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North Denver Cornerstone CollaborativeSix Projects | One Vision

AN INITIATIVE OF MAYOR MICHAEL B. HANCOCK

CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER

Work Plan 2017

NDCC Mission

Mission

The North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative, an initiative of Mayor

Hancock, is an agency that aligns infrastructure and projects in Globeville,

Elyria, Swansea, and River North to build healthy communities, enhance

quality of life, and facilitate access to diverse opportunities and

partnerships in the city and the region.

Goals & Timeline

2013

• Announcement and start up

• Initiated partnerships, communications and community engagement

• Established NDCC organizational structure and operating process

2014-15

• Established neighborhood visions & partnerships

• Received initial funding for capital projects

• Created overall vision for the future National Western Center

2016

• Began first wave of implementation

• Launched Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center

• Started Brighton Boulevard construction

• Focused on neighborhoods

2017

• Complete preliminary design of 47th and York bridge

• Complete design of River North (RiNo)

• Complete initial planning for Washington Street and Heron Pond master plans

• Initiate construction of G/E/S Bus Stops, Argo Loop, and Dunham Park Playground

Initiation & Start Up Vision & FoundationCommunity Building &

Projects

1. Strategically align the planning and implementation of the six portfolios to

leverage outcomes

2. Support the internal and external project teams working on the portfolios

3. Explore and create new partnerships to help fund and implement the

portfolios

4. Communicate portfolio efforts with a diverse group of stakeholder groups

2 0 1 7 WORK

PLAN

Year in Review

2017 Work PlanCommunications

Activity Description Timing

Expand Social Media Presence

Better utilization of social media channels to

inform progress of projects, seek and promote

partnerships, celebrate accomplishments,

inform and build community.

Ongoing

Extend NDCC Updates via

Texting Service

Promote texting service (English and Spanish)

and extend its use to provide updates on

projects and programs.

Ongoing

Website Overhaul

Continue update of website with input of project

teams; build Spanish language pages wherever

necessary and as resources allow for it.

Ongoing

Community Engagement

Continue to identify and support efforts that

foster a stronger relationship with NDCC

communities.

Ongoing

City Council

Relations/Government Relations

Continue to maintain clear communication with

City Council.Ongoing

Inter-Agency Communications

Strengthen and improve upon current processes

to ensure efficient flow of communication

between NDCC and partner agencies with the

goal of NDCC to be a better resource to all

projects at each of their development stages.

Ongoing

Goal: Engage and educate a variety of audiences, be a conduit for information, and generate

support from residents, business and stakeholders

2017 Work PlanCommunity Relations

Activity Description Timing

Open Houses & Community Office Hours

Conduct quarterly open houses and monthly office hours in the

community to share information and increase interaction with

community members.

Quarterly and Monthly

Ongoing

NDCC Staff Community Volunteering

Identify opportunities for NDCC staff to volunteer in the

community in support of neighborhood initiatives, activities and

programs.

Ongoing

PartnershipsIdentify and foster partnerships with community organizations,

businesses, non-profits, and the private sector.Ongoing

Sponsor Community EventsProvide ongoing support by sponsoring organized community

events.Ongoing

Goal: Strategically connect with residents and NDCC stakeholders

North Denver Cornerstone

CollaborativeContinued Planning & Design Studies

• Washington Street Corridor Study

• 47th & York 30% Design and NEPA Clearance

• Heron Pond, Heller & Northside Open Space Master Plan

• NDCC Mobility Master Plan

• River North Park – 100% Design

• River North Promenade – 100% Design

• 48th Avenue Sidewalk Design

• Walnut Street Two-way Conversion Study

• RiNo Railroad Crossings Analysis

Implementation of Integrated Construction Services Contract (IC)

• Continue construction of Brighton Boulevard from 29th to 44th

• Continue construction of Globeville Landing Outfall

General Construction Activities

• Argo Park Loop – Phase 2 & 3

• Bus Stops: 48th Ave. & York St., 52nd Ave. & Steele Street

• Completion of Dunham Park Playground and 51st & Broadway at

Stapleton Recreation Center Improvements

National Western Center

Advance Critical Path

• Land Acquisition

• Rail Consolidation

• Program Development

• Brighton Blvd. 44th to Race Court

• Campus Placemaking

• Delgany Interceptor Study

• NextGEN Agribusiness Economic Study – 2.0

• New Campus Website & Social Media Platforms

• NWC Campus Branding

• Campus Mobility & Parking Management Study

2017 Work PlanProjects Summary

Activity Phase Description Lead Timing

47th and York Pedestrian

BridgeDesign

30% design and environmental clearance for a pedestrian bridge

over the Union Pacific Rail Road tracks.

Mike Harmer

Public Works

Summer 2017 –

Spring 2018

Argo Park Walking Loop –

Phase 2 & 3Construction

Complete construction of the northeast and northwest concrete

walking trail. Will also include minor landscaping and irrigation

work.

Sloane Nystrom –

Parks

Department/NDCC

Spring 2017 – Fall

2017

Bus Stops at 48th Ave. &

York St. and 52nd Ave. &

Steele St.

Design &

Construction

Bus stop improvements to two bus stops that will include the

addition of sidewalks, curb and gutter, drainage improvements

and benches.

Kayla Lorentz

Public Works

Spring 2017 –

Winter 2017

Dunham Park PlaygroundDesign &

Construction

New playground equipment with various sized play structures

and a new observation plaza.

Jason Himick

Park Department

Winter 2016 – Fall

2017

G/E/S Bikes Together

PartnershipPlanning

Partner with Bike Depot and Bikes Together to support a 2017

program that includes two Bicycle Rodeos and two Fix-it Clubs

Chris Proud -

NDCCSummer. 2017

Heron Pond, Heller &

Northside Open Space

Master Plan

PlanningMaster Plan for Heron Pond, Heller Open Space and Northside

Park

Cincere Eades

Parks Department

Winter 2016 –

Fall/Winter 2017

Healthy Trees/Healthy

CommunitiesPlanning

Work with The Nature Conservancy and the community to

identify sites in G/E/S for their Healthy Trees / Healthy

Communities program.

Barb Frommell,

Sloane Nystrom -

NDCC

Winter 2017

2017 Work PlanG/E/S Neighborhoods

Goal: Build on the vision established in the Neighborhood Plans to advance transformative

projects and address the immediate needs of the community


Lincoln Street Lights Completed Repair pedestrian street lights along Lincoln StreetChris Proud

NDCCSpring 2017

NDCC Mobility

Master PlanPlanning

Mobility and transportation network Master Plan for broader

NDCC area.

Karen Good

Public Works/NDCC

Winter 2016 –

Fall 2017

Street Lighting for Safety

ConcernsImplementation

Report broken street lights in neighborhoods to Xcel within

one week of known outage. Partner with 311 to

accommodate Spanish speakers, who need to report these

outages.

Tricia Anstey Ongoing

Swansea & Garden Place

Elementary Capacity

Building

Planning

Support Swansea Elementary and Garden Place Academy

with direct funding to facilitate capacity building and

neighborhood stabilization activities for the 2017-2018 school

year.

Anna Jones

NDCCFall 2017

Washington Street Bike

DetectionCompleted Install bike detection equipment at 45th and Washington.

Rachel Bronson

Public WorksSpring 2017

Washington Street StudyPlanning &

Design

Transportation planning, visioning and 10% design of

Washington Street corridor in Globeville from 45th to the

County Line.

Karen Good

Public Works

Spring 2016 –

Winter 2017

2017 Work PlanG/E/S Neighborhoods - continued




OED Community Investment-

Healthy Food Access

Contract

Development

Healthy food distribution, preparation and purchasing

education (Bird Seed Collective, Denver Food Rescue,

GrowHaus)

Blake Angelo -

OED2017


Career/ Entrepreneurial

Development

Contract

Development

Entrepreneurial/cooperative development training and

technical assistance for G/E/S residents.TBD - OED 2017


Neighborhood Services

Contract

Development

Services provided by Focus Points Community center

including adult education and youth development.

Blake Angelo -

OED2017

2017 Work PlanG/E/S Neighborhoods - continued



The activities listed below are still being evaluated due to ongoing funding and partnership discussions


Platte Farm Open Space (In

partnership with Groundwork

Denver)

Planning &

Design

Groundwork Denver is leading the planning and design of the

Platte Farm Brownfield in Globeville from existing Xcel

property to a natural open space amenity.

Sloane Nystrom –

Parks

Department/NDC

C

2017

Garden Place Academy

Learning Landscapes

Design &

Construction

Providing funding support for construction of a multi-

dimensional project to transform Garden Place Academy into

a hands-on learning green urban oasis.

TBD – OED 2017


Brighton Boulevard:

29th – 40th streetsConstruction

Continue construction of roadway work from 29th Street to

40th Street. Work elements include installation of storm

sewer and waterline, new concrete pavement, curb/gutter,

sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and landscaping.

Brian McLaren

Public Works

Fall 2016 –

Spring 2018

Brighton Boulevard:

40th – 44th streets

(combined with Globeville

Landing Outfall Project timing)

Construction

Continue construction of roadway work from 40th Street

to 44th Street. Work elements include installation of storm

sewer and waterline, new concrete pavement, curb/gutter,

sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and landscaping.

Brian McLaren

Public WorksSpring 2017 –

Summer 2019

2017 Work PlanBrighton Boulevard

Goal: Successfully construct Brighton Boulevard while proactively addressing the

business, resident and traffic concerns while construction is underway.


Globeville Landing Outfall

Phase 1B

(Park Enhancements)

Design &

Construction

Final design and construction of the park, which includes a

larger park area, improved trails & play areas, and

reclaiming the existing concrete culvert as park land by

replacing it with a natural channel.

Owen Snell – ParksWinter 2016 –

Summer 2017


Phase 1A

(Drainage Improvements)

ConstructionConstruction of the storm drain outfall system through

Globeville Landing Park to the Platte River.

Bret Banwart – Public

Works

Winter 2016 –

Spring 2018


Phase III

(Drainage under Rail)

Design

Final design of the outfall system connecting the Montclair

Storm system to the Globeville Landing Outfall located in

Globeville Landing Park.

Bret Banwart – Public

Works

Winter – Spring

2017

River North Park

Final Design (100%)Design

Final design of River North Park in anticipation of

construction in 2018. Owen Snell – Parks

Winter 2016 –

Winter 2017

River Promenade 29th –

38th (100% Design)Design

Final design of public space along Arkins Court and the

Platte River between 29th & 38th streets.Owen Snell - Parks TBD

Walnut Street Corridor

Improvements

Design &

Construction

Finish final design of pedestrian walk space and parking

organization from Broadway to 36th Street along Walnut

Street. It will include the use of wheel stops, pavement

markings and signage along the corridor to create walks

space and organize parking.

Michael Koslow – Public

Works

Fall 2016 – Fall

2017

Walnut Street Two-Way

Conversion StudyPlanning

Preliminary study to convert the existing one-way Walnut

Street to a two-way street.

Michael Koslow – Public

Works

Winter 2017 –

Winter 2018

2017 Work PlanRiver North

Goal: Continue to advance the major projects and initiatives that improve the river,

neighborhood and foster collaboration

2017 Work PlanRiver North - continued


35th Street Corridor

(In partnership with the

RiNo Business

Improvement District)

Design

The RiNo Business Improvement District is leading

preliminary design of 35th Street between Wazee Street

and Arkins Court.

Andrew Bastach –

Public WorksJan. – July 2017

Goal: Continue to advance the major projects and initiatives that improve the river and

neighborhood and foster collaboration

The activities listed below are still being evaluated due to ongoing funding and partnership discussions


Central 70 Request for

Proposals (RFP) &

Procurement Review

Planning

Ensure that City and community concerns are addressed in the

Central 70 project by reviewing final RFP and Developer

Technical Proposals.

Steve Coggins – Public

Works

Early 2017 –

Winter 2017

Swansea Cover Planning

Develop roles and responsibilities of agency partners in the

Operation & Maintenance Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)

of the Swansea Cover.

Tricia Anstey – NDCC

John Karner –

Department of Finance

Early 2017 –

Winter 2017

I-70 Housing Mitigation

and Replacement

Contract

Development

OED has committed funds for existing housing mitigation related

to noise and air pollution near the Central 70 projectTBD Late 2017-2019

2017 Work PlanCentral 70

Goal: Reconnect the community with new amenities and infrastructure

NWCO 2017 Work Plan HighlightsPredevelopment Planning & Preparations

The Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center

(NWCO) continues its efforts, in collaboration with

the WSSA and CSU on preparing the overall campus

program for implementation. Efforts include:

• Land acquisition continues to fulfill campus vision

• Short Line Rail consolidation talks continue

• Site remediation & targeted demolition

• 100% design of Brighton Blvd, 47th – Race Court

• Campus Placemaking Study Consultant Selection/Initiation

• Issuance of formal program scope, schedule & budget


Brighton Blvd. 44th to Race Court 100% Design Complete 100% design on Brighton Blvd. 44th to Race

Court and prepared for construction in early 2018

John LaSala, Bill

Laing

Spring 2017 -

Fall 2017

Campus Mobility & Parking

Management StudyPre-development

Study the campus requirements for patron and back-

of-house circulation and parking and identify on-site

and off-site parking requirements, parking

management best practices, develop a transportation

demand management program, and provide the

blueprint for the transportation network and parking

operations.

Chris Proud Fall 2016 – Fall

2017

Campus Placemaking Pre-development

Release RFP and select consultant to refine adopted

master plan into more detailed campus design

parameters/technical specifications for horizontal and

vertical procurements; also includes 30% infrastructure

design

Eric Anderson, Eric

Shafran

Summer 2017 –

Summer 2019

Delgany Interceptor Study Pre-Development A technical study that will evaluate the feasible options

for the Delgany Interceptor Eric Shafran

Winter 2017 -

Summer 2017

Land Acquisition Pre-development

Acquisition and associated remediation and demolition.

This also includes acquisition of the DPS Bus Barn

property

Katy Spritzer, Jeff

SteinbergOngoing

New Campus Website & Social

Media Platforms Development

Provide a one stop shop online with information about

the NWC campus program progress

Erika Reyes

Martinez Summer 2017

2017 Work PlanNational Western Center

Goal: Build the organization structure to deliver program and advance critical pre-development

activities


NextGEN Agribusiness Economic

Study – 2.0Pre-development

Expand upon the 2016 NextGEN Agribusiness

Economic Study to gather initial economic and market

opportunity analysis of the greater NWC area

Gretchen Hollrah,

Jeff RomineWinter 2017

NWC Campus Branding DevelopmentDevelop brand, graphic standards and associated print

and electronic templates

Erika Reyes

MartinezSummer 2017

Program Development Pre-development Develop detailed program scope, schedule, and budget

and release to public

Stephanie Reed,

Patrick O’Keefe

Winter 2017-

Summer 2017

Rail Consolidation Pre-developmentAssessment of rail consolidation strategies and

negotiations with Denver Rock Island RailEric Anderson Ongoing

2017 Work PlanNational Western Center - continued

Goal: Build the organization structure to deliver program and advance critical pre-development

activities

North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative

Team

Anna Jones

Executive Director

[email protected]

Michele Foust

Executive Assistant

[email protected]

Tricia Anstey

Portfolio Implementation

Manager – G/E/S

[email protected]

Leesly León

Communications Director

[email protected]

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North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative

Team

Celia VanderLoop

Environmental Project Manager

[email protected]

Todd Wenskoski

Deputy Director

[email protected]

Michael Sapp

Community Affairs Director

[email protected]

Melissa Rosas

Project Implementation Manager

– River North

[email protected]

Chris Pacheco

Deputy Director

[email protected]

Sloane Nystrom

Parks Projects Manager

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National Western CenterTeam

Gretchen Hollrah

Deputy Executive Director

[email protected]

Erika R. Martinez

Communications Director

[email protected]

Kelly Leid

Executive Director

[email protected]

Barb Frommell

Strategic Partnerships Director

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National Western CenterTeam

Patrick O’Keefe

Program Manager

[email protected]

Tricia Ortega

Executive Assistant

[email protected]

Stephanie Reed

Program Director

[email protected]

Willie Franklin

Workforce Development &

Business Engagement

[email protected]





720-865-2900

www.denvergov.org/NDCC

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More Information

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