T He Park At29thandFairfax GREAT - Denvergov

hta9n2dtaFakrirafaPxehTLet’s Create aGREATPARKTogether!Workshopand Open House5:30 - 7:30 PMMarch 12, 2019WelcomeThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

What is a Pocket Park?29th AveThe Park at29th andFairfaxFairfax StForest St.35 ACElm StA pocket park is a small, urban park that functionsprimarily as a neighborhood social area. They areapproximately 0.5 to 1.5 acres in size and are primarilypassive places with a limited number of small-scale areasfor active use (such as playgrounds).There are a number of public parks of similar size withinthe Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) system. Someexamples include Ferguson Park (.26 AC), McClain Park(.33 AC), Flores Park (.36 AC), and Douglass Park (.51AC).Pocket park facilities can include picnic tables andshelters, playgrounds, basketball courts, memorials,public art, fountains, and more.28th AvePark SiteProject GoalsI-70Martin LutherKing Jr ParkPark HillGolf ClubCity ofAxum ParkSkylandParkMcClainParkDPR is committed to working with the Park Hillneighborhood to deliver a high quality public park inan area with a shortage of public open spaces for thecommunity to gather, recreate, and enjoy together. Asuccessful project will include: Sustainable Design Welcoming Atmosphere Resilient Landscape Community Gathering Place Inclusive and Activated Park Uniquely Park Hill DesignThe Park at 29thand FairfaxPark Hill NeighborhoodPark Hill NeighborhoodWH Ferguson ParkCityParkThe Park Hill neighborhood is considered a “park desert”where many residents have over a 10-minute walk tothe nearest park. The Park at 29th and Fairfax will helpalleviate this lack of access to public community andgathering spaces in the neighborhood.A Park for AllThe Park at 29th and Fairfax will be a public, city-ownedpark built and maintained by DPR and accessible to all.Park Hill ParksProject ContextThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

20152016Fall 2017Initial Land Acquisition Denver Parks and Recreation purchases substation parcel onwest side of Fairfax from XcelProperty Exchange Initiated Developer approached City and DPR with offer to swap property Exchange on hold during community engagementGreater Park Hill Community, Inc.Park Design Process2018 Public Meeting ProcessSpring 2018August 2018Fall 2018 Identify desired park elements and experiences Share and discuss park concepts Discuss and solicit community input regarding the proposed land exchangeProperty Exchange Finalized Land exchange approved by Denver City CouncilNeighborhood Stakeholder DesignCommittee (SDC) Created Members from GPHC, City, PRAB, and HM CapitalPublic Meeting #1January 2019February 2019TodayApril 2019 Reviewed process to date Collected community input January 26, 2019Public Meeting #2 Developed concept alternatives February 20, 2019Public Meeting #3 Develop preferred alternative March 12, 2019Public Meeting #4 Presentation of design development drawings April 2019May-August 2019Construction DocumentationSeptember 2019February 2020Construction Contract Bidding and ProcurementSpring 2020Winter 2020ConstructionPublic Park OpensWinter 2020 When fully constructed the park will be designated as a public parkthrough a formal City Council vote. DPR will be responsible for operations and maintenance of the parkProject TimelineThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Where Do You Live?Mark your residence with a pin.Park HillGolf Course1 FullBasketballCourtSkylandParkHiawatha Davis JrRecreation Center2 FullBasketballCourtsMartin Luther King Blvd1 Full and1 HalfBasketballCourts30th AveStedmanElementarySchool29th AveApprox. 10 Min.Walking DistanceHallett Science &Tech Academy1 FullBasketballCourtThe Park at 29thand FairfaxCityPark23rd Ave22nd AveMontview BlvdPark HillElementarySchool1 FullBasketballCourt17th Ave PkwyMore than a mile from the Park at 29th and Fairfax?Tell us where below:Where do you Live?The Park at 29th and FairfaxKearney StFairfax StWH FergusonPark25th AveMcAuliffeInternationalSchoolHolly StDexter StBirch St28th Ave26th AveMonaco Pkwy1 FullBasketballCourtColorado BlvdMargaret M SmithElementary School2 FullBasketballCourts

Feedback from January 26th Open HousePark Hill is.Park Design Exercise Themes:Public Meeting 1 Input ReviewThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Concept ALow Walls along AlleyAlleyWhat is your preferred concept for # & % & The Park at 29th and Fairfax? 'Bike RackGates, typOutdoor Class Game Tablesunder TreesGates, typAdultExerciseor SwingsFence, typArt ColumnsPlayground withwater playGrassPathPicnic Tablesunder TreesBenchesPlants, typSoft surfaceunder TreesArt ColumnsWalkShelter24’x24’BBQGrassDPR SignDPR SignSidewalkEnhanced in front of ParkExisting TreeNorthFairfax St / % #% % . & % % % # % % & & % / / Concept CConcept BLow Walls along Alley, possible art locationAlleyBike RackFenceBenchesPicnic Tablesunder Trees/ % # Wa.lk Benches, typ & % % % # Fence, typ3-PT Basketballor ClimbingRock % % & & % / / Arbor16’x16’Soft Surfaceunder Trees% % PlaygroundSoft Surfaceunder TreeskOutdoor ClassGame Tablesunder Trees Rack, ! BiketypPlants, typ . % 1 & . # & & / Low Wall 0#/ # # % % % 0/ # &GrassDPR SignFence, typ # % % !Sidewalk shifted &enhanced in front of ParkExisting TreeFairfax St(! . % 1 & . # & & / Fence, typ ! WalkOutdoor Class 0 #/ # # % % % 0 / # BikeRack & # % % !Picnic Tablesunder lkPlants, typShelter & # / & Grass . & 16’x16’ Benchesunder Trees / % GrassSplash % Pad. % Walk & % % % % % / ArtColumnsBenchesGame Tablesunder TreesBenchesBike RackSoft Surfaceunder TreesSidewalkEnhanced in front of ParkExisting TreeNorthDPR SignNorthFairfax St)! . % & . # & & / ! & % % 0 #/ # # % % % % % 0/ # & / # % % ! & # / & . & / % % % % / % % .Benches under treesGates, typWater Wallwith ArtWal4’ high Legacy Art WallsGates, typSoft Surfaceunder TreesGrassBBQFence along AlleyAlleyWalk"Survey Feedback % % % % & & &. Public Meeting 2 Input ReviewThe Park at 29th and Fairfax . % & . # & & / ! 0 #/ # # % % % 0 / # & # % % !*! " # & % & '

Survey FeedbackPreferred Playground StylePreferred Swing StyleNestNature andWater Play34%40%Urban ClimbingStructuresTraditional40%45%VikingRope ClimbingStructures21%20%Urban Climbing StructuresTraditional SwingsPublic Meeting 2 Input ReviewThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Survey FeedbackPreferred Design CharacterCharacter B26%Character A49%Character C25%Design Character AThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Preferred ConceptAlleyFence with GateFence with Gate2.5’ WallArt WallParkingParkingSpecialty PavingBenchesPlay Structurewith rFeatureCrushed Gravel withAccent Bands .RestaurantBenchSwingsGameTablesSand PlayGravelWalkLarge ShadeTree, Typ.OrnamentalTree, isting TreeTrench DrainExtend Curb 8’Existing TreesFairfax StMid-BlockCrossingPreferred Park ConceptThe Park at 29th and FairfaxNorthMarch 12, 2019

Preferred Concept Design Inspiration ImageryPreferred Design CharacterThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Park Hill Commons Architectural ElevationsThe Park at 29th and Fairfax

Fence Plants, typ Low Wall Soft Surface under Trees BBQ Fence, typ North Playground Splash Pad Shelter 16’x16’ Grass Sidewalk Enhanced in front of Park Grass Walk Benches Benches under trees Gates, typ Gates, typ Fence along Alley Outdoor Class DPR Sign Fence, typ Plants, typ Picnic T