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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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State of New Mexico
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- State of New Mexico
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New Mexico Fairgrounds Master Plan
Located in the heart of Albuquerque, the New Mexico Fairgrounds District faces pressing social challenges such as rising homelessness, economic decline, and elevated crime rates. In December 2024, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled an ambitious initiative to transform the fairgrounds, leveraging state bonding capacity to create new opportunities for nearby neighborhoods and foster meaningful improvements. The State of New Mexico engaged our team to lead the master planning process for this project.
Our team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers are working together to reimagine the fairgrounds as a vibrant hub for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our comprehensive plan will incorporate affordable housing, commercial development, public art, green spaces, and flexible event venues, all designed to boost local employment, cultural engagement, and quality of life.
Central to the master plan is the enhancement of the historic expo space, which serves as a cornerstone for annual fairs and cultural celebrations, driving economic activity and preserving regional heritage. The plan also prioritizes sustainable growth and operational excellence aimed at helping the facilities and surrounding neighborhoods to flourish for the next 20 years and beyond.
At a Glance
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200
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Client
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State of New Mexico
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- State of New Mexico
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Nancy Locke, Senior Principal, Community Development Discipline Leader, Landscape Architecture
As we struggle with growing inequality, one of the most important things to do is work toward equity—in other words, design for everyone.
Jordan Block, Principal, Urban Places Sector Leader (Canada)
Our work has the potential to impact our built environment and the people within it for generations—we have a responsibility to do it right.
Roger Weber, Senior Principal, Urban Places Sector Leader (United States)
Bold dreams spark action. I help clients align goals with future plans, creating lasting, adaptable solutions for evolving communities.
Colleen Ruiz, Senior Principal, Community Development Practice Leader
My goal is to collaborate with clients to achieve their development goals on schedule with minimal design changes for the best value.
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