Student Publications
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
Summer 7-9-2025
Division
Community and Regional Planning
Abstract
The San Pedro MainStreet Strategic Development Plan is a place-based, community-driven roadmap for revitalizing the San Pedro Drive corridor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The corridor sits at the intersection of historical significance and present-day opportunity—bridging the old and new alignments of Route 66 while serving a diverse, working-class population. Drawing from urban planning theory, spatial analysis, and community input, this plan identifies challenges and assets related to land use, infrastructure, business development, housing, and cultural identity. Special attention is given to past and ongoing patterns of racialized disinvestment and displacement, with strategies proposed to ensure equitable reinvestment and climate resilience. Recommendations are grounded in the MainStreet Four-Point Approach™ and aligned with local and state policy frameworks, including the City of Albuquerque’s Integrated Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and anti-displacement tools. The plan also addresses the proposed redevelopment of EXPO New Mexico and its implications for corridor stakeholders. Implementation guidance focuses on advocacy, finance, and evaluation strategies that prioritize transparency, accountability, and community leadership. The document was developed through embedded research and practice by a scholar-practitioner serving as both a graduate student in Community and Regional Planning and Executive Director of the local MainStreet organization. This dual role provided access to localized data, while the methodology upheld principles of participatory planning and academic independence. Ultimately, the plan seeks to catalyze long-term transformation that honors the corridor’s history, protects its communities, and builds shared prosperity.
Keywords
Place-based economic development, Community-driven planning, Equitable revitalization, Anti-displacement policy, Urban corridor redevelopment, Main Street America
Recommended Citation
Carver, A. N. (2025). San Pedro Main Street Strategic Development Plan (MCRP professional project, University of New Mexico).
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