Livingston Tactical Urbanism Projects

Tactical Urbanism

In the 16th Century, tactical urbanism took form with traveling book salesmen, pop-up retail sales stores, sprouting up along the northern Paris basin. In 1914, New York City repurposed streets into recreation area fullfilling the need for interaction and recreation activities to take place. In June of 2013, a Tactical Urbanism event is planned with the City of Livingston Charrette.

Livingston’s purpose in holding a Tactical Urbanism event was to provide street improvement examples relative to nine areas of Tactics. Tactics are examples of different ways a street, sidewalk, street intersection can be changed to create positive civic pride, safe pedestrian spaces, functional
people spaces that will solicit the the five senses, thereby, seeing how shortterm actions can bring long-term change. Supporting and expanding the understanding of the proposed Schematic Downtown & Citywide Plan, and Formbased Code.

Once the Tactical Urbanism team leader was brought on board, it was time to organize, plan and implement the event in 15 days. The Gantt Chart schedule prepared for the TU event notes the  following key tasks to complete by June 22, 2013 and June 23, 2013:

Organizing:

• Tactical Urbanism Coordinater and Tacticians
• Scheduling a date time and place
• Notifying key internal and external contributers and gatekeepers
• Materials and Supplies
• Recruiting assistance (coordinating, volunteers and others)
• Meeting City staff representatives (Public Works, Planning, Police, Fire)
• Develop Gantt Chart Schedule

Planning:

• Create alternative logistics map for the City to consider
• Select an area to hold the TU event
• Create Logistic Map showing tactics selected for display/other logistical efforts
• Prepare a Logic Model
• Prepare Flyer wth Tactical Urbanism Event Information (English/Spanish)

Implementation:

• Coordinating with Design Professionals to assist in street layout (curb extensions, roundabouts, angled parking and other design matters)
• Assign Assistant Coordinator staging activities and coordination efforts
• Collect materials and station construction materials a day prior to event
• Connect with Fire, Police and other City Departments for street closure time

Mid-Block Crosswalk and Pop-Up Tactics Construction Diagrams

Pop-Up Micro Roundabout

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Donations of Material and/or Time and Sweat during Six Day Charrette

Pallets Provided by:
Manuel Eduardo Vieira , AV Thomas Produce

Pop-up Cafe Bar Stools provided by:
Evi Arroyo , Evi’s Restaurant

Carpenter’s Local Union 152 Volunteers:
Rick Aldridge, Vice President / Carpenter
Lisa Vigil, Trustee / Carpenter
Katie Esparza, Volunteer Carpenter

Pop-up Art Gallerie:
Jose Elias, Artist
Eliseo G., Represnter

Pop-up Tree Tire Planters
Garcia Performance Tire Wheels (Livingston, CA)

On-Site Recruitment of six Livingston High School Key Club Volunteers and Sidewalk Art by Next Generation Manjit

City Council Representation review of Mulitple Day Tactical Urbanism Event:
Mayor Rodrigo Espinoza

Merced Fire Department MMU-Merced Division, Delhi Battalion:
Paul Avila, Battalion Chief
Noah Dimuccio, Fire Apparatus Engineer

Livingston City Staff:
Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Betty Cota, Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
Connie E. Payan, Administrative Analyst
Miguel Galvez, Contract Associate Planner
Jesus Jr. Chavez, Public Works
Fransisco Mendoza, Planning Intern
Ruben Mendoza, Public Works
Jacquelyn Benoit, Recreation Superintendent
Jaime Tafolla, Public Works
Humberto M. Molina, Director of Public Works
All Public Works and City Staff that cleaned- up Tactical Urbanism Tactics

Local Government Commission:
Josh Meyers, Director of Community Planning
Paul Zykofsky, Associate Director
Shani Alford, Project Associate

California Congress for The New Urbanism Tactical Urbanism (TU) Team:
Steve Coyle, Architect/Planner
Mario Suarez, Municipal Urban and Regional Planner (TU, Leader)
Michael Moule, Principal, Nelson / Nigaard (TU, Traffic Engineer)
Scott Watkins MPP MBA LEED-ND CNUa, (Planner)
Jodi Sackett, Los Angeles County Land Divisions Planner (TU, Assistant to Leader)