SLIDE 1 I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H : C I T Y O F G R E E L E Y , U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O R T H E R N C O L O R A D O , D O W N T O W N D E V E L O P M E N T A U T H O R I T Y , A N D B A N N E R H E A L T H
SLIDE 2 Three impo portant District cts:
- Downtown District
- University District
- Creative District
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URBAN DESIGN – 2005 CONCEPT
Entryway Corridors
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IMPROVEMENTS: 16TH STREET CANAL SHOPS
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IMPROVEMENTS: PROMOTE INFILL
Before After
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PROPOSED PROJECT LIMITS
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AERIAL PERSPECTIVE – LOOKING NORTH EAST
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AERIAL PERSPECTIVE – LOOKING SOUTH WEST
SLIDE 9 WHY
- Capitalize on past initiatives & current work
- 8th Ave Corridor Improvements
- University District Wayfinding
- 16th Street Improvements
- Public Redevelopment Incentives
- Private investment and redevelopment
- This is a next step
p to capitalize on the momentum created
SLIDE 10 OVERALL GOALS
Objectives:
- Foster a safe, pedestrian-friendly street
- Improve access and exposure to local shops
- Connect and continue the 8th Ave. Corridor improvements to the University District area
- Expose and improve the No. 3 Ditch to become a distinctive area asset and focal point
- Promote an engaging and attractive area identity
- Improve area parking
Others?
SLIDE 11 DESIRABLE OUTCOMES?
Promote an environ
- nment that is:
- Safe
- Quirky
- Fun
- Authentic
- Unique
Where Visitor
s Can:
That Appeals s to :
- Campus Community
- Area neighborhoods
- Visitors
- General population
SLIDE 12 REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Public Improvements:
- Streetscape : Roads and Walkways
- Canal Enhancements
- Façade Grants
- Redevelopment incentives
Private Improvements:
- Infill development/redevelopment
- Interior / Exterior Renovations
- Preservation
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CURRENT CONDITIONS – VISUAL INVENTORY
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16TH STREET AND 10TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 10TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 10TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET
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16TH STREET
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16TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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17TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 8TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 8TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 7TH AVENUE
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16TH STREET AND 7TH AVENUE
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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CANAL SHOPS
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INSPIRATION
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ATMOSPHERE
Activity Layers Nightlife Hangout
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GRAB A BITE
Rooftop Intimate Scale Active Lighting Street Side
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FUN
Music Play Performance
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WHIMSY
Fun Landmark Repurpose Seasonal Lighting GRR Crosswalk
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AQUA
Amenity Ambiance Variety Interactive
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AQUA
Folly Watertainment Spray n Play Sculptural
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OVER THE MOAT
Rustic Romantic Keep OUT! Scale?
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3RD PLACE
Bold Fresh Functional Creative Simple
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ECLECTIC VIBE
Color Variety Old & New Existing
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SIT’N
Waiting Passive Sculptural Fun Bench Social Setting UNC Bench Turf Edge
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OTHER THINGS
Bike Racks Trees Ped Lighting Variety Improved Paving Decorative Rail Flowers
SLIDE 53 NEXT STEPS
put from stakeholders & Public
- Merge goals and ideas
- Develop
p conceptual graphics cs for area impr provements
c for reaction/comment