Manzanita Greenway Master Plan

Pima County, Arizona

Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation requested assistance with the master planning of a two-mile segment of greenway adjacent to Westover Road at the base of the Tucson Mountain range. The greenway extends from Manzanita Park south to Valencia Road. Adjacent land uses include residential/commercial mix, Tohono O’odham swap meet, and nearby schools. Challenges included numerous road crossings, degraded vegetation, security and safety and connectivity with the neighborhoods and the regional trail system. Solutions included traffic calming, enhanced vegetation for habitat creation, recreation, and trail design to eliminate conflicts.