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Acvang Chollas Creek through Art & Sustainable Design August 2014 Prepared for Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovaon by Estrada Land Planning with funding from the Proposion 84 Urban Greening and Sustainable Communies Grant Program, California Natural Resources Agency and Naonal Endowment for the Arts.

Activating Chollas Creek through Art & Sustainable Design

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Furthering the 2002 Chollas Creek Enhancement Program, the Activating Chollas Creek Through Art & Sustainable Design plan, aims to transform Chollas Creek from a hidden and neglected waterway into a linear urban park, becoming a historic, geographic, symbolic and civic focal point. It will activate a key portion of Chollas Creek, located at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Market Street in the Encanto Neighborhood of San Diego. Through this work, the Creek will once again become the community’s heart and soul, restoring the inner energy and inherent need for nature in each of its residents.

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ActivatingChollas Creek

through Art & Sustainable Design

August 2014

Prepared for Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation by Estrada Land Planning with funding from the Proposition 84 Urban Greening and Sustainable Communities Grant Program, California Natural Resources Agency and National Endowment for the Arts.

project summary

The sounds of children playing along the creek, the smell of native sage, the sound of clean, clear water bubbling over creek cobble, a trio playing folk music next to the art shop and outdoor restaurant patio, a romantic couple slowly walking and reading interactive interpretive panels along the creek edge, and school children crossing the creek on their way to an incredible, beautiful and iconic pedestrian bridge; this is the vision for Chollas Creek.

Furthering the 2002 Chollas Creek Enhancement Program, this project aims to transform Chollas Creek from a hidden and neglected waterway into a linear urban park, becoming a historic, geographic, symbolic and civic focal point. It will activate a key portion of Chollas Creek, located at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Market Street in the Encanto Neighborhood of San Diego. Through this work, the Creek will once again become the Community’s heart and soul, restoring the inner energy and inherent need for nature in each of its residents.

The following pages depict this journey....

existing conditions

Guymon st

Market st

Project A

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The Village at Market Creek Master Plan updated 2012

Market & 47th Southeast Corner

Northwest Village Commercial

Office/Light Industrial Project

Northwest Village Creek Enhancement Project

Market Street Hillside Commercial

Naranja Commercial

Village Transit Hub Mixed Use/Office

Writerz Block

Guymon Apartments

Valencia Park/Malcolm X LibraryBRYCO Business Park

Market Creek Plaza

Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Elementary Institute of Science

Tubman-Chavez Multicultural Center

Horton Elementary School

Marke

Joe & Vi Jacobs Center

Chollas Creek Encanto Tributary Enhancement Project

Northwest Village

The Old GlobeTechnical Center

Southwest Village

Creek Terrace Townhomes

River Parkway

Chollas Creek Enhancement Project

Chollas Creek Villas

West Village

Market Creek Amphitheaterk CC kk A hihi hh

Festival Park & World Courtyard

Center for Community & Cultural Arts Gallery

Transit Hub

Mixed Use

Retail

Office/Light Industrial

Housing

Community Resource

Park/Open Space

Complete

the village at market creek

draft october 2012

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Themes expressed by communty and stakeholder participants

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ARCHITECTURE

FOOD

PERFORMANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL ART

GRAFFITI

MULTI-SENSORYART

SCULPTURE

CLOTHING

STORY TELLING

CRAFTS

SPORTS

TATTOOS

PHOTOGRAPHY

PAINTING

art using recycled materials

jewelry

landscapearchitecture

water element

murals

music

dance/movement

culturalperformance

sound/audio

mosaics

temporary art/installations

writing

A R T F O R M S

Through a brainstorming process community members and the project team compiled a

collection of art forms that answer the question, “what is art?” These forms of art branch

outside of traditional media and incorporate unconventional expressions of art such

as sports, food, and story telling. The diagram below is not intended to limit potential

public art concepts, but rather should be used as a starting point to inspire a broad view

of the potential for the arts to refl ect and enhance this community.

DIGITAL ART

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culturalcelebrating a unique cultural community

naturalchollas creek as a symbol of natural history and a sustainable, caring revitalization process for the neighborhood

traditional + contemporarymulti-generational experiences and expressions of beauty

inspirational an engaging arts district that inspires us every day to be creative and innovative

previous planning studies & concepts

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Note: Images are for inspiration and are not the exact art forms to be installed.

audio story telling

art on crosswalks

water features

archways over trail heads

graffi ti art

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Art Forms for Parks and Trails

Potential art forms to integrate into parks and

trails include multi-sensory art to create a story

telling experience; art utilizing recycled materials;

art that refl ects the natural context of Chollas

Creek habitats and ecology; interactive art games

for children; functional items such as benches,

lighting and shade structures with sculptural

forms; and performance art and art-making.

art using recycled materials

audio or written art

Playful Bridges: The pedestr ian bridge accross Chol las Creek near the elementary school offers a creative opportunity for interact iv ity.

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Art Forms for Gateways

Art forms integrated into gateways can serve

multiple functions, such as digital boards

providing information as well as digital artwork;

light sculptures and colorful lighting in bus transit

stops serving both functional and inspirational

purposes at night; and sculptural wayfi nding

signage providing information while refl ecting

cultural forms.

illuminated sculptures colorful and illuminated bus shelters

digital art boards

Iconic Sculpture: Visible from a distance, a large sculpture can help to identify major intersections and gateways.

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Art Forms for Parks and Trails

Potential art forms to integrate into parks and

trails include multi-sensory art to create a story

telling experience; art utilizing recycled materials;

art that refl ects the natural context of Chollas

Creek habitats and ecology; interactive art games

for children; functional items such as benches,

lighting and shade structures with sculptural

forms; and performance art and art-making.

art using recycled materials

audio or written art

Playful Bridges: The pedestr ian bridge accross Chol las Creek near the elementary school offers a creative opportunity for interact iv ity.

previous planning studies & concepts

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PA R K S A N D T R A I L S

Chollas Creek is the unifying element of The

Village and its natural “Main Street.” It is

planned as a unique pedestrian and bike-friendly

environment that will contrast with the street

environment. Several enhancement projects have

brought life back to the areas along the creek and

provided opportunities for pedestrians to enjoy

this natural neighborhood asset. Festival Park is

also an important open space in the community

and is often used for celebrations and festivals.

With future planned improvements to create

continuous walking trails along the creek, as well

as Festival Park improvements, these areas will be

ideal settings for the community’s stories to be told

through public art.

Why Include Art in Parks and Along Trails?

The integration of art into the walking trails along

Chollas Creek and in Festival Park has potential to

engage and unify the community through focus on

the natural environment; instill community pride;

beautify the creek; connect to Horton Elementary;

create playful and educational environments for

children; provide spaces for gathering; increase

sustainability awareness; and attract visitors to a

unique natural and creative environment. Walking Trail

Chollas Creek

previous planning studies & concepts

site walk & community gathering

Watershed Apostlethe sky is bright but not blueblankets of cotton grey warm my rooms clear micro pellets that moistenrarely fall, rarely travelfilter through my glandsmy grains

thenthe pattern developspunctuating dry stones light becomes dark, mottled becomes soliddry becomes slow, becomes ripplescarrying my edges, my visionspeeding toward a flat fluid plain

who has seen me? who has changed me? volumes grow, sections cross and constricti carried life, then deathnow?

edges are now corescurving my disposition, my spine weak, now central, to my energy, tomy giving

who will listen? how will you listen? i need you to listento dance our song of changetogether

-Vicki Estrada

conceptual design & renderings

Euclid Street

Guym

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Native Drought-tolerant Planting (typical)

Future Gateway Art Element

conceptual design & renderings

artist inspiration & concepts

selected site furnishings & materials

SeatwallsCoronado Stone VeneerTumbled LedgeColor: Chablis

Seatwalls CopingStepstone, Inc.Sonorastone Wall Cap FlatColor: Kahlua

Tumbled Ledge / Nottingham

Tumbled Ledge / Nottingham Tumbled Ledge / Dakota Brown

Tumbled Ledge / Chablis Tumbled Ledge / Sunset Blendg g

24Square foot coverage is based on installation with tightly-fi tted joints.

LED

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TUMBLED LEDGE

PaversStepstone, Inc.Sonorastone PaversColor: Desert

Decomposed GraniteDecorative Stone SolutionsColor: Carmel Apple

Pedestrian LightForms + SurfacesTrio Argento Texture Powdercoat

BenchForms + SurfacesBalanceBacked, 6’Argento Texture Powdercoat

CobblesDecorative Stone SolutionsDesert Select4”-12”

BouldersDecorative Stone SolutionsDesert Select4’-6’

selected fence & trash receptacle

Lighting of PanelsDownlight:Microstar LED

Uplight:Bega7010 LEDResistant to foot traffic

Fence DetailsCustom Corten Steel PanelsGalvanized Steel Fence Post & Rails with Stainless Steel CablesStainless Steel Handrail where applicable

Trash ReceptacleQuickcrete / CustomAdhere negative corten steel cutout

lobby display for community input

What are your thoughts on the overall design of the project?

“I really like the whole idea and concept. If everything turns out as planned, I think it’d be awesome to restore it!”

“Very nice and modern.”

“I like the overall design because it brings the positive life from the area. It is like rebirth.”

What are your thoughts on the specific concepts (art, sustainability, accessibility, etc.)?

“The specific concepts are incredible, I like the fact that art is being displayed and the accessibility is fantastic

because it’s local.”

“I feel very strongly about art and the environment so I like this project because it uses both of this.”

“It would be great to see more emphasis on its water-wise features.”

“Just make sure to have enought recycle bins and ample lighting at night for safety.”

How would you use the creek after restoration and enhancements are completed?

“Lunch time and after work walks”

“For relaxing & peace of mind; enjoying nature.”

“Walking my dogs.”

“I’d love to walk on the trails! A bike lane would be cool.”

Spring/Summer 2014

next steps

Next Steps1. Finalize grant contract with State of California Urban Greening program.

2. Finalize technical specifications with the design team for solar lighting, fencing, furniture and trash receptacles.

3. Coordinate the creek restoration (all aspects of the approval and design process) with the City of San Diego .

4. Draft goals and objectives for design process, including the following:

• Use the Activating the Creek Vision Plan as a guide to incorporate public art into an emerging, lively, multi-cultural arts and entertainment destination.

• Honor a community that is proud of its unique cultural heritage and artistic traditions.

• Continue the art and design work that residents and community artists began working with residents of southeastern San Diego to transform twenty unused and underutilized acres – which later grew to sixty acres – into The Village at Market Creek, a vibrant cultural and commercial center.

• Contribute to the future development within The Village at Market Creek to help build the community’s economic strength and enhance its quality of life.

• Celebrate the creek as the spine of the community, as it’s heart and soul, restoring the inner energy and inherent need for natural beauty.

• Connect with and appreciate the value of Chollas Creek as an important functioning natural system.

5. Set timeline for Artist Team selection process.

6. Develop criteria for Artist Team Request for Qualifications; criteria may include the following:

• Create a design that is functional, creative, attractive, and responds to community and stakeholder concerns.

• Comply with established design themes and concepts in previous work efforts.• Feature a sustainable and context sensitive design.• Develop a design that is economically feasible, easy to implement and easily

phaseable.• Design for universal pedestrian access and safety.• Maximize vandal resistance and ease of maintenance.• Create a design that is truly unique, iconic and could only occur in the Encanto

neighborhood.

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