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
Three impo portant District cts: Downtown District University District Creative District
URBAN DESIGN – 2005 CONCEPT Entryway Corridors
IMPROVEMENTS: 16 TH STREET CANAL SHOPS
IMPROVEMENTS: PROMOTE INFILL Before After
PROPOSED PROJECT LIMITS
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE – LOOKING NORTH EAST
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE – LOOKING SOUTH WEST
WHY Capitalize on past initiatives & current work 8 th Ave Corridor Improvements • • University District Wayfinding 16 th Street Improvements • Public Redevelopment Incentives • • Private investment and redevelopment This is a next step p to capitalize on the momentum created
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?
DESIRABLE OUTCOMES? Promote an environ onment that is: Safe Quirky Fun Authentic Unique Where Visitor ors s Can: Socialize Eat Play That Appeals s to : Campus Community Area neighborhoods Visitors General population
REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Public Improvements: Streetscape : Roads and Walkways Canal Enhancements Façade Grants Redevelopment incentives Private Improvements: Infill development/redevelopment Interior / Exterior Renovations Preservation
CURRENT CONDITIONS – VISUAL INVENTORY
16 TH STREET AND 10 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 10 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 10 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET
16 TH STREET
16 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
17 TH STREET AND 9 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 8 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 8 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 7 TH AVENUE
16 TH STREET AND 7 TH AVENUE
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
CANAL SHOPS
INSPIRATION
ATMOSPHERE Layers Nightlife Hangout Activity
Rooftop GRAB A BITE Street Side Lighting Active Intimate Scale
FUN Music Play Performance
WHIMSY Repurpose Fun Seasonal Lighting GRR Landmark Crosswalk
AQUA Interactive Ambiance Amenity Variety
AQUA Sculptural Folly Spray n Play Watertainment
OVER THE MOAT Romantic Rustic Scale? Keep OUT!
3 RD PLACE Bold Creative Fresh Functional Simple
ECLECTIC VIBE Color Variety Existing Old & New
Waiting SIT’N Turf Edge Social Setting Passive Sculptural UNC Bench Fun Bench
OTHER THINGS Improved Paving Bike Racks Ped Lighting Decorative Rail Flowers Trees Variety
NEXT STEPS Gather inpu put from stakeholders & Public Merge goals and ideas Develop p conceptual graphics cs for area impr provements Reach back out to public c for reaction/comment
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