The Federal Boulevard Partnership Streetscape Design Committee is prepared to present drawings and illustrations of twelve streetscape concepts, which were developed from the public Design Workshop convened in the spring (see recap article below). The concepts will be formally presented and feedback solicited at a public meeting Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 PM (6:00 PM Open House), Adams Mystery Playhouse, 24th and Federal.
Twelve concepts (random order) are:
- Redesign of Federal intersections providing greater pedestrian and bicycling safety at West 23rd and 26th Avenues
- Improvement of center median pedestrian crossings at West 24th and 25th Avenues
- Change/adapt slopes along east and west side of Federal in the 2300 and 2400 blocks to increase pedestrian safety and improve landscaping by broadening and better utilizing slopes through use of retaining walls, upper and lower landscaping, two rows of trees, and other appropriate treatment.
- Improve building scale and grow potential uses
- Design a vendor niche along certain steep slopes along Federal
- Suggest a bus stop design standard
- Redesign of W. 25th and Eliot intersection
- Design a Gateway at Federal and 25th including illustration of higher and better uses along the west side of the 2500 block of Federal
- Develop streetscape design concepts for West 25th Avenue to include angled parking
- Develop an upgraded median design for the district to include greater landscape diversity, hardscape and lighting
- Develop a brand with identity for the district
- Develop opportunities for public art
In a recent meeting with Denver Parks and Recreation representatives, the Partnership received a commitment to further study the effects of the Federal Boulevard Parkway setback north of W. 20th Avenue. There was general agreement that greater flexibility for what is allowed in the 20′ setback might be warranted. The degree of flexibility and the type elements different than existing restrictions allowed in the setback needs to be determined.
