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REroute I-70 CorridorHIGHWAYS TO BOULEVARDS: Creating Value In Cities By Design
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER Jordan Block, Samantha Danforth, AnaClaudia Magalhaes, Brandon Mcnellis, Jason Newsome, & Jian Tang
REDESIGNATE I-70 ALONG CURRENT I-270 AND I-76 ROUTESthe reroute
DowntownDenver
Boulder
Denver International Airport
MARYLAND
UTAH
why is it important?CONTEXT MAP
why is it important?REGIONAL GROWTH - I-70 EAST DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
DEVELOPMENTPOPULATION JOBS
New development in Downtown Denver, DIA, Stapleton, and the Gateway Area is expected to increase population by 75% and increase employment by 71% in the region. These values represent build-out conditions projected for 2030.
feasibility
BASELINE ADT - CDOT 2011 ADT
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2011 ADT VS. 2030 ADT PROJECTIONS - CDOT
ADT on I-70 is projected to increase by 20-35% between now and 2030; ADT on I-270 and I-76 is projected to increase by 40-80%.
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2030 ADT
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NUMBER 1: REROUTE I-70
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9% OF TRAFFIC = THROUGH TRAFFIC91% OF TRAFFIC = LOCAL TRAFFICdrcog’s, may 2000
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NUMBER 2: RE-STITCHING THE NETWORK
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ADT along the new boulevard will decrease 30-40%�������������������������������absorbed by an enhanced street network.
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NUMBER 3: IMPROVED OPTIONS
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ADT along the new boulevard will decrease 11%�������������������������������absorbed by enhancing access to transit and other mobility options.
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SUMMARY
ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%ADT ALONG NEW I-70 ALIGNMENT ONLY INCREASED BY 13-20%
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SUMMARY
10%
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Through Traffic10%
90%Local Traffic
VSCurrent ADT Composition ADT Distribution ThroughImproved Infrastructure
Current I-70 Denver Blvd
REALIGMENT
STRENGTHEDNETWORK
IMPROVEDOPTIONS
redistributing ADT
objectives
what is our vision?APPROACH
what is our vision?GOALS
what is our vision?STRATEGIES
DESIGN SOLUTIONS CHECKLIST objectives
PREREQUISITES � Designing a city for people
� Enhance region
� Working with existing plans
MOBILITY � ������
� Network
� Connections
� Access
� Choice
ECONOMY � Development
� Access
ENVIRONMENT � Nature
� Health and Safety
PLACE � Experience
� Foster neighborhood identity
� Connect communities
big moves
REDESIGNATE I-70 ALONG CURRENT I-270 AND I-76 ROUTESbig moves
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DESIRED CONNECTIONSbig moves
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RAIL CONSOLIDATIONbig moves
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RAIL CONSOLIDATIONbig moves
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RELOCATE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCKSHOWbig moves
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DEVELOPABLE LANDbig moves
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POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENTbig moves
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NEW AREAS OF CHANGEbig moves
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CHARACTER AREASbig moves
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= West
= Central
= Nodes
design
PROPOSEDsite plan
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EXISTINGland use
= Mixed Use Commercial = Industrial Mixed Use
= Residential = Parks and Opens Space
= Commercial = Industrial
= Mixed Use = Civic/Entertainment
PROPOSEDland use
= Mixed Use Commercial = Industrial Mixed Use
= Residential = Parks and Opens Space
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= Proposed Buildings= Existing Buildings
STREET HIERARCHYperformance
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= Interstate
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TRANSIT CONNECTIONSperformance
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= Rail Transit
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EXISTING BIKE CONNECTIONSperformance
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PROPOSED BIKE CONNECTIONSperformance
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EXISTING GREEN CONNECTIONSperformance
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CONNECTIONS MADEperformance
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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTSperformance
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experience
EAST AREAaerial perspective
EAST AREAaerial perspective
DENVER BOULEVARD AND MONACO STREETindustry incubator
DENVER BOULEVARD AND MONACO STREETindustry incubator
WEST AREAaerial perspective
WEST AREAaerial perspective
DENVER BOULEVARD AND FEDERAL AVENUEmixed use
DENVER BOULEVARD AND FEDERAL AVENUEmixed use
CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective
CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective
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(44th and Fox)
44TH AVENUE AND FOX STREETtransit oriented development 1
44TH AVENUE AND FOX STREETtransit oriented development 1
GLOBEVILLEre-stitching communities 2
GLOBEVILLEre-stitching communities 2
riverfront redevelopmentBEFORE
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SOUTH PLATTE RIVER GREENWAY
3riverfront redevelopment
CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective
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3(Denver Blvd and Josephine)
CENTRALtransit plaza 1
CENTRALtransit plaza 1
DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARD
2gateway to central area
DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARD
2gateway to central area
DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARDgateway to downtown 3
DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARDgateway to downtown 3
ELYRIA SWANSEAre-stitching communities 4
ELYRIA SWANSEAre-stitching communities 4
evaluation
MAINTENANCE COST SAVINGSevaluation
Denver Boulevard annual maintenance costs:$284,909 +Increased capacity on new I-70:$207,077
Interstate 70 annual maintenance costs:
vs.
Total $491,986
Total $843,166
58%
DEVELOPMENTvalue added
Total buildable land = 51,050,223 sq ft (1,172 acres) New Development = 36,810,313 sq ft (845 acres) ������= 14,239,910 sq ft (327 acres) Park Land = 4,197,322 sq ft (96 acres)
Floor Space = 200,431,703 sq ft 63% Residential 22% Commercial 5% Industrial 1% Civic
DESIGN SOLUTIONS CHECKLIST evaluation
PREREQUISITES � Designing a city for people
� Enhance region
� Working with existing plans
MOBILITY � ������
� Network
� Connections
� Access
� Choice
ECONOMY � Development
� Access
ENVIRONMENT � Nature
� Health and Safety
PLACE � Experience
� Foster neighborhood identity
� Connect communities
CITY FOR PEOPLE ENHANCE REGION EXISTING PLANSprerequisites
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ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%
DEVELOPMENTPOPULATION JOBS
TRAFFIC NETWORK CONNECTIONS ACCESS CHOICEmobility
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ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH DEVELOPMENT ACCESSeconomy nature
EXPERIENCE IDENTITY CONNECTIONSplace
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