Isleta Boulevard

Protecting Cultural Landscape through Context Sensitive Road Design

Actualizing Dreams

“From a hole in the ground to a

community farm”

Sanchez Farm Visioning and Site Design

Visioning MatrixFrom Isleta 2 CAC meeting4/29/03

Maintenance Being Neighborly Relaxing Shopping Community Involvement

Using Pedestrian Amenities

-Continued Maintenance of roadway and landscaping-Regular Maintenance-No Potholes

-People smiling while driving instead of road rage faces

-Clusters of people visiting-Picnics in the parks-People playing chess in small parks-Reading a book in a park-More people drinking at Mike’s Bar

-Street vendors-More yard sales atresidences-Shopping-More ice cream and hielos vendors-People shopping from small businesses

-Have Isleta smallbusinesses be involved in the design, landscaping, etc.

-Wheelchair Activity -Jogging-Kids walking to school-Walking (4)-Strolling-Walking 2 by 2 down wide sidewalks-People taking walks-Waiting for bus in shade, big trees at bus stops-Waiting to take bus

Historic and Cultural Aesthetic

Enjoying/Appreciating Culture

Land Use Riding Bikes 5-lanes

-Preserve historic sites-Maintain village centers (old/original)-Help keep rural flavor-An historic roadway (Camino real)-Maintains historic significance while making it efficient-Signage for historic homes, buildings-Isleta Blvd.=Historic “El Camino Real”-Honor cultural heritage (El Camino Real, Route 66)-Camino Real incorporate history in design-Identify (signs for) historic acequias

-Seeing the culture of New Mexico, sightseeing-Tour around looking at new invention-Being aware of history of Armijo/Atrisco (reading historic signs)-Parades celebrating our community-Artwork and music

-Skateboarders taking over-Skateboard park for the kids-At least a couple of small shaded parks-Removal of deserted buildings and old signs no longer in use-Home life resident, commercial and residential-Mixed use: residential and commercial

-Riding bikes with family-Biking-Bike riding

-5 lanes from Arenal to Rio Bravo, no congestion-5 lanes from Valdora to Perry-5 lanes to 3 causes bottleneck-5 lanes to include Moriarty and Perry

Landscape/Vegetation

Quality Design/Cultural Ambiance

Economic Development

Safety Flow of Traffic Sense of Place

-Xeriscape-Many shade vs. ornamental trees-Maturing landscape-Beautiful landscaping and good lighting-Cottonwood trees-Gray water drainage system to maintain green areas-Lots of trees along both sides of Isleta-Use drainage to water landscape

-No power lines (3)-Possible drinking fountains at the bus stops-Parking recessed from street and scattered-Parking? In streets or where?-Down lighting for pedestrians, not just cars-Trellises at bus stops-Bike path-Parallel parking in some areas-All bus stops have shade-Don’t rip up road for sewer lines-Good sidewalks and lights-Noise Control-Lights and landscaping-Look good-Good drains for water-Small park-Shaded bus stops-Art work near bus stops-Metal benches with tiling and plaster cut designs-Colored stamped concrete-Main byway well lit and landscaped-

-Getting to immediate business within community-Small coffee shops and ice cream shops-New stores serving people of the area-Bring clients into businesses faster-Bring in more workplaces to the area-Prevent small businesses from going out of business-Commercial property owner rights-Paved parking for business owners at reduced price or cost-Zoning to allow business growth without horrendous cost to the people with their traffic analysis-Have some sort of help to owners for upgrades of the homes and businesses already there- Foster economic development

-Cleaner walking areas-Safe for kids to walk/bike to school-Amenities for non-motorists (pedestrians, wheelchair traffic, etc.)-Make safe for kids-Safer property access-Safety (2)-Cleaner safer community-Have safe speed limits-Safety-islands in the center, prevent passing-No availability for cruisers and gangs-More police security-School crossing at Valdora-Make it safe for our children-Dog control-- A children friendly place-- less dangerous--Think safety first

-Connector of South Valley residents-Emergency traffic-Continue upgrading with the feeder roads-Valdora Arenalschool bypass, aleve mega traffic-Easy come, easy go-Valdora, connect West to Arenal and East to St. Anne’s-No more congestion at Isleta and Blake SW-Traffic flowing smoothly-Fewer accidents-Park n Ride lots to town-No zoning that limits traffic impact because of 2-lane road

-Beautification of businesses and homes along Isleta Blvd.-At Isleta, Arenal, Goff, provide for Armijo Village Center on the SW corner-Will be a better road-Up kept property and buildings-A homier and prideful community-Pride, how many homeowners live on Menaul Blvd.-Country style curbs-Community roadways-Maintain sense of place, South Valley pride-Do not disrupt lifestyles of residents-Beautiful homes-Property owners need to be honored, with rights

Isleta Boulevard Reconstruction Project Phase 2Question and Answer Matrix

Charles N. Thompson, P.E., Project EngineerBernalillo County, Public Works Division

848-1511Richard A. Stockton, P.E., Associate VP, Transportation Dept. Manager

ASCG Inc. 247- 0294

Prepared byResource Center for Raza PlanningSchool of Architecture and Planning

University of New MexicoDr. Teresa Córdova, Director

277-2856

Pedestrian Access

Where would we like to see mid-block pedestrian crossings?

Val Verde, Patton, and Valdora have all been identified as good locations for pedestrian crossings.

Why can’t we have a signalized pedestrian crossing at every block?

A major reason for the project is to improve traffic flow within the corridor. Adding a signalized pedestrian crossing at every block would drastically impede the flow of traffic.

What about a grade separated crossing or a catwalk?

These types of crossings are very costly, and may not be widely used. Furthermore, their height and bulk add to visual clutter that may not be consistent with the character of the area.

What will happen to the existing phone poles when the new sidewalks are constructed?

They will be relocated, so as to no encroach into the minimum dimension of unobstructed space, required by the American’s with Disabilities Act.

Will Valdora have a signalized school crossing? Yes.

How wide are the sidewalks?You said 6-foot sidewalks. In Phase 1 there are 7-foot sidewalks.

Four feet with vegetation. The Phase 2 project has different constraints in some locations. The intersection improvements at Valdora, Blake, and Barcelona will be wider and right-of-way will be required that must be purchased with public funds. However, the sidewalk will be constructed to meet or exceed Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and Bernalillo County sidewalk standards.

Landscape Questions

How wide will the street side planters be? Typically they will be three-feet wide.

What about site lines? Will the trees cause accidents?

Landscaping will be located to help keep site lines clear. We have pulled the trees back so they don’t cause accidents.

Could shade structures be provided? The possibility of providing shade structures will be explored.

What kind of Landscaping will be provided?

Landscaping will consist of trees and ornamental grasses that won’t tear up the sidewalks. We want to provide color throughout the seasons, so we are looking at trees that give spring color, summer shade and fall color.

Will the landscaping grow and stay alive? Normally there is no worse place to plant a tree than along the roadway because of the fumes, and the narrow space for the roots to try and spread. But, if we plant grasses at the base of trees, it actually helps the tree to thrive. We can also install bubbler irrigation systems that improves the growth.