dinner table, while creating a fun and inviting natural desert community.

1. Create easy access to seaonally locally grown food2. Provide opportunities for a new form of community

engagement3. Create a new business opportunity for the City of

Apache Junction4. Establish a new form of community living

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E L A N D U S E A L L O C A T I O N M A P

1”= 1 MILE

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E Q U A N T I T I V E L A N D U S E A L L O C A T I O N

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E C O M P A T A B I L I T Y

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E U R B A N C E N T E R M A S T E R P L A N

1”=1 1/2 MILES

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E U R B A N C E N T E R M A S T E R P L A N

1”=1 1/2 MILES

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0 5 | U R B A N A G R I C U L T U R E D E T A I L

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0 6 | D E S I G N P R O P O S A L S

H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

A N T H O N Y M A R T I N

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V I S I O N O B J E C T I V E S

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S V I S I O N A N D G O A L S

To design a healthy community that invites travelers as well as those in need to Apache Junction. To utilize Apache Junciton’s natural beauty and contributes to building a prosperous city. Arizona has a market for rehabilitation and therapy. Apache Junction’s location and cost of living makes it an ideal place to build a community around health and wellness.

1. Build Apache Junction to invite a Health andRecreation District.

2. Utilize the need for affordable and convenienthealth care by commercial and recreational design.

3. Attract passage to Apache Junction with nearbyairport.

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S E X I S T I N G H E A L T H F A C I L I T I E S

• REHABILATATION

• ASSISTED LIVING

• WELLNESS CENTER

1”= 3/4 MILE

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S O P P O R T U N I T E S A N D C O N S T R A I N T S

1”=1 MILES

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S R E H A B I L I T A T I O N A N D H E A L T H -

• luxury private facilities

• state funded or privately funded

• addiction and mental facilities

I N P A T I E N T D R U G A N D A L C O H O L

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S C O N C I E R G E H E A L T H C A R E

• Travel Medical Assistant

• Private Health Advisors

• Private Physician Practice

• Total Care Platform

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S R E T I R E M E N T L I V I N G

• Treatment Services• Sober Living Houses

• Intellectual Wellness• Physical Wellness• Spiritual Wellness• Emotional Wellness

E N R I C H E D R E T I R E M E N TT R A N S I T I O N A L L I V I N G

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S H E A L T H C A R E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T

• P r i n c i p a l l y C o m m u n i t y O r g a n i z a i t o n• T e c h n i c a l A s s i s t a n c e• R u r a l H e a l t h c a r e D e l i v e r y• T r a i n i n g a n d E m p l o y m e n t

• M e d i c a l M a n u f a c t u r i n g• R e a l E s t a t e D e v e l o p m e n t• E c o n o m i c P r o s p e r i t y

I T I N E R A N T H E A L T H C A R E C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S C O M P A T A B I L I T Y

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D

1”= 1/2 MILE

High School

Canal

Weekes Wash

Landfill

Golf Course

SOUTHERN

U.S. 60

BASELINEM

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

1”=1/2 MILE

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S M A S T E R P L A N

1”=1 1/4 MILES

1. Weekes Wash RecreationCenter

2. Medical Center

3. Circular RetirementCommunity

4. Transitional Living Community

5. TLC Community Center

6. Weeks Canal Reservior

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0 6 | H E A L T H S E R V I C E S M A S T E R P L A N

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0 7 | D E S I G N P R O P O S A L S

C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y

S H I N Y E K I M

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S O U T H W E S T A P A C H E J U N C T I O N

0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y V I S I O N A N D G O A L S

The purpose of this project is to develop a community within Apache Junction by providing complete streets that are safe, accessible, and pleasing to all age groups. All modes of transportation, including biking, walking, and public transportation, are encouraged by the design and give pedestrians convenient, affordable, and healthy options for travel.

1. Provide multi-use transit system throughout ApacheJunction by bringing in a bus route system thatconnects Apache Junction to nearby cities.

2. Build bike stations throughout the site to encouragea different mode of transportaion for a moreaccessible way of travel.

3. Design mixed land use that will encouragecommunity engagement through connections ofvaried sectors that interact at provided corridors.

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y P R O P O S E D L A N D U S E

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D

1”= 3/4 MILES

High School

Canal

Weekes Wash

Landfill

Golf Course

SOUTHERN

BASELINE

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IDIA

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IRO

NW

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AHA

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16th AVE

U.S. 60U.S. 60

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The majority of the existing landuse was covered by open land and 28% of residential space for single-family homes. There was only 2% of commercial landuse which was surprising due to having direct access to the U.S. 60 FWY.The beauty of having this part of the Apache Junction was because of that open space in the site. There was a lot of room for growth and to design it into a place where more of a community involvement can be achieve.

The proposed landuse was distributed to bring in more of a walking friendly neighborhood. I have added medium density housing which include some townhomes and condos. I brought this into the site to offer different type of housing to Southwest quandrant and to accommadate mixed landuse in the area. A big portion of recreational space was designed to create walkable and bikeable corridor space.

S O U T H W E S T A P A C H E J U N C T I O N

0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y Z O N I N G D I S T R I B U T I O N

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y T R A N S P O R T A I O N

Currently there are no existing bus routes through Apache Junction. The closest one is located on Southern Ave. & Power Rd.

1”=1 1/4 MILES

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y T R A N S P O R T A I O N

This is the purposed bus route system that can be incorporated into Southwest quandrant of Apache Junction. Southern Ave. travels straight through our site which was a great opportunity for my project since the closest stop of existing bus routes was Southern Ave & Power Rd.

The purpose of bike corridor was to help the residents and visitor to give them another option of travel through their community. It was designed to encourage people to increase their daily steps and to chose to walk rather than drive because it was accessible.

1”=1 MILE

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y M A S T E R P L A N : C O M M U N I T Y C O R E

1”= 1/2 MILES

COMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL

RECREATIONAL

LOCAL MARKETSCOFFEE SHOPS MEDIUM DENSITY

HOUSING: CONDOS

COMMUNITY CENTER CANAL TRAIL SYSTEM DOG PARK

40 ACRES SITE

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1”= 500’

One of the bike station located in site to connect with trail systems and recreational area.

Local markets, coffee shops and outside seating areas with the view of the canal trail.

Recreational area in site include potential dog park and gathering open space for the community.

The trail system along the canal is a connecting routes to other parts of apache junction.

M A S T E R P L A N : C O M M U N I T Y C O R E

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y R O A D W A Y S E C T I O N

1” = 24’- 0”

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0 7 | C O M M U N I T Y W A L K A B I L I T Y P E R S P E C T I V E

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0 8 | D E S I G N P R O P O S A L S

A R T S A N D C U L T U R E

D Y L A N M A Y O

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S O U T H W E S T A P A C H E J U N C T I O N

0 5 | A R T S A N D C U L T U R E V I S I O N A N D G O A L S

To create an environment and sense of place, inspired by the unique cultural influence of the community of Apache Junction whereas the arts and cultures are vibrantly expressed and displayed through the gathering of the community at a central community hub, also known as THE VILLAGE.

1. Create an environment that develops a uniquecultural sense of place

2. Provide the necessities for comfort: food, shade,seating, etc.

3. Develop a community hub that is capable ofproviding for a multi-use land platform

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0 5 | A R T S A N D C U L T U R E A R T S A N D C U L T U R E

Simplistically, the perfectcommunity is the meshing ofthree factors: ENGAGEMENT,FUNCTION, AND CULTURE.The active engagement of thelocal populace and the cityitself, the cultural identity createdby the unique characterof the community, and the simplefunctionality providingfor the basic needs of the localinhabitats creates theenvironment for a vibrantsuccessful community.

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0 5 | A R T S A N D C U L T U R E L A N D U S E

1”=1/2 MILES

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E DThe current land use allocation for Southwest Apache Junctionconsists primarily of open spaceand residential with a few variousother land uses. Looking forwardinto the future and seeingApache Junction expanding, theproposed land use projects moreresidential developement andturning some of the open spaceinto recreational space withconnecting trails and corridors.Also along the US60, thedevelopment of a commercialshopping center is projectedto provide for the incomingresidents moving into the newneighborhood developments.

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1”=1 MILES

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The Village is a multi usecommunity center thatincorporates a multi story familyhousing complex for the families being attracted tothe community, a commercialshopping plaza, a communityrec center, and the focal point,the “main street” walk, lined withrestaurants and shops that opensup to a park and entertainmentcenter. All of these combinedgive enormous opportunity forculture and communityengagement to develop.

Park/Playground Amphitheater/ Entertainment area

Commercial Shopping Development

Community Rec Center

Multi Story Use (Shopts, Restaurants Etc.)

Pedestrian Walkway “Main Street”

Multi Story Housing Units

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Shops/Restaurants Shops/RestaurantsMain Pedestrian Walkway

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Perspective looking across park northwest toward the Superstition Mountains.

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U R B A N F O R E S T R Y

K A T R Y N S Q U Y R E S

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V I S I O N O B J E C T I V E S

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To create a community within Apache Junction rooted in a firm ecological understanding and sense of stewardship towards surrounding vegetated urban environments. community residents and visitors will benefit from a green, living environment, both physically and psychologically throughout their every day lives.

1. Create 40% Urban Canopy coverage2. Use native trees with a high CO2 capture rate3. Establish a network of green pedestrian, equestrian,

and bike trail systems throughout the site4. Provide adequate housing designed to encourage

outdoor recreation5. Encourage a community that is actively aware of

the benefits attained from a marriage between theurban and natural environments

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B E N E F I T SUrban Forestry is composed of a number of living, green elements implemented within a community, including community gardens, bioswales, green roofs, and open spaces. However Trees are probably the most important element to implement within an urban environment. Trees have a vast number of benefits, a few of which include:• absorbing and increasing

oxygen levels with a site

• mitigate the urban heat islandeffect by producing naturalshade

• act as a buffer and reducenoise pollution

• health benefits, includingreducing stress andlengthening lifespans

• reduce stormwater runoff anderosion

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Apache Junction asked for our group to think about solutions pertaining to four categories: Positively Apache Junction, Homelessness, Solid Waste, and Dog Parks. Before beginning the design process the Positively Apache Junction category was used to encompass the remaining categories. Each group was then viewed through the lens of Urban Forestry, and solutions for each were recognized.

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E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D

commercial

light industrial

mixed use

multi-family residential

single-family residential

agricultural

parks/recreational

institutional

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E X I S T I N G

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Proposed zoning in Apache Junction was layed out in an attempt to preserve the unique elemnt of this corner of the city: untouched native open land. Recreational trail spaces were increased dramatically to preserve the native ecosystems. Residential zoning was also increased to provide for future middle-class families migrating from Gilbert and Chandler- major technology driven centers to the west becoming increasingly more expensive to live in.

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1. Tree pallet comprisedof species native to theregion; primarily Palo Verde,Mesquite, and DesertIronwood

2. Backyard Access to nativedesigned trail system

3. Smaller tree species plantedaround intersections toincrease visibility

4. Community open spacesprovide opportunities forcommunity gardens

5. Pubic parks provideopportunities for communitygatherings

6. Termination of Idaho Rd actsas a pedestrian gatewaybetween urban and naturallandscapes

7. Public sports park

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commercial

mixed use

multi-family residential

single-family residential

agricultural

parks/recreational

institutional

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15%

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1”= 15’-0”

vegetated biowale

narrower roadways

trailhead access

5’ 5’ 50’ 10’10’ 9’ 9’ 10’

vegetated biowale

vegetated median with trail

one-way roadways5’5’5’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’5’ 20’

L O C A L R O A D W A Y

C O L L E C T O R R O A D W A Y

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1”=20’-0”

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warning signage

Native Arroyo Vegetation

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L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T S

A N D P L A N N E R S

THANK YOU!

T I A B I A K A I D D Y

S H I N Y E K I M

A N T H O N Y M A R T I N

D Y L A N M A Y O

K A T R Y N S Q U Y R E S

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