Earthlinks Fellowship Project Cole Giesler and Morgan Stackman
What is
?
+ Non-profit in Denver + Work training for homeless and low income people + Micro-enterprise - Small stipend for participants + Create Earth-friendly products + 2012 - 72 Participants - 190 Volunteers
What is
?
“Because people who are experiencing homelessness are often isolated from others and alienated from the natural world, we have found that they can benefit from direct contact with nature in the company of others.�
What is
?
“Empowering everyone to take care of themselves, take care of each other, and take care of our world.�
What is
?
“Participants work weekly in our Peace Garden and craft workshop, and set and work toward achieving personal goals, such as acquiring housing, staying in recovery, pursuing education, or working on personal relationships.�
What we Feel is Important + Feeling of belonging and acceptance + A place where “everybody knows your name� + Becoming part of a community while being able to express oneself + Individual attention + Personal responsibility GARDEN + Plants to attract bees + Plants for pressing + Water Conservation
Where is
? I-70
downtown
US-6
I-25
Where is
? Earthlinks
5
Federal Blvd
I-2
New Site
Colfax ave
er
e Sp d Blv
US-6
Current Location | Office
Office Entrance
Current Location | Office
Workshop
Current Location | Office
Flower Pressing
Current Location | Garden
View of the Garden
Current Location | Garden
Plants
Current Location | Garden
Current Location | Garden
Greenhouse
Current Location | Garden
Bee Keeping
Current Location | Garden
Water System
Current Location | Garden
Supplies
Current Location | Garden
Compost
City of Denver passed first zoning law - Sun Valley, especially around the South Platte River becomes an industrial zone.
HISTORY OF SUN VALLEY:
Late 1800’s
1936
Jewish immigrants settled in Sun Valley. Old Colfax Road was at the center of this boom. The building that is now Brooklyn’s was constructed in 1896.
1942
1917
Fairview Elementary School is built.
First public housing development, Las Casitas, opened. Included 184 units. Rent was $2.44 a room per month.
Sun Valley History 1948
Denver Bears Stadium is constructed. The stadium holds 18,000 and would later become Mile High Stadium.
1950’s
“I like that some of my friends don’t look like me. That means I can learn about their culture and their family and they can learn about mine.” Lawernce // 5th Grader // Sun Valley Homes Resident
I-25, the Valley Highway, is constructed, as well as the Colfax/Federal Interchange.
1948
Broncos become a staple of the community - setting up shop in the old Mile High Stadium. At the time, the stadium had seating for 34,000.
Denver Bears Stadium is constructed. The stadium holds 18,000 and would later become Mile High Stadium.
1999
1950’s
Denver Human Services moved their offices to Sun Valley, building a new facility at Federal & Holden.
I-25, the Valley Highway, is constructed, as well as the Colfax/Federal Interchange.
1952
2001
The Denver Housing Authority constructs Sun Valley Homes - a 330 unit barracksstyle affordable housing development.
Sports Authority Field at Mile High opened. The new stadium seats 76,125.
1960’s
2003
Broncos become a staple of the community - setting up shop in the old Mile High Stadium. At the time, the stadium had seating for 34,000.
The new state-of-the-art Rude Recreation Center opened.
Lawernce // 5th Grader // Sun Valley Homes Resident
Decatur Federal Station Area Plan DRAFT | Celebrated
1936
First public housing development, Las Casitas, opened. Included 184 units. Rent was $2.44 a room per month.
1960’s
“I like that some of my friends don’t2013 look like The Regional Transportation me. That means I can learn about their culture District (RTD) Decatur-Federal opens- one of 13 stations and their family and they can learnStation about along the new West Rail Line. mine.”
City of Denver passed first zoning law - Sun Valley, especially around the South Platte River becomes an industrial zone.
1942
The Denver Housing Authority constructs Sun Valley Homes - a 330 unit barracksstyle affordable housing development.
Lakewood Gulch undergoes extensive reconstruction to improve the safety of the area.
1920’s
Fairview Elementary School is built.
1952
2012
Old Colfax Viaduct is constructed for cars and trolleys - connecting downtown Denver and West Side neighborhoods.
“I love my community. I love that I am close to the school for my kids. I don’t have to go far to get to the community center. My neighbors are good. When I go to the clinic, it is not far and I don’t have to take the bus.” Beatrice Hwraa // Metro Adult ESL Program
1999
Denver Human Services moved their offices to Sun Valley, building a new facility at Federal & Holden.
2001
Sports Authority Field at Mile High opened. The new stadium seats 76,125.
2003
The new state-of-the-art Rude Recreation Center opened.
2012
Lakewood Gulch undergoes extensive reconstruction to improve the safety of the area.
2013
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Decatur-Federal Station opens- one of 13 stations along the new West Rail Line.
Decatur Federal Station Area Plan DRAFT | Celebrated
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Sun Valley Plan Goals a CELEBRATED sun valley
+ Build upon Sun Valley’s History and Assets + Encourage Diversity + Celebrate Culture
a CONNECTED sun valley
Community Garden
Celebrated | Decatur Fe
an INNOVATIVE sun valley
+ Transit Oriented Development + Stadium Entertainment Destination + Open for Business + A Vibrant Corridor
a HEALTHY sun valley + Re-knitting Neighborhoods + Integrated System of Parks and Public Spaces + Healthy for People + Healthy for the Environment + Enhance Walkability and Bikeability + Healthy for the Economy + Make Transit Convenient
CULTURE MAP
Sun Valley Plan Goals
Iron Works
CULTURE MAP
Proposed/Existing Locations for: Community Garden / Market
Adaptive Reuse Opportunity
Public Art / Plaza
Active Recreation
Education/Cultural Asset
Sports Venue
Iron Works
Existing Buildings
Proposed/Existing Locations for: Community Garden / Market
Adaptive Reuse Opportunity
Public Art / Plaza
Active Recreation
Education/Cultural Asset
Sports Venue
Existing Buildings
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Brooklyn’s
Community Garden F
Decatur Federal Station Area Plan DRAFT | Celebrated Proposed/Existing Locations for: Community Garden / Market
Adaptive Reuse Opportunity
Public Art / Plaza
Active Recreation
Education/Cultural Asset
Sports Venue
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Brooklyn’s
tion Area Plan DRAFT | Celebrated
Community Garden Fairview Elementary
Celebrated | Decatur Federal Station Ar
Proposed/Existing Locations for: Community Garden / Market
Sun
Adaptive Reuse Opportunity
Public Art / Plaza
Active Recreation
Education/Cultural Asset
Sports Venue
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Community Garden Fairview Elementary
Sun Valley Youth Center
Celebrated | Decatur Federal Station Area Plan DRAFT
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Sun Valley Plan Goals TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECT 1
13TH AVENUE
WHAT IS IT? 13th Avenue is a major east-west connection linking Sun Valley to Downtown and neighborhoods to the east. To improve the east-west connectivity in Sun Valley, a realigned 13th Avenue will bring new investment into the area by establishing a new direct connection between Federal Boulevard and neighborhoods to the east. As a major connection, the Avenue will include a robust multi-modal facility, higher density mixed use development corridor, gateway elements highlighting the South Platte River connections and new riverfront park, and a strong pedestrian realm shaped by active street building frontages and improved streetscapes. The direct connection will provide greater connectivity and access to key assets, including Auraria Campus, Metro State Recreation Fields, Rude Rec Center, Denver Human Services, Lincoln Park Neighborhood and Downtown. 13th Avenue will transform Sun Valley by integrating it into the larger context south of Downtown.
RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Realign 13th Avenue west of the river to create a direct connection from Federal Boulevard to Downtown along what is now Holden Place ■ Enhance multi-modal connectivity along 13th Avenue to accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists in a balanced transportation solution, including separated sidewalks, street trees, on-street parking and bike lanes ■ Celebrate the South Platte River crossing with gateway treatments such as, signage, plazas, direct river access and other public space improvements ■ Encourage active uses along the street and higher density mixed use reinvestment through the use of good urban design and placemaking principles ■ As design moves forward continue to maintain access to existing 13th Avenue properties east of Decatur, connect to the new riverfront drive, park, and regional trails ■ Evaluate the access impacts to Sun Valley of the at-grade crossings of the BNSF freight line and, if necessary, identify strategies to reduce those impacts. How does 13th Avenue contribute to CELEBRATED? ■ The realigned 13th Avenue will connect people to several important community amenities: Rude Recreation Center, Denver Human Services, the
DECATUR STREET
13TH AVE
N
New Site
Second Building
New Site
Cinder Block Garage
New Site
Inside the Cinder Block Garage
New Site
Inside the Cinder Block Garage
New Site
House
New Site
Inside the House
New Site
Inside the House
New Site
Second Building
New Site
Inside the Second Building
New Site
Inside the Second Building
New Site
Corner Building
New Site
Corner Building
New Site
Corner Building
Average Temp/Precipitation
http://www.denver.org/metro/weather
N June Wind
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Sun Analysis 8 am
Noon
4 pm
May
June
September
Sun Analysis Warm Area
Morning Sun
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Sun Analysis
Cool Afternoon Comfort Areas
Afternoon Shade
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Sun Analysis
Potential Vegetable Garden Areas w/ most sunlight
Potential Comfortable Outdoor Activity Areas
Potential Building Shading
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Site Analysis
1/4mile walk
Ave. h t 13
Transit Station
Decatur Place Apartment Decatur St.
Federal Blvd.
Site
Bus Stops
Pedestrian connection community garden
Sun Valley Homes
Connection to Downtown Denver
Site Analysis
Site Views
Public Entrances
Wind
Site Analysis
Site Lines
Site Analysis
Horizontal Connections
Site Analysis
Radial Connections
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
Community Entrance Storage
Staff Entrance
Farm Stand
Work Court
Garden
Greenhouses
Community Gathering Porch
Parking
Site Analysis
Community Entrance
Community Gathering Shading
Garden
Staff Entrance
Work Court Parking
Greenhouses
Community Gathering Porch
Site Analysis
Community Entrance
Connect Store Garden
Staff Entrance
Planted Trees
Large Tables
Greenhouses
Community Gathering Porch
Shading
Work Court
Parking
Program Administration sq.ft. Restrooms, accessible, with shower, 200
Offices, private, 160 Files, locked, 24
Internet station with 2 desks, 48
Offices, private, 100
Offices, private, 100
Cubicles, 192
Offices, private, 100
Conference room, 250
Work area, 60
Storage and Woodshop sq.ft. Storage, janitorial and similar supplies, 60
Offices, private, 100
Program
Conference room, 250
Work area, 60
Storage and Woodshop sq.ft. Storage, janitorial and similar supplies, 60 Storage, supplies and equipment, 200
Storage, woodworking equipment and supplies, 100
Storage, soap‐making supplies, 32
Woodshop, 120
Storage, donated clothing and toiletries, 75 Storage, participant personal items, 100
Program Recepetion and Store sq.ft. Reception, 50
Store , 80
Sale item distribution, 100
Storage for inventory and rain barrels, 200
Workshop and Classroom sq.ft.
Storage for inventory and rain barrels, 200
Program
Workshop and Classroom sq.ft. Kitchen, commercial, 300
Washer and dryer, 20
Workshop and classroom, 660
Sewing room, 600
Kitchen and pantry, 400
exterior space
Program corner building
20505sf
second building
concrete garage
house
560sf
admin.
storage and wood
store/inventory
garden workshop/ classroom/kithen
exterior space
Program corner building
20505sf
second building
concrete garage
house
560sf
admin.
storage and wood
store/inventory
garden workshop/ classroom/kithen
exterior space
Program corner building
20505sf
second building
concrete garage
house
560sf
admin.
storage and wood
store/inventory
garden workshop/ classroom/kithen
exterior space
Program corner building
20505sf
second building
concrete garage
house
560sf
admin.
storage and wood
store/inventory
garden workshop/ classroom/kithen
Precedents
Community Gardens
Concealing Fences
Plants
Materials
Projects
Precedent | Community Gardens
Precedent | Community Gardens
Retractable Greenhouse
Precedent | Community Gardens
Precedent | Community Gardens
Farmer’s Market Stand
Vertical Garden
Precedent | Community Gardens
Mandala Garden
Precedent | Community Gardens
Precedent | Community Gardens
Precedent | Community Gardens
Community Table
Precedent | Concealing Fences
Precedent | Concealing Fences
Precedent | Concealing Fences
Precedent | Plants
Precedent | Materials
Precedent Project | Taxi District, Denver
+ reuse of materials
Precedent Project | Holleygrove, New Orleans
+ Architecture as the public face + Exploring innovative techniques to urban gardening
Precedent Project | Gary Corner Youth Center, Chicago
+ Aesthetically pleasing garden layout + Simplicity to garden design
Program Space Diagram
Renewable Energies Solar Panels: + Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) http://energyoutreach.org/neep.asp Rain Water Collection (future)
Resources Building Supplies: + Budd’s Warehouse + Habitat reStore BA Contractors? Donated Trees
Calendar Moving Forward Workshops + Person-centered Care + Interior + Landscape Design:30 Friday July 26th Concept Plan Workshops + Graphics + Construction Documents + Cost Estimating Design:30 Friday August 16th Final Project
Design Moving Forward + Deciding Phasing of Project + Figure out parking Renewable Resources: + Solar Panels + Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) http://energyoutreach.org/neep.asp + Rain Water Collection (future) Questions we have: + Fence Ideas + Ideas about materials donation companies/contractors
DECATUR STREET
13TH AVE
N