Post on 11-Aug-2019
UNIVERSITY HILL ‘EVENT STREET’ DESIGN
for THE CITY OF BOULDERand UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
AUGUST 31, 2015
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Boulder - Downtown
DUSHANBE TEA HOUSE PLAZA & 13TH STREET:A city streetscape provides a gathering place for events.
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Denver - Stapleton
EAST 29TH AVENUE TOWN CENTER:A multi-use town center brings the community together at one central hub.
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Denver - Stapleton
CONSERVATORY GREEN & PLAZA:A new performance green and town plaza accommodates multiple programmed activities.
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Denver - Downtown
BREWER’S ALLEY (2 YEARS):By transforming an alley into a pop-up beer garden, Denver aims to reshape how people value these urban spaces.
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SITE CONTEXT: CONNECTIONS
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SITE CONTEXT: EXISTING CONDITIONS
SITE CONSTRAINTS- 3’ grade change south to north (5% cross slope)- 2’ grade change west to east- Existing transformer location- Narrow walks with lots of clutter- Need for parking (cars & bikes)- Budget- Many users in 1/2 block
SITE OPPORTUNITIES- interesting building features- create a gateway from campus and Broadway- great views in and out of the block- slope can be used to create spaces to be- local artists & artisans can help create this place- there are always new ideas here
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EXISTING CONDITIONS: SITE ANALYSIS
MOUNTAIN VIEWS
LAYERED USES
CROWDED WALKS/ NO DESIGNATED BIKE PARKING
MULTI-VEHICLE PARKING
WEATHERED SITE FURNISHINGS
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EXISTING CONDITIONS: SITE CHARACTER
LAYERED/EVOLVING
FUN/ACTIVE/MUSICAL
COZY/ARTISTIC/CREATIVE
FRIENDLY/ WELCOMING
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UNIVERSITY HILL EVENT STREETDESIGN PRINCIPLES
- Playful, fun & inviting- Layered- Flexible, accessible- “Kit of parts”- A canvas to be Evolving & additive- Community engagement- Heart of the Hill identity- Budget sensitive- Connect Campus, Community & Businesses
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STREET RECONFIGURATION
1270 ADDITIONAL SF OF EVERYDAY
PEDESTRIAN ZONE
STEPS WITH SEATING WALLS
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GROUND PLANE
THERMOPLASTICPATTERN, LOGOS &
STRIPING
PAINTED STRIPING
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FURNISHINGS
MODULAR BENCHES
PLANTEROPTIONS
RIBBON BIKE RACKS
RECYCLING/LITTER BINS
RAILINGOPTIONS
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VERTICAL ELEMENTS
COMMUNITYBOARDS
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES
COLORFULPOSTS STREET CLOSURE OPTIONS
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OVERHEAD PLANE
OVERHEAD CABLES ON POLES FOR
ROTATING ART & LIGHTINSTALLATIONS
CAFESHADE
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CONCEPT DESIGN: MODEL SHOTS
VIEW WEST
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VIEW EAST
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VIEW WEST
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VIEW SOUTHEAST
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we love creating places for people to have fun + connect!