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NDCC Work Plan | 2016AN INITIATIVE OF MAYOR MICHAEL B. HANCOCKCITY & COUNTY OF DENVER
Vision
With the creation of the NDCC in 2013, Mayor Hancock brought six large independent projects together, strategically aligned their planning to create synergies and drive a sense of responsibility, excitement and urgency for implementation in three historically underserved neighborhoods.
Over the past 2 1/2 years the NDCC has built, in partnership with city agencies and external partners, a program that has been inclusive of the community, to leverage expertise and create ongoing, transparent accountability.
The NDCC has also rebuilt a relationship (growing) with GES neighborhoods that provides a foundation for successful partnerships and future change that respects the culture and history of the community.
Six Projects – One Vision
Year in Review NDCC Mission:
2013• Announcement and Start Up
• Partnerships, Communications and Community Engagement
• NDCC Structure and Operating Process Established
2014-15• Established vision & partnerships
• Received initial funding for capital projects
• Formed foundation for future National Western Center
2016• First wave of implementation
• National Western Center
• Brighton Blvd., 33rd and Festival Streets
• Focus on Neighborhoods
Initiation & Start Up Vision & Foundation Community Building & Major Projects
▷Mayor Hancock outlined four basic objectives of the NDCC:
1) Strategically align the planning and implementation of the six portfolios to leverage outcomes2) Support the internal and external project teams working on the portfolios3) Explore and create new partnerships to help fund and implement the portfolios4) Communicate portfolio efforts with a diverse group of stakeholder groups
Building Momentum
What have we accomplished in the past two years?2014 and early 2015:
The NDCC Projects Office was beginning its second full year of operation (Official start May 2013)
Neighborhood Plans were just adopted or going through final phases of adoption (Adopted December 2014 and February 2015)
The National Western Center Master Plan was not yet adopted(Adopted March 2015)
The NWC Executive Oversight Committee had not been formed
The National Western Center RTA application had not been submitted
The RiNo BID & GID were in the very early stages of formation
The NDCC had a its first major budget allocation to advance efforts for Brighton Blvd, the NWC and a few other projects.
As of January 2016:
All Neighborhood Plans and National Western Center Master Plan adopted
NWC Executive Oversight Committee is up and running
The National Western Center RTA application submitted and awarded
Ballot measure 2C approved by Denver voters –THANK YOU!
Passage of House Bill 1344The RiNo BID & GID formed and approved by
votersNDCC completed the design of its first projects
and is prepared for construction in 2016-17
Thank you and the hard work starts now!
2 0 1 5YEAR INREVIEW
Year in Review
2015 Year in ReviewNDCC Drivers
Work Activities
Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration
Communications & Public
Involvement
Communications & Public InvolvementCommunicate and engage the public through transparent and ongoing public involvement
Strategic Partnerships & CollaborationFoster, explore and create partnerships to help fund and implement the overall vision
Work ActivitiesStrategically align the planning and implementation to leverage outcomes
Year in Review Communications
1. Presentations & Updates - Presented updates and progress of NDCC projects to approximately 55 citywide groups, clubs and associations
2. Media Stories - Generated 215 media stories related to NDCC projects3. Public Meetings - Hosted and/or participated in 65 public meetings including quarterly town halls to
engage community in planning efforts 4. Business Forum - Held first Business Forum to engage business community attracting 225 attendees5. Public Tours - Hosted 5 NDCC Public Tours attracting approximately 75 attendees; another 5 internal and
external group tours totaling 100 attendees 6. School Engagement Program - Created a six month school engagement program at Bruce Randolph
High School that included tour, projects overview, discussion and input and a Speed Mentoring Session with 30 business professionals and 120 students
7. Communication Enhancements - Continued to enhance current outreach tools such as newsletter, town halls, website, grassroots outreach, etc.
8. Monthly Coordination - Hosted monthly communication coordination meetings with internal and external communications staff
9. Public Relations - Issued Request for Proposals for Public Relations Consultant
2015 Year in ReviewCommunications and Public Involvement
Year in Review Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration• Provided grants/fundraising support to over a dozen GES community partners• Helped establish the GES Collective Impact group in partnership with Mile High United Way, Denver
Office of Economic Development and community partners• Developed strategic planning tools to identify, prioritize and communicate funding opportunities for GES
projects
2015 Year in ReviewStrategic Partnerships & Collaboration
Funding Source Applicant Target Project Status
HUD Community Development Block Grant (via Denver OED)
Denver Parks & Recreation
Argo Park Ped Loop Phase II Funded
Boettcher Foundation Western Stock Show Association
WSSA Organizational Development Funded
FHWA Congestion Mitigation / Air Quality (CMAQ) - via DRCOG
Department of Public Works
NWC Parking and Transportation Demand Management Study
Funded
EPA Urban Waters Small Grant Denver Parks & Recreation
Heron Pond Master Plan Pending
EPA Local Food, Local Places Office of Economic Development
Food access and economic opportunities for GES residents at the NWC
Funded
City and County of Denver, P.S. You are Here RiNo BID/GID Creative lighting under 38th Avenue viaduct Funded
City and County of Denver, P.S. You are Here Urban Land Conservancy
303 ArtWay Funded
TOTAL IMPACT: $480,000+
Year in Review
Neighborhood Plans• Elyria Swansea Neighborhood Plan Adopted• Discover Denver launched Historic Building Survey • OED committed to funding Phase II of Argo Park Walking Loop • Completed a ULI Technical Advisory Panel for Washington St. • Planning for Dunham Park and 51st & Broadway @ Stapleton
Recreation Center• Kicked off Platte to Park Hill Stormwater Solutions project &
Globeville Landing Outfall Project
2015 Year in ReviewHistoric Neighborhoods: A Community Building Approach
2015 Year in ReviewNational Western Center: A Year Round Campus
National Western Center • Legislature passes HB15-1344 to fund CSU facilities at NWC• NWC Master Plan Adoption • Super Fund site clean up on Coliseum parking lot begins • EDC awarded $121.5 million for RTA application• Denver voters overwhelmingly passed 2C to help fund the NWC
and Colorado Convention Center • 1st successful acquisition of property • Studies launched: Economic Feasibility, Historic Documentation• Began rail consolidation process • Partnerships: Xcel Energy, CO Cattlemen’s Association, NREL,
DRCOG, NRDC, Denver Water, Metro Water Reclamation District
Year in Review Brighton Blvd. Corridor Redevelopment • Completed 100% design for Brighton Blvd. from 29th to 44th
• Completed 30% Design for 44th to Race Court (National Western Center segment)
• Awarded Integrated Construction Services (IC) to Kiewit• RiNo formed BID & GID to help fund project enhancements• Conducted ongoing Working Group meetings with community stakeholders
to inform design
2015 Year in ReviewBrighton Boulevard: A New Gateway into the City
Year in Review River North • Completed Artspace study of affordable live/work housing in
partnership with Arts and Venues Denver• Kicked off planning & design for RiNo park and open space projects
along the South Platte River including: River North ParkRiver North PromenadeRiver North Ped Bridge
• Completed 35th St. Visioning project• Started construction of 33rd Outfall project
2015 Year in ReviewRiver North: A Rejuvenated River Corridor & Arts District
Year in Review I-70 East Reconstruction • City-driven community outreach effort to ensure City continues to
advocate for the appropriate community priorities • Completed initial visioning process for Swansea cover with CDOT
and Denver Public Schools• CDOT released project Request for Qualifications in March, 2015
& selected qualified consultant teams for RFP Phase• CDOT released project Request for Proposals (draft RFP #1) in
September, 2015
2015 Year in ReviewI-70 East: Improved Community Connections & Commerce
Year in Review RTD Station Development • Broke ground on 38th & Blake Projects including:
Sidewalk ImprovementsBridge/Underpass Improvements35th-36th Street Pedestrian Bridge
• Started 40th & Colorado Next Steps Study• Completed design of 40th Avenue sidewalks (north side) – Steele to Jackson St.
2015 Year in ReviewRTD Station Development: A Regional Appr
2 0 1 6WORKPLAN
What are we doing in 2016? Grow relationships & forge new partnerships
Construction of first projects
Focus on addressing needs of the neighborhoods
Continued work on the South Platte River
Launching National Western Center
2016 Work PlanFive Areas of Focus
Year in Review
2016 Work PlanCommunications and Public Involvement
Activity Description TimingWebsite Overhaul Work with project teams on all necessary updates;
create a better experience online for residentsJanuary – MarchOngoing
PR Consultants Complete internal process to get consultant team on board
January – February
NWC Communications Plan Complete plan January – February
Launch Social Media Campaign
Work with internal team to get FB and Twitter established; create launch campaign
February – April
Launch Texting Campaign Research and choose service; create campaign February – April
Street Team Work with community organization in GES with established street team program to create partnership for grassroots outreach
March-April
Templates Update presentation and fact sheet templates for project teams
March – April
Community Engagement Continue to nurture established relationships with local groups and provide opportunities for resident and business involvement such as tours; create community relations plan
Ongoing
City Council Relations/Government Relations
Continue to provide progress updates to all council members and other government leaders
Ongoing
Communications Support Continue to be a resource to all project teams during public engagement process
Ongoing
Evolve Existing Communication Channels
Continue to find better ways to use existing channels to keep citizens engaged or informed
Ongoing
Goal: Continue to engage and educate a variety of audiences, be a conduit for information, and generate support from residents, business and stakeholders
Year in Review Goal: Strategically position NDCC projects for implementation funding
2016 Work PlanStrategic Partnerships & Collaboration
Target Project Targeted Partnerships / Funding Due
National Western Center
State Historical Fund – stadium arena April 1, 2016National Science Foundation - Innovation at the Nexus of Food Energy Water Systems (INFEWS) – Food, energy & water systems
March 22, 2016
DOT – Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Program – rail consolidation June, 2016?DRCOG TDM - Parking & Transportation (TMA) June 2016State Historic Preservation Tax Credits (Reserve) – stadium arena Rolling, 2016
GES mobility improvements (e.g. bus stops, bike lanes, sidewalks)
FASTER via CDOT – bus stops Sept 2016DRCOG (STP, CMAQ, and/or TAP) – bike/ped August 2016City and County of Denver – mobility package TBDPrivate Foundation (e.g. Mile High Connects partners?) – mobility projects TBD
Economic Opportunities in GES related to NWC
EPA Local Food / Local Places AwardedMile High United Way/Collective Impact – health, education, workforce, housing On-goingSurdna Foundation RollingWells Fargo / CommunityWINS March 18, 2016DURA Rolling
Heron Pond Master PlanEPA Urban Waters PendingColorado Parks and Wildlife Non-motorized Trails Grant Program? November 2016
RiNo Park / Promenade Assist as needed On-going
Other potential opportunities
ArtPlaceAmerica – National Creative Placemaking Fund March 2, 2016National Endowment of the Arts Our Town September 2016National Endowment of the Arts – Creativity Connects March 17, 2016
2016 Preview NDCC Overall:General Construction Activities• Argo Park Loop – Phase 2• 40th Ave Sidewalks• Dunham Park and 51st & Broadway @ Stapleton Rec Improvements• 38th and Blake Sidewalks• 35th – 36th Street Pedestrian Bridge• Blake Street Conversion (one way to two way with bike lanes)
Implementation of Integrated Construction Services Contract (IC)• Brighton Boulevard from 29th to 44th
• Globeville Landing Outfall • 33rd and Festival Street
Continued Planning & Design Studies • Washington Street Corridor Study • East/West Mobility and Connectivity Alternatives Study (47th & York) • Heron Pond & Northside Park Master Plan• NDCC Master Transportation Plan• Recreation Center Assessment• River North Park – 100% Design• River North Platte River Pedestrian Bridge Design
National Western Center: Advance Critical Path • Land Acquisition • Rail Consolidation • Site Remediation & Demolition
2016 Work Plan – Quick Summary
Activity Phase Description Lead Timing
Brighton Boulevard 29th – 39th – Phase 1
Construction Full roadway and streetscape reconstruction Brian McLaren – Public Works
2016 – 2018
Brighton Boulevard 39th – 44th – Phase 2 (tied to GLO Outfall Project timing)
Construction Full roadway and streetscape reconstruction Brian McLaren – Public Works
2017 - 2018
NDCC 2016 Work PlanBrighton Boulevard
Goal: Successfully construct Brighton Boulevard while proactively addressing the business, resident and traffic concerns while construction is underway.
Activity Phase Description Lead Timing
Festival & 33rd Street Construction Construction of new streets connecting Brighton Boulevard to 35th
Street and along the edge of River North ParkMark Gehrke – Public Works
June 2016 –December 2016
EEB Building Vacation
Tennant Relocation
Relocation of existing building uses to new facility near 31st and Perkins.
Patrick Riley – Public Works
February 2016 – May 2016
EEB Building/Interstate Building Demolition to Core & Shell
Demolition Demolition and building cleanup to core and shell for adaptive reuse of the former Interstate Building and portions of the former EEB building
Mark Gehrke– Public Works
TBD
River North ParkFinal Design (100%)
Design Final design of River North Park in anticipation of construction in 2017.
Brian Wethington –ParksMark Gehrke – Public Works
February 2016 –December 2016
RiNo Platte River Ped Bridge – Preliminary Design (30%)
Design Preliminary design of the Platte River Pedestrian bridge from Arkins to Ringsby. Pending further review of project cost and funding, final design is anticipated to begin after the completion of preliminary design.
Chris Pacheco –Public Works
February 2016 –April 2016
NDCC 2016 Work PlanRiver North + River
Activity Phase Description Lead TimingRiver Promenade 29th to 38th
Preliminary Design (30%)
Design Potential for continued design, up to 30%, based on interest of adjacent developers to contribute to project soft costs
Brian Wethington -Parks
TBD
35th Street(Preliminary Design 30%)
Design Possibility for additional deign work to further the design vision and inform active development projects along the street
Mark Gehrke – Public Works
TBD
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
Activity Phase Description Lead Timing
40th Street Sidewalks Construction Construction of new sidewalks from Steele St. to Jackson St. that provide safe access to the new 40th and Colorado A Line RTD station
Mark Gehrke/Emily Silverman – Public Works
June – August 2016
Dunham Park Playground Design & Construction
New playground equipment with various sized play structures and a new observation plaza
Jason Himick – Park Department
January – October 2016
51st & Broadway Park at Stepleton Recreation Center
Construction New outdoor recreational and picnic amenities, including new outdoor basketball courts, an extensive fitness zone with permanent equipment, and new picnic areas.
Jason Himick – Park Department
March– June 2016
Argo Walking Loop – Phase 2 Construction Phase 2 of the new walking loop in Argo Park Heather Runkel– Park Department
April – June 2016
40th and Colorado Next Steps Study
Planning Next Steps study with three areas of focus around the 40th and Colorado Station.
Emily Silverman –Public Works
November 2015 –November 2016
Washington Street Redevelopment Plan
Planning & Design
Transportation planning, visioning and 10% design of Washington Street corridor in Globeville from 45th to the County Line
Karen Good – Public Works
April 2016 –Feb 2017
East/West Mobility and Connectivity Alternatives Study Around 47th and York
Planning Study of the East/West mobility and connectivity alternatives around 47th and York, including a broader analysis of the network north of I-70 and south of 49th Ave.
Emily Silverman –Public Works
January 2016 –October 2016
Heron Pond & Northside Park Master Plan
Planning Master Plan for Northside Park and Heron Pond. Chris Proud – Parks Department
June 2016 –April 2017
NDCC Mobility Master Plan
Planning Mobility and transportation network Master Plan for broader NDCC area. The scope includes
Emily Gloeckner –Public Works/NDCC
January 2016 –December 2016
Recreation Center Assessment
Study Recreation Center programming and community needs study for the Globeville and Elyria Swansea neighborhoods
TBD January 2016 –July 2016
NDCC 2016 Work PlanGES Neighborhoods
Goal: Build on the vision established in the Neighborhood Plans to advance transformative projects and address the immediate needs of the community
Activity Phase Description Lead Timing
Stormwater Solutions-Globeville Landing Outfall Project
Planning & Design
Design and construction of open channel and park reconfiguration, incorporates partial cleanup of Superfund site on Coliseum property
Bret Banwart – Public Works
2016-2017
Stormwater Solutions – Two Basin Drainage Project
Planning & Design
Planning and design of the Jen Hillhouse – Public Works
2016-2018
Gentrification Study: Strategies to Mitigate Involuntary Displacement
Study Study of strategies to mitigate involuntary displacement in GES neighborhoods
Ledy Garcia-Eckstein -OED
Spring 2016
Globeville Community Center Planning Former GES Community Center, located at 400 Lincoln, to be the focus of a community design forum that will inform a future city RFP for sale and community use of property
Seneca Holmes - OED Spring 2016
GES Food Challenge RFP Development
Competitive RFP process in 1.4M in grants and loans to support comprehensive food access in GES
Blake Angelo - OED Spring 2016
OED Community Investment-Healthy Food Access
Contract Development
Healthy food distribution, preparation and purchasing education (Bird Seed Collective, Denver Food Rescue)
Seneca Holmes - OED Spring 2016
OED Community Investment-Career/ Entrepreneurial Development
Contract Development
Entrepreneurial/Cooperative development training and technical assistance (Mi Casa, GES Live Well)
Seneca Holmes - OED Spring 2016
OED Community Investment-Neighborhood Services
Contract Development
Services provided by Focus Points Community center including adult education and youth development.
Seneca Holmes - OED Spring 2016
I-70 Housing Mitigation and Replacement
Planning OED has committed $1.35M in housing mitigation funds related to I-70 construction and will realize apprx.112 affordable housing replacement units from previous investment.
Louis Kolker - OED Winter 2016
NDCC 2016 Work PlanGES Neighborhoods
Goal: Build on the vision established in the Neighborhood Plans to advance transformative projects and address the immediate needs of the community
Activity Phase Description Lead Timing
Swansea Cover Planning Continue coordination for design development with CDOT and DPS, inclusive of public outreach involvement. Continue input for final language for bidding purposes in the October, 2016 final RFP, inclusive of O&M roles & responsibilities.
John Karner/Steve Coggins – NDCC/Public Works
2016
CDOT FEIS & RFP Planning Complete review of I-70 East FEIS in 1st quarter. Procurement phase will continue with final RFP issuance slated for October, 2016.
Steve Coggins – Public Works
2016-2017
NDCC 2016 Work PlanI-70 East
Goal: Reconnect the community with new amenities and infrastructure
NWCO 2016 Work Plan HighlightsFocus on Pre-development Efforts
• Launch Office of the National Western Center (NWCO) – Q1 2016
• Early site development activities:- Land acquisition- Rail consolidation- Site remediation & demolition- Site entitlements (zoning)- Site infrastructure planning
Go slow to go fast!!!
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Land Acquisition *
Rail Consolidation *
Environmental
Preliminary Studies
Horizontal Development
Vertical Development
* Design and construction timelines will depend completely on the trajectory and schedule of the Land Acquisition and Rail Consolidation programs.
National Western CenterSchedule
Activity Phase Description Lead TimingEnvironmental Assessment Pre-development Ongoing environmental study of properties to be acquired.
Partial Phase I complete and Phase II on select propertiesCelia VanDerLoop 2016
Next Generation Agribusiness Economic Study – Phase 1 and 2
Pre-development Perform an initial economic and market opportunity analysis of the greater NWC area; refinement of options for industry partnerships; and public/private finance partnerships and tools.
Gretchen Hollrah, Jeff Romine
Jan 2016 – June 2016
Land Acquisition Pre-development Acquisition and associated remediation and demolition Katy Spritzer, Celia VanDerloop, Eric Shafran
Ongoing
Campus Survey Pre-development Campus boundary and control survey in addition to surveys of properties to be acquired, and survey of Western Stock Show Association property
Jeff Steinberg, Katy Spritzer
Ongoing
Rail Consolidation Pre-development Assessment of rail consolidation strategies and negotiations with Denver Rock Island Rail
Eric Shafran Ongoing
Regeneration – Next Step Study Pre-development Comprehensive follow-up study to the preliminary strategy-development and data-collection activities.
Celia VanderloopEric Shafran
March 2016 –Dec 2016
Program and Project Management Pre-development RFPs for program and project management services Gretchen Hollrah Spring 2016 -August 2016
2016 Work PlanNational Western Center
Goal: Launch the National Western Center Office by building the organization structure and advancing critical pre-development activities
Activity Phase Description Lead TimingHistoric Workplan, Task 1: Document Comprehensive History
Pre-development Document a comprehensive 10,000-year history of the National Western Center campus, including the equivalent level of research that goes into a historic district nomination
Barbara Frommell Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
Historic Workplan, Task 2&3: Local, State & National Landmark Listing
Pre-development Prepare applications to City of Denver, State of Colorado and US National Park Service for historic designation of three buildings on the National Western Center campus.
Barbara Frommell Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
Historic Workplan, Task 4: 1909 Stadium Arena Economic Feasibility & Historic Structure Assessment
Pre-development After this building has received a Local historic designation, pursue State Historic Preservation Office Competitive Grant funding to support a combined Historic Structure Assessment and Economic Feasibility Analysis.
Barbara Frommell April 2016 – Aug 2016
Campus Mobility & Parking Management Study
Pre-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.
Emily Gloeckner July 2016 –Jan2017
Building Program Refinement Pre-development Study to expand and refine the conceptual RTA building programs for the Stock Yards, Equestrian Center and Livestock Center that were developed during the National Western Center master planning process.
Eric Shafran April 2016 – Dec 2016
Public Realm & Campus Design Standards – Phase 1
Pre-development Incorporating deliverables from the Comprehensive History, Regeneration Study and Economic Feasibility studies above, consulting team will further develop the character areas of the NWC campus as identified in the NWC Master Plan
Kelly Leid & Eric Shafran
June 2016 –March 2017
Campus Branding Pre-development Branding competition to develop the National Western Center brand, graphic standards and associated print and electronic templates to build the publics formal understanding of the NWC's potnetial and for the promotion of the year round campus to attract programming.
Kelly Leid June 2016 –March 2017
2016 Work PlanNational Western Center
Goal: Launch the National Western Center Office by building the organization structure and advancing critical pre-development activities
NDCCThe Opportunity to Partner
“Denver is taking bold steps to re-create a connected and sustainable community that will drive job creation and growth on a globally competitive scale.”
Mayor Michael B. Hancock
NDCC
Executive Director Kelly [email protected] , 720-865-2907
Deputy Executive Director Todd Wenskoski, [email protected]
Environmental Project Manager Celia VanDerLoop, [email protected]
Communications & Community Relations Erika Reyes Martinez, 720-865-2906 [email protected],
Executive Assistant Tricia Ortega, [email protected]
www.denvergov.org/NDCC
To follow NDCC projects, visit:
www.denvergov.org/NDCC
