The River Mile

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SH ALL WE G ATH ER

It’s a story as old as time, etched deep into our collective memory –the river as the source of life, nourishing body and soul. People have always been drawn to the river’s edge. This is where community was born. And our own community is no exception. What began as a small encampment of traders and prospectors on the bank of the South Platte eventually grew into the city we call Denver.

And our city is not done being born. Today, city and river continue to co-evolve. And they’re calling to a new generation. Young families. Professionals. City workers. City dwellers. Growing companies. Entrepreneurs. Artists. Adventurers. A new generation of boundary-pushers. They see the promise: life giving. Life enriching. Life expanding. A deeper connection to the things and people that matter. And they hear the river calling again, inviting them to gather in a new place at the water’s edge.





TA K E ME TO T H E RIVER






HE ALTHY RIVER. HE ALTHY CITY.

O N E G O O D TH IN G L E A D S TO A N OTH E R .

We’re bringing the river back to life. And in the process we’re turning it into a major attraction that will bring this entire part of the South Platte River Valley back to life as well – and reconnect it to the city. This is the beginning of a much more ambitious effort. We are initiating (and funding) the revitalization of the city’s entire riverfront, far beyond our own borders.With its riparian edges and its various wildlife habitats, this is a unique and vital stretch of river. We want to celebrate/ share all of it with a series of overlooks, perches, boardwalks and platforms that offer people many ways to engage with the water. Our plan calls for an active boundary that brings the river to the city and the city to the river. It’s symbiosis at its best.





A NEW CITY NEIGHBOR HOOD WITH A N E MP H A SIS O N N E W. A N D C ITY. A N D N E IG H B O R H O O D . This is a bold new addition to downtown Denver. It’s an integral part of the city fabric, it’s human-centric, designed to be a complete, fully functional neighborhood. And it’s family friendly. We’re continuing to help Denver meet its challenges by growing in a smart, sustainable way.



VIEWS OF THE RIVER & MOUNTAINS

ACTIVE DAY & NIGHT

GOOD COFFEE HERE

SMART & SU

A SEAMLESS MIX


HEALTHY DOSE OF NATURE

U X AT CITY SCALE

It’s all about the user experience.

Innovative design has improved our lives in countless ways – from the look and feel of a smart phone to the planning and designing of our cities. Here, as in the world of technology, the user experience is all-important. It’s about responsiveness. Fit. Efficiency. Space and light. Mobility. Flexibility. Placing essentials close at hand. It’s also about conserving energy. Being in touch with nature. And creating a comfortable and sustainable habitat that anticipates your needs. Ultimately, it’s about healthy city living in today’s world. That’s the essence of The River Mile.

USTAINABLE DESIGN

WALK / BIKE / LIGHT-RAIL-ABILITY




P L A C E M A K ING


P LA C E KE E P I N G




DEVELOPMENT ECOL OGY

RIVE

BLUE & GREEN ROOFS

CREATING NEW HABITAT THROUGHOUT

BOARDWALKS & BABY STROLLERS

WETLANDS RESORATI

PARKS &


B R IN G IN G C ITY A N D N ATU R E IN TO V IB R A N T BA L A N C E

ER ENGAGEMENT

DYNAMIC RIVER PLAN

ON

& PROMENADES

Development ecology is science that lives at the intersection of the human and natural environments. And it’s leading to some innovative ideas about how these two worlds can coexist. Life-giving, life-enriching, and definitely life-changing. In the case of The River Mile, we’re showing how the city can live at the river’s edge by transforming a dynamic floodplain into a beautiful wetland and wildlife habitat. We’re using “blue roofs” to capture and filter rainwater so that it can feed the landscape and return safely to the river. And this is just the beginning.


A VIRTUOU S CYCLE

RAINWATER COLLECTION AND RETENTION

FILTRATION

WATER RECYCLING TO LAWN, WETLAND AND RIVER



S TR EET S MART

H OW N A R R OWE R STR E E TS A N D W ID E R P R O ME N A D E S MA K E F O R A MO R E E N J OYA B L E WA L K . When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of

pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. But there will always be the need for longer-range solutions, so we’re exploring multiple modes of public transit – including


When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other modes of public transit – that will help us keep cars off the street. and back – to

take cars off the street and get people where they need to go. When you reduce the expanse of roadways and increase the expanse of walkways, benches and trees, you transform the urban landscape. It becomes a place where you want to be. That’s why we’re designing our streets more for the benefit of pedestrians and pedalestrians – and other




Proposed Elitch Circle at Cross S


STREE T S MA RT

Denver Standard 100’ Row

Denver Standard 100’ Row

Proposed Elitch

Proposed Elitch



L O CATI O N, L O CATI O N, E TC E TE R A.

For progressive businesses seeking to retain the best employees, Denver is, increasingly, a key component of their benefits package. And The River Mile is the new place for business in Denver.


M E E T TH E TE A M

N AME HE RE , TITLE H ER E, RE VE SCO PROPERTIES RHYS DUGGA N, CEO , R EVES CO PR O PERT IES


N AME HE RE , TITL E HE RE , RE VE SCO PROPE RTIE S

IN TE R D ISC IP L IN A RY. WO R L D - C L A SS. It’s a distinguished group of planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, designers, artists and placemakers. And it’s backed by the extraordinary vision and resources of Revesco.


WE SEEK THE RIVER. WE ENGAGE THE RIVER. WE ARE THE RIVER.


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