Sacred Places
Wings of America @Skyline Rest Area
Running traditions, and a rest area to activate.
WHERE
Albuquerque, NM
SETTING
Neighborhood
PARTNER INSTITUTION
Wings of America
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HOW IT CAME TO BE
Inspired by running traditions.
01
The Need
Wings of America purchased its headquarters in 2021, and the adjacent Skyline Rest Area city parcel sits unactivated beside it.
02
The Vision
Wings of America is deeply inspired by the region's Native communities and their enduring running traditions, and seeks to turn the parcel into a welcoming community gathering space. The proposed features follow from that: a welcoming entrance, walking paths, a reflective space with seating, a gathering area for stretching and movement, and a short loop trail. Wings of America proposes to steward the site in partnership with the City through ongoing maintenance, cleanup, and community engagement.
03
The Transformation
Proposed site improvements would enhance safety, usability, and visual appeal while keeping an open, natural character that supports active use. Green infrastructure strategies would improve stormwater infiltration, support biodiversity, and demonstrate climate-appropriate land practices.
