Clovis MainStreet and Curry County guided the development of a schematic design for a hybrid parking lot/park in downtown Clovis. The new “parking park” will create much needed vehicle storage space for the expanded County Judicial Complex and the adjacent library, while also providing valuable green open space in the heart of downtown Clovis. The design maximizes parking spaces, while adding spaces for electric vehicle charging stations, street trees, and a place for musical performances, community events, and markets.
The parking layout, which includes custom piano key striping, builds off of Clovis’ musical history and was specifically developed to allow for flexibility in using the space for large events and gatherings like a farmer’s market, arts and craft fairs, and food truck fairs. The design also integrates custom fencing and a shade structure made from recycled and community painted windmill panels, referencing the importance of wind-generated energy in the region.
The purchase of the windmill panels was funded by a New Mexico Gas Company grant, and the panels were painted by community members and participants in the New Mexico Association of Counties Conference.
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Site plan:
Windmill shade structure:
