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South Campus Neighborhood Project Signage & Wayfinding

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:38:02 +0000

There are many missing, ineffectual, and vandalized street signs in the SCN.
2. Tamper-proof designs for new signage could prevent thievery and vandalization, and the use of tackwelding
and increased fines for stealing could be a part of this.
3. Sustainable materials could be used for new signage to raise awareness and combat heedless
wastefulness.
4. Signage could be added that puts the public in contact with those who have the power to fix missing
or vandalized signs, and to direct the transient population to helpful resources for shelter and
rehabilitation.
5. Signage, parking meters, and crosswalks could act as additional infrastructure for solar- powered or
LED light and combat feelings of danger.
6. Removal or reduction of “For Rent” signs in windows could help to add a sense of pride and
ownership to the SCN.
7. The city could work on helping implement a rewards system between property owners and students
that encourages proper upkeep of properties, especially those that are historic and important. These
properties should be maintained and cared for, as they may become sites with signage and regular
visitation. Upkeep can include but is not limited to things such as regular repairs and holiday
decorations.
8. Historic signage and plaques can be added to locations such as Gage House, Madison Bear Garden,
Kendall Hall, the Train Depot, congregation Beth Israel, and the former sites of Chinatowns and the
Diamond Match Factory. This is by no means an exhaustive list and other areas for plaques can be
found in the Neighborhood History Report.
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9. Content for plaques can include portraits of historic figures, Sanborne Fire Insurance Maps, old maps
and photographs of the town, information about architectural origin and style, as well as biographical
and factual information about individual’s lives. Other possible content for plaques include the
political, economic, and social development of the SCN over time.
10. Plaques could give ecological information about the mature urban forest, and the meaning and
treatment of trees throughout time in the SCN.
11. A walking tour could be created to link together the signs and plaques, and create a mappable,
nonlinear route for individuals to follow.
12. The use of holiday celebrations such as a traditional Chinese New Year parade or holiday decorations
on houses could help create a sense of cheer and community interconnectedness in the SCN.
13. Historical facts and trivia about the SCN could be posted on poles with LED and Solar lights to create
more brightness and pique historical interest.
14. A metal archway on West 2nd and Ivy would be an ideal spot to signify the location and label the area
as the “South Campus Neighborhood District.” It could also serve as a clear beginning and map
distribution center for a walking tour.
15. Public art in the form of sculptures and murals could depict historical figures or events and be
completed by local artists or CSUC art students

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Jesse Dizard
Anthropology

jdizard@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Transportion Study 3rd Street & 4th Street One-Way Conversion

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:24 +0000

Most of the roads in the neighborhood excluding 8th Street and 9th Street allow two-way traffic flow. With
the exemption of a few stop signs, there are yield only signs for traffic traveling northbound or
southbound throughout the neighborhood. Additionally, from observation of the neighborhood, many
roads show asphalt damage such as alligator cracking, block cracking, weathering, and distortions. The
city would like to start improving the area by converting 3rd Street and 4th Street into a pair of one-ways
that merge with the already in place downtown one-ways. The underlying concerns on the street segments
include:
a) The yield signs that do not provide adequate safety for the two-way traffic flow.
b) Parking along the street sides is not as efficient as the area could provide.
c) The street lighting for pedestrian sidewalks is insufficient.
d) There are no dedicated lanes provided for active means of travel such as bicycling.
The project aims to address these concerns to further improve the 3rd Street and 4th Street segments to
meet the same philosophy that much of the downtown Chico area has already implemented successfully.
Figure 2 shows the current location and directions of traffic flow on 3rd Street and 4th Street. Figure 3
displays the two-lane roads with directional traffic flow arrows

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
DingXin Cheng
Civil Engineering

dxcheng@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Right-of-Way Improvement

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:20 +0000

Many street signs are missing, ineffectual, or vandalized.
Creates feelings of danger, safety concerns for vehicles and pedestrians, and concerns over
property depreciation for property and business owners.
Tamper-proof designs such as tack-welding could prevent thievery, and increased fines for sign
stealing and increased rewards for finding stolen signage could further discourage it.
It would be important to consider creating sustaianbel signage out of recycled materials to
reduce carbon footprint and acknowledge the neighborhood’s role in creating waste. Materials
such as aluminum or steel are perfect for this.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Jesse Dizard
Anthropology

jdizard@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Street Lighting & Accessibility

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:17 +0000

It’s important for students to feel and be safe in their own neighborhoods. Streetlights increase people’s ability to accurately report crimes. Without proper lighting, more crime and harm is expected. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Joni Meyer Health & Community Services [...]

South Campus Neighborhood Project Complete Streets

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:04 +0000

Implement a roundabout and several new and improved light fixtures to
improve safety and also aesthetics while keeping cost in mind.
Problem Definition: Unsafe pedestrian and cycling conditions due to lack of
luminance as well as lack of proper street infrastructure. Unsafe yield signs
at intersections with blind spots, no reserved safe space for cyclists
anywhere on the road, and unpreserved road.
Goal: To provide a pedestrian-safe design while keeping a retro-look that
complements the city of Chico.
Functional Unit: Single intersection and surrounding roads over a period of
20 years

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Pablo Cornejo
Civil Engineering

pcornejo-warner@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Bicycle Infrastructure

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:35:29 +0000

demonstrate how to improve bike safety by completing the bicycle lane network
between Third and Second Streets.
demonstrate the benefits & use of bike boxes in increasing visibility and safety
for bicyclists.
create pubic interest in improving bicycle and pedestrian safety near Chico State
and the South Campus Neighborhood
educate the public about the benefits of complete streets and support the Chico
2030 General Plan commitment to multimodal transportation and complete
streets
create a spectacle or street event that excites the public about streets as places
in order to successfully ‘pull off’ Chico’s first sanctioned TU Project.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
LaDona Knigge
Geography & Planning

lknigge@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Stakeholder Engagement

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:35:13 +0000

Assessing the needs of the students within the South-Campus neighborhood in regards to their safety and well being. The South-Campus neighborhood has experienced high crime, accidents, and drug/alcohol related incidents due to the poor layout and inadequate lighting provided for students. Goals include: creating less vehicle accidents within intersections, decreasing the rate of assaults and drug/alcohol overdosing, and overall improve the safety of the neighborhood.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Joni Meyer
Health & Community Services

jlmeyer@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Transportation Study Ivy Street & Chestnut Street Redesign

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:34:56 +0000

•The South Campus Neighborhood Project (SCNP) is a coordinated
effort by the city of Chico and the California State University of
Chico to improve the Neighborhood that borders the South Campus
•The project spans from 2nd to 9th street and Salem to Orange Street
•The end goal of this project is to vastly improve all streets within
the scope of the project in every way from lighting to creating a
seamless complete street throughout the neighborhood
•This concept encompasses only Chestnut Street from 2nd to 9th
Street

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Jason Barnum
Civil Engineering

jtbarnum@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering

South Campus Neighborhood Project Advanced Design

Victor Manzanilla — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:26:38 +0000

Suggested alternatives to the problems involved with the south side of Chico.
Problem Definition
4th and Orange Street runs 2 blocks south of Chico State University campus
and is a popular route for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This location is
also next to the city of Chico train station attracting more bus, vehicle,
pedestrian, and bicyclist traffic. This area utilizes an outdated street design
not only for the vehicles and busses, but for pedestrians as well too.
Goal of Project
The primary goal of this proposal is to increase safety and serviceability
while keeping costs at a minimum. Improvements will include resurfacing,
lighting, a buffer zone for bicyclists, and repurposing 4th street into a west
bound one-way street.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
DingXin Cheng
Civil Engineering

dxcheng@csuchico.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Brendan Ottoboni

Director of Public Works-Engineering