URBAN WATERWAYS RESTORATION STUDYSouth Platte River • Harvard Gulch • Weir GulchSouth Platte River Harvard Gulch Weir Gulch

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URBAN WATERWAYS RESTORATION STUDYSouth Platte River • Harvard Gulch • Weir GulchSouth Platte River Harvard Gulch Weir Gulch

PROJECT PURPOSEFeasibility Study

Identify cost-effective plans to restore habitat andecological functionecological function

Identify cost-effective plans to reduce flood risks

Identify opportunities to improve recreation as acomplement to other goalscomplement to other goals

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Primary Goal: Restore ecosystem habitatSecondar Goal: Red ce flood risksSecondary Goal: Reduce flood risks

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PROJECT GOALSWeir GulchWeir Gulch

Primary Goal: Reduce Flood RiskS d G l I H biSecondary Goal: Improve Habitat

South Platte River • Harvard Gulch • Weir GulchCOMPLEMENTARY GOAL

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Improve Access to Recreation Environmental Education Opportunities

PROJECT SPONSORS:

PROJECT OUTCOMESSouth Platte River • Harvard Gulch • Weir Gulch

Understand existing conditions

Evaluate a broad range of options

Select preferred options based on benefits & costs

SCHEDULE

OTHER PROJECTS IN THE AREASouth Platte River

Sun Valley Master PlanSouth Platte River Vision – SouthNational Western Stock ShowInterstate 70 ReconstructionBrighton Blvd Corridor Redevelopmentg pRiver North Pedestrian BridgeRiver North ParkFestival Street / Arkins Court RealignmentFestival Street / Arkins Court Realignment

Weir GulchWestwood Neighborhood PlanWestwood Neighborhood PlanSun Valley Master Plan

Harvard GulchHarvard GulchGrant Frontier Park

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

What problems have you seen?

What opportunities do you see?

Are you supportive of the goals?

What are your priorities of the goals?

What do you see as project barriers?

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NEXT MEETING

September 2015September 2015Announcement coming soon…

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