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2018 The High Line Canal History The 71-mile High Line Canal was - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
2018 The High Line Canal History The 71-mile High Line Canal was - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
2018 The High Line Canal History The 71-mile High Line Canal was a commercial idea to bring water to settlers and farmers near the confluence of the South Platte and Cherry Creek following a gold rush in 1859. 1883: Canal construction
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The High Line Canal History
The 71-mile High Line Canal was a commercial idea to bring water to settlers and farmers near the confluence
- f the South Platte and
Cherry Creek following a gold rush in 1859. 1883: Canal construction completed 1924: HLC purchased by Denver Water 1970: Restrictions lifted to allow recreational uses
- Ca. 1900: Osner’s farmstead
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The Canal may look like a creek, but it’s actually manmade.
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- Begins in Douglas County at the
mouth of Waterton Canyon
- Passes through 11 jurisdictions
and ends near DIA in Aurora
- 71 miles long and approximately
100 feet wide
- Total of over 800 acres that
connects 72 different greenspaces ranging from state parks to pocket parks
- Threads together over 8,000
acres of green space throughout the region.
Tremendous Resource
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Challenges and Realities
- Denver Water in business of
water conservation
- 60-80% of water evaporates or
leaks out
- Parts of the Canal have been filled
in
- Trail gaps and safety
- Lack of water right priority
- Demand: Colorado’s population is
projected to grow to 8.5 million by 2050
- Over 350,000 residents within 1
mile and 500,000 users annually
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Conservancy Mission
To preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile long Canal in partnership with the public.
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Planning Together
A regional planning initiative for the 71-mile corridor
Phase I Public Outreach and Vision Planning (May 2016 – Jan 2017) Phase 2 Framework Plan (2017 – 2019)
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The Framework + Implementation Plan
- Additional open space/parks and trailheads with user amenities
- Canal branded directional and interpretive signage
- Crossing safety and trail gap design solutions
- Environmental guidelines for landscape, tree planning and stormwater
- Health and education programs for increased access and use
- Long-term permanent protection and maintenance
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Multi-layered Benefits: Stormwater
- Adaptive and Innovative Reuse
- Vibrant Canopy
– Canal bottom would be wetter 100 more days per year
- Environmental Health
– Stormwater 72-hour hold provides 40% cleaner water
- $30 Million in Potential Savings
– Cost for High Line Canal stormwater system is ~$45m – Cost for traditional infrastructure is ~$75m
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Engage with the Conservancy
- Become a High Line Hero!
– Membership connects you to the Canal and supports the Conservancy
- Attend a Planning Meeting
– Framework Plan public open houses: January 23 + 24
- Stay in Touch
– Sign up for our email newsletter to get updates about Canal plans and events
- Enjoy and use the Canal!
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