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EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT

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Executive Summary

The Existing Conditions Report culminates the fi rst phase of the 5280 LOOP master planning process. Its purpose is to

document the existing constraints along of the conceptual route and understand the existing built environment, public health

issues, development patterns and mobility.

These studies and analysis will be used to guide future design decisions that will inform the physical character and

implementation of the LOOP.



These studies and analysis will be used to guide future



issues, development patterns and mobility.

These studies and analysis will be used to guide future design decisions that will inform the physical character and

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CITY WIDE URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS

INTRO

CITY WIDE PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYSIS

PLANNING SEGMENT URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

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6INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS THE ?

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IMAGINE a world-class trail linking together a network of distinct community spaces revolving around Downtown Denver.

Prioritizing PEOPLE, HEALTH, CULTURE and NATURE, The 5280 Loop will connect people and neighborhoods through the great

urban outdoors and create a powerful SENSE OF PLACE for the many vibrant and diverse city center neighborhoods.

The Downtown Denver Partnership leads the way as the 5280 Loop design process begins. This eff ort builds on the visionary

ideas and goals identifi ed in numerous city and neighborhood plans to reimagine and repurpose our shared public spaces, linking

neighborhoods and connecting people.

It’s about PeopleIt’s about Place

It’s about ConnectionIt’s about Experience

It’s about HealthIt’s about Denver

8INTRODUCTION

Looking at the city as a blank slate, the

will better connect.... Denver’s parks, rivers, and trails Downtown neighborhoods major retail corridors

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major bike routes civic destinations, bars, restaraunts,

schools and community centers

major retail corridors

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THE IDEAThe idea for the 5280 Loop grew out of the many years of planning and community outreach eff orts from the City of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership. The Loop aims to build a better and more connected city and realize ideas and principles born out of individual neighborhood plans and more encompassing City-Wide plans.

Neighborhood Plans

Outdoor Downtown

Downtown Area Plan

The Idea Concept Design Grant Funding Detailed Design Construction

Conservancy?

Maintenance

Additional Long-Term Funding

Ongoing Public

Ownership

Build a Better CityGrant Funding Showcase

BlocksConcept Design Detailed Design Construction

Conservancy?

Build a

Ideation

Community WorkshopsCommunity

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CITY WIDE PLANSDENVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2000)

BLUEPRINT DENVER (2002)

Key Language:• Objective 11: “Green” Connections - states cooperation is encouraged to further develop

regional trail, bicycle and pedestrian amenities• Goal: Anticipate and meet the expanding mobility needs of residents, businesses and

visitors. “The root of the problem is a society focused far too much on accommodating automobiles, We do not provide a range of convenient mobility choices for citizens from neighborhood pedestrian connection to crosstown transit.”

Key Language:• Adopted as a supplement to Plan 2000.• First step in planning an integrated land-use and transportation strategy for Denver, and

called for an expanded transportation study. • Identifies guiding principles to achieve citywide land use and transportation vision.• Identifies land use and missing links in bike system.

DENVERIGHT PLANS (ON-GOING)

Once adopted, these plans will replace Blueprint Denver, Parks and Recreation Game Plan, and Denver Moves Bicycle Master Plan

12INTRODUCTION

DOWNTOWN PLANS

DOWNTOWN DENVER MULTIMODAL ACCESS PLAN (2005)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Form a comprehensive network that conveniently connects all subareas within Downtown• Reinforce and celebrate unique aspects of Denver’s downtown• Reconfigure intersection at Broadway/21st/Champa/Stout for pedestrians and motorists• Provide bicycle connections on 18th, 19th, and Sherman, a distributor for other routes

THE OUTDOOR DOWNTOWN (2017)

Established the idea for the Downtown Loop as one of four iconic projects

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Create an iconic, equitable, highly visible, and easily accessible project• Provide safe and comfortable movement across and through Downtown Denver for

cyclists and pedestrians• Capitolize on opportunities in the organization of the loop and subloops that relate to

specific social and cultural districts and development

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SMALL AREA PLANS & STUDIES

NORTHEAST DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS PLAN (2011, amended 2016)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Promote walkability, biking and transit while balancing vehicle demand• Make 21st a focal point by promoting its role as pedestrian and bicycle route• Prioritize ROW on 21st for pedestrians and bikes – ‘Bike Boulevard,’ ‘Festival Street’• Introduce innovative stormwater strategies and enhanced streetscape to 21st • Explore building a new park in underserved Northeast Downtown area

DENVER DOWNTOWN AREA PLAN (2007)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• ‘Put pedestrians first’ by making safe, comfortable, and attractive for pedestrians• Establish programmatic, economic and cultural links between Downtown and Auraria • Create a ‘greener’ public realm by adding trees, open space, and landscaping

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SMALL AREA PLANS & STUDIES21ST AND WYNKOOP STREET URBAN DESIGN PLAN (2016)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• 21st Street identified as ‘integral corridor and primary arm’ of an urban trail• Provide neighborhood, park-like atmosphere while maintaining street functions along 21st• Create a more consistent mobility experience along Wynkoop• Increase open space• Create a safe Broadway crossing on 21st• Create a more consistent mobility experience along Wynkoop• Build upon the existing assets of Wynkoop and acknowledge street as premier destination

for residents and visitors• Create a curbless environment and maximize pdestrian movement

AURARIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER (2017)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Weave the campus seamlessly into the fabric of the surrounding environment• Design buildings and thier activities to be seen and experienced• Define multiple ways to “Connect to Denver”• Create strong physical connections from the campus to Denver’s core

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE PLAN (2014)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• ‘Connected Golden Triangle’ – a walkable, bikeable neighborhood with great transit• Improve connections to Civic Center Station through wayfinding and infrastructure• Enhance connections to Cherry Creek Greenway at 11th and 8th/9th• Intersection improvements along 11th at Speer, Broadway and Lincoln • 10 ft. Multi-use path along west side of Speer to promote a ‘Grand Boulevard’• Promote art walks, cultural tours, and extended programming throughout the area• Create a ‘world-class pedestrian and bicycle pathway’ to connect spaces and places• Create a Neighborhood Greenway at Acoma for festivals, farmers markets

CAPITOL COMPLEX MASTER PLAN (2014)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Create a ‘Capitol Mall’ on Sherman between 12th and 16th to prioritize pedestrians• Unify the Capitol Complex with consistent urban design elements and wayfinding• Add striped bicycle routes to Sherman and more bike parking to endorse bicycle usage• Enhance the public realm to create a better user experience and a ‘sense of place’• Relocate parking in Capitol Circle to reduce pedestrian conflicts and security concerns

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LINCOLN PARK / LA ALMA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (2005)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections throughout the neighborhood• Tree preservation• Increase circulation and connectivity• Enhance character and quality of life• Include new community gathering spaces• Preserve valued attributes

LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSMENT (2005)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Celebrate character and diversity of neighborhood• Preserve neighborhood boundaries and resist physical expansion of Auraria Campus• Preserve murals, sandstone sidewalks, and other unique architectural elements

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LODO NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (2000)

Goals related to the 5280 Loop:• Enhance livability among residential, business/office, commercial and retail uses• Develop lively street level uses and activities to enhance Lower Downtown’s streets• Develop a variety og open spaces to support neighborhood interaction• Provide linkage to parks, attractions and open space outside the district

CITY-WIDE URBAN DESIGN

ANALYSIS


CITY AERIAL

The 5280 Loop will connect a variety of distinct neighborhoods around Downtown Denver.

COORS FIELD

UNION STATION

PEPSI CENTER

TIVOLI STATION CONVENTION CENTER

STATE CAPITOL

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CITY WIDE URBAN DESIGN

ANALYSISAt over 5 miles in length, the 5280 Loop will connect a variety of neighborhoods, major landmarks, nodes, parks, and transportation systems.

A city-wide analysis was conducted in order to understand the overlap and integration of the proposed Loop route with major streets and intersections, existing bicycle infrastructure, public transportation systems, city parks and landmarks.

The built environment is examined through landuse, building and block form. Existing right-of-way and curb to curb widths begin to outline the physical space and contraints of the public realm.

*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.

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5280 LOOP PLANNING AREAS MAJOR STREETS + LANDMARKS

The 5280 Loop has been divided into six planning areas that coincide with six Public Pop-Up Events and future community workshops to occur in September and October 2017.

The 5280 Loop will cross several primary arterials in order to link signifi cant downtown cultural destinations. The ultimate design needs to think about how pedestrian and bicycles safely interface with automobiles.

COORS FIELD

UNION STATION

PEPSI CENTER

TIVOLI STATION CONVENTION CENTER

STATE CAPITOL

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Colfax Avenue

Speer Boulevard

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BUILDING FOOTPRINTS BLOCK PATTERN

The building footprint map highlights the scale of built environment that the 5280 Loop will pass through including Lower Downtown with larger building footprints and taller buildings, Auraria Campus with large footprint institutional buildings and minimal street network, to fi ner grain residential neighborhoods of Lincoln / La Alma and Capital Hill.

The block pattern clearly shows the downtown grid shift and highlights how the conceptual route will interact with the street network. In the northeast and south, where the 5280 Loop runs east-west, it is located along the ‘short’ face of blocks where intersections are closer together and alley access occurs, whereas to the east and northwest, the route is located along ‘long’ face of blocks resulting in less street crossings. The larger blocks and disconnected street grid to the west and north creates the opportunity for a more contiguous trail design with minimal interruptions.

BUILDING FOOTPRINT

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The 5280 Loop can be thought of as part of the citywide transportation network, providing last mile connectivity between neighborhoods and public transit.

HIGH FREQUENCY BUS LOCAL BUS LIGHT RAIL / STATION

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BICYCLE NETWORK

The 5280 Loop crosses the Cherry Creek Trail at two locations and connects to a variety of existing and planned bicycle facilities throughout downtown.

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BUILDING USE ART / HISTORIC LANDMARKS

The building use diagram highlights the variety of land uses the 5280 Loop will stitch together, including residential neighborhoods, institutional clusters, mixed-use clusters, and vacant properties. The specifi c land use pattern will inform the design and character of each section of the 5280 Loop.

The 5280 Loop passes through neighborhoods that host numerous historic landmark buildings and concentrations of public art. The Loop creates a jumping off point for art and cultural tours that tell the story of Denver and creates a new ‘stage’ for public art and future landmark architecture.

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PARKING LOTS PUBLIC PARKS

The abundance of parking lots creates numerous opportunities to create new pocket parks, plazas and open spaces along the 5280 Loop. Public investment in the 5280 Loop as a signature placemaking element downtown also has the potential to spur infi ll development.

The 5280 Loop will link several iconic downtown parks and plazas and has the potential to create new, usable open space in under-served neighborhoods.

Civic Center

Art Museum Plaza

Sunken Gardens

Lincoln Park

Ninth Street Historic Park

16th Street MallLawrence Street Plaza

Tivoli Quad

Downtown Children’s Playground

Commons Park

Union Station Plaza

Benedict Fountain Park

Wells Fargo Plaza

PARKING LOTS

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TREE CANOPY

The 5280 Loop provides an opportunity to increase downtown tree canopy. A growing body of research demonstrates a correlation between access to trees and natural resources and improved health.

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PUBLIC REALM

Within a quarter mile of the 5280 Loop, 65% of the land is privately owned and 35% is public realm, or city owned land. Of the public realm, 3% is dedicated park and open space and 32% is right-of-way. The 5280 Loop has the opportunity to rethink how we utilize and prioritize space within the public realm.

RIGHT-OF-WAY PARKS

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RIGHT-OF-WAY | CURB-TO-CURB WIDTHS STREETS AND CROSSINGS

The right-of-way width represents public land, or the land owned by the City. This space typically includes sidewalks, tree lawns or landscape areas, amenity zones, drive lanes, and parking lanes. The curb-to-curb width represents the width dedicated to the automobile (drive lanes and parking lanes). Approximately 45% of the right-of-way is dedicated to the automobile. The 5280 Loop has the opportunity to re-imagine and prioritize how we use the Public Realm.

The 5280 Loop will interact with over 45 intersections, several of which are major urban arterials. How the 5280 Loop interacts with intersections is critical to providing a safe, intuitive and user friendly experience.

Speer + Wewatta

Auraria + 11th

Colfax + Osage

Speer + 11th

21st + Broadway

20th + Sherman

Colfax + Sherman

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UTILITY INFRASTRUCTUREThe fi nal alignment of the loop should take into consideration the horizontal and vertical locations of the existing underground utilities. Within the public realm, there can be up to three “wet” underground utilities under the paved streets. The “wet” utilities include water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer lines. These lines are typically aligned within the streets based on city standards. They are typically spaced 10’ apart - centerline of pipe to centerline of pipe. Depths vary, the typical waterline following Denver Water standards can be 4.5’ to 5.5’ below the top of grade. Sanitary sewer and storm sewer depths vary. These “wet” utilities are typically gravity lines and the depth increases as they slope downstream. The wet utilities are comprised of mains and service lines which feed the adjacent homes and businesses. Also within the public realm are existing underground utilities that fall into the “dry” utility category including cable, telecommunications, gas, and steam. These utilities are typically on the edges of the roadway section and are 2.0’ – 3.0’ below grade. These utilities are fl exible when it comes to bury depth and can be constructed to go below or above and potential utility confl icts when placed. The size of these lines can vary from 1” Ø lines to lines in excess of 12” Ø lines. Telecommunication lines and cable lines are typically run from point to point and cannot be spliced. Gas lines and steam lines can have bends in the lines if needed.

As the public realm is developed into the 5280 Loop, listed below are several considerations for the utilities: -

• Maintenance of the lines – Denver Public Works, Denver Water and the other utility providers need to be able to maintain their lines and make repairs if necessary. To do this, access must be maintained which typically means a paved access to the site for vehicles and equipment.

• Denver Public Works and Denver Water and the other utility providers will be reluctant to allow landscaping over the utility mains as this could cause issues with roots growing into the lines and for the need to quickly make emergency repairs when there is a leak. In addition, utility providers typically will not take on the costs of replacing any landscaping or hardscaping disturbed or destroyed due to maintenance activities.

• Access to fi re hydrants that serve the adjacent buildings. Dependent on the fi nal alignment, certain fi re hydrants may need to be relocated for access reasons.


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STORM MAINLINES SANITARY MAINLINES


CITY-WIDE PUBLIC HEALTH

ANALYSIS

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CITY WIDE PUBLIC HEALTH

ANALYSIS

CHILDHOOD ASTHMA

Asthma presents a signifi cant concern for Denver residents. Approximately 9% of White adults, 6.9% of Hispanic adults, 10.7% of Black adults, and 12.5% of Other adults have Asthma . Nationally, approximately 7.6% of adults live with Asthma. About 20.6% of high school students were ever told they had Asthma and 11.2% of children (1-14 years) had Asthma . The number of emergency room visits due to childhood asthma varies by Denver neighborhood, with the highest number of visits occurring in predominantly Hispanic, Black, and lower-income neighborhoods.

ASTHMA RELATED EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS PER 1,000 CHILDREN

2.1-13.5 13.6-25.9 26.0-42.1 42.2-83.0< 300 RESIDENTS UNDER 20yrs

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While Denver is known for its healthy residents, the city faces its share of health risks and challenges inherent in fast-paced urbanization today. Rates of childhood obesity, asthma, and residents experiencing poor mental health have remained high over time. Additionally, traffi c safety as well as the city’s intense urban heat island eff ect continue to be concerns in the city. The Denver 5280 Loop will help alleviate these health risks by providing residents with spaces to engage in physical activity and connect with community members. Furthermore, the design of the Loop will support Denver’s ambitions to improve air quality, mitigate urban environmental issues, and promote traffi c calming.


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CHILDHOOD OBESITY WALK OR BIKE TO WORK

The 5280 Loop will provide greater opportunity for people to walk or use bicycles for commuting to work.Childhood Obesity has remained level in Denver over the past fi ve years; however, Black and Hispanic children have substantially higher obesity rates than White children. Obesity rates vary by Denver neighborhoods and are generally higher in communities with greater poverty. Fortunately, some neighborhoods facing high obesity rates are located in the vicinity of the Loop.

PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN OBESE

<10% 10%-14% 15%-19% 20%-24%

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% WHITE% HISPANIC

The 5280 Loop will connect a diversity of residents.The 5280 Loop will connect a diversity of residents.

% WHITE ALONE% HISPANIC

BELOW 50%BELOW 13%50-68%13-29%

68-81%29-48% ABOVE 91%ABOVE 68%81-91%48-68%

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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME % OWNER OCCUPIED

The 5280 Loop will connect a diversity of income groups. The 5280 Loop will provide the opportunity to foster ownership of the public realm.

ANNUAL MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME % OWNER OCCUPIED

BELOW $43K BELOW 21%$43K - $68K 21-41%

$68K - $105K 41-60%NO DATA ABOVE 79%ABOVE $105K 60-79%

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PLANNING SEGMENT URBAN DESIGN

ANALYSIS

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PLANNING SEGMENT URBAN DESIGN

ANALYSIS

PLANNING SEGMENT 1LODO \ DENVER UNION STATION

PLANNING SEGMENT 2BALLPARK \ ARAPAHOE SQUARE

PLANNING SEGMENT 3CAPITOL HILL \ UPTOWN

PLANNING SEGMENT 4GOLDEN TRIANGLE \ CAPITOL HILL

PLANNING SEGMENT 5LINCOLN PARK \ LA ALMA

PLANNING SEGMENT 6AURARIA CAMPUS

The 5280 Loop will connect a variety of distinct neighborhoods around Downtown Denver. Each neighborhood has its own unique character along with a number of different resident groups, registered neighborhood organizations, and variety of users.

In order to better understand how the Loop will be integrated into these various neighborhoods the design team broke the project into six planning segments. Each segment has a unique set of residents and stakeholders. Community engagement will be tailored to the communities in each segment to gain better input and understanding of each segment during the planning process.

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LOCATION

LODO \ DENVER UNION STATION• Denver Union Station creates a strong central node while Coors Field and

Pepsi Center anchor either end of downtown.

• While in proximity to LoDo the Pepsi Center is perceptually far away. The 5280 Loop can better link Lodo and the Pepsi Center.

• Wynkoop street is one of two places where the 5280 Loop intersects the Cherry Creek Trail, which provides regional trail connectivity. The 5280 Loop should capitalize on this asset and create clear gateway to the trail and Lodo.

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WYNKOOP STREET

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17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

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Coors Field

Pepsi Center

Union Station

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WYNKOOP STREET

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17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • The conceptual 5280 Loop route is along Wynkoop Street.

• The dense grain of Lower Downtown (LoDo) buildings and heights creates high concentration of residents, workforce, visitors and amenities within proximity to one-another, creating a highly walkable environment.

• Coors Field provides a terminus view at the north end of Wynkoop, while Union Station provides a terminus view at the west end of 17th Street.

• The 5280 Loop project could consider a design intervention that creates a visual terminus at the southern end of Wynkoop Street, creating a visual marker for Cherry Creek from the 5280 Loop, and a visual marker for the 5280 Loop from Cherry Creek.

• The Union Station transit hub brings commuters and visitors to the heart of downtown. If Union Station is the gateway to Downtown Denver, the 5280 Loop will the thread the links to downtown neighborhoods. As such, it should be welcoming, safe and intuitive to use for visitors.

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WYNKOOP STREET

16th St

17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

BLOCK FORM AND BUILDING FRONTAGE

ParcelBuilding FrontagePrimary Building Entrance

OBSERVATIONS: • Buildings orient towards Wynkoop Street with primary facades and primary entrances.

• The 5280 Loop runs along the long sides of blocks providing longer segments between street crossings.

• The lack of through streets along the northern side of the street creates an opportunity to create a more continuous urban trail.

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16th St

17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

BUILDING USE

OBSERVATIONS: • Wynkoop is a predominately commercial core of downtown generating activity from early

morning commuters to late night socialites, creating an 18 hour district.

• There is a signifi cant amount of bars, restaurants and retail along this section of the Loop.

Commercial Mixed-useResidentialGovernmentCivic / EducationReligiousParking Garage

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Downtown Children’s Playground

Union Station Fountain

Union Station Farmers Market

Wynkoop Plaza

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16th St

17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

PARK & PEDESTRIAN NETWORK

Public ParkPrivate Plaza

Tree Location

OBSERVATIONS: • The 5280 Loop opens up the opportunity to better connect public amenities like the Cherry Creek

Trail to the plazas of Denver Union Station Plaza and Coors Field.• The Union Station Plaza is the primary open space amenity along this portion of the 5280

Loop with the fountain attracting a signifi cant number of families and children. In addition, the Downtown Children’s Playground is located just south of Cherry Creek. The 5280 Loop should consider how children and families will utilize this segment to access these amenities.

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WYNKOOP STREET

16th St

17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

BICYCLE NETWORK

Bike Lane or Protected Facility

OBSERVATIONS: • 15th, 18th and 19th are primary downtown bicycle connections. The 5280 Loop

should be designed to provide safe, intuitive connections to these facilities.

Bike RouteMulti-Use TrailCherry Creek Trail Connection

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16th St

17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

CONNECTIVITY

One-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • An urban grid of two-way streets provides great vehicular connectivity southeast

of Denver Union Station.• The interruption of the street grid by Union Station, the fact that Wynkoop is

not a primary through street and that 16th Street is a pedestrian / shuttle mall decreases Wynkoop’s importance to the overall through-put transportation network. This creates an opportunity to re-think the Wynkoop right-of-way in a manner that prioritizes people, placemaking, pedestrians and cyclists.

• LoDo is primarily accessed via one-way streets. The 5280 Loop design will need to consider how pedestrian and cyclist safely navigate one-way street crossings.

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17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

Cherry Creek

PARKING

Parking GarageParking Lot

OBSERVATIONS: • Existing parking structures and their entrances need to be considered when

rethinking the Wynkoop street design.• Existing surface parking lots are opportunities for new development, open space

and amenities.

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GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • Wynkoop Street and Union Station have become the ‘Front Porch’ of Denver,

offering a rich and vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, galleries and retailers.

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Bars and RestaurantsRetailArt / Venue

EntertainmentCivic / Education

HealthHotel

Residential

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*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.


PHOTO SURVEY1

Looking towards the mountains down Wynkoop at 17th Street. Plaza in front of Denver Union Station.

Looking towards Coors Field along Wynkoop Street from Cherry Creek.

WYNKOOP STREET

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17th StWazee St

18th St

20th St

19th St

15th St

Speer Blvd

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Wynkoop Plaza between 19th St and Coors Field.

B-cycles along Wynkoop Street, Coors Field can be seen in the distance. Looking towards Coors Field along Wynkoop at 17th Street.

Looking towards the mountains down Wynkoop Street from Coors Field.

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LOCATION

21st STREET \ BALLPARK \ ARAPAHOE SQUARE• The conceptual 5280 Loop route is predominately along 21st Street and

jogs south at Blake Street for one block and north along 20th Street for one block.

• The route is approximately 0.9 miles long.

• Coors Field is the primary cultural anchor.

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Blake St

Market St

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Lawrence St

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Coors Field

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Blake St

Market St

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Champa St

Stout St

California

Lawrence St

Arapahoe St

Wynkoop St

Welton St

20th St

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19th Ave

Broadway

BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • As the 5280 Loop route progresses west from Coors Field, building footprints becomes

smaller and more dispersed with frequent vacant lots.• This area is zoned for higher densities than currently exist today which suggest larger

footprint buildings, similar to downtown, will be constructed in the future.• Views are terminated at the west by Coors Field and a new residential building to the east.



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Wazee St

Blake St

Market St

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Champa St

Stout St

California

Lawrence St

Arapahoe St

Wynkoop St

Welton St

20th St

20th Ave

19th Ave

Broadway



OBSERVATIONS: • The blocks are approximately 450’ long by 320’ wide, oriented southwest/

northeast and serviced by mid-block alleys.• Only some of the buildings along 21st Street front on to the street and

primary entrances are dispersed.

• The block and alley layout and ownership patterns are conducive to a development pattern that will place the sides of buildings along 21st Street. Part of the design strategy should consider how buildings could front along 21st Street to provide ‘eyes on the Loop’.

• The Loops route runs along the short sides of blocks creating frequent streets and alley crossings. Design strategies need to facilitate safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing in order to create a sense of continuity and ease of use.


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Wazee St

Blake St

Market St

Larimer S

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Curtis St

Champa St

Stout St

California

Lawrence St

Arapahoe St

Wynkoop St

Welton St

20th St

20th Ave

19th Ave

Broadway

BUILDING USE

Commercial Mixed-useResidentialGovernment

Industrial

OBSERVATIONS: • 21st Street is a mix of multi-family residential development, small commercial,

light industrial, retail buildings and vacant lots and buidings.

Civic / EducationReligiousEntertainmentParking Garage

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21ST STREET

Wazee St

Blake St

Market St

Larimer S

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Curtis St

Champa St

Stout St

California

Lawrence St

Arapahoe St

Wynkoop St

Welton St

20th St

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Broadway



Tree Location

OBSERVATIONS: • There is a lack of tree canopy along 21st Street.• There is a lack of park and open space in this neighborhood. • The 5280 Loop should consider ways create parks and open space

and increase tree canopy.

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Market St

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Stout St

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Lawrence St

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20th St

20th Ave

19th Ave

Broadway

BICYCLE NETWORK


OBSERVATIONS: • Protected bicycle facilities along Lawrence, Arapahoe, Champs

and Stout street provide good north/south connectivity between downtown and fi ve points and RiNo.

• The 5280 Loop design should create enhanced connections to existing bicycle facilities.

Bike Route*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.


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Stout St

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Lawrence St

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Wynkoop St

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19th Ave

Broadway

CONNECTIVITY

One-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • The 5280 Route crosses signifi cant one-way couplets.• Broadway bi-sects the street grid at a 45 degree angle, creating a diffi cult

crossing at Broadway and 21st. Design is currently underway to improve this crossing.

• The eastern end of 21st Street is a critical decision point along the route. Linking 21st Street to Sherman Street will require careful consideration.

Two-way Street*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.

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Market St

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Champa St

Stout St

California

Lawrence St

Arapahoe St

Wynkoop St

Welton St

20th St

20th Ave

19th Ave

Broadway

PARKING


OBSERVATIONS: • Existing surface parking lots along the Loop can be opportunities for parks

and open space and new development.• Few parking garages are located along this segment, which means there is

fl exibility to infl uence where future garages are located and how they are accessed as a means to limit the need for vehicular access along 21st.





HealthHotel

Residential

GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • 21st Street passes by a core of bars and restaurants that bring vibrant nightlife to

LoDo and the Ballpark area.

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Corner of 20th Street and Blake Street.

Crossing Broadway at 21st Street.21st and Larimer Street looking southeast.

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Looking towards Coors Field along 21st Street at Market Street.

21st Street looking towards Coors Field at Welton Street.

Mural at 21st and Market Street.

Looking down 21st Street towards Coors Field from 20th Ave.

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3PLANNING SEGMENT 3

LOCATION

CAPITOL HILL \ UPTOWN • With both the State Capitol Building and the Wells Fargo Tower (cash

register building) the Loop runs adjacent to two of the most iconic buildings in Denver.




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16th Ave

14th Ave

13th Ave

12th Ave

Colfax Ave

Broadway

Lincoln St

Wells Fargo Building

State Capitol

BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • The conceptual 5280 Loop is located along Sherman Street and is

approximately 0.9 miles long.• The grain of the buildings along Sherman Street varies between the fi ner

grain residential buildings and the larger government buildings and offi ce towers.



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Colfax Ave

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Lincoln St



OBSERVATIONS: • Blocks are approximately 520’ long by 280’ wide. They are oriented

north/south and serviced by mid-block alleys.• Most of the buildings orient their primary facades and entrances toward

Sherman Street.

• The Loops route runs along the long sides of blocks in this planning area providing longer segments between street crossings.


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14th Ave

13th Ave

12th Ave

Colfax Ave

Broadway

Lincoln St

State Capitol

Wells Fargo Building

BUILDING USE

Commercial Mixed-useResidentialGovernment

EducationReligiousParking Garage

OBSERVATIONS: • The building stock is largely intact with few vacant parcels.• The neighborhood character shifts from predominately commercial uses

north of the State Capitol to fi ner grain residential buildings to the south.• There are several large parking garages accessed from the northern

section of Sherman Street. The 5280 Loop design will need to address how these are accessed.



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12th Ave

Colfax Ave

Broadway

Lincoln St

SHERMAN STREET

State Capitol



Tree Location

OBSERVATIONS: • Large gaps in the street tree planting along Sherman Street create

opportunities for improving the quality of the streetscape.• Proximity of the Loop to public and private parks opens up the

opportunity for a better connected park network.

Existing Sidewalk


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14th Ave

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12th Ave

Colfax Ave

Broadway

Lincoln St

State Capitol

BICYCLE NETWORK


OBSERVATIONS: • 15th and 16th Avenue are highly utilized bicycle connections

in this neighborhood.• The Loop can create new routes and better connect the

existing bike network.

Bike Route*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.


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17th Ave

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Broadway

Lincoln St

State Capitol

CONNECTIVITY

One-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • The Loop intersects many busy one-way streets through Capitol Hill and

provides the opportunity for safer bike and pedestrian crossings.• The State Capitol has a private drive and parking area on either side.• The 5280 Loop crosses several signifi cant one-way arterials that provide

access to downtown including 13th, 14th, 18th and 19th Avenues.


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17th Ave

16th Ave

14th Ave

13th Ave

12th Ave

Colfax Ave

Broadway

Lincoln StSHERMAN STREET

State Capitol

PARKING


OBSERVATIONS: • There are several large parking garages accessed from the northern

section of Sherman Street. The 5280 Loop design will need to address how these are accessed.

• Existing surface parking lots are opportunities for new park, open space and development.



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EntertainmentCivic / Education / Religious

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GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • Sherman Street runs through the heart of the Capitol Complex and is home to

many government institutions, some residential and few bars and restaurants.

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Alley at the north end of Sherman Street.

Parking Lot surrounding the State Capitol Building. City O City at the corner of 13th Ave and Sherman Street.

PHOTO SURVEY

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Looking south on Sherman Street at 18th Ave. View of the CIty and County Building and Mountains from the Capitol steps.

View of Capitol and Wells Fargo Tower from Sherman Street and 13th Ave. Sidewalk condition along Sherman Street near 12th Ave.

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4PLANNING SEGMENT 4

LOCATION

GOLDEN TRIANGLE \ CAPITOL HILL • With both the State Capitol Building and the Wells Fargo Tower (cash

register building) the Loop runs adjacent to two of the most iconic buildings in Denver.

12th AVENUE

Broadway

Bannock StCherokee St

Delaware St

Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

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12th AVENUE

Broadway

Bannock StCherokee StDelaware St

Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

Denver Art MuseumClyff ord Still Museum

History Colorado Center

Lincoln St

BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • The conceptual 5280 Loop route is predominately along 12th Avenue, it

jogs south along Cherokee Street, then along 11th Avenue to cross Speer Boulevard and Cherry Creek.

• The grain of buildings through out the Golden Triangle range from large civic footprints of the Cultural Complex to fi ner grained residential.



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12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek



OBSERVATIONS: • The blocks in this area are approximately 500’ long and 320’ wide. They

are oriented north/south and serviced with mid-block alleys.• The block and alley layout and ownership patterns generally place the

sides of buildings along 12th Avenue with some secondary building entries located along 12th Avenue.

• Most primary facades and building entries are located along north/south block faces.


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12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

BUILDING USECommercial Mixed-useResidentialGovernment

Civic / EducationReligiousParking GarageVacant

OBSERVATIONS: • 12th Ave is a mixed of civic, small commercial buildings and multi-family

residential townhomes and towers.• A mix of uses provides a variety of users and the opportunity for a variety

of programming.• The neighborhood is home to a half dozen museums and an eclectic mix of

bars, restaurants and neighborhood services.



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12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

Acoma Street Plaza

History Colorado Center Plaza

Clyff ord Still Park

Sunken Garden Park


Public ParkPlaza

Tree Location

OBSERVATIONS: • Proximity of the Loop to public amenities and private plazas opens up

the opportunity for a better connected park network.

Existing Sidewalk


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Connection to Cherry Creek Trail

12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

BICYCLE NETWORKBike Lane or Protected FacilityBike RouteMulti-Use Trail

OBSERVATIONS: • 11th Avenue has bike lanes that connect Golden Triangle to Cheeseman

Park to the east and Lincoln Park to the west.• 12th Avenue is a high frequency east/west shared bicycle street that

connects the Cherry Creek Trail to Capitol Hill, Cheeseman Park and Congress Park Neighborhood via bicycle lanes east of Broadway.

• Bannock Street is a primary north/south bicycle route linking downtown, Golden Triangle and Baker neighborhoods.

• The connection to Cherry Creek Trail occurs at 12th Avenues. The 5280 Loop design should facilitate a safe and intuitive connection between these two networks.

Cherry Creek Trail Connection



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12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

CONNECTIVITY

One-way StreetTwo-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • An urban grid of two-way streets provides great vehicular connectivity

throughout the Golden Triangle.• The 11th Avenue and Speer Avenue intersection and bridge over Cherry

Creek is diffi cult to navigate as pedestrian or cyclist.


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12th AVENUE

Broadway


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Lincoln St

Sherman St

Cherry Creek

PARKING


OBSERVATIONS: • Parking structures and their entrances pose vehicular circulation

challenges.• Existing surface parking lots can be opportunities for new development,

openspace and amenities.





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GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • The edge of Capitol Hill and the Golden Triangle has a rich mix of major cultural

facilities, hotels, bars, restaurants and retail.

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Looking west on 12 Ave at Sherman Street.

Denver Art Museum Plaza at Acoma Street. Looking south on Cherokee Street at 12th Ave.

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Sherman St

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12th Ave crossing at Broadway. Looking west on 12th Ave at Acoma Street.

View of Cherry Creek Trail entry at 12th Ave and Speer Blvd. 11th Ave crossing over Cherry Creek at Speer Blvd..

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5PLANNING SEGMENT 5

LOCATION

LINCOLN PARK \ LA ALMA • The Mariposa development at the 10th and Osage Station has become a

new identity for the neighborhood.

10th AVENUE

OSAGE STREET

Galapago St

Mariposa St

Santa Fe DrKalamath StLipan St

Speer Blvd

11th Ave

LOCATION10

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Galapago St

Mariposa St

Santa Fe DrKalamath St

Kalamath StLipan St

Speer Blvd

11th Ave

11th Ave

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10th AVENUE

OSAGE STREET

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

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King Soopers

Mariposa

Colorado High Charter School

Emily Griffi thTechnical School

Greenlee Elementary School

West High Campus

BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • The conceptual 5280 Loop route runs east/west along 10th Avenue and north/

south along Osage Street.• Single family residential buildings create a fi ne grain of buildings through out the

Lincoln / La Alma neighborhood with a few larger format schools and businesses interspersed.

*Conceptual route shown and is subject to change.Community engagement is on-going and exploring aternative routes through this planning segment.


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10th AVENUE

Osage St

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

BLOCK PATTERN AND BUILDING FRONTAGE


OBSERVATIONS: • The traditional neighborhood residential blocks are 500’ long by 270’ wide, while

the block between Lipan Street and Kalamath, and Kalamath and Santa Fe are 500’ long and 345’ wide. They are oriented north/south and serviced with mid-block alleys.

• The block and alley layout and ownership patterns generally place the sides of buildings along 10th Avenue with the exception of the northern face of the block between Mariposa Street and Kalamath. This is the one location along the 5280 Loop where single family homes front along the Loop. The design of the 5280 Loop in this segment should be sensitive to the relationship between private and public space.

• The north/south portion of the 5280 Loop this is located along the long block faces including a park with very few street crossings. This creates an opportunity to create a unique character zone along Osage Street that can be diff erent from any other experience on the Loop.


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Cherry Creek

10th AVENUE

Osage St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Galapago St

BUILDING USECommercial Mixed-useResidentialGovernment

Civic / EducationReligiousParking Garage

OBSERVATIONS: • Building use is dominated by single family residential with pockets of multi-family

residential, retail and commercial closer to the light rail station and major roads.



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Osage St

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

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Sunken Gardens Park

Baseball Diamond + Football Field

Lincoln Park



Tree LocationOBSERVATIONS: • Lincoln Park is a signifi cant neighborhood amenity with passive play space, a

baseball diamond, tennis courts and La Alma Recreation Center.• The 5280 Loop is an opportunity to stitch the neighborhood together by

connecting Lincoln Park, Emily Griffi th Technical College, Colorado High Charter School, Mariposa, the light rail station, Art District on Santa Fe, West High School and Sunken Gardens with a safe, family friendly pedestrian and bike network.

• The 5280 Loop has the potential connect Lincoln Park, Mariposa,

Existing Sidewalk


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Sunken Gardens Park

Baseball Diamond + Football Field

Lincoln ParkLincoln Park

10th AVENUE

Osage St

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

BICYCLE NETWORK

Bike Lane or Protected FacilityOBSERVATIONS: • 13th Avenue bike lanes connects to Sun Valley, S. Platte River Trail and Lakewood

Gultch. A 5280 Loop spur should be considered to link these amenities and neighborhood to the Loop.

• The 5280 Loop will intersect with Mariposa bike lanes. The design should provide safe and intuitive connection between these two facilities.

Bike RouteMulti-Use Trail



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10th AVENUE

Osage St

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

13th Ave

Sunken Gardens Park

Lincoln Park

CONNECTIVITY

One-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • The Loop crosses a mix of high volume one way streets and local two-way streets.• Kalamath Street and Santa Fe Drive are a one-way couplet providing access to

downtown from 285 and 6th Avenue. Speer experiences peak traffi c during morning commute while Kalamath experiences peak traffi c during evening commute.

• Santa Fe Drive is the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District. The scale of the street and adjacent uses tends to keep traffi c speeds lower on Santa Fe than on Kalamath.

Two-way Street

• This neighborhood is the only place where the 5280 Loop will connect directly to a Light Rail Station. Not only will the 5280 Loop become neighborhood connection, but also an important ‘last mile’ connection providing access to Denver Health campus just south of Sunken Gardens Park, the Arts and Cultural district in Golden Triangle, and Civic Center.


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Osage St

Galapago St

Mariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

Cherry Creek

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Sunken Gardens Park

Lincoln Park

PARKING


OBSERVATION: • Existing surface parking lots can be opportunities for new parks, open space and

infi ll development.



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HealthHotel

Residential

GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • While the Lincoln/ La Alma neighborhood is dominated by single family residential,

the proposed route passes by a mix of multifamily residential, art galleries, restaurants and education buildings.

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11th Ave bridge crossing at Speer Blvd.

Mixed -use development at 10th Ave and Navajo Street looking towards the 10th and Osage light rail station. Residences in Lincoln Park / La Alma.

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Galapago StMariposa St


Speer Blvd

11th Ave

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Looking west down 11 Ave from Speer Blvd. 10th Ave crossing Santa Fe.

Osage Street crossing at Colfax Ave. Emily Griffith Technical College on Osage Street.

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6PLANNING SEGMENT 6

LOCATION

AURARIA CAMPUS• The Loop will thread its way through the campus.




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Pepsi Center

Tivoli Station

St. Cajetan’s

Auraria Library

6BUILDING FOOTPRINTS

Building Footprint

OBSERVATIONS: • The conceptual 5280 Route is located along Curtis Street and 11th Street

through campus and is approximately one mile long in this neighborhood.• The campus is dominated by large footprint educational facilities

that are in stark contrast to the adjacent downtown and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.



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OBSERVATIONS: • Building frontages and entries are organized around plazas and open space and

few front the proposed Loop route.• The 5280 Loop has an opportunity to create a unifying thread through Auraria

Campus that feels accessible and welcoming to the public.

• The super-block pattern and limited street connections through campus can be diffi cult to navigate for those who aren’t familiar with campus. The 5280 has the potential to stitch the campus into adjacent communities by providing a safe, intuitive route through campus.


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Commercial Mixed-useResidentialEntertainmentCivic / EducationReligiousParking Garage

OBSERVATIONS: • Auraria Campus is home to Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State

University, and University of Colorado Denver. The 5280 Loop could be come a unifying thread and front door to each college.

• Uses are predominately educational facilities and a large entertainment venue with a very small amount of commercial and multi-family residential at the edges of the campus.



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Ninth Street Historic Park

Lawrence Street Mall

10th Street Pedestrian Spine

Tivoli Quad

Downtown Children’s Park

6PARK & PEDESTRIAN NETWORK


Tree Location

OBSERVATIONS: • The 5280 Loop will link together a series of quads, parks and pedestrian plazas.• Opportunity for a better integrated pedestrian and park network between

Downtown and Lincoln Park through Auraria Campus.

Existing Sidewalk


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6BICYCLE NETWORK


OBSERVATIONS: • The Loop provides new routes through the campus and better connects to the

existing bike network and regional trail network.• The bicycle route on Lawrence Street connect to the Cherry Creek Trail and

connects Auraria Campus to several academic buildings east of Speer Boulevard and Larimer Square.

Bike Route

Multi-Use TrailCherry Creek Trail Connection



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One-way Street

OBSERVATIONS: • The design and improvement of busy crossings such as Colfax Ave Speer Blvd and

Auraria Parkway provide an opportunity for the Loop to better connect the Auraria Campus, Elitch’s and the Pepsi Center to Downtown and Lincoln Park.


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OBSERVATIONS: • Existing surface parking lots at Chopper Circle and Curtis Streets provide

opportunities for wayfi nding and amenities along the Loop.



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Residential

GROUND FLOOR USESOBSERVATIONS: • Dominated by educational uses, the Auraria Campus is the home to three separate

institutions of higher learning.

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View from Chopper Circle looking back toward downtown.

11th Street from Larimer Street with Auraria Library on the left. Bike lanes through campus along the south edge of the Library.

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11th Street cycle track in Auraria Campus. View of the Tivoli from 11th Street.

Looking west down Curtis Street at 11th Street. 9th Street Historic Park from Curtis Street.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

PROCESS

114PUBLIC OUTREACH

The 5280 Loop planning process features an extensive and robust public involvement strategy. In the late summer of 2017, the project team, bolstered by volunteers from the Downtown Denver Leadership Program (DDLP), embarked on a guerrilla marketing effort to raise interest and curiosity about the 5280 Loop. The campaign, dubbed the 5280 ‘Soft Launch,’ painted the entire 5 mile route along sidewalks and helped advertise for the pop-up workshops.

Held on a Saturday morning in early August, six pop-up workshops were held at key locations in each planning segment, representing a cohesive city-wide effort to launch the project and gather crucial data on local travel patterns, neighborhood destinations, and user types.

Phase I of community workshops, designed to further develop a collaborative vision and garner routing consensus from each planning area segment, began in late summer and continue throughout the fall of 2017.

As the 5280 Loop physical designs take shape, Phase II of community workshops will solicit specific input on street composition, place making concepts, and park designs.

SOFT LAUNCH JULYCOMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

Ribbons wrapped trees, posters plastered light poles, and spray chalk outlined the 5280 Loop route throughout Downtown Denver neighborhoods after a team of DDLP volunteers and project leaders spent a weekend morning highlighting the 5280 Loop.

Social media exploded with #5280Loop and local news outlets, including Denver Channel 7 and Denver Streetsblog, buzzed with anticipation.

SOFT LAUNCH

POP-UP WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS PHASE I

WORKSHOPS PHASE II

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POP-UP WORKSHOPS AUGUST COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS OCTOBER

Following the Soft Launch, the project team hosted six, concurrent pop-up workshops near heavily trafficked destinations at each planning segment. Community members at each workshop shared their travel habits, highlighted local landmarks, and voiced opinions on a visual prefence survey.

Key outcomes from these workshops included many residents speaking in favor of pedestrian-only streets or shared streets concepts, commonly known as wooneufs. Residents at all locations also listed safer connections, intuitive wayfinding, and re-greening Denver as crucial community values.

Building on the unique identies of Denver’s diverse downtown neighborhoods is a fundamental goal of the 5280 Loop planning and design. An intimate community workshop is planned for each individual planning segment, where project leaders will further develop design principles and community values unique to each neighborhood.

These workshops will also provide critical input on finializing the coneptual 5280 Loop route established by the Downtown Denver Partnership. Several route options are floated to community members to gauge interest and excitement.

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