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CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET Final Concept Design Winter 2022
Table of Contents
SEC 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SEC 5 PREFERRED CONCEPT Greek Theater Central Promenade
4 Executive Summary DESIGNS 43 Greek Theater Historic 55 Central Promenade Historic
Bannock Street Guidance Guidance
SEC 2 VISION AND GUIDING 20 Site Analysis 46 Public Input - Concept 56 Public Input - Concept
PRINCIPLES Options Studied Options
8 Vision Statement 23 Public Input - Concept
Options Studied 47 Preferred Concept Design 57 Preferred Concept Design
8 Guiding Principles 52 Greek Theater Canopy 62 Central Promenade
24 Bannock Central Plaza and
City and County Building Considerations for the Next Considerations for the Next
SEC 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH Plaza Phase of Design Phase of Design
PROCESS 31 Bike and Pedestrian 53 Greek Theater Historic Central Gathering Feature
10 Public Outreach Process Promenade Structure Restoration
Recommendations for the 64 Central Gathering Feature
34 Garden Rooms Next Phase of Design Historic Guidance
SEC 4 PROJECT BACKGROUND 36 Gateways 65 Public Input - Concept
12 Past Planning Options
37 Supporting Diagrams
14 Contextual Analysis 67 Preferred Concept Design
41 Considerations for Next
Phase of Design
SEC 6 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
72 Project Acknowledgments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN
What do you imagine for the next 100 years
of Civic Center?
The world’s greatest communities are defined by timeless
public spaces where people gather, connect and belong.
Now more than ever, active spaces are critical to the
mental and physical health of a city’s residents as well as
its economy. For Denver, our crown jewel is Civic Center.
Located at the heart of the city and surrounded by many
of our key civic and cultural institutions, Civic Center has
served as Denver’s most significant gathering place for
cultural events, festivals, and First Amendment rallies
for over 100 years. As Denver’s first National Historic
Landmark we must honor Civic Center’s history as we
envision its future.
‘Civic Center Next 100’ takes the Civic Center Master Plan
and brings it to life for the people of Denver today and the
generations to come.
Four Integrated Projects
Improvements to Civic Center will catalyze new activity and animate this park the heart
of Denver. The transformation of four key areas will fulfill past community-driven planning
visions and elevate Denver’s first National Historic Landmark for the next 100 years by
providing new energy, world-class performances, and events.
Concept Design Timeline
FALL 2020
Existing Conditions,
Design Concepts Preferred Concept Final Concept Package
Analysis, Goal Setting
Public Workshops & 1 2 3 4
Survey Kick-Offs
WINTER 2021 SUMMER 2021 FALL 2021 WINTER 2022
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BANNOCK STREET PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGN
The reimagined Bannock Street creates a vibrant and County Building with a flexible central plaza,
public space and reinforces connections between interactive water feature, and garden rooms.
the City and County Building and Civic Center The design balances event needs with daily civic
Park. The design provides a grand entry to the City activities and services.
City and County Building
14th Ave
Pedestrian Only Path
City and County Building Plaza
Colfax Ave
Bike and Pedestrian
Promenade
Bannock Central Plaza
Garden Rooms Interactive Water Feature Garden Rooms
Great Lawn
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GREEK THEATER, CENTRAL PROMENADE, AND CENTRAL GATHERING FEATURE PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGNS
The vision for the Greek Theater, Central The preferred concept for the Greek Theater The Central Promenade design includes new
Promenade, and Central Gathering Feature introduces improved accessibility, a four-season infrastructure, vertical elements for festivals and
breathes new life into three of Denver's most canopy, audiovisual ring truss and an expanded, events and reinvigorates the historic paving patterns.
important historic spaces. accessible stage to modernize the venue for large The Central Gathering Feature landscape framework
and small scale performances, while protecting accommodates a future architectural art element,
and highlighting the historic structure. becoming a new destination in Denver.
The Greek Theater:
Downtown Denver's premiere
outdoor performance venue
The Central Promenade:
A flexible, four-season,
18-hour market, festival, and
event corridor
The Central Gathering Feature:
A new destination for Denver - an
inviting gathering space centered
around an iconic work of public art
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VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Vision Statement
Improvements to Civic Center will catalyze new activity and animate the heart of
Denver. The transformation of four key areas will fulfill past planning visions and elevate
Denver’s First National Historic Landmark for the next 100 years with new daily energy,
world-class performances, and events.
Guiding Principles
Enliven Civic Center as Elevate Civic Center Celebrate the historic Incorporate resilient Unify Civic Center by
a place for people. to form a prominent significance of the Civic design to ensure Civic implementing city-wide
Make it active, engaging, destination centered Center landmark. Center is a model for connectivity visions
welcoming, and around distinct cultural and successful urban ecology, to link to surrounding
comfortable to everyone community anchors. sustainability, and long- cultural, recreational,
(children, residents, term vitality for the next and civic spaces and
visitors, tourists, workers) 100 years. reinforcing physical and
every day. visual connections to the
surrounding district.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH PROCESS
Public Outreach Process
What do you imagine for the next 100 years
of Civic Center?
3 Engagement Sessions
The Civic Center Next 100 planning process incorporated a February, June and September, 2021
multi-faceted public outreach process which garnered feedback
from thousands of Denver residents, park programmers,
and stakeholders. The process gathered extensive feedback
2,593 Survey Responses
from a diverse group of Denver residents and reinforced the
importance of this historic space for Colorado.
3,265+ Points of Feedback
To collect this insight and with consideration for community
safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the project team
combined virtual and on-site touch-points in a bilingual (English/ Stakeholder and Focus Groups
Spanish) outreach process.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Three rounds of public workshops punctuated the design
process, ensuring a consistent dialogue throughout the visioning Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting
effort. Each workshop included multiple stakeholder and focus
group meetings, virtual and paper surveys and a public webinar. Community Connections Focus Group
Additional in-person or hard-copy outreach onsite allowed the Daily Activation and Events Focus Groups
design team to connect with those who are regularly use the
park to share their feedback. This included direct engagement Greek Theater Focus Group
at Civic Center Eats, Showers for All, and flyering at local
libraries and recreation centers city-wide. Operations and Management Focus Group
For additional details on the specific feedback received, refer to Civic Center Conservancy
the engagement summaries from the Public Workshops at
www.denvergov.org/theoutdoordowntown. Public Workshops (3)
Engagement Summary Document from
Public Workshop #1
Public Workshop Video Recordings (3)
Engagement Summary Document from
Public Workshop #2
Online Surveys (3)
Engagement Summary Document from
Public Workshop #3
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN | 10PROJECT BACKGROUND
Past Planning
GUIDING DOCUMENTS AND PLANS
Numerous past planning efforts over many years
were reviewed by the project team and served as Study Area and Area of Influence
2005 Park Master Plan
the basis for the concept designs in all 4 project
areas. Documents include, but are not limited to
plans referenced below.
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OLMSTED JR. DESIGN MASTER PLAN DOWNTOWN PLAN
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1909 FREDERICK MACMONNIES 1918 EDWARD BENNETT’S PLAN 2009 CIVIC CENTER 2020 DENVER
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AXIAL RELATIONSHIP
The 2005 Civic Center Master Plan highlights
the Civic and Cultural Axes as key organizing
elements extending through and beyond the park.
City & County Building (1932) McNichols Building (1910)
Voorhies Memorial (1919)
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CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN PROJECT BACKGROUND | 13Contextual Analysis
SURROUNDING DESTINATIONS AND LAND USE
The buildings surrounding the park are primarily daytime weekend visitors as well, however there is
government and cultural buildings with limited a lack of regular and ongoing activation within the
ground floor activation adjacent to the park. This park that would be typical in areas with a denser
is a challenge for ongoing activation of the park residential population.
as the surrounding areas are usually only busy
during weekdays. The cultural destinations have
Denver Performing
Arts Complex
16th Street Mall
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McNichols Building
State Capitol
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Clifford Still Museum Government
History Colorado Center
Cultural
Kirkland Museum Current & Future Residential
Denver Art Museum CAPITOL
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An analysis of connectivity and mobility around
Civic Center shows that transit is adjacent but
not integrated into the park. Bannock serves as
a key bicycle route into and out of downtown,
connecting neighborhoods to the south and west.
The nearby Civic Center Station serves a large
volume of transit riders as provides a critical
connection point to Union Station.
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Colfax Ave.
Major Bus Routes
Metroride
14th Ave. Colfax BRT
Protected Bike Lane
Bannock Bikeway
Bike Lane
Broadway
13th Ave.
Trail
Lincoln
Trail Connection
Broadway Protected Bike Lane (Proposed)
Proposed MetroRide Extension
5280 Loop
Pedestrian Connection
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN PROJECT BACKGROUND | 15PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS
Currently, the roadways adjacent to Civic Center, improvements to the roadways and crossings
including W. Colfax Avenue, Broadway and 14th are outside the scope of this project, the key
Avenue, are challenging to cross as a pedestrian crossings and gateways shown in the graphic
due to the high traffic volumes and speeds. While below should be studied further to improve
pedestrian connections in and through Civic
Center.
Downtown Gateway
Civic Gateways (2)
Colfax Avenue
Bannock Street
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SECONDARY PARK gateway
Popular walking ROUTES
POPULAR WALKING routes
Cultural Gateway Secondary walkingROUTES
SECONDARY WALKING routes
5280 LOOP
5280 loop
Denver Art Museum PLAZA SPACES
Plaza spaces
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Civic Center Park Summary McNichols Building Summary
223 TOTAL EVENTS IN 2019 533 TOTAL EVENTS IN 2019
EVENTS BY MONTH EVENTS BY MONTH
EVENTS GUESTS
EVENTS GUESTS
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OBJECTIVES
• Maintain central open plaza area for
events in front of the City and County
Building as the primary element of the
space.
• Ensure secure perimeter while also
providing vehicular access to the event
Bannock Street SECTION TITLE
plaza and interior park spaces via
McNichols.
An Event Space and Extension of the • Balance the needs of an event market
Park Balanced with Human-Scale and daily comfort in the north and
Elements for Daily Use south areas.
• Function as a bike and pedestrian
CONCEPT DESIGN BY: transportation corridor for all but the
LIVABLE CITIES STUDIO biggest events.Bannock Street The Greek Theater The Central Promenade The Central Gathering Feature
Site Analysis
EVENTS, ACCESS & OPERATIONS
To understand the site needs, a number of biking through the area, confirming that Bannock process as well as a required 24' service and
factors were analyzed including existing event Street needs to continue to accommodate bike access drive.
layouts, mobility and bike access, and vehicular movements in the future. Security and limited vehicular access is a key
movements and security. Past events have placed stages in the middle of element for the future design. Allowing for park
Bike counts were analyzed to understand the Bannock Street as well as next to Bannock and maintenance vehicles and access to McNichols is
importance of Bannock as a key bike facility. within the Great Lawn. The desired placement essential while designing for access control.
Currently, there are a large number of users and size needs were accounted for in the design N
Primary stage
area (minimum of
60’ x 40’ stage) 24’ for emergency
access and
parade of lights
Average Daily Count*
288
Bannock Street
222
Average Daily Count*
Active Vehicle
Barrier to provide
emergency, event,
and security access
Alternate stage area
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Multiple types of events utilize Bannock Street, including Stage & back of house for 9 events, Vendor Tents & Booths for events,
N Staging / Starting point for March or race for 7 events
Source: CCD DOTI, 2019 Event Permit Site Plans
* Fehr & Peers, Denver Multimodal Program Dashboard. Counts taken at Bannock Street, north of 12th Avenue, 5/13/2019
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LANDSCAPE & DRAINAGE
An analysis of existing trees, necessary tree
protection zones, and existing drainage was
completed to minimize the design's impact to
trees as well as to locate stormwater collection
planters in logical locations.
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Drainage/Water
Quality watershed
includes Bannock
Street area only
24”
24” 24” Norway
Maple
Norway Norway
Maple Maple
Bannock Street
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36” Elm
Littleleaf
30” Linden 48” Swamp
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Linden Bur Oak
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UTILITIES
An analysis was conducted for utilities to
understand what is possible to relocate and what
utilities are fixed, and must be protected and
designed around.
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Multiple fiber Multiple Xcel Energy
optic lines on primary electric lines
west half of ROW
Bannock Street
Can cut and cap
water line on either
Xcel Chilled Water
end of the block
difficult to relocate
Retain Sanitary
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Public Input - Concept Options Studied
CONCEPTS
The two concepts below were presented at Community Feedback expressed a desire to utilizing stormwater collection planters,
Simila
Workshop #2 for community feedback. This maintain adequate space for events and the maintaining the bikeway, connecting to the Similar
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Bannock Street
Bannock Street Concept
Concept Alternatives
Alternatives
feedback led to the preferred concept plan
illustrated on the following pages.
necessary access while also making Bannock
Street a place for people by increasing the tree
canopy and shade, providing more seating,
City and County Building, and incorporating
an interactive water feature. Many comments
supported the larger garden rooms along with a ●
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incorporating native plants and pollinators, water feature.
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Civic Center Next 100: Civic Center Park & Bannock Street Concept DesignBannock Street The Greek Theater The Central Promenade The Central Gathering Feature
Bannock Central Plaza and City and County Building Plaza
The reimagined Bannock Street creates a vibrant City and County Building with a flexible central
public space and reinforces connections between plaza, interactive water feature, and garden
the City and County Building and Civic Center rooms. The concept design balances events and
Park. The redesign provides a grand entry to the daily civic uses and services.
N
City and County Building
14th Ave
Pedestrian Only Path
City and County
Building Plaza
Colfax Ave
Bike and Pedestrian
Promenade
Bannock Central Plaza
Garden Rooms Interactive Water Feature Garden Rooms
Great Lawn
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THREE SPACES FOR PEOPLE
Bannock Street is organized around three major
spaces for people making it inclusive and welcoming
for all.
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City and County Building
City and County
Building Plaza
Pedestrian & Bike Pedestrian & Bike
Promenade Promenade
Bannock
Central Plaza
Garden Room Garden Room
Great Lawn
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HISTORIC FORMS AND VIEWS OF CIVIC CENTER
The redesign honors the historic forms and views
of Civic Center. New trees align with existing trees
within the Great Lawn and paths from Civic Center
Park extend into Bannock Street. The water
feature complements and celebrates the view.
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City and County Building
14th Ave
Colfax Ave
East-west paths through park
extend through the garden rooms
Trees aligned with trees
and into the plaza
on edges of Great Lawn
Great Lawn
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DESIGN ELEMENTS
The large central plaza sets the stage for everyday The scrim water feature next to the Great Lawn spaces creating a cohesive floor to the space.
public life and supports a diversity of activities spreads a thin sheet of water across the plaza Walls and edges create opportunities for seating,
and events. The interactive arched water feature paving making this a reflective and interactive and a horticultural display garden is featured in
honors the historic axis and has adaptable piece. front of the City and County Building with native
lighting to celebrate events and festivities for the Paving material extends through both plaza planting and pollinators that highlight Colorado
city of Denver. landscapes.
City and County Building
Gateway / Arched water feature
14th Ave
Paving extends into the City and
County Building plaza
Colfax Ave
Horticultural display in planters with
native plants and pollinators
Water Feature Scrim
Edges and places for
people to sit, gather
and linger
Interactive water feature honors
the historic axis of Civic Center and
has adaptable lighting to celebrate
events and festivities
Scrim water feature next to Great
Great Lawn Lawn is reflective and interactive
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WATER FEATURES
The arched water feature frames the view to the Great Lawn creating a reflective and engaging
City and County Building, and the scrim water surface. Additionally, movable seating is located
feature spreads a thin sheet of water next to the along the edges for gathering and enjoyment.
Interactive water feature honors
the historic axis of Civic Center
and has adaptable lighting to
celebrate events and festivities
Movable seating and
shade along edges
Scrim water feature next
to Great Lawn is reflective
and interactive
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Bannock Street The Greek Theater The Central Promenade The Central Gathering Feature PLAZA DURING EVENTS Bannock Central Plaza is sized to be flexible and accommodate the largest of events. The water feature can turn off and a stage can be placed within in the plaza area making it a multi-purpose space. CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGN | 30
Bannock Street The Greek Theater The Central Promenade The Central Gathering Feature
Bike and Pedestrian Promenade
AN ACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR EVERYDAY AND EVENTS
The bike and pedestrian promenade is an active and no through access for cars. Also, on the
and flexible space for everyday and events. It western edge nearest to the City and County
creates a people-oriented space through its Building, there is a pedestrian only path to ensure
curbless street design, high quality pavement, ADA access through the space.
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City and County Building
14th Ave
14th Ave
Curbless promenade
Pedestrian Only Path
Colfax Ave
with no access for cars
Colfax Ave
Bannock Central Plaza on a daily basis
Bike crossings
(green) Bike and Pedestrian
Promenade Pedestrian crossing (white)
Garden Rooms Interactive Water Feature Garden Rooms
Great Lawn
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AN EVERYDAY SPACE DESIGNED FOR DAILY NEEDS AND CIVIC SERVICES
The promenade creates an everyday space for
bikes and people, however it is also a space that
supports daily needs and civic services such as
the shower truck, blood drive, voter registration,
and other civic services.
Seating and shade create
spaces to gather and enjoy
the park
Shower truck or other everyday
services can be located along
the bike and pedestrian
promenade.
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Garden Rooms
A VARIETY OF SPACE TO ENJOY AND RELAX WITH TREES, SHADE, AND PLANTING AREAS
The garden rooms, along the eastern edge of serve as a location to help with access control for The specifics related to ongoing operations will be
Bannock Street, are an extension of the park Bannock Street. The kiosk just to the south of the determined during future phases of work.
expressing the native sustainable landscape and central plaza and water feature is intended to be
providing space to relax and enjoy the park. location for food and beverage in the long-term. In
the near-term, the kiosk could offer game rentals
The north kiosk near Colfax Ave is intended to
or other activation. N
City and County Building
14th Ave
Pedestrian Only Path
Bannock Central Plaza
Bike and Pedestrian
Promenade
Kiosk
Garden Rooms Kiosk Interactive Water Feature Garden Rooms
Great Lawn
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DESIGN CHARACTER
The garden rooms are layered spaces with a
variety of spaces for seating and gathering as
well as native plants and stormwater collection
planters.
Seating and shade create Native planting gardens and
spaces to gather and stormwater collection planter
enjoy the park form garden rooms
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Gateways
The design of Bannock Street will put people
first. The spaces created make it accessible and
welcoming for all. New gateway elements will be
provided, on both the north and south sides, that
could be public art or signage drawing people into
the space to enjoy every day.
Future gateway elements
to be determined during
next phase of design Future gateway elements
to be determined during
next phase of design
Future study of enhanced
intersection to act as gateway
into Bannock Street and City
and County Building
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Supporting Diagrams
CIRCULATION AND ACCESS
Bannock Street is a key connector between Bannock Street will continue to serve as a bike Vehicular access will be maintained to the
downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, route and connect with other bike routes to the McNichols building and for park maintenance
making connectivity into the bike network and north and south. A pedestrian only path will be vehicles into Civic Center Park. Additionally, the
other pedestrian paths essential. provided, closest to the City and County Building. promenade serves as access for emergency
This space will be defined by truncated domes or vehicles and event setup needs.
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City and County Building
14th Ave
Colfax Ave
Pedestrian Only Path
Bike and Pedestrian Promenade
Controlled Vehicle Access
Great Lawn
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LARGE EVENTS
The plaza is sized such that it can accommodate Based on size needs for stages and surrounding
the largest of events. The water features are set-up from past events, a 60'x80' area was
designed to be shut off and the surface durable provided for events with additional staging and
enough to support stages and event needs. circulation space on all sides.
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60’ x 80’ Stage
Area
30’ 30’
20’
Great Lawn
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FESTIVALS
The diagram below reflects a conceptual layout
of tents during festivals. The Central Plaza space
can have a double row of tents, while the path
closest to the City and County Building can remain
open for all but the largest events.
N
10’ x 10’ Tents
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EVENT INFRASTRUCTURE ASSUMPTIONS
Electrical, water and
sanitary connections
to be provided at south
Provide electrical end, north end, and in Provide electrical
for retractable central plaza area for retractable
bollards bollards
Provide electrical Provide electrical
receptacles for holiday receptacles for holiday
Provide water and
lights and other needs lights and other needs
electrical for water
Great Lawn feature
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGN | 40Bannock Street The Greek Theater The Central Promenade The Central Gathering Feature Considerations for Next Phase of Design PROGRAM REFINEMENTS Incorporate lighting for year-round activation and safety, especially for when events aren't happening. Continue to explore the need for and potential uses of kiosk(s) and how they are operated and managed. Design of Bannock Street is intended to be curbless. Additional study will be required related to drainage. ADA detectable warnings, clear separation between bikes and pedestrians. Coordination with necessary security enhancements. Coordination with DOTI to provide safe entry and exit for limited vehicular traffic on Bannock Street (from Colfax Avenue and to 14th Avenue). Coordination with OSE regarding bike lane closures for the occasional extra-large event where the full Bannock Street width will be utilized for events. MATERIAL REFINEMENTS Explore paving materials to balance the need for durability, ease of cleaning after events, ability to accommodate heavy vehicular loads for events use, and ease of replacement for utility access. Utilize materials that complement and are in character with Civic Center Park and City and County Building. UTILITIES Investigate exact location of existing utilities (potholing). Coordinate with utility providers on paving materials and access requirements. The sanitary, storm, chilled water, and steam lines are all to remain in place. The Denver Water line is to be capped and cut on either end of the block Some traffic utility lines will need to be relocated, and the fiber lines need more investigation. See SUE Report for more information. CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100: CIVIC CENTER PARK + BANNOCK STREET CONCEPT DESIGN PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGN | 41
OBJECTIVES
• Preserve as a venue for First Amendment
gatherings, rallies, and other civic activity
• Maintain the historic integrity of the
space Objectives
• Program to serve as a regular activator
of Civic Center Park with rallies, music,
●
cultural performances, and community Serve as
events
with rallie
The Greek Theater • Create an adaptable venue for eclectic
performances and community-focused communi
he Greek Theater
A Civic Park Space Adapted to events
include a Premier Outdoor ●
• Make the theater area comfortable for Preserve
Performance Venue day-to-day and performance use
gathering
• Provide pedestrian and ADA access when
events are not in-place
●
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Greek Theater Historic Guidance
The 2005 Civic Center Master Plan and 2009 Civic Center Design
Guidelines provide guidance for the design of new and restored elements
within Civic Center Park. The following guidelines, taken directly from the
Secondary Area
above resources, pertain to the design of the Greek Theater and have of Influence Restoration /
Rehabilitation
informed the design alternatives and refinement of the preferred design
concept. The project team reviewed the preferred concept designs with
the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) in October 2021. All future
design refinements must be approved by LPC. Encourage Daily
Primary Area of
Influence and Area
Activity to be considered for
PROGRAMMING New Elements
Excerpts relating to PROGRAMMING from the 2009 Denver Civic
Center Design Guidelines (page 63)
"Encourage the continued use of the Greek Theater as Civic Center’s
primary performance venue." Restoration /
Rehabilitation
• "Allow for modifications to enhance its use as a performance
venue, ensuring that modifications are compatible with its
historic design."
"If modifications to the Greek Theater are needed to assist with its Encourage Daily
continued use as Civic Center’s premier performance venue, follow Activity
these guidelines:"
• "Allow for protection from the sun and provide shade."
Key Strategies Based on Document Guidance
(See 'MATERIALS' and 'FORM AND CONTEXT' on the following pages for
additional guidance from this section of the Design Guidelines.) PROGRAMMING
» Support audio and lighting systems. Form an enhanced
KEY ACTIVITY NODES acoustic environment.
Excerpts relating to KEY ACTIVITY NODES from the 2009 Denver » Create a backdrop for holiday and seasonal lighting
Civic Center Design Guidelines (page 19) activation.
"Several locations within Civic Center are identified as places where » Protect performers and audience from weather.
daily activity should be encouraged."
» Encourage daily activity and historic use of the Greek Theater
(See diagram on the right demonstrating how this excerpt pertains to the as a place for First Amendment activities and a premier
Greek Theater.) outdoor performance venue.
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NEW ELEMENTS MATERIALS Key Strategies Based on Document
Guidance
Excerpts from the 2009 Denver Civic Excerpts from the 2009 Denver Civic
Center Design Guidelines (page 31) Center Design Guidelines (page 63) MATERIALS
"Modifications to the Greek Theater may be "Encourage the continued use of the » Materials should be distinct
considered as a possible New Element to Greek Theater as Civic Center’s primary between historic structure and the
the Park. A New Element is a new feature performance venue." contemporary designed canopy.
to assist with the continued use of the » Engineer new canopy to span across
Park, designed and constructed so the • "Allow for modifications to enhance its
use as a performance venue, ensuring the historic structure to avoid need for
contributing features of the Park and/or anchoring on any historic materials.
its historic features are not obscured or that modifications are compatible with
damaged by the New Element." its historic design." » Use a canopy material with acoustic
"If modifications to the Greek Theater are benefits.
NEW ELEMENTS + needed to assist with its continued use as » Utilize wood for the stage because
AREA OF INFLUENCE Civic Center’s premier performance venue, of its ability to complement yet
follow these guidelines:" distinguish from the historic materials.
Excerpts from the 2009 Denver Civic
Center Design Guidelines (page 34) • "Ensure that modifications do not It addition, wood is suitable for a wide
attach to or impact the Greek Theater spectrum of performance needs.
"Respect the two Areas of Influence or its contributing features. Ensure all
identified for each New Element." ancillary features are removable with no
"The Primary Area of Influence is the impact to the historic fabric."
horizontal space where new improvements • "Allow the use of contemporary
may occur. The design should consider the materials, complementing the Park’s
entire Area of Influence, but not necessarily original materials and compatible with
result in the form indicated on the Diagram." its neoclassical design."
• "Allow the use of contemporary
materials, complementing the Park’s
original materials and compatible with
its neoclassical design."
(See 'PROGRAMMING' on the previous page and
'FORM AND CONTEXT' on the following page
for additional guidance from this section of the
Design Guidelines.)
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c. Architectural Scale
FORM AND CONTEXT • "Ensure that modifications do not Key Strategies Based on Document
Description and Intent: attach to or impact the Greek Theater Guidance
Excerpts from the 2009 Denver Civic or its contributing features. Ensure all
Civic Center’s
Center Design Guidelines (page 63) three-dimensional buildings, structures and features
ancillary exhibitare
features a distinct neoclassical
removable archi-
with no FORM & CONTEXT
tectural scale, inspired by the classical architecture of ancient
impact Greecehistoric
to the and Rome. Neoclassical structures
fabric." » Protect the historic structure.
MODIFICATIONS are typically symmetrical, feature columns rising the full height of the building and are frequently topped
"If modifications to the by
Greek Theater
a triangular arewith a domed
pediment Excerpts from
roof. The State theDenver’s
Capitol, 2009CityDenver
& CountryCivic
Building and the » Avoid anchoring any structure to any
needed to assist with its continued use as Center
McNichols Building reflect these principles. Design Guidelines (page 28) vertical or horizontal space within
Civic Center’s premier performance venue, the historic structure (colonnade,
PROPORTIONS
The proportions of Civic Center’s historic features provide the Park’s cohesive architectural character and lower bowl, upper terraces or satellite
follow these guidelines:"
"The proportions
inform its spatial organization. These proportions shall be reflectedofinCivic Center’s
the design historicand
of New Elements columns and walls).
• "Subordinate any modifications to the features provide the Park’s cohesive
all modifications proposed for the Park, including existing building, structures or features.
mass and scale of the Greek Theater. architectural character and inform its spatial » Protect the historic roof from
Civic Center’s
Respect the architectural scalearchitectural
of Civicscale is described by a series of distinct
organization. These vertical heights consistently
proportions shall refl
beected additional drainage.
Center and the Greekin theTheater."
facades of the Park’s building and features.
reflectedThis isinillustrated on the of
the design diagrams
New ofElements
the Voorhies » Anchor footings outside of the cultural
Memorial and the McNichols Building on and alland
page 29, modifications
on the section ofproposed forpage.
the Park on this the Park, axis (corridor shared by Voorhies
• "Retain the iconic presence of the Greek including existing buildings, structures or
Theater. Do not obscurea/bany - 2facade
to 4-foot height (human-scale) Memorial and Greek Theater).
features."
or architectural detailing cwith newheight (human-scale, McNichols base)
- 12-foot » Align new elements within the vertical
modifications." d - 20-foot height (Park kiosks, bottom of Voorhies cornice)
Excerpts from the 2009 Denver Civic verticals established within the Park.
e - Top of Voorhies
• "Ensure that any modifications are equal Memorial cornice, bottomDesign
Center of Greek Theater cornice, and(page
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Public Input - Concept Options Studied
CONCEPTS
The two concepts below were presented at universal accessibility to and through the year-round activation, and sound and lighting
Workshop #2 for community feedback. This Theater. The design should include a welcoming integrated into the support truss allowing for
feedback led to the preferred concept plan South Plaza and provide connection across 14th easier set up by community performance groups
illustrated on the following pages. Avenue. that would otherwise not be able to utilize the
Greek Theater due to cost.
Community Feedback expressed a desire
to build in adaptability for everyday and for The stage-in-the-round(concept 2) was In addition, it was noted that the smaller canopy
community-based events, provide shade for supported because of its accessibility and (concept 1) visually blocks the historic facade of
the performer and the audience, and provide usability for all types of performances. The the Greek Theater.
larger canopy (concept 2) was supported for
Concept 1 Expanded and enhanced South Concept 2 Expanded and enhanced South
Gateway Plaza at 14th Avenue Gateway Plaza at 14th Avenue
(per 2005 Master Plan) (per 2005 Master Plan)
Custom, year-round
14T 14T
HA tensile shade canopy HA
Seasonal shade integrated VEN VEN
UE UE
into standard audiovisual
truss system Custom year-round
Audiovisual ‘ring truss’
Extended stage
Extended
stage-in-the-round
Expanded west walk Expanded west walk
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Preferred Concept Design
A CIVIC PARK SPACE + PREMIERE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE VENUE
As a premier civic and cultural center in the The Civic Center Next 100 project, aims to to be the heart of Denver's civic and cultural
Rocky Mountain region, the Greek Theater has reinvigorate the historic Greek Theater to life, meeting the needs of diverse civic rallies,
defined Denver’s urban and civic landscape. continue to provide a space for free speech and performances, and events. A new shade canopy
Visited by millions each year, it has been civic life, and restore it back to its former glory provides important infrastructural improvements
the cornerstone of Denver's large events, as premiere outdoor performance venue. These to host civic and cultural events of all sizes as
demonstrations, and public gatherings. improvements will allow the Greek Theater well as creates a welcoming park space for
everyday use.
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EXPANDED CIRCULATION AND ACCESS FOR AUDIENCES, PERFORMERS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND PARK-GOERS
Built in 1919, currently the entirety of the of the colonnade ensure a fully accessible A regraded south plaza and interior ramp
historic Greek Theater structure must be experience. Through the center of the structure ensure the performer and park spaces are fully
accessed by stair. New permanent ramps along an expanded stage-in-the-round includes an accessible by making the entirety of the Cultural
the north terrace face and ramps on both sides accessible route and terraces for gathering. Axis and crossing at 14th Avenue accessible.
14T
HA
VEN
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Existing route, ADA compliant
Proposed route, ADA compliant
Existing route, not ADA compliant
Proposed route, not ADA compliant South Gateway Plaza
Integrated accessible New fully accessible route from
ramp route 14th Avenue through the Greek
Theater to the Promenade
Alcoves protected,
event use only
Historic stair access
preserved at wings
L
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CEN ENAD
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Direct lower bowl ADA access from
historic balustrade openings
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PERFORMANCE FACILITIES: A FUNCTIONAL AND INVITING PUBLIC SPACE AND PERFORMANCE VENUE
An arched ring truss spans the Greek Theater and protection to encourage expanded programs canopy will complement both the historic
to support audiovisual equipment without and make this expansive public space more design vocabulary and the eclectic skyline of
anchoring to the historic structure. The same inviting for daily park use while still preserving the surrounding district (see page 52 of this
truss also supports a permanent double- the historic integrity of the structure and views document for recommended considerations for
layer acoustic tensile canopy which enhances through the Cultural Axis. future design).
performance sound and protects performers
and equipment year-round. This new shade, Additional study will be necessary to ensure
rain, and snow protection will provide comfort that the final detailed form and design of the
Permanent shade and weather
protection incorporated in new
New canopy provides night Greek Theater cover without
lighting for entire bowl and impacting historic structure
improves acoustics
Colonnade
performance viewing
now possible due to
expanded stage
Ring truss supports
audiovisual systems
Expanded stage deck CEN
provides permanent ADA PROM TRAL
ENAD
access without impacting E
historic structure
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SOUTH GATEWAY PLAZA: A PROGRAMMABLE SPACE FOR EVENTS, A PUBLIC PLAZA FOR DAILY USE
The South Greek Theater Plaza was identified institutions. New lighting and a double row and water infrastructure and reinforced paving
as a future activity node in the 2009 Civic of trees make this a comfortable and inviting allow the plaza to support temporary and
Center Design Guidelines, and this important gateway that frames the historic Cultural Axis seasonal mobile performance and civic service
space along the Acoma Cultural Corridor (corridor linking the Voorhies Memorial and facilities.
forms a critical link to many Denver's cultural Greek Theater) for park visitors. New electrical
New gardens frame entry Ramped access through Greek
aligned with existing trees Theater to Central Promenade
Integrated water and Linear paving monuments honor
electrical connections for the history of the Gang of 19
event and service use
Existing trees replaced with double row
of shade trees at plaza edge
14TH AVENUE
Open plaza with
locations for seasonal
performer buildings
14TH AVENUE
Potential enhanced 14th Avenue
crossing links to Denver Art
Museum and Library plaza
(to be determined in partnership
with DOTI)
TO DENVER ART
MUSEUM AND DENVER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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NEW ACCESSIBILITY: A DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE THAT CELEBRATES CIVIC CENTER'S PAST
Accessibility is critical to the future success of the ADA movement. In honor of this momentous time in history. On the pavement, integrated
this important public space. Today, accessible effort, a proposed new central ramp through monuments tell the story of the 19 individuals
routes do not exist through the Greek Theater. the Greek Theater and re-grading in the plaza, who laid in the intersection of Broadway and
Accessibility, is also a unique part of the park allows this historic first-amendment venue Colfax to fight for the right to access public
history. The historic Gang of 19 protest in 1978 facilities for the generations to come.
to become fully ADA accessible for the first
took place in Civic Center, helping to catalyze
Ramped access through Existing trees replaced
Greek Theater to Central with double row of shade
Promenade trees at plaza edge
New gardens frame
entry aligned with
existing trees Linear paving monuments honor
the history of the Gang of 19
Open plaza with locations for
seasonal performer buildings
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Greek Theater Canopy
Considerations for the Next Phase of Design
PROGRAM FORM + CONTEXT
Incorporate lighting into the canopy design for year-round activation Vertical parameters
and safety, even when events aren’t happening.
• Do not extend any structure above the City and County Building
Provide base level audio support for day-to-day events (assuming roof line (see Document Guidance section).
special performances will likely provide enhanced audio equipment).
• Align the height of the new canopy structure to a thoughtful
MATERIAL vertical datum.
The project team has suggested a lightweight fabric for the canopy Horizontal parameters
material due to it's acoustical benefits and contemporary aesthetic. • Maintain symmetry with the Wall of Benefactors.
Take advantage of uplighting opportunities to animate the space and • Do not impact existing walkways/circulation or trees within the
historic structure. Period of Significance (trees planted between 1909-1979 per
Explore the use of form and color to distinguish the proposed canopy Design Guidelines)
structure from other local structures such as Civic Center Station and • Ensure final column locations fit within the historic park context.
Denver International Airport Terminal. Potential alignment references include existing walks and
Consider references to neoclassical design vocabulary. axes, perimeter street tangents, the Wall of Benefactors and
the architectural alignment of Voorhies Memorial. Do not place
• Be thoughtful about material treatment and articulation of the columns south of the Greek Theater roof line or north of the
metal and fabric to reflect neoclassical forms and scale in a future connecting walkways.
contemporary way.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
VIEWSHED
The project team reviewed the preferred concept design with the
Study the height of the proposed canopy structure in the context Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) in October 2021. All future
of the overall park scale so that it does not block views along the design refinements must be formally approved by LPC.
cultural axis as demonstrated in the current concept.
Refine roof drainage. The conceptual form of the Greek Theater
Preserve audience views to the stage and historic structure when structure is shaped to direct roof runoff away from the lower bowl
assessing any revisions to the structure that result in relocation of and historic structure. Future refinements to this form and roof
vertical elements. drainage details may help to address this while providing more
flexibility in the final form.
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Greek Theater Historic Structure Restoration
Recommendations for the Next Phase of Design
Conceptual design plans for the Greek Theater include restoration
strategies for the existing structure. These are detailed in a HSA (Historic
Structure Assessment) report.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT (HSA)
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE: Replace failing pavement with consistent material, matching historic
Clean and repoint masonry and brickwork. paving pattern.
Clean efflorescence and repair concrete cracks. Uninstall and reinstall seating caps following pavement, stair, and
seating base replacement.
Doors, transoms, and windows:
Replace bowl snowmelt system and extend below all paving, seating,
• Rehabilitate historic door and transom hardware. and stairs.
• Demolish non-historic doors, windows, and transoms and replace Rehabilitate interior finishes.
with recreated elements utilizing surviving historic fabric for
patterning. Provide service upgrades for performer spaces.
Repair balustrades. Repair roof.
Repair concrete reinforcement. Repair and rehabilitation plans for colonnade ceilings including:
Add ADA ramps. • Rosette details
Investigate existing fountains to make operational, assuming new • Historic light fixtures
pump/plumbing system. • Plaster and cornice
Add new stainless steel handrails with integrated LED lighting.
Restore historic Alan True murals.
Plan for alcove enclosure, including a suggested transfer of mural
image onto exterior of enclosure.
Rehabilitate historic metalwork including:
• Metal railings
• Metal grilles
• Metal and glass stage door
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• Improve infrastructure to allow for
adaptable use
• Increase day-to-day comfort
Objectives
• Ensure past events can continue,
include adaptability for new programs
• Preserve the historic paving pattern
●
• Adapt to current stormwater best Infrastr
management practices
The Central Promenade
An Historic and Adaptable Event,
●
• Improve infrastructure to be more
durable for heavy event and vehicular Increas
Central Promenade
Market, and Festival Corridor and
a Comfortable Pedestrian Space
use
● Ensure
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Central Promenade Historic Guidance
The 2005 Civic Center Master Plan and 2009 Civic Center Design Infrastructure improvements are buried below-grade and accessed by
Guidelines maintain a preservation-based approach to the future of the in-ground vaults. Paving upgrades preserve the historic paving pattern
Central Promenade, limiting permanent additions to the overall space. while adapting to contemporary stormwater management requirements
and improving the surface for extensive vehicular use for event and
The concept plan recommendations include removable/seasonal maintenance needs.
elements to animate the space while preserving the historic form.
Key Strategies Based on Document Guidance
» Retain the view between the Voorhies Memorial and the Greek
Theater along the Cultural Axis.
» Do not place major features along the Promenade.
» Incorporate a strategy for the regular removal of temporary
seasonal elements.
Image: Western History Collection
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