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December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014
Public Meeting #1: Understanding Your Values and Collecting Your Ideas
December 9, 2014
1. Introduction Presentation
2. Evaluation of Downtown
Presentation and Your Keypad
Polling Feedback
3. Table Discussions
4. Wrap-Up
Meeting Agenda
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Project Steps
Project Kick-Off Planning Context Research
Branding & Engagement
Plan
Baselines & Benchmarks
Existing Conditions
Analysis
Committee Meetings
City Comparative
Evaluation
Roundtable Discussions
Recommendations Testing
Vision Refinement
Draft Recommendations
Evaluate Concepts
Committee Meetings
Plan Concepts Draft Plan Creation
Draft Plan Presentation
Committee Reviews
Final Draft Plan Final Plan Creation
Presentation to Parks and DDP
Boards
Presentation to City Council
Final Plan Adoption
September 2014
December 9, 2014
March 2015
June 2015
August 2015
Public Meeting
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Public Meeting
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Public Meeting
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People on the Street Interviews
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Downtown Denver will be renowned for our: Photo: Design Workshop
Vision Statement
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Innovative Use of Public Spaces
Photo: DDP
Vision Statement Downtown Denver will be renowned for our:
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Photo: DDP
Vision Statement Downtown Denver will be renowned for our:
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Innovative Use of Public Spaces
Photo: Design Workshop
Social Gatherings
Vision Statement Downtown Denver will be renowned for our:
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Photo: Design Workshop
Vision Statement Downtown Denver will be renowned for our:
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Photo: DDP
8 districts in the urban center: • Commercial Core • Cultural Core • Golden Triangle • Lower Downtown • Arapahoe Square • Ballpark • Central Platte Valley
(Commons) • Central Platte Valley
(Prospect) Areas of Influence:
• Central Platte Valley (Auraria)
• Auraria Campus • Sunken Gardens Park
Study Area
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Parks & Public Green Spaces
Parks & Public Green Spaces
Plazas & Green Connections
Existing Outdoor Spaces
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Civic Center Park
Sunken Gardens
Commons Park
Confluence Park
Cuernavaca Park
Lawson Park
Benedict Fountain
Park Crescent
Park
Centennial Park
Skyline Park
Sculpture Park
Amount of Parks Space
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• Convenient locations for all residents • Accessibility • Maintenance and quality • Amenities • Activation • Safety • Balancing special events and daily use • Increasing number of families & seniors living
Downtown • Stewardship • And more…
Other Challenges to Address
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Alley as Park
Parks
Rights-of-Way
Public Spaces & Green Connections
Plaza as Park
Parking as Park
Sidewalk as Park
Infrastructure as Park
Extension of the Office
Extension of the Kitchen
Extension of the School
Extension of the Living Room
Photo sources include: Design Workshop, Grega.nered, Pixabay, Gabriel Kamener, La Citta Vita, Urban Land Institute, Paul Kreuger and the San Francisco Planning Department
Universe of Possibilities
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A Green City (environment and sustainability, tree canopy & landscape, air & water quality, flood control, natural habitat, heat island effect & water conservation)
A Fun City (recreation, playfulness, leisure & quality of life)
Outdoor Spaces Contribute To…
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A Distinctive City (destination creation, memorable places & neighborhood identity)
Photos: DDP, Design Workshop
A Diverse City (arts, culture, socially and economically inclusive & social cohesion)
Outdoor Spaces Contribute to…
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A City of Healthy People (public health and wellness, physical, mental & psychological health)
Photos: DDP, healthcareunited
A Walkable/Bikable City (multi-modal options, safe and enjoyable travel)
Outdoor Spaces Contribute to…
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A Prosperous City: (economic growth, investment, development catalyst, attracting businesses, residents & visitors)
Photos: DDP
History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
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Photos: Denver Library, DPL
South Platte River Example:
1930s Gold Panning 1910 Nature in the City
History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
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South Platte River Example: 1960s-70s Floods, Industrial Sites, Dumping Grounds & Pollution
Photo: Denver Water
History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
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South Platte River Example: 1977 Early Confluence Park
Photo: Denver Library, Tom Noel
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History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: 1990s The Commons Redevelopment Plan
Photo: Design Workshop
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History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: 1990s The Commons Redevelopment Plan
Photo: Design Workshop
History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: 1990s The Commons Redevelopment Plan
History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: City’s Beach
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History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: City Connector
Photo: Design Workshop
Land value acceleration
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History of Innovation and Being Pioneers In Reclaiming Urban Space
South Platte River Example: City Economic Catalyst
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Recent Investments in Public Outdoor Spaces
14th Street Example: A Greener More Livable City
Photo: Design Workshop
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Recent Investments in Public Outdoor Spaces
Bike Lanes: A Safer Multi-Modal City Photo: DDP
Purpose of the Outdoor Downtown Plan
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The Game Plan, 2003 The Downtown Area Plan, 2007
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Serving a Wide Variety of People & Interests
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Planning for the Future Population
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Celebrate and activate Denver’s outdoor Downtown
Create a premier outdoor Downtown by providing accessible and inviting parks and public spaces that contribute to an economically thriving Downtown
Foster a diverse and livable Downtown
Cultivate Denver’s culture and identity in the outdoor spaces
Provide environmentally and functionally sustainable outdoor spaces
Project Goals
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KEYPAD POLLING
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When the polling opens you will select any key and your keypad light should flash green
To change your answer, press the buttons for your preferred choice again. The last choice you select with register.
1. Which Downtown district(s) do you live in, work in or visit often? (select all answers that apply)
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1. Commercial Core 2. Cultural Core 3. Golden Triangle 4. Lower Downtown (LoDo) 5. Arapahoe Square 6. Ballpark 7. Central Platte Valley Common 8. Central Platte Valley Prospect 9. Central Platte Valley Auraria 10. None of the above
2. What are your interests in Denver’s Outdoor Downtown Spaces? (select all answers that apply)
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3. How often do you typically visit a Downtown park or public space? (select one answer)
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1. More than four times a week 2. A couple of times a week 3. Once a week 4. Once a month 5. A few times a year 6. I do not visit Downtown parks and public
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4. Which reasons best describe why you do not spend more time in parks and public spaces Downtown? (select up to three answers)
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1. They do not offer the amenities I would use 2. They are not inviting/interesting 3. They are not well-maintained 4. They are not close enough to me 5. I do not know where facilities are located 6. I am concerned about safety 7. They are not accessible 8. I would rather visit places outside of Downtown 9. I don’t have enough free time 10. Other
5. How satisfied are you with the outdoor spaces Downtown? (select one answer)
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1. Not at all satisfied 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat satisfied 5. Extremely satisfied 6. Don’t know
Evaluation of Outdoor
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Comparison Cities
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Two Primary Downtown Comparisons
Other Aspirational Places for Comparison:
Comparison Cities
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A. Activate and Celebrate
B. Accessible and contributing to an economically thriving Downtown
C. Culture and identity
D. Diverse and livable
E. Environmental and sustainable
Evaluation Related to the Project Goals
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A. Activate and Celebrate
6. How satisfied are you with the amount of recreation courts/sports fields available to serve Downtown Denver for the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not at all satisfied
2. Somewhat unsatisfied
3. Neutral
4. Satisfied
5. Extremely satisfied
6. Unsure, need more information
A. Activate and Celebrate
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7. What should be the focus of improvements to events in Downtown Denver to serve the population over the next 20 years? (select all that apply)
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1. Increase the number of participants in events 2. Spread events to locations throughout Downtown 3. Diversify the types of events 4. Increase the number of single-day events 5. Increase the number of multi-day events 6. Program public spaces for daily activities 7. Decrease the number of events 8. Develop strategies to decrease the impacts of events 9. No change, events are fine the way they are 10. Other
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A. Activate and Celebrate
8. How satisfied are you with the amount of trails/pathways available to serve the Downtown for the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not at all satisfied
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5. Extremely satisfied
6. Unsure, need more information
B. Accessible & contributing to an economically thriving Downtown
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Mobility Rankings
9. Which mode of travel to outdoor spaces needs improvement over the next 20 years? (select all answers that apply)
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1. Walking/Running 2. Biking 3. Bus/shuttle 4. Train 5. Car 6. ADA accessibility 7. Other 8. None of the above
B. Accessible & contributing to an economically thriving Downtown
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Downtown Unimproved Space
10. What should be the primary focus of public investment in parks and public spaces Downtown over the next ten years? (select up to two answers)
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1. Create many new small outdoor spaces to form a network
2. Create a new large public park or plaza 3. Provide more daily activities in outdoor spaces 4. Improve large event offerings 5. Improve maintenance/cleanliness of outdoor spaces 6. Improve public safety 7. Improve physical elements in existing parks and public
spaces (i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, playgrounds, seating and etc.)
8. Other
C. Culture and Identity
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11. How important to you is increasing the amount of outdoor public art Downtown over the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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D. Diverse and Livable Downtown
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Acres of Parks as a Percent of the Total Downtown Area
12. How satisfied are you with the amount of park land available to serve the Downtown for the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not at all satisfied
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D. Diverse and Livable Downtown
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Designated Dog Parks Downtown
13. How important to you is increasing the amount of dog parks in Downtown over the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not important
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4. Future parks should allow dogs but not be dog specific
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E. Environment and Sustainability
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Tree Canopy as a Percent of the Overall Downtown Land Cover
14. How important to you is increasing the amount of trees in Downtown over the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not important
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3. Extremely important
4. Unsure, need more information
E. Environment and Sustainability
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Impervious Surface as a Percent of the Total Downtown Land Area
15. How satisfied are you with the amount of green space and plantings available to serve the Downtown for the next 20 years? (select one answer)
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1. Not at all satisfied
2. Somewhat unsatisfied
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5. Extremely satisfied
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16. How did you hear about this meeting? (select all answers that apply)
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1. Newspaper advertisement 2. Social media (e.g., Facebook) 3. Website 4. Poster or sign advertisement 5. Personal invite 6. Word of mouth 7. Email from an organization 8. Other
Table Activity Instructions
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1. Each table has a facilitator to help record your comments on the capture sheet.
Table Activity Instructions
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2. Refer to the large map on your table for information about the outdoor spaces.
Table Activity Instructions
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3. Discuss as a group and answer the five questions on the capture sheet at your table.
4. 35 minutes is allocated for this activity.
Wrap Up and Next Steps
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www.denversoutdoordowntown.com
• March 2015 Public Meeting to gain feedback regarding Draft Concept Recommendations
• June 2015 Public Meeting presentation of the Draft Master Plan for review and comment
• Plan adoption anticipated August, 2015
For more information:
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