coffman, hargrove

YR3 | LDE 362 | Spring 2011twoof 2Landscape Architecture StudioCommunity Development | Site Planning & DesignCritic: Jim Coffman & Allyce HargroveThis design studio project taught and presented the factors that go into large scale site planning anddesign, particularly as it related to the interface of a rich Sonoran Desert Environment with outdoorrecreation, natural resource preservation/conservation, and multi-use community development; in otherwords the interface between human needs and nature. The study of natural factors and systems wereclosely melded with historic and cultural factors.

Landscape Architecture StudioCommunity Development | Site Planning & DesignYR3 | LDE 362 | Spring 2011twoof 2Desert Spur RanchThe Sonoran Desert Equestrian ExperienceJoey ClarkThe San Tan Regional park is greatfor equestrian trail riding and with theopportunity for a community in the areait seemed fitting to design it for the horseenthusiest. With an equestrian center theresident can enjoy a hobby and the SonoranDesert landscape.San Tan Mountain Regional ParkSan Tan GreenwaysMichael CoyleSan Tan Greenways is a community based aroundpedestrian and cyclist. The community not only helpslive a sustainable lifestyle, but also allows recreationalopportunities adjacent to every doorstep, via“greenways”. Which allows connections to a spectrumof opportunities such as the park itself, Phoenix,and the Maricopa Trail system tieing together theencompassing parks of Phoenix.

Landscape Architecture StudioCommunity Development | Site Planning & DesignYR3 | LDE 362 | Spring 2011twoof 2Mountain’s EdgeThe DistrictAbigail UdomMountain’s Edge is a community that preserves its natural resourceswhile providing unique and scenic recreational opportunities andsuburb living conditions. Its inviting walkable streetscapes createa community that is alive. The Town Center provides mixed andintegrated uses for those who enjoy social settings. ASU’s studentsand neighboring communities can enjoy city life without being too farfrom home.Garden Wash WalkCommunity Master PlanErica MacKenzieGarden Wash Walk celebrates indoor and outdoorrecreation while providing the option of an urban or backcountry experience. It celebrates the desert ecologicalsystems with paths that meander with the washes, streetsthat orient you to prominent peaks of the preserve, andtrailheads that provide new ways to explore.

Landscape Architecture StudioCommunity Development | Site Planning & DesignYR3 | LDE 362 | Spring 2011twoof 2Landscape EcologySan Tan Regional ParkHyewon YangSan Tan Mountain Preserve is divided by mountainsand washes. To protect the natural environment, thedevelopment site was selected based on criteria foundin the site analysis.The main wash was protected asthe main corridor and infrastructure, sub-corridors werecreated as greenways. These greenways provide spacefor plants and animals to use as a natural corridorfrom mountain range to mountain range. Patches arerelatively small areas such as neighborhood park areadditional habitat for plants and animals.Goldmine RanchMaster Plan Community & PreserveMelanie AugerThis mission of Goldmine Ranch is to preserve thenatural systems of the site while connecting thepreserve and designating land use areas within SanTan Mountain region. In this site each resident willhave access to open space, and creating a main streetwith retail lining it to create a node for people to use.

Landscape Architecture StudioCommunity Development | Site Planning & DesignYR3 | LDE 362 | Spring 2011twoof 2The Desert WalkDesert preserve communityJussara LandivarThe main concept is to create a town thatsuccessfully sustain a variety of ways ofcirculation including bikes and pedestriancirculation incorporated the preserve anddesert landscape to the town giving it asense of place. In order to integrate thepreserve into the town a promenade alongthe edge of the preserve was incorporated.Golden Barrel RanchThe preserve at San TanAnna ChristySettled within a rich ecologicalenvironment, this urban community of5,000 is set to serve through public openspace and connecting elements thatconstantly remind one of a presence in anatural world. The ultimate end goal of thisdesign project is to place a community intothe environment without harming the landand natural systems around it.