Source: Google Earth

PART A: Urban Fabric - Qualitative

The neighborhood and the small types of houses in the area.

TIMELINE

Picture showing part of the unimproved area in the top in 1882.

Unimproved area

Sources: Image 1:https://books.google.com/books?id=FpAbAgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=architecture+usa+denver+history&hl=pt-BR&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJq7Kp9qbaAhVBmK0KHQoMCwcQ6AEILjAB#v=onepage&q&f=falseImages 2, 3, and 4: http://history.denverlibrary.org/

Example of a brick and a wood house in Civic Center neighborhood in 1887.

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PART B: Urban Fabric – Quantitative / Spatial

PART C: Transformational Forces

Environmental Cultural Economic

• Influenced by the proximity with Cherry Creek and the Platte River.

• High plain grassland provided ample space for agriculture and livestock.

• Conflicts with Native American tribes were common.

• Once conflicts were settled, the City was able to expand without fear of being attacked.

• Main economic driver: mining. Gold, silver and other minerals mined in the mountains and processed in Denver.

• It brought wealth to the City as well as eger newcomers looking to strike rich.

PART A: Urban Fabric - Qualitative

South Broadway facing the creek and the 1st street in 1930.www.pinterest.com

Area 6

Example of a brick and a wood house in Civic Center neighborhood in 1930.

PART B: Urban Fabric – Quantitative / Spatial

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PART C: Transformational Forces

Environmental Cultural Economic

• Cherry Creek • Longest Recorded Wet Period

(1905-1929)

• Progressive Era (City Beautiful) • Advent of automobile • World War I

• Strong economy with mining, agriculture, livestock.

• Economic growth from WWI

PART A: Urban Fabric - Qualitative

View of a bridge over Cherry Creek and 11th avenue and Speer Blvd in 1982.

SourcesImages 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5: http://history.denverlibrary.org/

Swedish Church in Acoma St. and 10th Avenue / between 1920 and 1940

View of Golden Triangle neighborhood in 1982.

Example of a brick mansion in Civic Center neighborhood in the 80’s.

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PART B: Urban Fabric – Quantitative / Spatial

PART C: Transformational Forces

Environmental Cultural Economic

• Dust Bowl • Great Depression • World War II• Exodus of the City

• Diversified Economy

PART A: Urban Fabric - Qualitative

Range of building heights Modern Civic Center Cultural Complex Poor quality pedestrian environment

Popular bike routes Several surface parking lots in North side Cherry Creek Greenway at Western edge Range of housing types

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PART B: Urban Fabric – Quantitative / Spatial

PART C: Transformational Forces

Environmental Cultural Economic

• Emphasis on climate change policies

• Alternative forms of transportation

• Urban renewal • Return to the City

• Introduction of oil and gas • Medical• Technology

PART D: Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Historic Building: Jonas Brothers Fur Building – Picture from 2017

Sources:Images 1 and 2: Google Earth

Historic Building: Swedish Church today

Adaptive Reuse: Garage Bar– Picture from 2018 Historic Building: Residential Mansion– Picture from 2018

PART D: Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

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PART D: Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Map showing Speer Boulevard Historic District – Designated as a Historic District in 10/4/1988

Speer Blvd in 1909-1920 Current condition of Speer Blvd.

PART A: Urban Fabric – Qualitative and Quantitative/Spatial

PART B:Transformational Forces

View from Speer Blvd and Bannock St. nowadaysGoogle Earth

Residential building project for the site www.parkinspeer

PART C: Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

The Golden Triangle Neighborhood has undergone tremendous change since the first settlements in the 1860’s. From various land uses, building materials, densities, and architectural styles, the neighborhood has been through several transformations from forces both internally and externally. In 30 years the Golden Triangle has the potential to look dramatically different then it does now. As we speak, the neighborhood is undergoing yet another change as infill development is transforming once vacant lots, adaptive reuse is taking place, and multimodal transportation is becoming a greater focus for the City. These are exciting times for the Golden Triangle Neighborhood and Denver as a whole!