Assignment 1, Site Breakdown

Demographics of city

·         City population 1,409,019

·         7^th most populous in the U.S.

·         White 30%

·         Hispanic 59%

·         Black 7%

·         Asian 2.4%

Languages

·         Spanish and English 30%

·         English only 70%

Age

·         Average 34Y

Income

·         $61,635

Climate

·         Avg High 80 (91 during summer)

·         Avg Low 58 (42 during winter)

·         Rec High 111

·         Rec Low 0

Topography

Apart from the adjacent points to the river, the terrain is very flat.

Historic Buildings

Pioneer Flour Mill – Tallest building in the area

Public Attractions

Blue Star Museum

Micro-Breweries

Restaurants

“arts districts” nearby  

Urban Fabric of Area

It appears to be a hybrid of Industrial, Commercial and Residential. A railroad runs through the site and the river runs adjacent. A notable trait of the surrounding area, there is no structure that exceeds 1 story in its direct vicinity.