Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Assignment 1

Demographics of Adjacent Neighborhoods
Mix of Industrial, Commercial, and Residential
Parts more developed than others
Lots of cars parking on the street and on current site for local restaurant
Homes seem to be maintained

Climate
Average Highs of 95 in July and August (Record High of 110 in August)
Average Lows of 42 in December and January (Record Low of 3 in January)
2” precipitation for this past month (August 2014)
No average precipitation because this area is drought prone
Dry to high humid conditions

Topography
Relatively flat up until the river which drops off after the street

Historic Buildings
Pioneer Flour Mill – Tallest building in the area creates a reference point
The Homes on the other side of the river

Public Attractions
Blue Star Museum
Blue Star Brewing Company
1919 Bar
Halcyon Southtown Restaurant
The Beach Bar
La Tuna Grill

Composition of the urban fabric
Mostly small older homes built primarily from wood
A few local restaurants
A few warehouse retail stores and other warehouses
Two new modern apartment complex’s
Railroad tracks and powerlines nearby
Catholic Church and school nearby
Recent construction on S Alamo Street
Outskirts of nicer area
Style is more traditional, rustic with touches of modern shapes and ideas

Transportation
Existing paths and multiple roads nearby
Ceyallos Street is more congested
Easy access from freeway and downtown










Red - Residential
Blue - Commercial
Green - Industrial/Under Developed

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