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Atrisco Acequia Madre Master Plan
Date
Various (2022-2025)
Client
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, the City of Albuquerque, NM, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility
SITES served as the planning lead for the conceptual design of an enhanced open space and community destination at the headwaters of the Atrisco Acequia Madre in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The project brought together a broad team of funding partners, community organizations, and members of the public to shape a shared vision for this culturally significant landscape.
Project priorities included improving connections to nearby bosque trails and community amenities, creating opportunities for public education about the history and importance of acequias in regional development and culture, and fostering stewardship for this shared environment.
Since the plan’s adoption, SITES has continued to lead design and construction for Phase 1. Current work includes trailhead improvements, accessible trail connections, and planning for interpretive signage and public art that celebrate the environmental, social, and cultural value of acequias.
