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Colorado Station 2.0

Spring 2016 MURP Workshop UC Denver Ellen Ittelson Gregory Meek Megan Yonke Katelyn Puga Nathan Silverstein Claire Dalby Matthias Helfen Mark Richardson Jake Schmitz Gaby Hart Lauren Blankenship

Colorado Station 2.0 Methods - Site Introduction - Existing Conditions - Intercept Survey - SWOT Analysis - Vision and Goals - Recommendations - Site Development Plan - South Evans

Project Study Area

Site History Neighborhoods around Colorado Station established in 1886 due to University of Denver s move from downtown Denver & New Orleans Railroad line from Denver to Colorado Springs founded in 1886 Trolley Line from Denver to Virginia Village Neighborhood established in 1907 Railroad Line Branch to Colorado Springs went bankrupt in 1936 due to trucking competition Four-Lane Freeway built between 1951 and 1958 Colorado Blvd. and Evans Ave. became major truck routes

Site History Suburbs near Colorado Blvd. and Evans Ave.grew due to Post WWII housing demand (University Hills & Virginia Village) University Hills Shopping Center opened in 1955. Served as an anchored economic hub, but was becoming abandoned by 1990. The site has since reopened as a supermarket based retail box store.

Existing Conditions Demographics and Employment Zoning, Land Use, and Housing Street and Bus Networks Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks Stormwater Where are we? Where can we go?

Demographics Census tracts: 39.02, 40.05 40.06, 51.04, 53

Demographics

Employment Clusters of employment around the station

Employment

Employment Unemployment rates

Zoning

Land Use

Housing

Street & Bus Network

Bicycle Network

Pedestrian Network

Stormwater

Intercept Survey

SWOT Analysis

Vision and Goals

Vision and Goals Encourage attractive design standards Foster a mix of uses Create safe public spaces Balance the Intensity of uses

Vision and Goals Compatible building types Identify parking alternatives Promote sustainable design and building techniques

Vision and Goals Create a transit village Encourage a variety of housing choices Promote transit supportive uses Create engaging, high quality public spaces

Vision and Goals Create connections between the surrounding community and transit Provide enhanced pedestrian infrastructure Enhance accessibility to nondrivers Introduce creative parking strategies

Vision and Goals Establish connections to the employment hubs and neighborhoods Produce last mile connections Support multi-modal transit opportunities Provide better access to below ground station elements

Vision and Goals Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships Communicate with stakeholders during development process Regularly gather public input Consider the station s broader context

Recommendations

Placemaking: Distinct Spaces Covert Spaces Overt Spaces Flexible Spaces Bench in San Francisco, CA. Source: Tim Griffith Park with games in Philadelphia, PA. Source: Halkin Mason Photography. Denver s 16 th Street Mall Source: Denvergov.org

Placemaking: Market Space on Colorado Center Drive Shared flexible spaces Diverse retail and service opportunities Encourage transit users to make a quick stop or further explore the area Market space in Granville Island, Vancouver www.marketmanila.com Crystal Shops in Arlington, VA Source: Yelp

Efficient Design: Parking Strategies On Street Parking Demand Pricing Parking meter in Cincinnati that adjusts parking price to demand. Source: wyso.org The Freeway Ford site should be converted to surface parking which will also hold the site for future development.

Mixed-Use: Ground Floor Retail & Community Spaces Ground floor grocery store in Lodo: 1950 Chestnut Place Denver, CO Source: denverpost.com Rendering of a community center with library. Source: Milwaukee Public Library

Mobility: Improve Bicycle Infrastructure

Mobility: Elevated Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Millennium bridge in Denver, serves as a local and regional landmark. Source: denverinfill.com Elevated bicycle and pedestrian pathway in Denmark. Source: Architizer The Highline Trail, an elevated landscaped trail running along a former rail line in through New York City. Source: Beyond My Ken

LAST-MILE CONNECTIONS...opportunities and services which connect people from the transit station to their final destination, or vice versa.

PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

DIGITAL INFORMATION AND TRIP PLANNING KIOSK Routes Modes HERE Community Bulletin Board Job Opportunities Public Meetings Local School and Business Events Entertainment and Recreation Maps and Nearby Destinations How will you get there? Travel Times Rider Alerts THERE.

Site Development Program Elements Spatial Relationship Conceptual Model

Circulation Model Pedestrian Bicycle Transit On Demand Transit

Circulation Model S Colorado Blvd Evans Ave Pedestrian

Circulation Model S Colorado Blvd Evans Ave Bicycle

Circulation Model S Colorado Blvd Evans Ave Transit

Circulation Model S Colorado Blvd Evans Ave On Demand Transit

Circulation Model S Colorado Blvd Evans Ave

Site Development Plan 0' 100'

Site Development Plan 0' 100' Interstate 25 Entrance Sign Market + Flex Space Plaza S Colorado Blvd Retail + Office Retail + Office Elevated Path Open Space Park Plaza Retail + Residential Civic Kiosk Civic Station Bus Pedestrian Bridges On Demand Transit Retail + Office Retail + Residential Main Street Multi-family Residential/Retail Multi-family Residential Surface Parking Evans Ave

Site Development Plan Mobility Solutions Transit Bicycle On Demand Transit Pedestrian 0 100

Site Development Plan Market + Flex Space Farmers Market Source: northboroughapplefest.com Public Space in TOD Source: bettercities.net 0 100

Site Development Plan Bicycle Parking + Storage Sculptural Bicycle Storage Source: hbdesigns.co.uk Green Bicycle Parking Pod Source: Menthol Architects 0 100

Site Development Plan Sustainable Solutions Permeable Pavers Source: hillsidegardencenter.com Vegetated Stone Bioswales Source: buoy.newpaltz.edu 0 100

Site Development Plan - Massing Model

Site Development Plan - Building Uses Retail: 197,400 sq.ft. Office: 141,620 sq.ft. Cultural: 52,986 sq.ft. Housing: 663,593 sq.ft. Green Space: 89,986 sq.ft.

Site Development Plan - Station Area

Site Development Plan - Elevated Bikeway

Site Development Plan - Main Street

Site Development Plan - Main Street Section

Site Development Plan - Creating Connections 0' 100'

Key Takeaways In current state, Colorado Station is not mobilizing the region In future state, Colorado Station can serve as a distinct place and gateway by: Creating unique destination through activated public spaces and ground-floor retail Reprioritizing safe alternative modes of transportation to and through the Wedge to facilitate connectivity with surrounding neighborhoods Creating an engaged, integrated community through placemaking and wayfinding

Thank you very much! We welcome your questions

Introduction to Planning Workshop Class Section Introduction - Jake 4 min Existing Conditions - Greg 10 min Intercept Survey - Megan 5 min SWOT Analysis - Katelyn 1 min Vision and Goals - Katelyn 3min Recommendations - Nathan, Gaby 11 min Site Development Plan - Lauren, Claire, Mattias 10 min South Evans - Mark 5 min Closing - Jake 1 min