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Proposal for Austin TX Watershed Department
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N LA
MAR
GUAD
ALUP
E ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 38TH ST
W 45TH ST
SPEE
DWAY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HYDE PARK
43RD ST
E 32ND ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 7TH ST
DEAN KEATON ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 5TH ST
UT INTRAMURAL FIELDS
E 31ST ST
E
33RD ST
E 35TH ST
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E 5TH ST
CESAR CHAVEZ ST
1ST ST
14TH ST
E 17TH ST
DUVA
L ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 47TH ST
W 51ST ST
REILY ELEMENRATRY SCHOOL
ST JOHNS AVE
CROSLIN ST
MORROW ST
HANCOCK GOLF COURSE
ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTER
OAKWOODCEMETEARY
INTE
RSTA
TE 3
5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD
US 290
W KOENIG LN
AIRPORT BLVD
PROBLEMEfforts to bring awareness to people about environmental risks of pet waste have not been very successful. Campaigns and signs are not enough to make people clean up after their pets, especially in private yards. People are also unaware of which watershed they live and their relation to bodies of water around the city.
The focal point of the signs will be a map. It will show the city in relation to its watersheds by highlighting each region in a different color. The color represents the integrity of the watershed, and can be determined by referring to the meter below it. People can touch a watershed, and information specific to that area will appear
N LA
MAR
GUAD
ALUP
E ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 38TH ST
W 45TH ST
SPEE
DWAY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HYDE PARK
43RD ST
E 32ND ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 7TH ST
DEAN KEATON ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 5TH ST
UT INTRAMURAL FIELDS
E 31ST ST
E
33RD ST
E 35TH ST
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E 5TH ST
CESAR CHAVEZ ST
1ST ST
14TH ST
E 17TH ST
DUVA
L ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 47TH ST
W 51ST ST
REILY ELEMENRATRY SCHOOL
ST JOHNS AVE
CROSLIN ST
MORROW ST
HANCOCK GOLF COURSE
ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTER
OAKWOODCEMETEARY
INTE
RSTA
TE 3
5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD
US 290
W KOENIG LN
AIRPORT BLVD
WALLER CREEK
INTEGRITY METER
REALLLY GOOD REALLLY BAD
WATERSHED INTEGRITY
NUMBER OF DOGS
IMPROVE YOUR WATERSHED
2,000 dogs live here
N LA
MAR
GUAD
ALUP
E ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 38TH ST
W 45TH ST
SPEE
DWAY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HYDE PARK
43RD ST
E 32ND ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 7TH ST
DEAN KEATON ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 5TH ST
UT INTRAMURAL FIELDS
E 31ST ST
E
33RD ST
E 35TH ST
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E 5TH ST
CESAR CHAVEZ ST
1ST ST
14TH ST
E 17TH ST
DUVA
L ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 47TH ST
W 51ST ST
REILY ELEMENRATRY SCHOOL
ST JOHNS AVE
CROSLIN ST
MORROW ST
HANCOCK GOLF COURSE
ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTER
OAKWOODCEMETEARY
INTE
RSTA
TE 3
5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD
US 290
W KOENIG LN
AIRPORT BLVD
WALLER CREEK
INTEGRITY METER
REALLLY GOOD REALLLY BAD
WATERSHED INTEGRITY
NUMBER OF DOGS
IMPROVE YOUR WATERSHED
Waller Creek runs through Eastwoods Park, and any pet waste left on the groun can contaminate the creek. That bacteria can travel to Lake Austin, a large source of Austins drinking water.
N LA
MAR
GUAD
ALUP
E ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 38TH ST
W 45TH ST
SPEE
DWAY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HYDE PARK
43RD ST
E 32ND ST
RED
RIVE
R ST
E 7TH ST
DEAN KEATON ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 5TH ST
UT INTRAMURAL FIELDS
E 31ST ST
E
33RD ST
E 35TH ST
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E 5TH ST
CESAR CHAVEZ ST
1ST ST
14TH ST
E 17TH ST
DUVA
L ST
TRIN
ITY
ST
E 47TH ST
W 51ST ST
REILY ELEMENRATRY SCHOOL
ST JOHNS AVE
CROSLIN ST
MORROW ST
HANCOCK GOLF COURSE
ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTER
OAKWOODCEMETEARY
INTE
RSTA
TE 3
5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD
US 290
W KOENIG LN
AIRPORT BLVD
WALLER CREEK
INTEGRITY METER
REALLLY GOOD REALLLY BAD
WATERSHED INTEGRITY
NUMBER OF DOGS
IMPROVE YOUR WATERSHED
Pet waste can
directly affect the integrity of the natural water in Austin.
Storm water washes pet waste into the ground, allowing bacteria to
travel through underground watersheds and into our streams and lakes.Waller Creek currently
has high levels of e. coli.
Raise awareness through an interactive educational experience. Touchscreen signs will be placed in high traffic areas in Austin. The physical aspects of the signs will invite people to learn about the effects of pet waste on the city’s environment.
PROPOSAL
LAKEAUSTIN
LITTLE BEE
W. BOULD
IN
DOWNTOWN
S CO
NGRE
SS
MANCH
ACA
RD
ZILKERPARK
LAMAR BLVD
E RIVERSIDE
S 1S
T
AIRPORT BLVD
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
STASNEY LN
WILLIAM CANNON DR WEST
WILLIAM CANNON DR EAST
LADYBIRDLAKE
SPRI
NGDA
LE R
DMARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
E 12TH ST
KOENIG LN
45TH STREET
38TH ST
35TH ST
31ST ST
34TH ST
BUR
LESON
RD
ROLLINGWOOD
WEST LAKE HILLS
HYDEPARK
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
7TH ST
MANOR RD
CAPI
TAL
OF T
EXAS
HW
Y
MCKINNEY FALLSSTATE PARK
BLUFF SPRINGSPARK
BARTON
WILLIAMSON
W. B
OUL
DIN
OLTORF ST
S. BOGGYSLAUGHTER
ONION
BLUN
N
COUNTRYCLUB
CARSON
HARP
ERS
BRAN
CH
COTTONMOUTH
BEE
EANESBEE CAVES RD
JOHNSO
NSH
OAL TANNEH
ILLBOGGY
FORT
LITTLEWALNUT
BUTTERMILKDRY
WAL
LER
1
290
35
TOWN
360
CESAR CHAVEZ
CITY SCREEN PROPOSAL
84 in
32 in
58 in
54
in
36 in 8 in
Every part of the map will have some sort of interaction abilty. Users can tap on places like parks or creeks. When they do, information will appear regarding its integrity and how we can improve it. Streets, shops, schools and anything in between can be touched, allowing users to interact with those as well.
The City Screens can have a trial period of 2 years to determine whether they are effective in improving environmental aspects of the city. If they are successful, they will bring awareness to the people living in Austin and we will see a definite improvement in the integrity of our water. People will find use in them in terms of commuting the city, communicating with Austin’s Watershed department and becoming more in tune with their city’s environment. However, they will fail to succeed if people have no interest in them and find them useless.
EFFECTIVENESSHOW IT’S USED
CITY SCREEN IN CONTEXT
In order for these signs to expand to other uses, It will function similarly to Google Maps. Users will be able to search locations, find directions, read bus routes and more. The signs will be useful for locals who want to report environmental issues in their area or search for the best local dog park. It will be convenient for tourists who need help finding their way around the city or locating a good place to have dinner. The colors of the watersheds and the meter will always be showing no matter what people are using it for. This way, the concept is consistently being seen and learned throughout users experience.
NOT JUST POOP
PRECEDENTSURBANFLOW HELSINKI
UrbanFlow is a concept by UrbanScale which involves touchscreen kiosks to be installed around Helsinki. It combines “Pedestrian-oriented cartography, way of finding, and journey planning with local service discovery”. This is a useful way for citizens to interact with the city.
AUSTIN.GOV GIS AND WATERSHED MAP
The Watershed department created online interactive maps that show each watershed overlayed onto the city grid. This makes it possible to search for specific watersheds and learn about their environmental integrity. The Geographic Informations System map allows users to overlay different aspects of the city in order to visualize information. These tools are useful, but not many people know about them.
The City Screen will be placed in malls, outside grocery stores, near downtown bus stops and in popular parks. Areas of heavy foot traffic are key in order to attract as many people as possible. Most of the signs will be located in central Austin.
The City Screens could cost up to $8,000 each, and this pilot program would call for 8 -10 screens. A maintenance plan would be necessary in order to ensure functionality of the screens. This would include about $4,000 a year per screen. If it is decided that the screens be kept for longer than their 2 year pilot period, they would need to be replaced or updated every 3 years.
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