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Alternative Desert Cities 1
Ponce Urban Perspective

Alternative Desert Cities 1

Aerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceAerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceAerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceAerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth Ponce
Aerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth Ponce

Insertion of a city covering the highway and linking a series of shaded public spaces in downtown Phoenix.

Aerial perspective of an urban mass that adds density and shades Phoenix's Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth Ponce

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Housing

Infill

Teaching

Urbanism

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