The desired detail area that I was required to study was The Paseo to Tracy Ave , 30th to 31st Street. All of my maps were created on GIS and the base maps are either sanborn maps or atlas used to complete the analysis. By georefrecing these maps, I was able to compare the development of this area during different time periods.
1885 Historical Analysis Map
During the this time period, from the sanborn map that I was able to obtain only shows development along 31st street and a small amount of development in the actual Troost Park area. A huge thing to notice is The Paseo is not yet developed and was known as Lydia Avenue.
1925 Historical Analysis Map
This map was created by combining two photos from the 1925 atlas of my detailed study area. 30th street runs through the park and The Paseo. There are single family and multi-family homes being built around the park, along Tracy Avenue and the other side of Paseo. South of the park, 31st Street there is a continuation of more residential uses being built.
1950 Historical Analysis Map
The information contained from this 1950’s sanborn map is very bare, but it is evident that more of the homes were either vacant or torn down compared to the previous years that were studied. The park seems to be developing and the area south of the park.
1995 Historical Analysis Map
This map was created from a sanborn map and produced in GIS to examine the development of my area during the 1995 time period. Buildings that exist today are featured here in this photo, such as the Scottish Rite, KCPD, churches, and manufacturing companies. The development along the Paseo has sense increased, while development along Tracy Ave has dwindled.
2020 Historical Analysis Map
The 2020 Map shows residential development along The Paseo growing at a faster pace than Tracy Avenue, the transitional housing is a huge aspect for Tracy Avenue and this area in general. The development along 31st has not changed, KCPD is still in use and the Scottish Rite are all in good condition. One thing to notice are the many vacant parcels and lots along Tracy Avenue. Overall, the area is growing and still has potential for further development.