Los Lunas needed to spur more interest in developing its Transportation Center into a walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented area. In the heart of the historic village, the station building and surroundings had been a regional transportation hub since 2006, serving the Rail Runner Express train system and local buses. The surrounding private land was not developing into the envisioned higher density residential and commercial uses.
West Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan
Central Avenue in Albuquerque west of the Rio Grande needed a boost. The City called on Sites Southwest for a redevelopment plan that would help.
Carlsbad Downtown Master Plan
Working closely with the Carlsbad MainStreet organization, Sites Southwest developed a Downtown Master Plan for the City of Carlsbad. The plan takes advantage of newly renovated hospitality and entertainment venues, along with streetscape improvements, to direct visitors to the largely unknown historic downtown core.
Raton Downtown Master Plan and MRA Plan
The City of Raton and Raton MainStreet contracted with Sites Southwest to prepare a Downtown Master Plan/MRA Plan, including a designation report for the MRA. Sites Southwest conducted a public workshop with downtown stakeholders and personally surveyed downtown businesses to identify assets and confirm improvements the community wanted.
Nob Hill/Highland Sector Development Plan
Albuquerque’s Nob Hill and Highland neighborhoods contain historic residential areas and the city’s first commercial center along old Route 66. Sites Southwest was charged with updating and expanding a 20-year old Sector Development Plan.
Las Cruces Downtown Revitalization Master Plan and Design
Sites Southwest was lead designer for a number of downtown Las Cruces catalyst projects including reopening Main Street and designing the city’s first plaza, new streetscapes and a roundabout.