Fri, 08 May 2026 21:02:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-favicon_logo-32x32.jpg 32 32 /projects/developing-a-vision-for-the-i-11-i-40-gateway/ Fri, 08 May 2026 21:02:28 +0000 /?post_type=projects&p=21296 Read More... from Developing a Vision for the I-11/I-40 Gateway

]]> The City of Kingman, located in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau, is shaped by its historic resources, transportation legacy along Historic Route 66, and proximity to regional recreational assets, and is seeking planning strategies that preserve its historic significance while strengthening downtown economic activity. As the City examines connectivity, visibility, and traveler engagement within the I-11/I-40 gateway amid evolving traffic patterns, signage changes, and interchange planning, it aims to identify planning, design, and placemaking strategies that encourage interstate travelers to exit and engage with downtown rather than bypass it. MUEP students will evaluate existing conditions related to land use, multimodal access, trail connectivity on both sides of the interstate, historic resources, and recreational assets, incorporating findings from an ongoing historic resources survey where available. Through peer community research, stakeholder interviews, and targeted surveys, students will identify strategies that leverage recreation, heritage, retail opportunities, and gateway visibility to support downtown-focused economic development. The project will culminate in a set of research-informed planning and policy recommendations that strengthen connections between the interstate gateway and downtown, preserve historic character, and position Kingman to capture visitor interest and economic activity while reinforcing its regional identity.

]]> /projects/developing-a-playbook-for-community-art-in-public-places/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:39:02 +0000 /?post_type=projects&p=20929 Read More... from Developing a Playbook for Community Art in Public Places

]]> The City of Kingman is a community located in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau. As Kingman is a community rooted in a rich history, including being a site of pre-Colombian trade routes, serving as a U.S. Army Air Force training base during World War II, and sitting at the heart of Historic Route 66, the City is seeking innovative ways to foster and celebrate the arts in public places throughout the community. The City has many existing art installations, murals, galleries, and programs, however, Kingman is interested in formalizing the process for City-supported public art efforts. To explore strategies and opportunities for supporting art in public places, the City of Kingman will collaborate with Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) students participating in the ASU Project Cities program. MUEP students will facilitate a peer community assessment and develop and gather community feedback through a community arts preference assessment and workshop to inform a playbook for art in public places processes and programming.

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