Los Llanos – Santa Elena Trailway

Sustainable Futures

Futuros Sostenible 2006Heather Davidson

Antoinette Swanson

Purpose / PropositoTo design and improve existing trail for the purpose of providing pedestrians and students that walk to the Los Llanos elementary school a safe alternative to walking in the roadway where there is a lot of domestic car traffic as well as tourist bus traffic. In addition, the use of native plants will enhance the entrance to Monteverde.

Diseñar y mejorar el sendero existente con el proposito de proveer a peatones y estudiantes la posibilidad de caminar entre Los Llanos y Santa Elena con mayor seguridad al transitar en un camino con mucho trafico. Y tambien, utilizando plantas nativas que embelleseran la entrada de Monteverde

Pot holes / Huecos

Pot holes fill with water and some drivers drive through them fast, splashing pedestrians

Huecos llenos de agua y conductores a alta velocidad, provocan accidentes mojando en muchas ocaciones a los peatones

Fog/Niebla

Is an existing condition that poses a hazard to pedestrians since visibility is limited

Las existentes condiciones del sitio presentan un riesgo para los peatones por la poca visibilidad

Use of Bus StopUsa de Parada de Buses

Through our own use of the bus stop to get out of the rain, we discovered that the bus stop is currently being used by students and pedestrians to get out of the rain and as a resting point

Bajo nuestra propia experiencia nos dimos cuenta que esta parada de buses es tan bien usada como sitio para escapar de la lluvia y punto de descanzo.

FocusAreas

This diagram illustrates the sections in which the trailway is divided

Este esquema ilustra las secciones de sendero donde estees dividido.

Opportunities & Constraints

This diagram illustrates opportunities and constraints where:

Slopes/steps are recommendedBridges are proposedScenic view is presentElevation is present

El esquema muestra oportunidades y limitaciones donde:

Pendientes/gradas sonrecomendadas

Puestes son propuestosVistas escenicas son presentesElevación es presente

ProposedPlanting Sections

This diagram illustrates where it is necessary to remove non- nativecypress trees as well as recommendedsite specific plantings

Este diagrama ilustra donde es necesario remover los arboles des cipress no nativos como es recomendado planteado

We propose plants in front of the homes in the La Colina Neighborhood and along the trail

Trail Plantings

Master Plan

This diagram illustrates the proposed trailway on the west side of the Camino Principal. The trailway starts in Santa Elena where the Camino Principal and the Clinic/Cemetery road intersect.

Este esquema ilustra la propuesta de este paso peatonal a lado oeste del camino principal. Este paso peatonal comienza en Santa Elena en la intercepcion del camino que va a la clínica y el sementerio.

Bridge Design Diseño de Puente

This bridge design illustrates the use of recommended materials by the Monteverde Reserve. We propose using cypress lumber. Bridge will be stabilized with rebar and wire mesh will be installed on top to prevent slipping.

This illustrates one of the example where a bridge is needed along the trailway for pedestrian use.

Bridge Design Diseño de Puente

Trailway DetailDetalle de sendero

It is recommended that the trailway have a depth of 5 cm of aggregate base and on average a 1.2 m width.

Es recomendado que el sendero tenga 5 cm de base

Step ConstructionConstrucción de

Gradas

Sacate bloques (right) are recommended for the construction of steps, similar to the usage in the Monteverde Reserve (above).

Trailway DesignDiseño de Sendero

Above is our proposed design for the creation of a trailway for pedestrian use. Right, illustrates the existing conditions.

Bus StopParada de Buses

The existing bus stop in its current condition is unwelcoming and provides a boring first impression to visitors as they enter Monteverde

Handcrafted Benches Bancas Artesanales

We propose using harvested cypress trees for the construction of benches along the trailway and that benches are handcrafted by local artisans to reflect the natural environment

Above is an existing bench in Monteverde. Benches with arms will make it easier for the elderly and children to use. Right, proposed design

Thank You.Gracias.