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D o d g e C i t y , K a n s a s M a s t e r P l a n
An extensive site survey and masterplan was produced for the City of Dodge City, Kansas concerning the growth strategies for the future of the town. The plan incorporated an Entertainment District including a Casino, Arena, and Sports Venue adjacent to the heart of the City, Boot Hill Monument. Taking into consideration the pathways of the existing city, overlaid with a shifted plan to bring the disconnected points of interest to a central focus, the following criteria were used: Existing Patterns of Movement
Sites selected should be near known landmarks and uses
where the patterns of movement are already established.
This creates an easy extension of the physical context
in an atmosphere of familiarity accessibility.
Availability and Ownership of Land
Property where ownership and transfer issues are
simplified and where a great deal of the ownership is
institutional and/or governmental.
Infrastructure Required
Majority of land is vacant and the minimal existing
infrastructure available is conducive to larger scale
development versus an area where many existing streets,
buildings and utilities exist creating a condition
of complexity.
Proximity of Complementary Uses
The sites should be near other existing entertainment
uses where shared facilities, parking and potentially
people moving activities can occur without great
duplication.
Access and Connectivity
The site should have access from all parts of the City.
This ingress will provide a convenient way of
accessibility of the uses and will also allow for a
dispersion of traffic after major events that does not
create immediate additional stress on existing
infrastructure.
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