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1 LORETTO HEIGHTS AREA PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #3 December 18, PM 8 PM Loretto Heights Library

2 Loretto Heights Steering Committee Meeting #3 AGENDA Loretto Heights Library; 6-8 pm 5 MIN Welcome 30 MIN Inventory of Historic Resources & Survey Report (Square Moon) 35 MIN Precedent Images 40 MIN Workshop Vision Elements 10 MIN January Community Meeting/Wrap Up

3 WELCOME

4 INVENTORY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES AND SURVEY REPORT

5 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY AND COLLEGE, Square Moon Consultants LLC Square Moon Consultants LLC

6 Inventory of Historic Resources, and Survey Report NORTH

7 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, 1890

8 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY/COLLEGE, Brief Timeline 1864 Loretto Sisters traveled from Santa Fe to Denver, St. Mary s Academy downtown 1888 Mother Mary Pancratia Bonfils and Loretto Sisters purchased Mt. Loretto 1891 Loretto Heights Academy s Administration Building completed 1911 Our Lady of Loretto Chapel completed, and soon after the Priest s House 1912 Cemetery dedicated (Mother Pancratia died 1915, laid to rest there) 1918 Loretto Heights (4-year) College founded during World War I 1930 Pancratia Hall opened, Ad. Building remodeled for College 1947 Art Studio (and St. Joseph Hall) completed; Nursing degree added J.R. DeBoer Master Plan and Campus Landscape Design

9 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, c.1910

10 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, c. 1945

11 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, projected beyond 1950 NORTH

12 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY/COLLEGE, Brief Timeline 1951 Machebeuf Hall completed, kitchen and dining rooms moved from Ad Building 1958 Swimming Pool (half-course Olympic size) completed 1959 Marian Hall completed, with 250 beds 1962 Walsh Hall completed, adding 230 beds 1963 May Bonfils Stanton Library completed May Bonfils Stanton Center for Performing Arts ( CPA ) completed, 1,000 seats 1988 Swimming Pool Enclosure Completed Loretto Heights College closed Teikyo Loretto Heights/Colorado Heights University

13 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, projected beyond 1963

14 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, c. 1975

15 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Administration Building

16 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Chapel and Priest s House

17 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Cemetery

18 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Pancratia Hall

19 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Art Studio

20 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Machebeuf Hall

21 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Marian Hall

22 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Walsh Hall

23 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Bonfils Stanton Library

24 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Bonfils Stanton CPA

25 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE, Pool Enclosure

26 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE today: NORTH

27 NORTH

28 Designation: NATIONAL REGISTER of HISTORIC PLACES Individual listings and/or Historic Districts must meet one or more Criteria: A: Significant History B: Significant Persons C: Significant Design/Construction/Architecture/Engineering D: Significant Information (usually Archeology) Properties must retain majority of, and strong integrity : -- Location, Design, Materials, Workmanship, Feeling, Setting, Association Administration Building and Chapel already National Register listed (1975) Effects: Honorary; Tax Credits; Certain Protections

29 Designation: DENVER LANDMARK Individual Landmarks and/or Districts Must meet 1 criterion in 2 out of 3 categories: History (historical development of the city) Architecture (distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or significant example of a recognized architect) Geography (prominent location, distinctiveness and/or rarity) Properties should relate to a historic context (place, theme, time period) important to Denver history Physical and historic integrity Effects: Design review of exteriors/demolitions; state tax credits

30 DISTRICTS, National Register and Denver Landmark Contributing Resources: Inside logical, significant boundary Share history and significance with adjacent properties Meet shared Criteria, retain Integrity Might not be individually eligible Noncontributing Resources: Inside the logical, significant boundary Not within Period of Significance Loss of Integrity Cannot physically overwhelm Contributing Resources, or make up the majority of the district

31 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Boiler Room

32 LORETTO HEIGHTS ACADEMY, Orchestra

33 LORETTO HEIGHTS COLLEGE

34 PRECEDENT IMAGES

PRECEDENT IMAGES Loretto Heights Alumna We foresee a

small festivals, and communal activities.

starring role, as it flows and meanders through the

An outdoor ampitheatre will help tie together all of the

And finally, the historic buildings can be given new

35 PRECEDENT IMAGES Loretto Heights Alumna We foresee a very community oriented place, with room for gatherings, small festivals, and communal activities. Green space abounds, with the ag ditch and pond taking a starring role, as it flows and meanders through the campus and into the Quad. An outdoor ampitheatre will help tie together all of the cultural amenities located on the campus. And finally, the historic buildings can be given new life as homes, along with the addition of sensitively designed neighborhoods surrounding them. - Norma Brown & Martha Kirkpatrick

36 PRECEDENT IMAGES South Mar Lee/Brentwood/Sharon Park Neighbors

37 PRECEDENT IMAGES Harvey Park Community Organization Great mixture of new and old -Jim Gibson

38 PRECEDENT IMAGES Sisters of Loretto 1. Perpetual care arrangements be secured for an enhanced CEMETERY 2. Restoration of the original entrance looking towards the front of the Administration building. 3. Preservation of : - Ad Bldg and Chapel - Quad and Machebeuf Hall - Library - Pool - Pancratia Hall 4. Revitalization of the theatre.

39 PRECEDENT IMAGES Southwest Denver Coalition Multicultural community center, multi-use space, classrooms/meeting space, kitchen for class/food bank, and community agencies to provide direct services to the community. -Kasandra Ornelas

40 PRECEDENT IMAGES Westside Investment Partners, Inc.

41 PRECEDENT IMAGES City of Sheridan

42 PRECEDENT IMAGES Dartmouth Heights Association

43 PRECEDENT IMAGES Historic Denver

44 PRECEDENT IMAGES Community Lowry Town Center Denver, CO The Pearl San Antonio, TX Ivywild School Colorado Springs, CO

45 WORKSHOP VISION ELEMENTS

DENVERIGHT VISION ELEMENTS Blueprint Denver is the foundation for the city s major land use and

Establishes a framework for small area plans that provide more detailed guidance As small area plans

area plans provide the opportunity to refine the recommendations of Blueprint Denver but not

46 DENVERIGHT VISION ELEMENTS Blueprint Denver is the foundation for the city s major land use and transportation decisions, establishing citywide policies to achieve this idea of an inclusive city. Establishes a framework for small area plans that provide more detailed guidance As small area plans are adopted, it is important to demonstrate their connection to the vision in Blueprint Denver Small area plans provide the opportunity to refine the recommendations of Blueprint Denver but not contradict the larger, citywide goals Think about what these vision elements mean for the Loretto Heights Area Plan

47 PUBLIC INPUT DRIVES THE VISION LIKES & ASSETS 1 2 EQUITABLE, AFFORDABLE & INCLUSIVE STRONG & AUTHENTIC NEIGHBORHOODS WORRIES & CONCERNS 3 4 CONNECTED, SAFE & ACCESSIBLE PLACES ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE & VIBRANT HOPES & OPPORTUNITIES 5 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESILIENT 6 HEALTHY & ACTIVE

48 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Equitable, Affordable & Inclusive What we ve heard so far Assets Variety of socio-economic conditions Diversity of building types and ages on the former campus Worries The increased cost of housing Gentrification of surrounding neighborhoods Lack of redevelopment on the east side of Federal Boulevard Hopes The creation of a place, identity and destination for southwest Denver More Hispanic/Latino community engagement and available resources Wide range of housing options for different/diverse populations (including affordable housing) The Area Plan is inclusive in income levels and ethnic diversity

49 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Equitable, Affordable & Inclusive Residents, employees, and visitors find unique public gathering spaces among a dynamic and diverse mix of uses that cater to a variety of socio-economic levels. The area is a destination for the community and provides a collective identity for southwest Denver. A mixture of housing types provides opportunities for residents to live, work, and play while minimizing the impacts of gentrification and increasing housing costs. The revitalization of Loretto Heights allows investment and redevelopment along Federal Boulevard to be more feasible and attractive, ultimately transitioning to a distinctive, enhanced corridor that will become a source of pride for all of Denver.

50 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 62% 23% 15% 0%

51 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Strong and Authentic Neighborhoods What we ve heard so far Assets The iconic and historic buildings, including the Administration Building, the Chapel, Pancratia Hall, the Library & Theater, and the swimming pool (and others) Viewshed & view plane Unique topography Cemetery as sacred ground Rich history of the site Worries No identity within southwest Denver The loss of and lack of perpetual care for the cemetery Hopes Preservation of historic buildings Variety of public gathering spaces (pool, events center and using the quad as the heart of the development and hub for the community) Gateway promenade from Federal Boulevard up the east entrance of the Administration building. Maintain this view. Enhance visibility of the cemetery

52 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Strong and Authentic Neighborhoods The community is viewed as one of the most unique places in the city due to its architectural diversity and tremendous views of Denver and the mountains. The rich history of the campus has been preserved and serves as an active cultural hub for southwest Denver. Enhancement of the grounds and expansion of open space, coupled with the preservation and reuse of historic buildings, makes Loretto Heights an easily identifiable place that everyone in the community can enjoy. Cultural amenities reflect the diversity of the neighborhood and continue to respect the sacred and historical integrity of the former campus.

53 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 43% 43% 14% 0%

54 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Connected, Safe & Accessible Spaces What we ve heard so far Assets Connection and proximity to existing Loretto Heights Park Neighborhood feel and local connectivity Central location to southern metro area and easy access west into the mountains Worries Increased traffic congestion within the surrounding neighborhood Lack of pedestrian-friendly streets, specifically Irving Street, Federal Boulevard and Yale Avenue Dartmouth Avenue punching through to Dartmouth Heights & South Lowell Boulevard Lack of access and connections through the site and into the surrounding neighborhoods. It s hard to get from north-to-south and from east-to-west. Campus feels closed off. Hopes Redevelopment of Federal Boulevard to become safer and more pedestrian friendly Leveraging Denver Vision Zero Better wayfinding opportunities through pedestrian signage

55 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Connected, Safe & Accessible Spaces Residents, employees, and visitors enjoy walking, biking, and using other transit on well-maintained streets which equitably serve the neighborhood. All residents and visitors, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities, have safe and convenient options to get to work, shop, or visit a park in the area. As a pedestrian, it is very easy to navigate through the site because of a comprehensive pedestrian network with sidewalks and crossings that are safe, accessible, and well-maintained. The community is served by bicycle infrastructure that is accessible for all riding levels. Reliable, frequent, and affordable transit serves the area, and well-maintained transit stops are easy to access and provide a comfortable place to wait.

56 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 57% 21% 21% 0%

57 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Economically Diverse & Vibrant What we ve heard so far Assets Variety of socio-economic conditions Worries Lack of redevelopment on the east side of Federal Boulevard Hopes Neighborhood-serving commercial uses Theater serving as an anchor and a cultural center for southwest Denver Increased density and commercial uses along Federal Boulevard Affordable and pedestrian-friendly mix of uses throughout the area More local restaurants and coffee shops

58 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Economically Diverse & Vibrant The community benefits from its strong, self-sustaining economy. Federal Boulevard and the other mixed-use centers and corridors in the area are welcoming to all and thriving with diverse, multicultural and locally-owned businesses that complement the surrounding residential neighborhoods and showcase the area s diverse culture. The community cultivates opportunities for residents and workers by supporting new development and the retention of a range of businesses, employment, education, and training options. A vibrant local arts and culture community makes the area a great place to spend time, enhancing the quality of life for all residents and strengthening local businesses.

59 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 50% 29% 14% 7%

60 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Environmentally Resilient What we ve heard so far Assets Natural beauty of the area including existing wildlife and older, mature trees The quad located just west of the Administration Building Worries High-density housing and strain on infrastructure (water, sewer and how this affects other communities) Minimal amount of park space for residents Destruction of the tree canopy Hopes Reopening of irrigation ditch Maintain irrigation ditch as green space and spine of community

61 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Environmentally Resilient The community has a healthy and robust natural ecosystem. An extensive tree canopy provides cool and shaded public spaces. An enhanced open space network of trails, parkways, and plazas is thoughtfully woven into the neighborhood and takes advantage of the unique topography of the area. The community guides growth and development in a responsible and sustainable way to protect and enhance the environment for future generations.

62 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 62% 23% 15% 0%

63 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Healthy & Active What we ve heard so far Assets Existing open space, trails and irrigation ditch Connection and proximity to existing Loretto Heights Park Worries No nearby grocer / access to fresh food. Especially for those lacking access to a personal vehicle Minimal amount of park space for residents Hopes Expansion of parks and open space, connecting to Lakewood Gulch Trail and Bear Creek Trail / Platte River Trail Variety of public gathering spaces (pool, events center and using the quad as the heart of the development and hub for the community) Enhance local trail connections Local supermarket or farm-to-table options

64 DRAFT VISION ELEMENT Healthy & Active An equitable allocation of resources has increased opportunity for people who face the greatest barriers to good health. All households have safe, walkable and bikeable access to an array of diverse, affordable and healthy food, including grocery stores, community gardens, and restaurants. Residents can safely access well-maintained parks, trails and open space networks with a mix of amenities and activities where everyone feels safe and welcome. There is a strong sense of community; neighbors know one another, public spaces are vibrant and active, and residents enjoy improved health and access to opportunity.

65 How did we do? 1. The vision element is very representative of the feedback. 2. The vision element is fairly representative of the feedback. 3. The vision element is missing some key points of feedback. 4. The vision element is missing the mark completely. 54% 38% 8% 0%

66 COMMUNITY MEETING / WRAP UP

67 COMMUNITY MEETING Tuesday, January 15 th Loretto Heights Machebeuf Cafeteria 6pm 8pm Agenda What do you want to hear from the community? What should we be asking?

68 PROJECT WEBSITE

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