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NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING

JULY 20, 2018PLACEMAKING STUDY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPENDIX A: PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING INTERVIEWS AND INPUT

APPENDIX B: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 4

DOCUMENTATION OF INPUT 4CONSIDERATIONS FOR FUTURE TASK ORDERS 4THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY 4VISION STATEMENT 5MISSION STATEMENT 5GUIDING PRINCIPLES (FROM NWC MASTER PLAN, MARCH 2015) 5ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 6WHY PROGRAM? 7THE ROLE OF PUBLIC SPACE 7PUBLIC SPACE TYPES 8PROGRAMMING TYPES 9

PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAM 10

PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING 11

EVENTS & ACTIVATION 28

SPECIAL EVENTS 28DAILY ACTIVATION 30

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Figure 1: Extent of Programming Area - Phases 1 and 2

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INTRODUCTION

This report focuses on the programming and activation of public realm spaces within the initial phasing build-out of the National Western Center (NWC) campus (Figure 1). Generally speaking, the “public realm” includes the outdoor spaces between and surrounding the permanent indoor structures. This report may reference and shall work in concert with the following deliverables for the National Western Center Placemaking Study.

• Campus Cultural Plan

• Market Study

• Demand Projections

• Building/Facility Programming

DOCUMENTATION OF INPUTThe content herein was developed through a collaborative process including the Placemaking Study team, Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center (NWCO), Colorado State University (CSU), Western Stock Show Association (WSSA), the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and featured interviews with potential event hosts. Documenting ideas explored is important for the National Western Center Authority (NWCA) to be able to consider, prioritize, and implement in the future. For a full list of documented input refer to Appendix A - Public Realm Programming Interviews and Input.

It is important to note that programming for public spaces began prior to the selection of an approved site plan. While this allowed for flexibility of spaces due to unknowns, it also complicated programming because the arrangement of public spaces was always changing and therefore ideas could not be fully tested. Due to an evolving site plan, many programming concepts herein are kept broad. Future task orders will continue to determine the applicability and space requirements for such programs.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR FUTURE TASK ORDERSThe public realm programming provided in this document is intended to narrow the potential universe of uses for the Phase 1 and 2 public spaces within the National Western Center Campus. The programming information provided herein will be utilized to inform future site design, including the Task Order 2 infrastructure and grading framework.

In Task Order 3, the public realm programming information will provide the basis of conceptual design for the Phase 1 and 2 public spaces. The Placemaking Study team will work with stakeholders to further refine the programming information in Task Order 3 to ensure that the conceptual design and design guidelines (developed in Task Order 4) respond to the vertical construction, adjacent streets and open spaces, and community needs and desires.

THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITYAs part of the National Western Center Framework Agreement dated August 2017, the National Western Center Authority (NWCA) will be responsible for the coordination of community outreach, relations related to campus-wide operations, finance, programming and other campus-wide matters as they arise. The Authority will be responsible for programming, scheduling, maintaining and managing the public spaces on the NWC campus. The Authority will complete an Operations Master Plan for campus-wide operations, programs, and activities for the succeeding two years, including permanent improvements or programmatic strategies. The Authority will work with the community, CSU and WSSA to identify and develop new partnerships on the campus over the 100 year time span of the Framework Agreement to provide the potential for an active and vibrant campus, year round.

A place for exploration and teaching.

A place for research and therapy (Fort Collins, CO).

A place for entertainment.

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Before getting into the public realm programming content, it is important to reiterate the National Western Center’s Mission Statement and Guiding Principles, which serve as the foundation for the Placemaking Study:

VISION STATEMENTTo be a global destination for agricultural heritage and innovation.

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions.

The National Western Center Campus presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to honor and celebrate the spirit of the West, while also promoting research and progress in agriculture for the next 100 years. The revolutionary campus will provide a broad focus on entertainment, food, animal health and performance, water, energy, agriculture, rodeo, livestock, equestrian, and sustainability and the environment.

With each successive generation, greater concern is focused on global challenges that impact all, including how to feed nine billion people, solve freshwater shortages, and address climate change. Within these challenges lies an opportunity for the National Western Center to engage current and future generations through programs, facilities, and messages accessible to those from all walks of life.

The National Western Center envisions a “campus” or “community” of partnerships between the public and private sectors that blur the line between entertainment, competition, education, and industry. It envisions a Center that offers lifelong educational opportunities impacting the pre-school through college population, as well as lifelong learners throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.

The National Western Center benefits the local neighborhoods, the Denver metropolitan area, the P-12 school system, our interwoven network of higher education and cultural institutions and the state of Colorado — all while delivering outcomes that can be broadly applied and scaled to address similar challenges globally.

The National Western Center will become an international model for a educational, business, entertainment, and research and community development, made stronger by the lasting commitment and vision of the founding National Western Center partner entities, and the many partners to come.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES (FROM NWC MASTER PLAN, MARCH 2015)

• Community and neighborhood integration;

• Engage the river and nature;

• Celebrate Western heritage;

• Inspire health and wellness;

• Build cultural crossroads;

• Be pioneering: break trail and foster innovation;

• Create fun and entertaining experiences;

• Grow local, regional, and global intelligence; and

• Embrace an ethic of regeneration.

A place for curiosity and learning.

A place to relax and enjoy nature and people watching.

A place that celebrates arts and culture.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONSGiven the mission for the National Western Center, it is absolutely critical that environmental considerations are taken seriously with every step. The public realm is an opportunity to showcase the planning, design and thoughtful consideration of these elements.

The following documents are provided in Appendix B: Environmental Considerations and should be referenced for design and engineering:

• National Western Center Master Plan, Appendix D (March, 2015) - includes Sustainability and Regeneration Framework Goals for each of the principles which should be referenced.

• National Western Center Capital Build Program, Performance Management Framework, Table 5: Capital Build Draft Performance Management Framework - ReNEWW (September, 2017) - includes sustainable site strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) for design developed by NWC Partners from the Regeneration of Natural Environments, Energy, Water and Waste (ReNEWW) section.

At a very high level, target goals from the Performance Management Framework include:

GENERAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

• LEED Gold +

WATER

• Water conservation throughout

• Decrease impervious surfaces

• Water reuse potential

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

• Engaging landscapes

• Increase tree canopy, biodiversity

• Improve riverfront; eliminate invasive species

ENERGY

• Minimize annual energy demand

• Maximize renewable energy

• Minimize single occupancy trips

• Explore district energy solutions

• Energy Star compliance

• Alternative fuel charging stations

WASTE

• Demolition waste diversion and reuse program

• Construction waste diversion program

• Minimize, reuse and recycle waste during operation

• Reuse of historic elements in new site design (refer to Cultural Plan)

• Aim for net zero waste events and operations

Clean energy generation for the campus is a key component to meeting environmental goals.

Water conservation and management shall be demonstrated throughout the campus (Denver, CO).

NWC campus will serve as a laboratory and demonstration for environmental design.

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Public safety is of paramount importance on the campus and Denver’s Mounted Patrol fit in well with the equestrian culture.

A century-old tradition will progress into the future (Denver, CO).

NWC will become a laboratory for agricultural innovation.

WHY PROGRAM?Programming for exterior public spaces on the campus is important for:

• Destination - to create a special place for visitors, the neighborhoods, families, employees - a place for everyone to find something special;

• Activation - to provide daily activation of the campus that energizes surrounding neighborhoods;

• Flexibility - understanding various user groups and how different people will use and interact with spaces, as well as to get the most out of every space;

• Revenue - provide a place for private investment and revenue generation;

• Public safety - maintaining appropriate access and space for emergencies as well as using environmental design principles to naturally activate and keep “eyes on the public spaces” to prevent crime;

• Infrastructure - to develop a “systems” approach to infrastructure and think about how public realm spaces could serve as: multimodal connections, stormwater management, maintenance and storage, and energy and food production facilities. This is especially important given the mission and goals for the NWC campus;

• Design - to influence the design phase of public realm spaces;

• Program Guide - to provide a guide for potential programming ideas to the NWC Authority Board who will manage and operate the site and who will be in charge of programming the campus when it is up and operational.

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC SPACEThe build-out of the NWC campus is not only about the facilities that will host hundreds of events annually - although they are a critical element - it is also about contributing to the community in the form of public space and creating a world-renowned campus that is pioneering and innovative.

In November 2015, Denver voters overwhelmingly passed measure 2C, authorizing the City of Denver funding for Phases 1 and 2 of the master plan (including the Stockyards, Livestock Center, Equestrian Center, and all land acquisition, pad-ready site conditioning, and horizontal development.) At its core, the master plan set out to accomplish the following broad objectives:

• A promise to the neighborhoods - The Plan plays a key role in connecting Globeville, Elyria and Swansea through new and improved multimodal connections. The NWC campus is regenerative, improves health via spaces for activity and fresh food, and provides amenities that can be used and enjoyed by the community.

• A promise to the National Western Stock Show - The Plan advances the City’s intent to secure and grow the National Western Stock Show for the next 100 years as the state’s largest agriculture convention;

• A promise to promote tourism - The Plan sets in motion the creation of a year-round destination to promote new out-of-state tourism in partnership with new and existing partners such as Visit Denver, Western Stock Show Association, Colorado State University, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and History Colorado; and

• A promise to the world - The Plan positions Denver as a global player in 21st-century agricultural issues that will help advance, through new public/private partnerships, our knowledge around food production, safety, and the expansion of healthy foods at an international scale. It also incorporates regeneration principles, demonstrating sustainability and a holistic approach to integrating multiple sectors to benefit the world, while also hosting entertainment.

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PUBLIC SPACE TYPESPhases 1 and 2 of the NWC campus include a variety of public space types. The following five prototypes have been determined:

• Large plazas - these spaces are associated with primary buildings on the campus. They are flexible spaces that can host outdoor events, serve as queuing space for large indoor events, or simply serve as a pleasant space to relax, learn, or play. They are more formal, public-facing spaces that are well-designed and detailed as well as safe and welcoming. They will also have a hierarchy of space - including both large, open areas as well as more intimate and secluded spaces.

• Small plazas - these spaces are smaller and have more defined roles in most cases. They may still be flexible in terms of use, but spatially are much more intimate than the large plazas.

• Transformable space - this space type is unique to the new stockyards area, which has always been planned as a unique and highly flexible space that serves multiple purposes. This space will serve the following purposes:

• National Western Stock Show Stockyards - the entire space during the 16-day show in January will be solely dedicated to and programmed for the outdoor stockyards.

• Outdoor pens - during other events some of the space may still be used for temporary or permanent animal pens

• Special events - having a large, flat surface on the campus provides a flexible space where large outdoor events could occur, such as: music festivals, farm-er’s and flea markets, car shows, and more.

• Parking - much of this space will become surface parking for the campus when not in use by pens or other events.

• Streets, Bridges, and Underpasses - new multimodal connections are included as part of phases 1 and 2. The streets will serve as connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and through the campus as well as being a “public face” and gateway to the campus. Bridges and underpasses will provide connections as well as vistas and overlooks and places for public art and storytelling.

• Open Space - this space type, primarily dedicated to the riverfront, is a public amenity for recreation, relaxation, education, storytelling, public art, and water quality.

Throughout this document, the terms “inside the fence” and “outside the fence” are used. While the exact boundaries will be established in future task orders, the general definitions are as follows:

INSIDE THE FENCE - During the National Western Stock Show and other large events, these spaces will be accessible via ticketed entry. In other words, they are not always accessible to the public.

OUTSIDE THE FENCE - These spaces are accessible to the general public most times of the year (e.g. nighttime hours for parks, plazas and open space may be enforced but otherwise, they are free for the public to use).

Large plazas are well-designed and flexible spaces that include a hierarchy of space (Denver, CO).

Streets, bridges and underpasses are part of the public realm and should be designed as special places too.

Educational programming is a primary goal for the campus.

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PROGRAMMING TYPESGenerally, there are two types of programming for public realm spaces:

• Everyday Activation - this includes programming that brings people to and through the campus 365 days a year, such as:

• active ground floor uses that draw people to use the site on a daily basis such as restaurants and retail;

• opportunities for “pop up” restaurants, retail and activation such as food trucks, temporary art installations, and more;

• a one-of-a-kind interactive and engaging landscape that tells the history of the site, explains the mission for the NWC, and looks to the future;

• amenities such as recreation opportunities and public tours;

• outdoor education such as open air classrooms, learning laboratories, etc.

• heritage tourism and public art; and

• public transit and access via streets and trails

• Special Events - this includes planned programming that brings people to the campus for a particular reason, such as:

• “The Big Three” major events managed by WSSA: » National Western Stock Show, » Denver County Fair, and » Pro Rodeo;

• Concerts;

• Rodeos;

• Car shows, boat shows, RV shows;

• Equestrian and Livestock shows;

• Trade shows;

• Education and professional summits/conferences;

• Outdoor markets;

• Outdoor festivals for food and art;

• Races; and more...

Active ground floor uses are desired.

Activities for families and children help keep the campus vibrant and interesting year-round.

Access to fresh food for nearby neighborhood residents and the general public is a key mission.

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PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMINGThe following section outlines the programming for each individual public space - as identified in the updated and approved site plan (see Figure 2.) Most identified public realm spaces also have sub-areas within them to better define and program each space. Note that CSU (Water Resources Center and Animal Health Facility) and WSSA (Legacy Building) facilities will be programmed and designed independently and will have their own process. However, their coordination with this document and other campus public spaces is required.

Public Space Sub-areas

1 - Grand Plaza 1A - Campus Gateway Plaza + Drop-Off Zone

1B - Livestock and Equestrian Arenas Plaza + Elevated Concourse Zone

1C - Transitional Zone

2 - Shared Central Court 2A - Shared Service Area + Pedestrian Travel Zones

2B - Water Tower and Armour Administration Building Plaza

3 - Stock Yards 3A - Stock Yards Event Center Plaza

3B - Stock Yards (during stock show)

3C - Stock Yards (non-stock show)

4 - Riverfront Open Space 4 - Riverfront Open Space

5 - Small Plazas 5A - Small Equestrian Arena Plaza

5B - Livestock Exchange Plaza

6 - Public Rights-of-Way 6A - National Western Drive

6B - Bettie Cram Drive

7 - Bridges 7A - 51st Avenue Bridge

7B - Bettie Cram Drive Bridge

7C - NWC Commuter Rail Pedestrian Bridge

8 - Underpasses 8 - Marion Underpass

For each space, the following is included:

• Concept Statement - overarching vision for each space

• Programming Matrix that includes:• Programmatic / Functional Recommendations - spatial, accessibility,

security, and infrastructure needs for each space and sub-area. These are generally compiled through a combination of original master plan and base-line book recommendations with refinements from the Campus Placemaking Study programming team.

• Urban Design Recommendations - to assist with future design and costing, some preliminary urban design considerations are provided for each space and sub-area as well as considerations for special events.

• Precedent Images - photographs of inspiring places that are similar in programming and activation, and design character.

To reduce redundancy, this report should be referenced in concert with the other reports listed on page 4. For example, it is highly recommended to incorporate and reuse historic elements from the campus for urban design elements and public art, but recommendations for historic elements and public art will be found in those other documents.

A unique paving treatment provides an interesting texture and is pervious to allow for water to penetrate.

A grade change is celebrated with informal steps and seating area.

Trees, custom benches and planters provide a layering of textures and smooth transition to large buildings.


1 - GRAND PLAZACONCEPT STATEMENT:The Grand Plaza, located at the “heart” of the campus, serves as a focal point and destination for visitors, tourists, and everyday employees. The Grand Plaza is located at the terminus of original National Western Drive at the intersection of (new) Bettie Cram Drive. It will be activated daily with employees from CSU and NWSS, P-12 students on field trips, and the adjoining neighborhood community members. Small retail and restaurant uses are recommended to be attached to larger facilities fronting the Grand Plaza for activation. Public art, informational kiosks, educational landscapes/experimental demonstrations, and cultural artifacts will also help tell the story behind this global destination for education, agricultural heritage and innovation. It will clearly articulate the mission statement and guiding principles for the National Western Center campus. The space will be designed to be flexible enough to host special events as well - from small events that take over a portion of the space, to large events that consume the entire Grand Plaza.

A water feature provides a focal point and common destination as well as adding to the experience.

A large plaza is transformed into a festival space with food trucks and vendor tents.

Layers of lighting is important for public safety and ambiance.

A pop jet fountain activates a large plaza.

Public art adds interest and delight in the experience of a place.

This large plaza includes places for people to gather or sit alone. The paving patterns break up a large space and trees soften the hardscape and provide shade.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

1 - Grand Plaza 1A - Campus Gateway Plaza and Drop-

Off Zone1B - Livestock and Equestrian

Arenas Plaza and Elevated Concourse Zone

1C - Transitional Zone

PROGRAMMATIC / FUNCTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Functional / Spatial Requirements Entrances to CSU Animal Health Building, CSU Water Resources Center and WSSA Legacy BuildingsTicketing gateway for large events (for attendees to enter “inside the fence”)Iconic gathering spot (for tours, large groups, etc.)Space for vendor booths and outdoor displays Entrances to ground floor active uses and adjacent outdoor space (retail, dining, etc.)Drop-off area (bus, shuttle, ride share, VIP, valet, disabled, etc.)Educational programming

Entrances to Equestrian and Livestock ArenasConcourse level entrance to Equestrian Arena (and potentially CSU Animal Health)Queuing space for large eventsRoped areas for people entering arenas vs. through-circulation spaceVertical circulation to concourse level public overlookSpace for vendor booths and outdoor displaysEducational programming

Space for vendor booths and outdoor displays Flexible space so can be activated during non-event days

ADA Accessible? Yes Yes Yes

Publicly Accessible? Yes Except for campus-wide ticketed events Except for campus-wide ticketed events

Security Needs

(Note: detailed security plan to be developed in Task Order #3)

Surveillance camerasLighting“inside fence” during NWSSCrash-resistant site walls designed for high impact (or slightly elevated public space) Natural surveillance through active ground floor uses and vendor boothsFire access

Surveillance camerasLighting“inside fence” during NWSS confirm w/ NWSSNatural surveillance through active ground floor uses and vendor booths

Surveillance camerasLighting“inside fence” during NWSS confirm w/ NWSSCareful design of space so activities are visible and do not create hiding areas or welcome bad behavior

Mechanical / Plumbing Needs HW/CW distributionIrrigation

Water hookups for cleaning and maintenance

Water feature (location and feasibility TBD in Task Order #3)

Gas for potential outdoor fire feature (location and feasibility TBD in Task Order #3)

Area to serve as general campus utility corridor

Electrical / AV Needs Electric outlets (vendors, food carts, etc.)Pedestrian light fixtures (LED; fixtures TBD)

Accent/ambient lighting (fixtures TBD)

High-quality, campus-wide sound/PA systemCellular phone/emergency radio reinforcement

Campus-wide IT infrastructureSurveillance cameras

URBAN DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS (PHYSICAL ELEMENTS)

Landscape vs. Hardscape Primarily hardscapeLow native grasses to provide visibility through spaceStrategic trees

Mix of hardscape (70%) and landscape (30%)Low native grasses to provide visibility through space

Strategic trees

Horizontal Urban Design Elements High quality and distinct ground plane (i.e. pavers, sand-blasted concrete design, variation of materials to define space, etc.)Incorporate salvaged DRIR rail line (reuse)Pavement markings that direct users and/or tell a story (history/environment/agriculture related)Blending with streetscape of Bettie Cram DriveDrop-off area with removable bollardsCreation of clear pedestrian pathway between Grand Plaza (1A) and Stockyards (3)

High quality ground and distinct ground planeIncorporate salvaged DRIR rail line (reuse)Pavement markings that direct users and/or tell a story (history/environment/agriculture related)20K sf pedestrian paving and site lighting at outdoor exhibit/concessions space*Creation of clear pedestrian pathway between Grand Plaza (1A) and Stockyards (3)

High quality ground plane in pedestrian areas whereas traffic/loading areas may be more utilitarianExpose former DRIR rail line, if feasible (remove and replace)Pavement markings that direct users and/or tell a story (history/environment/agriculture related)Creation of clear pedestrian pathway between Grand Plaza (1A) and Stockyards (3)

Vertical Urban Design Elements

(Note: also refer to Campus Cultural Plan for recommendations for reuse of historic elements)

Gateway or iconic public art feature / focal pointBanner poles; flag polesPedestrian lighting to match campus aestheticOverhead “festival” lightingSeating (benches; table/chairs)Trash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfinding to direct users through spaceDisplay/award space(s)Overhead/shade structure (strategic location)Outdoor furnishings and planters create intimate spaces for a broad array of event activities outside of large events*

Pedestrian lighting to match campus aestheticOverhead “festival” lightingSeating (benches; table/chairs)Trash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfindingUse outdoor furnishings, lights and planters to define queuing space for entry into arenas versus through-circulationOutdoor furnishings and planters create intimate spaces for a broad array of event activities outside of large events*

Pedestrian lighting to match campus aestheticOverhead “festival” lightingGroup seating accommodations - “outdoor living room” Trash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfindingScreening for service areasOutdoor furnishings and planters create intimate spaces for a broad array of event activities outside of large events*

Events / Special Use of Space Considerations

(Note: also reference Events and Activation chapter - p. 28)

Farmer’s marketsVendorsOutdoor animal and public health clinicsMobility center (scooter/bike rentals)Space (pedestals?) for special features related to events (Jurassic Quest, Dreamhack, Car Shows, etc.)Art Fairs

Space (pedestals?) for special features related to events (Jurassic Quest, Dreamhack, Car Shows, etc.) VendorsElevated Concourse could host special events such as: weddings, private parties, outdoor classroom, corporate events, marketplace, etc.

Outdoor classroom spaceOutdoor movies (intimate)Corporate events (defined space)Live horse carousel and/or petting zooFood/Drink EventsEquestrian/Livestock Events/spilloverSeasonal agricultural demonstrations

* - Indicates carry-over notes from original Master Plan and/or Baseline BookGENERAL NOTE - all spaces should be designed for vehicular loads (semi trucks) for loading and access


2 - SHARED CENTRAL COURTCONCEPT STATEMENT:The Shared Central Court is a semi-public zone in between the Livestock Hall and Equestrian Center. This area is a utilitarian space that is active with loading/unloading of animals and tack during large events, so the delineation of pedestrian travel and auto/animal travel is key in the design of the space. When large equestrian/livestock events are not happening, this space can become an extension of the Grand Plaza to serve as a space for outdoor events and public gathering. A special public plaza is located around the (relocated) water tower and Armour Administration Building.

Bollards delineate pedestrian realm from auto traffic and seating with umbrellas welcome people to sit.

Bollards delineate pedestrian realm from auto traffic and overhead festival lighting softens the space.

Paving patterns delineate space and use. Lighting poles with banners and flowers soften the space.

The base of a historic water tower is re-purposed as a picnic area.

A shared space between autos and pedestrians, yet unique paving patterns and vertical poles guide pedestrians


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

2 - Shared Central Court 2A - Shared Service Area + Pedestrian Travel Zones 2B - Water Tower and Armour Administration Building

Plaza


Functional / Spatial Requirements Clear areas for loading/unloading into barns and temporary parkingClear areas for pedestrian travel to/from stock yards and transitEducational programming

A unique public plaza that facilitates interaction of and serves exhibitorsEducational programming

ADA Accessible? Yes Yes

Publicly Accessible? Except for campus-wide ticketed events and some large special events related to Equestrian and Livestock Centers

Except for campus-wide ticketed events and some large special events related to Equestrian and Livestock Centers

Security Needs


Surveillance camerasWell lit, active day/night“inside fence” during NWSS

Surveillance camerasNo public access to water towerWell lit, active day/night“inside fence” during NWSS


Area to serve as general campus utility corridor

Electrical / AV Needs Electric outlets (vendors, food carts, etc.)Pedestrian light fixtures (LED; fixtures TBD)

Street lights (LED; fixtures TBD)High-quality, campus-wide sound/PA system

Cellular phone/emergency radio reinforcementCampus-wide IT infrastructure

Surveillance cameras

URBAN DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Landscape vs. Hardscape Primarily hardscapeUse landscaping to soften area and delineate spaceStormwater/LID techniques

Mixture of landscape (60%) and hardscape (40%)

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Concrete ground plane (?)Articulated pedestrian zone (adjacent to Equestrian Center through central spine)Articulated auto zones near loading areas of barnsCreation of clear pedestrian pathway between Grand Plaza (1A) and Stockyards (3)

Ground plane can be more rustic / multi-purpose where shared with automobilesHigh quality pedestrian-oriented surfaces (pavers, etc.) around the building and plazaCreation of clear pedestrian pathway between Grand Plaza (1A) and Stockyards (3)


(Note: also refer to historic elements inventory and recommendations for reuse)

Pedestrian Lighting to match campusTrash and recycling receptaclesUse landscaping to soften area and delineate spaceSignage/wayfinding

Pedestrian lighting to match campusSeating accommodations (benches/artistic/recycled)Trash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfindingPublic art


(Note: also reference Events section of report)

This space could be used for outdoor events (farmer’s markets, flea markets, food/drink festivals, etc.)Seasonal agricultural demonstrations

Markets, festivals, weddings, corporate events, ceremonies, etc.Grade change in this area could allow for small amphitheater or performance/display spaceSeasonal agricultural demonstrations



3 - STOCKYARDSCONCEPT STATEMENT:3A - Stockyards Event Center Plaza - The Stockyards Event Center Plaza will be a less-formal space where visitors and exhibitors can intermingle. This area will likely be on the north side of the Event Center.

3B - Stockyards (during stock show) - The Stockyards, during the stock show, will be set up with removable pens to host the “Super Bowl of Stock Shows”. The Stockyards shall serve as the cultural centerpiece of the show. This area shall reflect the “new age” while remembering the rich, historic past of the stockyards and their relationship to the existing surroundings, the neighborhoods, the city, the state and the nation.

3C - Stockyards (non-stock show) - This area, when not hosting the National Western Stock Show (16-days in January), will be multi-use. It will provide a flexible, level surface for outdoor events. Potential events include large music festivals, car/boat shows, athletic race start/finish, outdoor programming associated with Stockyards Event Center, outdoor movies, monster truck shows, midway for fairs, and more. Other uses include animal penning and vehicle staging associated with Equestrian Center events, storage, and finally, flexible surface parking.

When the stockyards are not being used to house animals, large festivals can be staged in the space.

Spectating in the stockyards is a popular component during the Stock Show (Denver, CO).

A large parking lot is transformed into a music and arts festival (Denver, CO).

While the “In The Yards” sign is not historic, it does provide nostalgia and should thoughtfully be re-purposed (Denver, CO).

A fair with vendors and rides pops up on a parking lot site.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

3 - Stock Yards 3A - Stock Yards Event Center

Plaza3B - Stock Yards (during stock show) 3C - Stock Yards (non-stock

show)


Functional / Spatial Requirements Space for vendor booths and outdoor displaysIconic gathering spot (for tours, large groups, etc.)Line-up / Make-up areas for both Stock Yard Auction Arena and Stockyard Show Arena adjacent to arena entrances*

Refer to Building/Facility Programming document Hard service / flexible space*Multi-use festival, event, concert space*Parking during non-events for 2,700 vehicles*Equestrian RV spaces - 100 full service drive-through spaces (or water/power hookups only)*


Publicly Accessible? Except for campus-wide ticketed events or other large events using stockyards area for program

For stock show ticket holders Except for campus-wide ticketed events or other large events using stockyards area for program

Security Needs


Surveillance camerasLighting

“inside fence” during NWSS or other large/special eventsSpecial event security


Flush-mounted water outletsWater supply for herd sire, heifer mart and dog open space*

Water outlets and drains at 1 every 30-35 feet*Sanitary sewer pretreatment system*

Electrical / AV Needs Electric outlets (vendors, food carts, etc.)Pedestrian light fixtures (LED; fixtures TBD)High-quality, campus-wide sound/PA system

Cellular phone/emergency radio reinforcement

Campus-wide IT infrastructureSurveillance cameras

Electricity*Utility hookups for main stage*

Dimmable LED lighting with multiple zone switching/controls*High quality campus PA system to take multiple inputs and provide discrete sound reinforcement to

multiple spaces*(1,200) 30 amp duplex electrical outlets spread across site with 60 amps available at temporary pen

locations*Also refer to Baseline for specific requirements*

Campus-wide IT infrastructure


Landscape vs. Hardscape Primarily hardscape with permeable paving in key areasPrairie grasses to break up large space and integrate stormwater*

Lines of trees in select areas or around edges

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Rustic, durable ground plane (animal traffic) with potential for strategically placed permeable pavingFarm / ranch aesthetic*

Broom finished colored concrete at each main pedestrian aisle*Strategic use of paving materials and patterns to differentiate between uses and functions in the stock yards. Many pens had brick paving with distinctive pattern (running bond). The alleys and walkways consisted of varied materials and patterns. Some were brick and others were scored

concrete. This “hierarchy” of paving materials should inform and inspire the design palette for new walkways and outdoor use areas of the complex*Integrating pavement color or markings throughout the Stockyards that tell the story about its history and importance to Denver and the region*

Use paving materials to convey connection from pedestrian bridge to 51st during non-stock show.Interpretive element to illustrate when runoff is conveyed



Yards Entry Wayfinding Marker (reuse “In The Yards” sign?)Farm / ranch aesthetic*

Pedestrian lighting to match campus around Stockyards Event CenterAuto lighting in parking area

Accent/ambient lighting (fixtures TBD)Movable seating (benches; table/chairs)

Movable plantersTrash and recycling receptacles

Signage/wayfindingFencing / defined perimeter edges (Rock Bottoms)

Shade structures



Private/corporate eventsWeddingsSmall performancesConcertsFestivals

Stock show and various events that occur throughout 16-day

FestivalsMovies (Spud Drive-In Idaho)ConcertsFarmer’s /Flea MarketsOutdoor events (car/boat/RV shows, motocross, etc.)Athletic events (races, tournaments)Auto and RV parking



4 - RIVERFRONT OPEN SPACECONCEPT STATEMENT:The Riverfront Open Space will be a public amenity and natural experience that reflects the natural conditions of the riverside, allows community connections to the river, experience with nature and environmental education while strategically activating the area. It is also an opportunity for integration and demonstration of water quality and a transition between the riparian corridor and urban area that is context sensitive.

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Public art suspended over a river activates and adds interest.

A boardwalk provides public access over preserved habitat and stormwater retention areas.

A small constructed amphitheater overlooks a river and allows for people to interact with the river within a steep grade.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

4 - Riverfront Open Space 4 - Riverfront Open Space


Functional / Spatial Requirements Multiple “activity nodes” (May be one of the following or similar: coffee shop/brewery beer garden/restaurant/community gathering space; outdoor classroom; interpretive signage; overlook; picnic spaces); Flex-space for education / event programmingWater quality features and demonstrationSpace for temporary activation (food trucks/carts); this could be along National Western DriveContinue to explore options for direct access to the riverEducational programming related to Platte River and its watershed

ADA Accessible? Yes, portions will be ADA accessible

Publicly Accessible? Yes - 365

Security Needs


LightingCrime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) - activation, programming, buildings fronting open space, etc.

Mechanical / Plumbing Needs IrrigationMEP for any structures (retail/restaurant/educational/etc.)

Electrical / AV Needs ElectricalOutlets potentially along trailOutlets along park edge of National Western DriveCampus-wide IT infrastructure


Landscape vs. Hardscape Primarily landscapeWater Quality/Detention Basin or Wetland (if sufficient groundwater or recycled water is available)Riparian corridor with thoughtful plant choices/landscape design for erosion control, biodiversity, and flood mitigationBioretention areasIncorporate biomimicry and biophilic design principles whenever feasible

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Walking paths throughout open space (boardwalk - reclaimed wood?)Strategic hardscape areas and overlooksSmall concrete amphitheater for educational purposes and small performances



Signage/wayfindingLighting to complement campusTrash/recycling receptaclesSeating (benches, table/chairs) Small Trailhead with potential for parkingPublic artShelters/pavilionsPotential for small retail/restaurant/coffee house



Water quality and riparian corridor educationEducational opportunities tied to Water Resources Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and History ColoradoSmall eventsVendorsSmall restaurant


5 - SMALL PLAZASCONCEPT STATEMENT:5A - Small Equestrian Arena Plaza - While the primary use of this space is for loading/unloading and circulation, there is also an opportunity for this space to serve as a secondary plaza/outdoor space for the Equestrian Center to use for special events and in concert with the Small Equestrian Arena, as well as to serve as an entry space for the small arena events. This plaza overlooks the river and open space as well, offering “eyes on the river”.

5B - Livestock Exchange Plaza - The historic Livestock Exchange building will be renovated and occupied by future uses (TBD). The plaza in front of the building should be used as a semi-public space that contributes to the campus.

A plaza is overlooked by a building and includes a mix of landscape and hardscape.

Chairs are placed randomly on a plaza allowing for users to move them for different configurations.

Custom benches add artistic flair and lighting as well as places for people to gather.

This space frames a view of a historic building and is proportioned so that many people can enjoy the space at once.

Native grasses provide a pastoral, agrarian feel to the landscape.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

5 - Small Plazas 5A - Small Equestrian Arena Plaza 5B - Livestock Exchange Plaza


Functional / Spatial Requirements Ideally flows out from small arena via large overhead doorsSpace for vendorsTied to events on National Western Drive and Riverfront Open Space (if grading allows)Service access for vehicles using Equestrian Center and Barn

Space for vendorsUse retaining wall for public art/murals


Publicly Accessible? No Yes

Security Needs


Surveillance camerasLighting“inside fence” during NWSS and other large events

Surveillance cameras


Electrical / AV Needs Electric outlets (vendors, food carts, etc.)Pedestrian light fixtures (LED; fixtures TBD)High-quality, campus-wide sound/PA systemCellular phone/emergency radio reinforcementHigh-speed WiFi with option for fee-based system

Electric outlets (vendors, food carts, etc.)Pedestrian light fixtures (LED; fixtures TBD)


Landscape vs. Hardscape Primarily hardscapestormwater management

Mixture of landscape and hardscape (target 50%/50%)Formal lawn area

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Ground plane can be more rustic / multi-purpose High quality ground plane



Pedestrian Lighting to match campusTrash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfindingSeating accommodations (benches, table/chairs)Planters to delineate space

Pedestrian lightingSeating accommodations (benches, table/chairs)Trash and recycling receptaclesSignage/wayfindingPublic artPlanters



Could host special private events such as: weddings, private parties, executive events, etc.

Private/executive eventsPocket park for campus



6 -PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYSCONCEPT STATEMENT:6A - National Western Drive - National Western Drive will be the primary north-south access to the campus. Its function is generally to provide access to riverfont open space and parking but it also has opportunity to be closed for NWSS and other special events. It may also be used for staging and transit functions during Stock Show.

6B - Bettie Cram Drive - Bettie Cram Drive will be the primary east-west access to the campus. This is the “quality” street on campus and needs to have a main street-type of feel. This is the neighborhood connector street as well between the east and west sides of the site.

B-Cycle stations provide a quick and easy spontaneous way to get around the city (Denver, CO).

An elevated and protected bike lane provides a safe way for bicyclists to get around without having conflicts with cars or pedestrians.

Planters and trees delineate space for pedestrians while softening the streetscape (Denver, CO).

Benches built into the landscape provide a peaceful place to rest.

Streetscapes should be layered, organizing the use of spaces and creating a safe and inviting environment to walk in (Indianapolis, IN).


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

6 - Public Rights-of-Ways 6A - National Western Drive 6B - Bettie Cram Drive


Functional / Spatial Requirements 90’ ROW from Bettie Cram to 51st including: (2) vehicular lanes, flexible parking lanes (use for access during large events), sidewalks, dedicated bicycle facility, tree lawn/amenity zone

60’ ROW south of Bettie Cram Drive and north of 51st Avenue including: (2) vehicular lanes, sidewalks, dedicated bicycle facility, tree lawn/amenity zone

Primary access to Riverfront Open Space and river bridges

This street has multi-modal elements but its focus is on providing auto access and shuttle opportunities.

Section between Bettie Cram Drive and 51st Avenue will typically be closed for NWSS events and may be closed for other special events.

84’ ROW including: (2) vehicular lanes, on-street parking/loading zones, sidewalks, dedicated bicycle facility, and tree lawn/amenity zone.

May need space for cafe seating, bike-share facilities, ride-share zones, etc.

This street should emphasize pedestrians and urban design over auto movements and capacity.


Publicly Accessible? Yes Yes

Security Needs


Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)Controlled access during Stock Show

CPTEDPortion of street closed with controlled access during Stock Show

Mechanical / Plumbing Needs wet and dry utilitiesirrigation

Electrical / AV Needs lighting


Landscape vs. Hardscape North of BCD this street should have more of a landscape feel. South of BCD more hardscape similar to BCD.Ultra Urban Water Quality Standards should be followed

BCD in front of Animal Health should have a urban/hardscape feel but needs a street trees and other natural elements.Ultra Urban Water Quality Standards should be followed

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Ultra Urban water quality standardsbike/ped facility interfacemobility hubsride-share areas

Ultra Urban Water Quality standardsped/bike facility interfacemobility hubsride-share areas



street treespedestrian/bike wayfindingauto wayfindingentry ID elementsbicycle parkingtrash receptacles

street treesplantersbenchesinformation kioskspedestrian/bike wayfindingauto wayfindingentry ID elementsbicycle parkingtrash receptacles



During NWSS it is anticipated that this street is closed to the public between BCD and Race Court and will be used to truck/trailer staging.

During other large events this street could be configured as a four lane or three lane roadway to allow for efficicent ingress and egress from the parking facilities.

Street could be closed for special events such as festivals that engage the riverfront open space.

There are no current plans to use this space for special events or as a festival street. However, the street may be closed during NWSS and other large/special events or festivals associated with the riverfront.

There should be some thought given to this topic as it might be a good space for outdoor events.


7 - BRIDGESCONCEPT STATEMENT:7A - 51st Avenue Bridge - Neighborhood connector and direct access to parking structure. Provides connections between planned Riverfront Open Space and Heron Pond Park. Provides views of downtown and river.

7B - Bettie Cram Drive Bridge - Neighborhood connector on main bike and pedestrian spine through campus. Provides vehicular access to heart of site and parking. Bridge across river for NWC with gateway elements.

7C - Pedestrian Bridge - The pedestrian bridge is the main site connection from the RTD commuter rail station. It will link visitors directly into the stockyards / pedestrian travel zone / campus parking area. It should be welcoming and safe and incorporate storytelling into the bridge design.

This pathway along a bridge safely separates pedestrians and offers picnic areas to overlook the river (Golden, CO).

A suspension pedestrian bridge provides safe access surrounded by nature.

Bridge railings offer space to artistically and architecturally enhance the space.Lighting is especially important on bridges.

The pedestrian bridge will serve as an important connection between the neighborhoods.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

7 - Bridges 7A - 51st Avenue Bridge 7B - Bettie Cram Drive Bridge 7C - NWC Commuter Rail Pedestrian

Bridge


Functional / Spatial Requirements 60’ ROW including: (2-3) travel lanes, sidewalks on both sides, and a dedicated bike facility.

60’ ROW including: (2-3) travel lanes, sidewalks on both sides, and a dedicated bike facility.

10’-15’ wide pedestrian bridge with stair and elevator access


Publicly Accessible? Yes Yes Yes - 365 (however access to stockyards/campus may be closed for large ticketed events such as NWSS)

Security Needs


Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

High - aerial riskControlled access during NWSSLightingRailingsVertical circulation

Mechanical / Plumbing Needs N/A

Electrical / AV Needs Pedestrian and roadway lighting Pedestrian and roadway lighting Pedestrian lighting


Landscape vs. Hardscape Hardscape Hardscape Hardscape

Horizontal Urban Design Elements Park space at west end of bridge and open space on east end of bridge, potential event programming in the adjacent spaces, ped/bike interface, river views, history, neighborhood info/history, public art, wayfinding for bikes/peds/autos

Story telling, art, ped/bike interface, river views, history, neighborhood info/history, mobility elements, entry ID, wayfinding for bikes/peds/autos

Unique, eye-catching design that captures the spirit of new vs. old and helps tell the story of the campus from a “birds-eye” perspectiveVertical Urban Design Elements




Could be used for special events Could be used for special events During NWSS and other large events the bridge may serve as an entry to NWSS and will likely not be open to the general public.


8 - UNDERPASSESCONCEPT STATEMENT:8A - Marion Underpass - This underpass below the rail lines will serve as a interim pedestrian/bike/animal connection to “the hill” from newly forming campus (Phase 1 and 2). Future phases will include an extension of BCD to allow vehicular traffic as well. Ideal location for unique public art/murals and lighting. This will be “inside the fence” during NWSS.

Colorful poles are added to enhance the space and complement the structural posts of the bridge above.

Artistic lighting adds to the ambiance and increases safety.

High quality landscaping and materials provide an inviting approach to an underpass.

A colored ground plane and public art make this underpass feel welcoming.

Mosaic tiles are a simple way to add color and art to a concrete underpass.


PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

8 - Marion Underpass 8 - Marion Underpass


Functional / Spatial Requirements 56’ ROW available - Needs to accommodate two traffic lanes plus wide sidewalks/shared use paths on both sides. Consider stepping outer walls back and doing a “light” railing between sidewalk and traffic lane. Sidewalk is elevated as compared to traffic lanes.

ADA Accessible? Yes

Publicly Accessible? Yes

Security Needs


Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)LightingPublic Art

Mechanical / Plumbing Needs N/A

Electrical / AV Needs Lighting


Landscape vs. Hardscape Hardscape

Horizontal Urban Design Elements MuralRailingAs much natural light as possibleTreatments to emphasize openness, safety, comfort, security





28 NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING : EVENTS & ACTIVATION

EVENTS & ACTIVATION

SPECIAL EVENTSSpecial events are planned events that may last as little as a couple hours to as many as two weeks (i.e. Stock Show). They are both a major tourism draw as well as revenue generation for the campus - both of which are critical to the long-term success of the campus.

Brainstorming about the possibility of hosting different events has occurred throughout the development of the master plan and continued into the programming task for the Placemaking Study. Documentation of exhaustive lists can be found in the Appendix.

For the purposes of this report, the focus is on events that could occur partially or fully outdoor (public realm spaces) - and trying to understand in which space(s) these events could be held. Potential locations are indicated in the matrices on the next few pages for special events and activation. These are still hypothetical and further design is needed to understand feasibility. Some events could also be held in future phases of development. However, these lists are to be used by the Authority and the design team to consider. Note that these lists include events that could be held on CSU facilities and/or some of these events could be hosted by CSU at their facilities. These lists do not include programming at the WSSA Legacy Building.

Colorful circus performers put on a show that delights audiences of all ages.

Carnival rides provide whimsical fun and light up the site.

A car show brings in cruisers from all over the region, state and beyond.

Bike races are popular in Colorado - especially the new Velorama event held nearby.

Rodeos are forever a fan favorite for the National Western Center.

29NATIONAL WESTERN CENTER PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING : EVENTS & ACTIVATION

SPECIAL EVENTS

POSSIBLE LOCATION(S) REVENUE? REACH?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NH Y / N L / R / N / G

AGRICULTURAL / FOOD / ANIMALAgricultural shows / Ag Equipment shows / Hay auction Y N

Dog shows + run/agility/obedience training Y N

Farmer’s Markets Y R

Food shows (Top Taco / Colorado Food & Wine / Food Truck Festivals) Y R

Rodeo - Outdoor / Rodeo school Y N

Path to My Plate Y N

EDUCATION / RESEARCH / INNOVATIONGraduation ceremonies Y R

P-12 Summer Camps / Field Trips (History, Ag, food or water focused) / Youth Competitions (Science Fairs/4H)

Y R

Natural Resources Conference (RTA) and many others Y G

Tent City / Quarterly Resource Fair (+ job fair/training and home finding) N L

Ag Career Expo / Ag Town Field Trips / International Programming Y G

SPORTS / ATHLETICDenver Cyclovia / Tour de Fat / Velorama Y R

Derby Party Y R

Fishing / Tournaments Y N

Marching Band Tournaments Y R

Races (bicycle, running, triathlon) / Colfax Marathon Race Events / Velorama

Y R

Ski and Snowboard shows (Big Air) Y R

Sports Tournaments (outdoor) Y R

X Games / Outdoor sports comp. (American Ninja Warrior) Y N

Velodrome (temporary, not permanent) Y N

CULTURAL / ENTERTAINMENTArts and Crafts Shows / Makers Mart / First Friday Y R

Beer / Wine Festivals (Collaboration Fest) Y R

Burner (Burner Bazaar?) / Performance Art / Fire shows N L

Car Auction (Meekum 400,000 SF; Barrett Auto Auctions) Y N

Cars, Coffee, and Cows / Car Shows / Ride and Drive space / Jeep tracks

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Circus events / Cirque de Soleil / Teatro Zinzanni Y R

Concerts Y R

Festivals - Large, Multi-day (People’s Fair / Taste of Colorado / Pridefest / Music / Wanderlust / etc.)

Y R

Festivals - Moderate, single day (Denver Flea / Big Wonderful / etc) Y R

First Friday Y L

Movies (Drive-in / Outdoor) Y R

Private Events / Parties Y R

Rocky Mountain Winter Festival (RTA) Y R

Tours - Art, Historic, Rail History, Segway, Walking, River Y N

Wedding Chapel Y R

Western Art and Cultural Celebration (RTA) Y N

NH = NeighborhoodL = Local; R = Regional; N = National; G = Global

GENERAL NOTE - also reference Demand Projections Report by Johnson Consulting (2018)


DAILY ACTIVATIONDaily activation is different than special events in that these types of activation are more regularly scheduled. They might be year-round or seasonal and they may or may not generate revenue. However, the benefit they offer is bringing people to the site and adding to the vibrancy and experience of the place.

This is not an exhaustive list - not all of these will be feasible - but for the purposes of this report shall be considered. Refer to the matrix on the next page for ideas.

Food trucks temporarily activate public space and go with the theme of food and agriculture.

Providing infrastructure for organized or spontaneous education and learning is key for public spaces.

Outdoor athletic opportunities, such as a climbing wall will help activate the campus daily.

An active use is desired along the Riverfront, such as a brewhouse, coffee shop, or restaurant.

Interesting places to sit will encourage people to stay longer and feel welcome.

Supporting local food entrepreneurs is encouraged.

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DAILY ACTIVATION

POSSIBLE LOCATION(S) REVENUE? REACH?

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AGRICULTURAL / FOOD / ANIMALAgricultural Arboretum N R

Beer Garden / Museum / Hops growing Y R

Community Garden plots Y L

Demonstration Gardens / Teaching Farm / CSA N R

Food trucks / carts / vendors Y L

Greenhouse (iconic/geodesic dome/vertical) N R

Petting Zoo / small animal husbandry for locals Y R

Pet Clinic (PetAid in CSU Animal Health) Y R

Pop up retailers / vendors (local goods) Y L

Seasonal agricultural demonstrations (interactive) N N

EDUCATION / RESEARCH / INNOVATIONSandbox - Prehistoric Dig N L

Science Stations (carbon, nitrogen, water, botany) N G

Solar panels/Energy generation N G

Water quality/conservation/re-use/compost demonstration & education

N G

Interactive Maps of Colorado Agriculture N G

SPORTS / ATHLETICClimbing Walls N R

Drone flying / training N R

Fishing N R

Fitness Trail N R

Fitness Classes (Yoga/Tai Chi/HIIT/Boot Camps/etc.) N R

Horseback riding / Horse carousel Y R

Go Cart Racing Y R

Ice Skating / Skate Ribbon / Ice rental time / Hockey Y R

Mountain bike / Strider tot / BMX course N R

Ninja Warrior Course/Training / Zipline Y R

Paintball / Laser Tag Y R

Putt Putt Golf Y R

Skate Park N R

CULTURAL / ENTERTAINMENTBeach / Swimming (National Western Beach) N R

Church events N R

Gondola (TOD to Globeville) or permanent Ferris Wheel Y R

Musicians / buskers N L

Outdoor Western Art exhibit N R

Pop up swimming pool/slide in summer Y R

Tours - walking or segway (public art, history, heritage, agriculture, nature/river)

N R

NH = NeighborhoodL = Local; R = Regional; N = National; G = Global

GENERAL NOTE - also reference Demand Projections Report by Johnson Consulting (2018)


APPENDIX A: PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING INTERVIEWS & INPUT

JULY 20, 2018PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING

NWC Programming Ideas 1

National Western Center Campus Programming Ideas Updated January 24, 2018 DRAFT Key Discussion Points

Year round activities-daily revenue and visitor drivers Family and community friendly Visitor Destination Private Investment Opportunities Possible Revenue Opportunities Flexible Space Multiple uses for all spaces Create Awesomeness!

Potential Revenue Producing Events

Rodeo (WSSA) Agricultural Shows Festivals Concerts Markers Mart/Makers Fair Equestrian Shows (WSSA) Trade Shows Food Market in 1909 Stadium Arena Colorado Welcome Center (in 1909 Stadium Arena) Art Markets/Art Shows Local Craft Market Sports Tournaments Car/Classic Car/Boat/Motorcycle/RV Shows and Sales Ice Skating/Ice rental time Hockey Rodeo School Climbing Walls Laser Tag/Paint Ball Conferences Trainings Meetings and Banquets Consumer shows Cars, Coffee and Cows-weekly Saturday morning Outdoor Rodeo-weekly in the summer Agricultural Equipment Sales/shows Auctions Hay auction Big Boy (+Girls) Sand box-equipment try outs Mini-Golf Bicycle races/criterion/circuit Running races


Mountain bike course Skate Park Triathlons Outdoor shows X Games/Outdoor sports competitions Adventure Sports Training Center Peoples Fair, Taste of Colorado or other large events currently held at Civic Center Park Escaramuza Festival/Competition Barda Palooza (Mariachi Palooza) Zip Line/Obstacle course-year round Velodrome Ninja Warrior-Event and Training Go-Cart Racing Drone Flying/Training Pop-Up retail Gondola-connecting the rail station to Globeville Colorado Craft Beer Museum Wedding Chapel Transit Oriented Development signature draw Apple Store/Google Store Commercial Kitchen

Non Revenue/Educational/Interpretive

Hay Auctions Farmers Markets Fitness Trail Local Food Carts/Trucks Outdoor neighborhood movies-regular neighborhood events Traveling Art Shows Youth Competitions

o Science Fairs o 4H

CSU Pet Clinics Art tours Artist Studio Space Art Pedestals for traveling or temporary art Fire Shows-Fire Art opportunities Dance Parties Mariachi Band Competitions - monthly Pop Up swimming pool and water slide in the summer Historic tours Rail History Segway tours Archeologic Dig Site Business Incubator Walking tours


Nature/River Tours Fishing Music Concerts in the yards Home food growing classes Community Room/Meeting and Gathering space Energy conservation education Equine Education Horseback Riding Museum for Colorado/Denver’s diverse western history Agricultural Education Summer Camps Educational Field Trips Science Stations

o Carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, water cycle o Regional Botany

Agricultural Product Showcases Petting Zoo for horses, cattle, pigs, goats…. Horseback Riding Super Hi-Technology Education Urban 4-H clubs with agricultural focus Small animal husbandry for urban dwellers Water quality BMP demonstration areas Best practices in agricultural water conservation Permaculture classes and demonstration gardens Bee Keeping classes Seed saving classes Future Farmers of America sponsorships for area schools Introduction to Urban Farming classes for local neighborhoods Water re-use best practices and demonstration Local school partnership-field trips-educational opportunities

o Programming o Mentoring o Career exploration fairs o Shadowing

Sponsor neighborhood kids to visit/work on farms and ranches Ted Style talks

Other ideas from WSSA:

Dog shows, runs, agility, obedience trials. Public health screenings/fairs Alpaca shows Cat shows Pet expos Cattle shows Trade testing and exams Reptile show


Graduations Scrap booking events Gem shows Tattoo shows/conventions Spa shows Wrestling Grappling Cheerleading Volleyball/basketball/hockey/soccer tournaments Marching band competitions Cage fighting Boxing Cup stacking Arena football Roller derby Circus events Disney on ice Monster truck Dinosaur show Quinceneara Beer festival Equine Clinics (Parelli, Clinton Anderson, etc) Flea Market Motivational speakers Golf show Hunting & fishing shows/expos Railroad fairs Senior citizen fairs/events Ski swap Indoor eventing (equestrian) Woodworking show Plays and ballets Talent show Mounted shooting Filming – multiple sources Fundraising dinners/banquets/private event Municipal elections/political events Mounted police Pridefest Proms BMX Blackjack Nationals Harlem Globetrotters


Paintball tournaments Energy show International science & electronics fair Wine Competition Construction and architectural suppliers show Homebuilders Association Qwest Dex Phone Book Distribution Bison sale Colorado Beef Expo Farm Implement trade show – John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, Kubota, New Holland Livestock Convention National Boer Goat Show National Llama Show National Swine Show


APPENDIX B: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

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tion

ERN

1.2

: Cre

ate

serie

s of

gre

en s

pace

s on

site

that

con

nect

to

one

ano

ther

and

to n

earb

y gr

eens

pace

s, tr

ails

, par

ks

Num

ber o

f con

nect

ions

per

gr

eens

pace

Conf

irmat

ion

of c

onne

ctio

n to

sp

aces

out

side

NW

C

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Use

trails

and

veg

etat

ed

corri

dors

to li

nk g

reen

spac

es

Step

s: C

reat

e N

WC

Rive

r Mas

ter

Plan

Partn

ers:

Par

ks a

nd R

ecre

atio

n

ERN

2: U

se n

atio

nally

or i

nter

natio

nally

reco

gnize

d ra

ting

syst

em

for l

ands

cape

des

ign

and

mai

nten

ance

, fav

or th

e us

e of

nat

ive

plan

ts, a

nd in

tegr

ate

with

wat

er u

se g

oals

(EER

3).

Sust

aina

ble

Site

s or

sim

ilar

syst

em m

etric

sBu

ildin

gDi

stric

tDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Rest

rict n

on-n

ativ

e pl

ants

to

sm

all p

erce

ntag

e (o

r 0%

)Xe

risca

pePr

ovid

e va

riety

of l

ands

cape

ex

perie

nces

Step

s: R

esea

rch

ratin

g sy

stem

s an

d de

term

ine

appr

opria

te s

yste

m

or b

ench

mar

ksPa

rtner

s: P

ublic

Wor

ks, P

arks

and

Re

crea

tion,

CSU

Lan

dsca

pe

Arch

itect

ure

Reco

gnize

s th

e hi

stor

ic, e

colo

gica

l, an

d ec

onom

ic v

alue

of t

he s

ite’s

prox

imity

to th

e So

uth

Plat

te R

iver

as

a ke

y co

mpo

nent

of t

he N

atio

nal W

este

rn C

ente

r exp

erie

nce

Cele

brat

es a

nd re

spec

ts th

e na

tura

l wor

ld b

y pr

omot

ing

the

rest

orat

ion

of th

e Ri

ver’s

eco

syst

em, w

ater

qua

lity

and

anim

al h

abita

tBu

ilds

on c

urre

nt s

ucce

sses

and

recr

eatio

nal a

ctiv

ity a

long

the

Rive

r, es

tabl

ishi

ng a

rive

r-foc

used

urb

an e

nviro

nmen

t tha

t is

heal

thy,

habi

tabl

e an

d co

nnec

ted

Enha

nces

the

safe

ty o

f the

Riv

er c

orrid

or a

nd th

e su

rroun

ding

regi

on, s

ervi

ng a

s an

inte

gral

con

nect

or o

f the

adj

acen

t nei

ghbo

rhoo

dsSe

rves

as

one

of s

ever

al n

ew g

atew

ays

into

and

out

of d

ownt

own

Denv

er

Goal

s

En

gage

the

Riv

er a

nd

Nat

ure

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

ERN

3: R

epla

ce o

r int

egra

te p

hysi

cal i

nfra

stru

ctur

e w

ith n

atur

al

syst

ems

and/

or in

corp

orat

e fu

nctio

nal b

iom

imic

ry a

nd b

ioph

ilic

desi

gn p

rinci

ples

whe

reve

r pos

sibl

e

Infra

stru

ctur

e pl

ans

mus

t ad

dres

s al

tern

ativ

esBu

ildin

gDi

stric

t

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

g

Gree

n in

frast

ruct

ure

Inte

grat

e na

tura

l sys

tem

s fro

m s

urro

undi

ng a

reas

Use

ecos

yste

m s

ervi

ces

as

part

of li

fe-c

ycle

cos

ting

durin

g de

sign

Step

s: A

ssig

n ec

osys

tem

ser

vice

s,

esta

blis

h de

sign

crit

eria

, res

earc

h co

mpa

rabl

e pr

ojec

tsPa

rtner

s: T

he W

ater

Con

nect

ion,

Pu

blic

Wor

ks. C

SU In

stitu

te fo

r the

Bu

ilt E

nviro

nmen

t

ERN

3.1

: Tre

at s

torm

wat

er o

nsite

, usi

ng v

ario

us m

etho

ds

thro

ugho

ut th

e si

te, t

o cr

eate

net

zero

or n

et p

ositi

ve im

pact

on

sto

rmw

ater

qua

lity

and

quan

tity

ente

ring

the

Sout

h Pl

atte

Ri

ver

City

and

sta

te w

ater

qua

lity

stan

dard

sM

S4 p

erm

it re

quire

men

ts

Perc

ent p

ervi

ous

surfa

ce

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

g

Max

imize

per

viou

s su

rface

Cr

eate

sto

rmw

ater

tre

atm

ent a

nd in

filtra

tion

mea

sure

s th

roug

hout

site

Incr

ease

tree

can

opy

Step

s: C

reat

e st

orm

wat

er m

aste

r pl

anPa

rtner

s: P

ublic

Wor

ks, G

reen

way

Fo

unda

tion,

The

Wat

er C

onne

ctio

n,

CSU

Inst

itute

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent

ERN

4: P

rovi

de e

duca

tion

and

outre

ach

on s

ite re

late

d to

the

Plat

te

Rive

r and

its

wat

ersh

ed a

nd in

clud

e ed

ucat

iona

l com

pone

nts

in

wat

er q

ualit

y fe

atur

es, w

aste

wat

er tr

eatm

ent,

and

wat

er

cons

erva

tion

mea

sure

s

User

sur

vey

resu

ltsBu

ildin

gDi

stric

tPr

ogra

mm

ing

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Info

rmat

iona

l kio

sks

wIn

tera

ctiv

e di

spla

ys in

W

ater

Res

ourc

es C

ente

rPa

rtner

ship

with

en

viro

nmen

tal e

duca

tion

prog

ram

s

Step

s: C

reat

e ed

ucat

iona

l pro

gram

pl

anPa

rtner

s: G

reen

way

Fou

ndat

ion

SPRE

E Pr

ogra

m, E

nviro

nmen

tal

Lear

ning

for K

ids,

The

Wat

er

Conn

ectio

n

ERN

5: C

onsi

der i

mpa

cts

to th

e Pl

atte

Riv

er w

ater

shed

dur

ing

all

stag

es o

f dec

isio

n m

akin

g (d

esig

n, c

onst

ruct

ion,

ope

ratio

ns, e

tc.)

to

supp

ort t

he ri

ver c

onta

inin

g sw

imm

able

, fis

habl

e w

ater

City

and

sta

te w

ater

qua

lity

stan

dard

sBu

ildin

gDi

stric

tDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Cons

truct

ion

man

agem

ent

plan

sSe

dim

enta

tion

cont

rol

Stor

mw

ater

trea

tmen

t

Step

s: C

ompi

le s

trate

gies

from

ot

her c

ities

and

wat

ersh

eds,

es

tabl

ish

wat

er q

ualit

y m

onito

ring

stra

tegy

and

goa

lsPa

rtner

s: P

ublic

Wor

ks, C

SU W

ater

Ce

nter

and

Con

stru

ctio

n M

anag

emen

t Pro

gram

, The

Wat

er

Conn

ectio

n

ERN

6: H

abita

ts a

long

the

Rive

r mee

t key

div

ersi

ty a

nd h

ealth

in

dica

tors

and

pro

vide

app

ropr

iate

bio

logi

cal c

orrid

ors

linki

ng to

ot

her h

abita

ts in

sur

roun

ding

are

as

Perc

ent a

nd d

iver

sity

of n

ativ

e sp

ecie

sRe

mov

al o

f inv

asiv

e sp

ecie

s Di

stric

tDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Inva

sive

spe

cies

rem

oval

Bank

mod

ifica

tion

Spec

ies

and/

or b

iodi

vers

ity

man

agem

ent p

lans

Step

s: C

reat

e N

WC

Rive

r Mas

ter

Plan

, cre

ate

base

line

eval

uatio

ns

and

goal

s fo

r Riv

er h

ealth

Partn

ers:

CSU

Wat

er C

ente

r, Gr

eenw

ay F

ound

atio

n, W

arne

r Co

llege

of N

atur

al R

esou

rces

, The

W

ater

Con

nect

ion

Insp

ire

Hea

lth

and

Wel

lnes

s

Guid

elin

es

Insp

ire

Hea

lth

and

Wel

lnes

sP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

IHW

1: P

rom

ote

heal

thy

food

opt

ions

, foo

d se

curit

y, an

d lo

cally

so

urce

d fo

ods

See

belo

w

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dPr

ogra

mm

ing

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

See

belo

wSe

e be

low

IHW

1.1

: Inc

reas

e av

aila

bilit

y of

hea

lthy,

affo

rdab

le,

cultu

rally

app

ropr

iate

food

sou

rces

, ide

ally

yea

r-rou

nd, e

ither

on

site

or i

n pa

rtner

ship

with

sur

roun

ding

bus

ines

ses

and

orga

niza

tions

Num

ber o

f mar

kets

and

co

mm

unity

gar

dens

ons

ite o

r in

surro

undi

ng a

reas

Num

ber o

f com

mun

ity g

arde

nsPr

oxim

ity o

f mar

kets

to

popu

late

d ar

eas

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Miti

gate

con

tam

inat

ion

to

allo

w c

ultiv

atio

n on

site

Wor

k w

ith c

omm

unity

to

crea

te N

WC

mar

ket

Step

s: C

reat

e fo

od s

trate

gic

plan

fo

r NW

CPa

rtner

s: C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Hea

lth

and

Hum

an S

cien

ces,

Col

orad

o Fr

esh

Food

Fin

ance

Fun

d (C

HFA)

, Th

e Gr

owHa

us, D

enve

r Fre

sh,

Denv

er O

ED

IHW

1.2

: Sup

port

evid

ence

-bas

ed m

odel

s th

at in

crea

se fo

od

secu

rity

for c

omm

unity

mem

bers

, eith

er o

nsite

or i

n pa

rtner

ship

with

sur

roun

ding

bus

ines

ses

and

orga

niza

tions

Num

ber o

f mar

kets

ons

ite

acce

ptin

g SN

AP b

enef

itsUS

DA S

tand

ards

of F

ood

Inse

curit

y

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dPr

ogra

mm

ing

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Set u

p du

al p

ricin

g or

sl

idin

g sc

ale,

impl

emen

t SN

AP Prov

ide

SNAP

trai

ning

s fo

r se

ason

al m

arke

ts, l

ocal

re

taile

rs

Step

s: C

reat

e fo

od s

trate

gic

plan

fo

r NW

CPa

rtner

s: C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Hea

lth

and

Hum

an S

cien

ces,

Col

orad

o Fr

esh

Food

Fin

ance

Fun

d (C

HFA)

, Th

e Gr

owHa

us, D

enve

r Fre

sh,

Denv

er O

ED

IHW

1.3

: Pro

mot

e ye

ar-ro

und

avai

labi

lity

of lo

cally

sou

rced

fo

ods,

eith

er o

nsite

or i

n pa

rtner

ship

with

sur

roun

ding

bu

sine

sses

and

org

aniza

tions

Volu

me

or w

eigh

t of a

vaila

ble

food Or

igin

of f

oods

Num

ber o

f par

tner

ship

s

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dPr

ogra

mm

ing

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Sea

sona

l map

ping

of f

ood

sour

ces

in th

e ar

ea b

y ty

peId

entif

y so

urce

s of

fres

h an

d pr

epar

ed fo

od, i

nclu

ding

co

mm

unity

bus

ines

ses

Step

s: C

reat

e fo

od s

trate

gic

plan

fo

r NW

CPa

rtner

s: C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Hea

lth

and

Hum

an S

cien

ces,

Col

orad

o Fr

esh

Food

Fin

ance

Fun

d (C

HFA)

, Th

e Gr

owHa

us, D

enve

r Fre

sh,

Denv

er O

ED

Goal

s

The

site

and

the

surro

undi

ng n

eigh

borh

oods

insp

ire a

hea

lthy

and

vibr

ant w

ay o

f life

loca

lly, r

egio

nally

and

nat

iona

lly th

roug

h a

dem

onst

rate

d m

ix o

f hou

sing

, par

ks a

nd o

pen

spac

e, jo

bs a

nd ra

nge

of s

ervi

ces,

al

l of w

hich

con

side

r act

ive

desi

gn p

rinci

ples

.Pr

omot

es re

crea

tiona

l opp

ortu

nitie

s, m

ulti-

mod

el c

onne

ctio

ns, a

nd a

cces

s to

hea

lthy

food

for a

ll po

pula

tions

.

Insp

ire

Hea

lth

and

Wel

lnes

sP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

IHW

2: P

rom

ote

activ

e tra

nspo

rtatio

n, a

ctiv

e lif

esty

les,

and

acc

ess

to n

atur

e fo

r all

site

use

rs to

incr

ease

phy

sica

l act

ivity

, pro

mot

e m

enta

l wel

lbei

ng

Heal

th in

dica

tors

iden

tifie

d in

GE

S HI

A, o

ther

fitn

ess

met

rics

User

sur

vey

resu

lts

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

See

belo

wSe

e be

low

IHW

2.1

: Pro

vide

mul

ti-m

odal

tran

spor

tatio

n c

onne

ctio

ns,

parti

cula

rly to

maj

or tr

ansi

t sto

ps, n

eigh

borh

oods

, em

ploy

men

t cen

ters

, par

ks, a

nd o

ther

des

tinat

ions

Line

ar fe

et o

f bic

ycle

lane

sLi

near

feet

of s

idew

alks

Num

ber o

f bus

sto

ps w

ith

amen

ities

suc

h as

ben

ches

, lig

htin

g, e

tc.

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prov

ide

bus

stop

am

eniti

es

to p

rom

ote

bus

rider

ship

.Pr

ovid

e bi

ke lo

cker

s at

tra

nsit

stop

s an

d ce

nter

s of

em

ploy

men

t. Pr

ovid

e bi

ke ra

cks

Step

s: C

reat

e bi

ke/p

ed/t

rans

it m

aps

and

iden

tify

and

fill g

aps

Partn

ers:

RTD

, Wal

kDen

ver,

Bike

Denv

er

IHW

2.2

: Des

ign

the

site

for e

xten

sive

act

ive

use

(e.g

., bi

king

, rec

reat

ion,

wal

king

)

Num

ber o

f ann

ual u

sers

of

park

and

recr

eatio

nal a

men

ities

Num

ber o

f site

use

rs w

ho w

alk

or b

ike

to/f

rom

site

Num

ber o

f ope

n st

airw

ells

in

build

ings

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dDe

sign

Use

way

findi

ng s

igns

to

incr

ease

wal

kabi

lity

Prov

ide

bike

rack

s at

par

ks,

all v

enue

s.De

sign

bui

ldin

gs fo

r act

ivity

Ensu

re b

ike/

ped

rout

e sa

fety

(rea

l, pe

rcei

ved)

Step

s: C

reat

e de

sign

gui

delin

es fo

r bu

ildin

gs a

nd o

utdo

or s

pace

sPa

rtner

s: U

LI H

ealth

y Pl

aces

Co

mm

ittee

, CO

Heal

th F

ound

atio

n,

Cent

er fo

r Act

ive

Livi

ng,

CSU

Colle

ge o

f Hea

lth a

nd H

uman

Sc

ienc

es

IHW

2.3

: Im

prov

e co

nnec

tivity

to n

atur

al a

reas

and

pla

ces

of

resp

ite, i

nclu

ding

the

Sout

h Pl

atte

Riv

erN

umbe

r of n

ew c

onne

ctio

ns to

na

tura

l are

as

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dDe

sign

Crea

te s

trate

gic

conn

ectio

ns b

etw

een

neig

hbor

hood

s an

d th

e Ri

ver,

natu

ral a

reas

Prov

ide

amen

ities

for

pede

stria

n co

mfo

rtPl

ant t

rees

Desi

gn th

e si

te to

pro

vide

va

riety

of r

espi

te a

reas

Step

s: C

reat

e N

WC

Rive

r Mas

ter

Plan

, cre

ate

map

of c

onne

ctiv

ity

betw

een

on a

nd o

ffsite

de

stin

atio

ns a

nd n

atur

al a

reas

Partn

ers:

Bik

eDen

ver,

Wal

kDen

ver,

Gree

nway

Fou

ndat

ion,

Trus

t for

Pu

blic

Lan

d

Insp

ire

Hea

lth

and

Wel

lnes

sP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

IHW

3: D

esig

n bu

ildin

gs to

nat

iona

lly o

r int

erna

tiona

lly re

cogn

ize

stan

dard

s fo

r phy

sica

l and

men

tal h

ealth

of o

ccup

ants

LEED

Hea

lth C

redi

tsLi

ving

Bui

ldin

g He

alth

Delo

s M

etric

sBu

ildin

gDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Use

certi

fied

low

em

issi

ons

mat

eria

lsSe

t goa

ls fo

r day

light

ing,

oc

cupa

nt c

ontro

l for

eac

h bu

ildin

gSe

t app

ropr

iate

ven

tilat

ion

leve

ls

Cons

ider

wor

kpla

ce

flow

, noi

se

Step

s: C

reat

e de

sign

gui

delin

esPa

rtner

s: D

elos

, ULI

Hea

lthy

Plac

es

Com

mitt

ee, C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Hea

lth

and

Hum

an S

cien

ces,

CSU

Inst

itute

fo

r the

Bui

lt En

viro

nmen

t

IHW

4: E

stab

lish

and

mee

t or e

xcee

d qu

ality

of l

ife in

dica

tors

(o

dor,

nois

e, li

ght p

ollu

tion,

traf

fic, e

tc.)

for v

isito

rs a

nd n

eigh

bors

FHA/

DOT

Noi

se S

tand

ards

Back

light

Upl

ight

Gla

re (B

UG)

Stan

dard

s (IE

S TM

-15-

11, A

dd

A) LEED

IEST

MA

Stan

dard

RP

33

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Cons

ider

stra

tegi

es

iden

tifie

d in

GES

HIA

As

sess

men

tIn

stal

l app

ropr

iate

BUG

ra

ted

light

ing

Rero

ute

truck

traf

fic a

s ap

prop

riate

/fea

sibl

eIn

stal

l ven

tilat

ion

syst

ems

that

redu

ce in

door

/out

door

od

or

Step

s: E

stab

lish

spec

ific

indi

cato

rs

and

benc

hmar

ks fo

r qua

lity

of li

fe

cate

gorie

sPa

rtner

s: G

roun

dwor

k De

nver

, UC

AN, N

DCC

Proj

ects

Offi

ce, D

EH

IHW

5: R

educ

e an

d/or

miti

gate

hea

t isl

and

effe

ct to

redu

ce it

s im

pact

on

heal

th, e

nerg

y us

e, e

tc.

Onsi

te te

mpe

ratu

reSR

I for

Mat

eria

lsHa

rdsc

ape

perc

enta

geSi

te a

lbed

o

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Use

high

SRI

mat

eria

ls fo

r ro

ofs,

pav

emen

t, ot

her

surfa

ces

Incr

ease

tree

can

opy

Redu

ce a

ir co

nditi

onin

g ne

ed

Step

s: E

stab

lish

desi

gn g

uide

lines

fo

r SRI

, alb

edo,

per

cent

nat

ural

ar

eas,

tree

can

opy

Partn

ers:

Urb

an C

limat

e La

b at

Ge

orgi

a Te

ch, C

SU In

stitu

te fo

r the

Bu

ilt E

nviro

nmen

t

Em

brac

e an

Eth

ic o

f Reg

ener

atio

n

Guid

elin

es

Em

brac

e an

Eth

ic o

f Reg

ener

atio

nP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

EER

1: In

tegr

ate

high

per

form

ance

sus

tain

able

des

ign

and

oper

atio

ns in

all

build

ings

See

belo

wBu

ildin

gDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Oper

atio

nsSe

e be

low

See

belo

w

EER

1.1:

Des

ign

all b

uild

ings

to m

eet a

nat

iona

lly o

r in

tern

atio

nally

reco

gnize

d ra

ting

syst

em's

(e.g

., LE

ED) "

Gold

" le

vel o

r hig

her,

or c

urre

nt C

ity a

nd p

artn

er re

quire

men

ts, a

nd

desi

gn fo

r effi

cien

t ada

ptiv

e re

use

over

tim

e

Livi

ng B

uild

ing,

LEE

D, e

tc.

syst

em m

etric

sW

aste

redu

ctio

n du

ring

reno

vatio

ns (c

ompa

re to

tra

ditio

nal)

Build

ing

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Cons

ider

mat

eria

ls, e

nerg

y ef

ficie

ncy,

wat

er e

ffeci

ency

, et

c. in

bui

ldin

g de

sign

to a

lso

mee

t Goa

l EER

3M

odul

ar s

truct

ural

el

emen

tsSi

mpl

e fin

ishe

s to

redu

ce

reno

vatio

n w

aste

Step

s: D

eter

min

e ra

ting

syst

em fo

r in

titia

l pha

ses

Partn

ers:

CSU

Inst

itute

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent,

NW

C Su

stai

nabi

lity

Task

For

ce, U

SGBC

CO

EER

1.2:

Trai

n al

l sta

ff w

orki

ng in

bui

ldin

gs a

nd/o

r on

grou

nds

in b

ehav

iors

that

max

imize

the

effic

acy

of

sust

aina

ble

desi

gn a

nd w

ill b

e ac

coun

tabl

e fo

r see

ing

that

su

ch b

ehav

iors

are

pra

ctic

ed

ISO

Oper

atio

ns a

nd

Man

agem

ent S

tand

ards

(140

01)

Staf

f Per

form

ance

Met

rics

Build

ing

Oper

atio

ns

Cont

inuo

us s

taff

train

ing

mod

ules

Incl

ude

perfo

rman

ce

met

rics

into

job

desc

riptio

ns

and

perfo

rman

ce re

view

Step

s: B

egin

trai

ning

exi

stin

g N

WSS

Com

plex

sta

ff, m

eet w

ith

conc

essi

onai

res

and

vend

ors

Partn

ers:

NW

SS, v

endo

rs, C

SU

Inst

itute

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent

EER

1.3:

Gui

de v

isito

rs, t

hrou

gh a

ppro

pria

te d

efau

lts a

nd

inst

ruct

ions

, in

beha

vior

s on

site

that

max

imize

the

effic

acy

of s

usta

inab

le d

esig

n an

d to

sim

ilar b

ehav

iors

they

can

pr

actic

e at

hom

e an

d at

wor

k

Visi

tor E

valu

atio

ns a

nd

Surv

eys

Build

ing

Desi

gnOp

erat

ions

Inte

llige

nt s

igna

geCo

ntin

uous

eva

luat

ion

Step

s: B

egin

des

igni

ng e

duca

tiona

l co

mpo

nene

nts

for e

xist

ing

NW

SSPa

rtner

s: C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Hea

lth

and

Hum

an S

cien

ces,

CSU

Inst

itute

fo

r the

Bui

lt En

viro

nem

ent,

Denv

er

Mus

eum

of N

atur

e &

Sci

ence

Goal

s

Cele

brat

es in

terd

epen

denc

e of

nat

ural

, soc

ial a

nd e

cono

mic

sys

tem

sRe

stor

es re

gion

al h

ealth

y ha

bits

and

eco

syst

ems

Uses

bui

ldin

g re

mod

elin

g an

d ne

w c

onst

ruct

ion

to im

prov

e th

e si

te a

nd re

gion

al e

nviro

nmen

tal q

ualit

y, w

hile

cre

atin

g he

alth

y w

ork

spac

es.

Crea

tes

mea

sura

ble

posi

tive

soci

al, e

cono

mic

, and

env

ironm

enta

l im

pact

s on

the

com

mun

ity a

nd th

e re

gion

Em

brac

e an

Eth

ic o

f Reg

ener

atio

nP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

EER

2: D

esig

n an

d op

erat

e fa

cilit

ies

to m

axim

ize e

ffici

ency

of

faci

litie

s an

d re

sour

ces

per u

ser

Occu

panc

y Le

vels

Ener

gy, W

ater

Use

per

Us

er/T

ime

Dist

rict

Oper

atio

ns

Max

imize

occ

upan

cy a

nd

faci

lity

use

Crea

te zo

nes

that

can

be

shut

dow

n co

mpl

etel

y w

hen

not i

n us

e

Step

s: Id

entif

y ex

istin

g un

deru

sed

spac

e an

d ap

prop

riate

pot

entia

l us

e (c

omm

unity

, etc

.) at

NW

SSPa

rtner

s: N

WSS

, UCA

N,

Grou

ndw

ork

Denv

er, G

row

Haus

EER

3: C

reat

e "n

et ze

ro" o

r "cl

osed

loop

" sys

tem

s fo

r ene

rgy,

was

te, a

nd w

ater

See

belo

wDi

stric

tDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Oper

atio

nsSe

e be

low

See

belo

w

EER

3.1:

Cre

ate

a "n

et ze

ro" e

nerg

y di

stric

t, pr

iorit

izing

te

chni

cal a

nd b

ehav

iora

l stra

tegi

es to

incr

ease

effi

cien

cy a

nd

usin

g on

-site

rene

wab

le e

nerg

y so

urce

s (b

y 5

year

s af

ter f

ull

build

-out

)

Perc

enta

ge o

f ene

rgy

prod

uced

on

site

Ener

gy m

eter

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Dist

rict a

nd/o

r bui

ldin

g le

vel c

ontro

lsEn

ergy

effi

cien

t bui

ldin

gs

and

finis

hes

Sola

r PV,

hot

wat

erCo

mbi

ned

heat

/pow

erW

ind

turb

ines

Was

te-to

-ene

rgy

Heat

cap

ture

off

sew

er

Grou

ndso

urce

hea

t

Step

s: E

valu

ate

site

for f

easi

bilit

y of

var

ious

ene

rgy

sour

ces,

es

tabl

ish

effic

ienc

y be

nchm

arks

an

d de

sign

gui

delin

esPa

rtner

s: N

REL,

CSU

Inst

itute

for

the

Built

Env

irone

men

t, CS

U Co

llege

of E

ngin

eerin

g, X

cel

Ener

gy, r

enew

able

infra

stru

ctur

e pr

ovid

ers

(e.g

., PV

, win

d, e

tc.)

EER

3.2:

Cre

ate

a "n

et ze

ro" o

r "cl

osed

loop

" dis

trict

for

was

te s

tream

s an

d ap

ply

rele

vant

tech

niqu

es a

nd tr

aini

ng

durin

g op

erat

ions

(by

5 ye

ars

afte

r ful

l bui

ld-o

ut)

Wei

ght/

volu

me

of w

aste

di

verte

dDi

stric

tDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Oper

atio

ns

Biog

as d

iges

ter

Was

te-to

-ene

rgy

Com

post

ing

Recy

clin

g, re

use

Sust

aina

ble

purc

hasi

ngTr

ain

user

s on

was

te

redu

ctio

n

Step

s: C

reat

e in

itial

was

te b

alan

ce

and

estim

ate

futu

re w

aste

st

ream

s, in

vest

igat

e w

aste

-to-

ener

gy fe

asib

ility

, im

plem

ent

com

post

ing

for f

ood

was

te

Partn

ers:

Den

ver Z

oo, N

WSS

ve

ndor

s/co

nces

sion

aire

s, W

aste

M

anag

emen

t, CC

D Re

cycl

ing

EER

3.3:

Cre

ate

a "n

et ze

ro" d

istri

ct fo

r wat

er u

se, u

se ze

ro

pota

ble

wat

er fo

r lan

dsca

ping

, and

app

ly re

leva

nt te

chni

ques

an

d tra

inin

g du

ring

oper

atio

ns (b

y 5

year

s af

ter f

ull b

uild

-out

).

Pota

ble

wat

er u

se/s

ite u

ser

Amou

nt u

sed

com

pare

d to

tra

ditio

nal d

esig

nN

on-p

otab

le w

ater

use

/sq

ft ex

terio

r spa

ce

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Appl

y re

leva

nt te

chno

logi

es

and

train

ing

to u

se n

on-

pota

ble

wat

er fo

r la

ndsc

apin

g an

d ot

her

acce

ptib

le u

ses

Inst

all w

ater

effi

cien

t fix

ture

s an

d tra

in u

sers

on

wat

er c

onse

rvat

ion

tech

niqu

es

Step

s: W

ater

bal

ance

stu

dy to

de

term

ine

base

line

rain

fall,

gro

und

wat

er u

se to

fram

e w

ater

use

go

als

Partn

ers:

CSU

Col

lege

of

Engi

neer

ing,

CSU

Inst

itute

for t

he

Built

Env

ironm

ent

Em

brac

e an

Eth

ic o

f Reg

ener

atio

nP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

EER

4: D

iver

t at l

east

90%

of a

llow

able

was

te fr

om la

ndfil

l dur

ing

all s

ite m

anip

ulat

ion

and

dem

oliti

on p

roce

sses

Wei

ght o

r vol

ume

of d

iver

ted

was

teBu

ildin

gDi

stric

tAl

l Con

stru

ctio

n Ph

ases

Recy

clin

gRe

use

Step

s: C

reat

e co

nstru

ctio

n m

anag

emen

t pla

n, id

entif

y m

ater

ials

in e

xist

ing

build

ings

Partn

ers:

CSU

Con

stru

ctio

n M

anag

emen

t, CC

D W

aste

M

anag

emen

t and

Rec

yclin

g

EER

5: M

aint

ain

or re

duce

gre

enho

use

gas

emis

sion

s (G

HG) l

evel

s,

incl

udin

g tra

nspo

rtatio

n, a

t or b

elow

201

6 GH

G em

issi

ons

and

striv

e fo

r con

tinuo

us re

duct

ion

over

tim

e, a

imin

g fo

r alig

nmen

t with

Ci

ty a

nd C

ount

y GH

G an

d cl

imat

e go

als

Gree

nhou

se g

as e

mis

sion

s fro

m b

uild

ings

, tra

nspo

rtatio

n,

oper

atio

nsAm

ount

of c

arbo

n se

ques

tere

d

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Ener

gy e

ffici

ency

and

re

new

able

ene

rgy

prod

uctio

nCr

eatin

g ca

rbon

sin

ks

onsi

tePu

rcha

sing

offs

ets

for

trans

porta

tion

emis

sion

sUs

ing

low

er G

HG c

emen

t

Step

s: D

eter

min

e be

st G

HG

track

ing

syst

em, e

valu

ate

atte

ndee

tra

nspo

rtatio

n m

odes

Partn

ers:

NRE

L, C

SU N

atur

al

Reso

urce

Eco

logy

Lab

, CSU

Col

lege

of

Eng

inee

ring,

CSU

Fac

ilitie

s, C

CD

Offic

e of

Sus

tain

abili

ty, R

ocky

M

ount

ain

Inst

itute

EER

6: E

xplo

re u

sing

a d

istri

ct s

cale

ratin

g sy

stem

, suc

h as

Ec

oDis

trict

s, L

EED-

ND

(or s

imila

r) or

follo

win

g ST

AR C

omm

uniti

es

(or s

imila

r) m

etric

sLi

sted

in e

ach

syst

emBu

ildin

gDi

stric

tDe

sign

Wor

k w

ith ra

ting

syst

ems

to d

eter

min

e w

hich

ratin

g sy

stem

is a

pplic

able

Step

s: D

eter

min

e co

st a

nd

appl

icab

ility

of v

ario

us ra

ting

syst

ems

Partn

ers:

CSU

Inst

itute

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent,

USGB

C CO

, Liv

ing

Build

ing,

Eco

Dist

ricts

, DEH

/CCD

Of

fice

of S

usta

inab

ility

Com

mun

ity

and

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d In

tegr

atio

nP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

CNI 1

: Cre

ate

poro

us d

istri

ct b

ound

arie

s an

d ph

ysic

al, s

patia

l, an

d ps

ycho

logi

cal c

onne

ctio

nsSe

e be

low

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n Se

e be

low

See

belo

w

CNI 1

.1: E

nsur

e ac

cess

for n

eigh

bors

and

vis

itors

to p

ublic

tra

nspo

rtatio

n st

ops,

NW

C ve

nues

and

am

eniti

es, a

nd

incr

ease

con

nect

ivity

and

mob

ility

ove

rall

Wal

ksco

reTr

affic

stu

dies

User

sur

veys

to d

eter

min

e ne

ighb

orho

od u

se o

f fac

ilitie

sN

WC

visi

tor u

se o

f ne

ighb

orho

od a

men

ities

Num

ber o

f new

con

nect

ing

thro

ughw

ays

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prov

ide

new

veh

icul

ar a

nd

bike

/ped

con

nect

ions

thro

ugh

the

NW

C si

te, b

oth

north

/sou

th a

nd e

ast/

wes

tM

arke

ting/

outre

ach

cam

paig

n to

get

use

rs o

n an

d th

roug

h si

te

Step

s: C

reat

e m

obili

ty p

lan

to

ensu

re a

cces

s to

am

eniti

es, w

ork

over

tim

e to

mar

ket N

WC

serv

ices

in

GES

and

bey

ond

Partn

ers:

UCA

N M

etro

Den

ver,

Wal

kDen

ver,

Bike

Denv

er, N

DCC

Proj

ects

Offi

ce

CNI 1

.2: B

lend

the

boun

dary

bet

wee

n si

te a

nd s

urro

undi

ng

neig

hbor

hood

s w

hile

allo

win

g fo

r effi

cien

t eve

nt o

pera

tions

an

d tic

ketin

g

Scal

e of

stru

ctur

es a

t edg

es o

f N

WC

Num

ber o

f des

ign

elem

ents

pu

lled

into

nei

ghbo

rhoo

ds a

nd

vice

ver

sa

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Ensu

re n

eigh

borh

ood-

frien

dly

and

appr

opria

tely

sc

aled

use

s at

site

bo

unda

ries

(e.g

. bui

ldin

g fo

otpr

ints

, mas

sing

, blo

ck

face

s, s

treet

leve

l am

eniti

es,

and

setb

acks

)In

tegr

ate

spac

e ty

pes

and

uses Ec

ho a

rchi

tect

ural

feat

ures

on

and

offs

ite

Step

s: E

ngag

e GE

S ne

ighb

orho

ods

and

NW

CAC

in d

esig

n gu

idel

ine

crea

tion,

iden

tifyi

ng th

emes

and

lo

catio

ns fo

r dire

ct c

onne

ctio

n to

ne

ighb

orho

ods

Partn

ers:

NW

CAC,

UCA

N, E

-S

Unite

d, E

SG B

usin

ess

Asso

ciat

ion,

de

sign

ers

CNI 1

.3: D

esig

n si

te to

a h

uman

sca

le fo

r opt

imal

use

r ex

perie

nce

Size

of p

ublic

faci

ng fa

cade

sBu

ildin

gDe

sign

Cons

truct

ion

Prov

ide

rang

e of

size

s of

st

ruct

ures

and

ope

n sp

aces

to

pro

vide

inte

rest

and

co

mfo

rt

Step

s: C

lass

ify s

truct

ures

and

ope

n sp

aces

by

size

, beg

in c

onst

ruct

ing

guid

elin

es fo

r dev

elop

men

tPa

rtner

s: U

LI H

ealth

y Pl

aces

Co

mm

ittee

, CU

Plan

ning

Dep

t.

Prov

ides

crit

ical

mul

ti-m

odal

con

nect

ions

and

acc

ess

poin

ts to

the

adja

cent

com

mun

ities

to e

ngag

e th

e riv

er, a

cces

s tra

nsit

and

prom

ote

a he

alth

y lif

esty

leEs

tabl

ishe

s a

posi

tive

com

mun

ity b

enef

it

Com

mun

ity

and

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d In

tegr

atio

nGu

idel

ines

Goal

s

Crea

tes

a w

elco

min

g an

d op

en “

cam

pus”

to th

e ad

jace

nt c

omm

uniti

es

Com

mun

ity

and

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d In

tegr

atio

nP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

CNI 2

: Con

tinue

rela

tions

hip

build

ing,

com

mun

icat

ion,

and

in

tera

ctio

n w

ith s

urro

undi

ng c

omm

uniti

es a

nd D

enve

r met

ro re

gion

, in

clud

ing

cultu

rally

rele

vant

eng

agem

ent m

etho

ds, t

o ad

dres

s co

mm

unity

nee

ds a

nd re

duce

unc

erta

inty

Enga

gem

ent P

lans

and

St

rate

gies

Surv

ey re

sults

, int

ervi

ews

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Cont

inue

NW

CAC

and

expa

nd o

ther

eng

agem

ent

oppo

rtuni

ties

Cont

inue

to le

vera

ge N

DCC

proj

ects

' pla

nnin

g pr

oces

ses

for f

urth

er e

ngag

emen

tCo

ntin

ue id

entif

ying

ne

ighb

orho

od

grou

ps/o

rgan

izatio

ns fo

r pa

rtner

ship

Step

s: C

reat

e on

goin

g st

rate

gy in

pa

rtner

ship

with

NW

CAC

Partn

ers:

NW

CAC,

UCA

N M

etro

De

nver

, ES

Unite

d, T

he G

row

Haus

, Fo

cus

Poin

ts, L

iveW

ell

CNI 3

: Cre

ate

prog

ram

min

g th

at s

uppo

rts n

eigh

borh

ood

iden

tity,

the

loca

l eco

nom

y, jo

b op

portu

nitie

s, a

nd e

cono

mic

dev

elop

men

t th

roug

h tra

inin

g, lo

cal b

usin

ess

incu

batio

n, fo

ster

ing

entre

pren

eurs

hip,

loca

l par

tner

ship

s, e

tc.

Num

ber o

f tra

inin

gs a

nd

parti

cipa

nts

Num

ber o

f new

bus

ines

ses

fost

ered

at N

WC

Num

ber o

f NW

C-Co

mm

unity

bu

sine

ss p

artn

ersh

ips

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dCi

tyRe

gion

al

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Surv

ey a

nd d

ocum

ent t

he

resi

dent

ial a

nd in

dust

rial

hist

ory

of th

e ar

ea

Crea

te b

usin

ess

incu

batio

n op

portu

nitie

s fo

r loc

al s

tartu

p bu

sine

sses

Step

s: D

raft

stra

tegi

c pl

an fo

r bu

sine

ss in

cuba

tion

and

begi

n re

latio

nshi

p bu

ildin

g, d

eter

min

e bu

sine

ss d

evel

opm

ent i

nter

ests

of

com

mun

ityPa

rtner

s: C

SU C

olle

ge o

f Bus

ines

s,

CSU

Publ

ic H

isto

ry D

epar

tmen

t, De

nver

OED

, ESG

Bus

ines

s As

soci

atio

n, D

enve

r Cha

mbe

r

Bui

ld C

ultu

ral C

ross

road

s

Bui

ld C

ultu

ral C

ross

road

sP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

BCC

1: P

rovi

de p

hysi

cal a

nd p

rogr

amm

atic

spa

ce fo

r cul

tura

l and

ar

tistic

act

ivity

, and

for i

nnov

atio

n to

em

erge

from

the

cros

sing

of

cultu

res

Num

ber o

f pot

entia

lly

prog

ram

med

spa

ces

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

gSe

e be

low

See

belo

w

BCC

1.1

: Hig

hlig

ht c

urre

nt c

ultu

ral a

nd a

rtist

ic a

ctiv

ities

lo

cally

, reg

iona

lly, n

atio

nally

, glo

bally

Char

acte

ristic

s of

ann

ual

prog

ram

min

gDe

mog

raph

ics

of a

ttend

ees

at

vario

us e

vent

sM

edia

cov

erag

e in

div

erse

pu

blic

atio

ns

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Crea

te fr

amew

ork

for

incl

usio

n of

arts

that

has

sc

ale,

loca

tion

of o

rigin

, oth

er

crite

ria to

ens

ure

dive

rsity

Crea

te a

nd im

plem

ent p

lan

for a

ppro

pria

te c

aptu

re o

f us

er in

form

atio

n at

ev

ents

/pro

gram

sDe

velo

p pr

ogra

mm

ing

that

pr

ovid

es c

ross

-sec

tion

of a

rt

Step

s: D

evel

op in

itial

stra

tegi

c pl

ans

for b

ringi

ng in

div

erse

cu

ltura

l eve

nts

and

prog

ram

s at

cu

rrent

NW

SS, e

stab

lish

advi

sory

gr

oup

Partn

ers:

Coo

rs W

este

rn A

rt As

soci

atio

n, R

iNO

Dist

rict,

Art

Mus

eum

s, C

O Bu

sine

ss C

omm

ittee

fo

r the

Arts

, His

pani

c Ch

ambe

r of

Com

mer

ce, N

ativ

e Am

eric

an

Cham

ber o

f Com

mer

ce

BCC

1.2

: Fos

ter n

ew fo

rms

of c

ultu

ral a

nd a

rtist

ic e

xpre

ssio

n,

parti

cula

rly a

s th

ese

activ

ities

rela

te to

the

Amer

ican

Wes

tN

umbe

r of n

ovel

eve

nts,

ex

hibi

tions

, and

pro

gram

sDi

stric

tPr

ogra

mm

ing

(Sho

rt- a

nd L

ong-

term

)

Deve

lop

stra

tegi

c pl

ans

amon

g N

WC

partn

ers

to

supp

ort a

rts a

s pa

rt of

ove

rall

prog

ram

min

gUs

e pe

rman

ent a

nd

tem

pora

ry p

ublic

art

to

show

case

Wes

tern

art

in

vario

us fo

rms

Step

s: D

evel

op in

itial

stra

tegi

c pl

ans

for c

olla

bora

tive

prog

ram

min

g on

site

cur

rent

ly,

esta

blis

h ad

viso

ry g

roup

Partn

ers:

Coo

rs W

este

rn A

rt As

soci

atio

n, R

iNO

Dist

rict,

Art

Mus

eum

s, C

O Bu

sine

ss C

omm

ittee

fo

r the

Arts

Crea

te a

uni

que

regi

on o

f the

city

that

cel

ebra

tes

the

past

yet

focu

ses

on a

mut

ually

ben

efic

ial s

hare

d fu

ture

thro

ugh

the

com

bina

tion

of n

eigh

borh

ood,

com

mer

cial

and

cul

tura

l exp

erie

nces

Guid

elin

es

Goal

s

Educ

ate

the

publ

ic a

bout

the

hist

oric

al im

porta

nce

of th

is s

ite. T

he N

WC

site

has

bee

n sh

aped

by

over

10,

000

year

s of

hum

an a

ctiv

ity a

nd h

elpe

d cr

eate

the

uniq

ue c

ultu

res

of D

enve

r and

Col

orad

o.Fo

ster

the

cros

sing

of c

ultu

res

loca

lly, r

egio

nally

, nat

iona

lly o

r glo

bally

Serv

e as

a g

athe

ring

plac

e w

here

idea

s an

d di

vers

e cu

lture

s ca

n be

exc

hang

ed in

this

‘hub

’ of t

he w

est

Cele

brat

e lo

cal a

nd re

gion

al a

rtist

ic a

nd c

reat

ive

tale

ntIn

tegr

ate

the

“arts

”, in

all

its v

ario

us fo

rms,

into

the

site

and

pro

vide

s a

plat

form

that

is in

clus

ive

of a

bro

ad ra

nge

of c

ultu

ral e

xpre

ssio

ns

Bui

ld C

ultu

ral C

ross

road

sP

oten

tial

Met

ric(

s)Sc

ale(

s)T

imin

gP

oten

tial

Im

plem

enta

tion

St

rate

gies

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

BCC

2: C

reat

e a

virtu

al a

nd p

hysi

cal g

loba

l cul

tura

l des

tinat

ion

that

fo

ster

s th

e cr

ossi

ng o

f cul

ture

s lo

cally

, reg

iona

lly, n

atio

nally

or

glob

ally

Mix

of d

emog

raph

ics

of u

sers

, bo

th in

per

son

and

virtu

alUs

er s

urve

y re

sults

All

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

g

Deve

lop

an o

nlin

e pr

esen

ce

for t

he N

WC

that

sha

res

info

rmat

ion,

his

tory

, etc

. and

fo

ster

s in

tera

ctio

n

Step

s: D

evel

op p

lan

for c

reat

ion

of

NW

C w

ebsi

te, d

evel

op

prog

ram

min

g on

cur

rent

site

that

fo

ster

s cu

ltura

l exc

hang

ePa

rtner

s: C

SU E

xter

nal R

elat

ions

BCC

2.1

: Pro

vide

phy

sica

l and

pro

gram

mat

ic s

pace

for

inno

vatio

n to

em

erge

from

the

cros

sing

of c

ultu

res

(e.g

., lo

cal

and

larg

e sc

ale

busi

ness

es, U

S an

d ov

erse

as c

ompa

nies

, etc

.)

Mix

of d

emog

raph

ics

of u

sers

, bo

th in

per

son

and

virtu

alUs

er s

urve

y re

sults

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

g

Inte

ntio

nally

pro

gram

ev

ents

(liv

e an

d vi

rtual

) with

di

vers

e au

dien

ces

that

focu

s on

cre

ativ

ity a

nd in

nova

tion

Step

s: C

reat

e st

rate

gic

plan

for

inno

vativ

e cr

oss-

cultu

ral

prog

ram

min

gPa

rtner

s: B

ienn

ial o

f the

Am

eric

as,

Cham

bers

of C

omm

erce

, DDP

Sta

rt-up

Wee

k

BCC

3: P

ract

ice

incl

usiv

enes

s an

d co

nsid

er m

ultip

le c

ultu

ral

view

poin

ts a

t all

deci

sion

-mak

ing

stag

es, i

nclu

ding

des

ign,

co

nstru

ctio

n, o

pera

tions

, eve

nts,

etc

.

Char

acte

ristic

s of

ann

ual

prog

ram

min

gDe

mog

raph

ics

of a

ttend

ees

at

vario

us e

vent

sM

edia

cov

erag

e in

div

erse

pu

blic

atio

ns

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Crea

te c

riter

ia fo

r dec

isio

n-m

akin

g pr

oces

s th

at e

nsur

e in

clus

ivity

and

cul

tura

l se

nsiti

vity

Step

s: D

evel

op in

itita

l crit

eria

for

deci

sion

-mak

ing,

est

ablis

h ad

viso

ry

grou

pPa

rtner

s: N

WCA

C, H

ispa

nic

Cham

ber o

f Com

mer

ce, N

ativ

e Am

eric

an C

ham

ber o

f Com

mer

ce,

CO B

lack

Cha

mbe

r of C

omm

erce

, De

nver

Wom

en's

Com

mis

sion

, Gr

ound

wor

k De

nver

, etc

.

Cel

ebra

te W

este

rn H

erit

age

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

CWH

3: H

onor

the

auth

entic

ity a

nd o

rigin

s of

the

site

, pre

serv

ing

arch

itect

ure

and

feat

ures

that

hav

e hi

stor

ic a

nd c

ultu

ral m

erit,

w

hile

effi

cien

tly re

usin

g th

em a

nd in

tegr

atin

g w

ith n

ew fa

cilit

ies.

Perc

ent/

num

ber o

f his

toric

fe

atur

es p

rese

rved

. Us

e of

pre

serv

atio

n in

cent

ives

.N

umbe

r of v

isito

rs to

his

toric

bu

ildin

gs/f

eatu

res.

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Purs

ue o

ther

par

tner

ship

s an

d cr

eativ

e op

portu

nitie

s to

re

cord

and

doc

umen

t the

hi

stor

y of

the

site

and

su

rroun

ding

nei

ghbo

rhoo

ds.

Educ

ate

pote

ntia

l de

velo

pers

on

the

ince

ntiv

es

avai

labl

e fo

r exi

stin

g bu

ildin

gs.

(See

mor

e in

Par

t 7: H

isto

ric

Reso

urce

s)

Step

s: C

ompl

ete

a N

atio

nal

Regi

ster

His

toric

Pla

ces

Dist

rict

nom

inat

ion

or e

quiv

alen

t lev

el o

f do

cum

enta

tion,

com

plet

e Hi

stor

ic

Stru

ctur

e As

sess

men

ts fo

r bu

ildin

gs c

onsi

dere

d fo

r reu

sePa

rtner

s: P

rofe

ssio

nal H

isto

rians

CSU

Hist

ory

Depa

rtmen

t, Hi

stor

ic

Denv

er, H

isto

ry C

olor

ado

CWH

4: O

ffer r

obus

t edu

catio

nal p

rogr

amm

ing

and

feat

ures

that

pr

ovid

e a

bala

nced

pre

sent

atio

n ab

out t

he n

atur

al, g

eolo

gica

l, ag

ricul

tura

l, an

d cu

ltura

l his

tory

of C

olor

ado

and

the

Wes

t

User

sur

vey

resu

ltsN

umbe

r and

cha

ract

eris

tics

of

prog

ram

s of

fere

dN

umbe

r and

dis

tribu

tion

of

onsi

te e

duca

tiona

l fea

ture

s

Prog

ram

min

gLo

ng-te

rm

Prog

ram

min

gDe

velo

p an

d im

plem

ent a

n In

terp

reta

tive

Plan

Step

s: In

itiat

e in

terp

retiv

e pl

an

proc

ess

Partn

ers:

CSU

, DM

SN, H

isto

ry

Colo

rado

, NW

SS, H

isto

ric D

enve

r

CWH

5: H

onor

the

hist

oric

sig

nific

ance

of h

uman

/ani

mal

re

latio

nshi

ps a

nd c

ontin

ue to

use

bes

t-in-

clas

s an

imal

trea

tmen

t an

d ca

re

Hum

ane

Soci

ety

or o

ther

st

anda

rds

for t

reat

men

tPr

ogra

mm

ing

Long

-term

Pr

ogra

mm

ing

Deve

lop

publ

ic s

tand

ards

fo

r ani

mal

car

e an

d tre

atm

ent

Wor

k w

ith D

r. Te

mpl

e Gr

andi

n on

des

ign,

im

plem

enta

tion

Step

s: D

evel

op d

esig

n st

anda

rds

for a

nim

al m

ovem

ent,

care

Partn

ers:

Dr.

Tem

ple

Gran

din,

CSU

An

imal

Sci

ence

s De

partm

ent

Cel

ebra

te W

este

rn H

erit

age

Cel

ebra

te W

este

rn H

erit

age

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

CWH

1: E

nsur

e th

at th

e N

WC

has

wor

ld-c

lass

, mul

ti-pu

rpos

e st

ock

show

, rod

eo, e

ques

trian

, and

eve

nt fa

cilit

ies

that

sup

port

dive

rse

year

-roun

d pr

ogra

mm

ing

and

a su

stai

nabl

e bu

sine

ss m

odel

for t

he

NW

SS

Perc

enta

ge o

f pro

gram

min

g th

at h

as s

peci

fic d

iver

sity

cr

iteria

Dive

rsity

of m

edia

cov

erag

eFa

cilit

y oc

cupa

ncy

and

num

ber

of e

vent

sN

WSS

reve

nue

stre

ams

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

n

Prog

ram

min

g

Esta

blis

h cr

iteria

for

even

ts/p

rogr

ams/

uses

that

he

lp d

iver

sify

pro

gram

min

gCr

eate

and

impl

emen

t pla

n fo

r app

ropr

iate

cap

ture

of

user

info

rmat

ion

at

even

ts/p

rogr

ams

Step

s: D

evel

op s

trate

gic

and

busi

ness

pla

n to

pro

gram

new

sp

aces

with

var

ity o

f eve

nts

and

ensu

re fi

nanc

ial s

ucce

ssPa

rtner

s: B

ill P

icke

tt Ro

deo,

Indi

an

Nat

iona

l Fin

als

Rode

o

CWH

2: S

uppo

rt an

d pr

omot

e cu

ltura

lly s

ensi

tive

and

dive

rse

even

ts a

nd s

ocia

l gat

herin

g pl

aces

that

hig

hlig

ht th

e hi

stor

y an

d pr

esen

t of t

he A

mer

ican

Wes

t

Perc

enta

ge o

f pro

gram

min

g th

at h

as s

peci

fic d

iver

sity

cr

iteria

Num

ber o

f eve

nts

spac

es,

book

ing

rate

s, ty

pes

of e

vent

s

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g

Desi

gnLo

ng-te

rm

Prog

ram

min

g

Crea

te W

este

rn c

ultu

ral

plan

for N

WC

to u

se e

vent

s an

d sp

aces

Step

s: Id

entif

y go

als

of W

este

rn

cultu

ral p

lan

for N

WC,

rese

arch

po

tent

ial p

rogr

ams

Partn

ers:

His

tory

CO,

Den

ver

Mus

eum

of N

atur

e &

Sci

ence

, CSU

Hi

stor

y De

partm

ent,

Park

s an

d Re

c

Cons

ider

inco

rpor

atin

g W

este

rn h

erita

ge in

eac

h st

age

of d

esig

n an

d im

plem

enta

tion

Hone

stly

ack

now

ledg

e as

pect

s of

Wes

tern

his

tory

that

may

not

be

caus

e fo

r prid

e to

day,

whi

le c

eleb

ratin

g ef

forts

to re

dres

s th

emSo

lidifi

es a

nd s

usta

ins

the

Nat

iona

l Wes

tern

Sto

ck S

how

(NW

SS) a

s th

e to

p st

ock

show

and

rode

o in

the

wor

ldCr

eate

s a

wor

ld c

lass

equ

estri

an fa

cilit

y to

attr

act t

he h

ighe

st le

vel o

f com

petit

ion

in e

ques

trian

eve

nts

Hono

rs th

e co

nnec

tion

betw

een

land

and

peo

ple,

and

how

the

Wes

tern

land

scap

e ha

s sh

aped

diff

eren

t gen

erat

ions

and

cul

ture

s

Goal

s

Guid

elin

esTh

e si

te re

flect

s, re

spec

ts, a

nd c

eleb

rate

s th

e m

eani

ng o

f the

Wes

tern

way

of l

ife a

nd it

s un

ique

influ

ence

on

cultu

re, c

ompe

titio

n, a

nd c

omm

erce

Cele

brat

e th

e W

est’s

pio

neer

ing

past

and

des

ire fo

r con

tinua

l dis

cove

ry, w

hile

poi

ntin

g vi

sito

rs to

war

d th

e fu

ture

of h

ow li

fe in

the

Wes

t is

evol

ving

Be

Pio

nee

rin

g: B

reak

Tra

il a

nd

Fos

ter

Inn

ovat

ion

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

BPF

I 1: A

dvan

ce th

e st

ate

of th

e ar

t usi

ng s

ite a

nd fa

cilit

y de

sign

, op

erat

ions

, and

eve

nts

as e

xper

imen

tal a

nd e

duca

tiona

l “Li

ving

La

bs”

Num

ber o

f edu

catio

nal

com

pone

nts

desi

gned

into

sy

stem

sUs

er s

urve

ys o

n ed

ucat

iona

l ef

fect

iven

ess

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnLo

ng-te

rm

Prog

ram

min

g

Desi

gn e

ach

faci

lity

and/

or

publ

ic s

pace

with

rese

arch

qu

estio

n dr

ivin

g de

sign

cr

iteria

Mon

itor u

ser a

nd s

taff

expe

rienc

es to

eva

luat

e an

d un

ders

tand

faci

lity

use

Desi

gn m

onito

ring

syst

ems

into

faci

litie

s

Step

s: In

vent

ory

and

lear

n fro

m

exis

ting

"Liv

ing

Lab"

faci

litie

s,

iden

tifiy

initi

al g

oals

for

rese

arch

/app

licat

ion

Partn

ers:

NRE

L, C

SU In

stitu

te fo

r th

e Bu

ilt E

nviro

nmen

t, CS

U W

arne

r Co

llage

of N

atur

al R

esou

rces

, UBC

, Ro

cky

Mou

ntai

n In

stitu

te

BPF

I 2: F

oste

r ent

repr

eneu

rshi

p an

d in

nova

tion,

par

ticul

arly

aro

und

food

and

food

sys

tem

s, w

ater

, ene

rgy,

ente

rtain

men

t, liv

esto

ck

man

agem

ent,

etc.

thro

ugh

partn

ersh

ips,

rese

arch

, tra

inin

g,

outre

ach

Num

ber o

f new

par

tner

ship

sN

umbe

r of n

ew b

usin

esse

s co

ncei

ved/

fost

ered

at N

WC

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Crea

te b

usin

ess

incu

batio

n op

portu

nitie

s fo

r loc

al s

tartu

p bu

sine

sses

Prov

ide

job

train

ing,

bu

sine

ss c

lass

es, a

nd

men

tors

hip

to e

ntre

pren

eurs

Step

s: Id

entif

y lo

cal e

ntre

pren

eurs

to

hel

p sh

ape

NW

C ac

tiviti

es,

iden

tify

gaps

in tr

aini

ng fo

r en

trepr

eneu

rs (e

sp. i

n fo

od

syst

ems)

Partn

ers:

CSU

Col

lege

of B

usin

ess,

Ch

ambe

rs o

f Com

mer

ce, S

tartu

p co

mm

unity

BPF

I 3: S

how

case

rele

vant

inno

vatio

n at

the

NW

SS e

vent

eac

h ye

ar

Num

ber o

f tal

ks, b

ooth

s,

even

ts re

late

d to

inno

vatio

n in

ag

/live

stoc

k/fo

od/o

ther

User

sur

veys

on

impa

ct

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Conv

ene

pane

ls, s

peak

ers,

Q&

A w

ith in

nova

tors

in fi

eld

Crea

te in

nova

tion

awar

ds

Step

s: Id

entif

y in

nova

tors

in fi

eld,

de

term

ine

plan

for s

how

casi

ng a

s ea

rly a

t 201

6 N

WSS

Partn

ers:

NW

SS, C

SU P

resi

dent

's Ag

ricul

tura

l Adv

isor

y Co

unci

l, CS

U Of

fice

of E

ngag

emen

t

Fost

ers

glob

al li

nkag

es to

adv

ance

cut

ting

edge

rese

arch

and

dev

elop

men

t for

pro

duct

s an

d se

rvic

es in

the

agric

ultu

ral i

ndus

try. T

his

incl

udes

, but

is n

ot li

mite

d to

, fie

lds

of s

tudy

in fo

od p

rodu

ctio

n an

d sa

fety

, nu

tritio

nal h

ealth

, tec

hnol

ogy,

ener

gy e

ffici

ency

, ani

mal

hus

band

ry a

nd p

ublic

pol

icy.

Embr

aces

inno

vatio

n, in

depe

nden

ce a

nd in

genu

ityIs

a p

lace

whe

re “

brea

king

trai

l” is

in o

ur fo

undi

ng c

harte

r and

repr

esen

ts o

ur fo

rwar

d-lo

okin

g sp

irit

Enco

urag

es n

ew id

eas

that

ser

ve a

s ca

taly

sts

for r

ecur

ring

job

crea

tion,

nei

ghbo

rhoo

d en

trepr

eneu

rialis

m, o

ngoi

ng p

ublic

and

priv

ate

capi

tal i

nves

tmen

t, an

d a

sust

aina

ble

busi

ness

mod

el fo

r the

Nat

iona

l W

este

rn S

tock

Sho

w, n

ew e

ques

trian

eve

nts,

and

the

Nat

iona

l Wes

tern

Cen

ter P

artn

ers.

Guid

elin

es

Goal

s

Be

Pio

nee

rin

g: B

reak

Tra

il a

nd

Fos

ter

Inn

ovat

ion

Be

Pio

nee

rin

g: B

reak

Tra

il a

nd

Fos

ter

Inn

ovat

ion

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

BPF

I 4: U

se v

irtua

l and

phy

sica

l spa

ce to

hos

t cro

ss-s

ecto

r and

cr

oss-

disc

iplin

e co

nver

satio

ns, s

peak

er s

erie

s, d

emon

stra

tions

, co

nfer

ence

s, e

tc.

Num

ber o

f atte

ndee

s at

in

terd

isci

plin

ary

conf

eren

ces

(live

, virt

ual)

Num

ber o

f int

erdi

scip

linar

y di

scus

sion

s an

nual

lyPa

rtner

ship

s an

d/or

pro

duct

s em

ergi

ng o

ut o

f NW

C

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Use

exis

ting

inte

rdis

cipl

inar

y gr

oups

to

help

con

vene

con

vers

atio

nsDe

sign

and

hos

t in

terd

isci

plin

ary

conf

eren

ces

Step

s: Id

entif

y co

ntro

vers

ial

conv

ersa

tions

or a

reas

lack

ing

inte

rdis

cipl

inar

y ap

proa

ch a

s in

itial

co

nver

satio

ns to

add

ress

, po

tent

ially

at c

urre

nt N

WSS

Partn

ers:

NW

SS, C

SU O

ffice

of

Enga

gem

ent a

nd C

olle

ge o

f Ag

ricul

tura

l Sci

ence

s, S

choo

l of

Glob

al E

nviro

nmen

tal

Sust

aina

bilit

y, DM

NS,

His

tory

Co

lora

do

BPF

I 5: E

stab

lish

adap

tive

man

agem

ent p

roce

sses

in o

pera

tions

an

d m

aint

enan

ce th

at d

rive

cont

inua

l im

prov

emen

t, m

easu

rem

ent,

mon

itorin

g an

d ad

apta

tion

Reve

nue

and

oper

atin

g co

sts

Reso

urce

use

(wat

er, e

nerg

y)W

aste

vol

umes

and

type

sUs

er s

atis

fact

ion

Empl

oyee

sat

isfa

ctio

n

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Desi

gn m

onito

ring

syst

ems

into

faci

litie

sCr

eate

use

r/em

ploy

ee

satis

fact

ion

surv

ey p

roto

col

Deve

lop

syst

ems

for

eval

uatio

n an

d im

prov

emen

t

Step

s: E

stab

lish

base

lines

in

reso

urce

use

, effi

cien

cy, r

even

ue,

user

and

em

ploy

ee s

atis

fact

ion

Partn

ers:

NW

SS, C

CD, C

SU

Inst

itute

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent

and

Colle

ge o

f Hea

lth a

nd H

uman

Sc

ienc

es

Cre

ate

Fun

an

d E

nte

rtai

nin

g E

xper

ien

ces

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

CFE

1: C

reat

e pr

ogra

mm

ing

that

em

phas

izes

heal

th (e

.g.,

NW

C 5K

, fa

rmer

s m

arke

t)N

umbe

r of h

ealth

-rela

ted

even

tsBu

ildin

gDi

stric

t

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Crea

te a

nnua

l pla

n fo

r he

alth

y, fu

n ev

ents

Step

s: C

reat

e in

itial

hea

lth-re

late

d ev

ent a

t cur

rent

NW

SS C

ompl

ex

(e.g

., ru

n or

mar

ket)

Partn

ers:

CO

Heal

th F

ound

atio

n,

Live

Wel

l GES

, The

Gro

wHa

us,

Focu

s Po

ints

CFE

2: E

nsur

e de

sign

and

ope

ratio

ns a

llow

for s

afe

inte

ract

ivity

an

d ha

nds-

on le

arni

ng fo

r all

ages

Num

ber o

f lea

rnin

g op

portu

nitie

s th

roug

hout

site

, bo

th fo

rmal

and

info

rmal

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Crea

te In

terp

retiv

e Pl

an

that

incl

udes

stru

ctur

es,

infra

stru

ctur

e, R

iver

and

no

vel,

fun

lear

ning

ex

perie

nces

that

cha

nge

Step

s: B

egin

col

lect

ing

conc

epts

an

d de

velo

ping

Inte

rpre

tive

Plan

Partn

ers:

DM

NS,

CSU

, His

tory

CO,

N

WSS

, CCD

Par

ks a

nd R

ec

CFE

3: C

reat

e ou

tdoo

r act

ivity

spa

ces

to p

rovi

de fl

exib

le u

ses

and

a va

riety

of e

xper

ienc

es re

late

d to

food

, agr

icul

ture

, liv

esto

ck,

ener

gy, w

ater

, etc

.

Num

ber o

f pot

entia

l use

s fo

r ea

ch p

ublic

spa

ceOc

cupa

ncy

rate

s of

pub

lic

spac

es fo

r eve

nts

annu

ally

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

gDe

sign

Prog

ram

min

g

Desi

gn a

var

iety

of p

ublic

sp

aces

that

allo

w fo

r di

ffere

nt ty

pes

of a

ctiv

ity

(pas

sive

, act

ive,

etc

.) an

d ev

ents

(mar

kets

, spo

rts, e

tc.)

Step

s: C

reat

e in

vent

ory

of d

esire

d pu

blic

spa

ces,

beg

in c

olle

ctin

g co

ncep

ts a

nd d

evel

opin

g pl

an fo

r pu

blic

spa

ces

Partn

ers:

DM

NS,

CSU

, His

tory

CO,

N

WSS

, CCD

Par

ks a

nd R

ec

CFE

4: In

tegr

ate

loca

l and

regi

onal

vis

ual a

nd p

erfo

rmin

g ar

t and

ar

tists

into

the

site

des

ign,

pro

gram

min

g, a

nd o

pera

tions

Num

ber o

f loc

ally

/reg

iona

lly

sour

ced

publ

ic a

rt pi

eces

, pr

ogra

ms

Parti

cipa

tion

of lo

cal/r

egio

nal

artis

ts in

des

ign

proc

ess,

revi

ew

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g

Desi

gnPr

ogra

mm

ing

Use

loca

l/reg

iona

l arts

co

mm

unity

as

desi

gn

guid

elin

e de

velo

pers

, re

view

ers

Cond

uct l

ocal

/reg

iona

l co

mpe

titio

ns fo

r arts

in

stal

latio

nsCo

nduc

t loc

al/r

egio

nal

desi

gn c

ompe

titio

ns fo

r sp

ecifi

c si

te e

lem

ents

(e.g

., se

ctio

ns o

f wal

king

/bik

ing

path

s)

Step

s: D

evel

op a

rts e

ngag

emen

t pl

an, e

stab

lish

arts

adv

isor

y gr

oup

Partn

ers:

CCD

Par

ks a

nd R

ec, C

oors

W

este

rn A

rt, M

CA, D

AM, N

WSS

, CS

U

Cre

ate

Fun

an

d E

nte

rtai

nin

g E

xper

ien

ces

Guid

elin

es

Goal

s

An in

tera

ctiv

e an

d en

gagi

ng s

ite fo

r vis

itors

A pl

ace

that

est

ablis

hes,

for y

oung

and

old

vis

itors

alik

e, m

emor

able

and

enj

oyab

le e

xper

ienc

es th

at e

ncou

rage

them

to re

turn

to th

e N

WC

Prov

ides

a b

road

rang

e of

yea

r-rou

nd e

nter

tain

men

t, co

mpe

titio

n, a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pro

gram

min

g

Gro

w L

ocal

, Reg

ion

al, a

nd

Glo

bal I

nte

llig

ence

Gro

w L

ocal

, Reg

ion

al, a

nd

Glo

bal I

nte

llig

ence

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

GLR

GI 1

: Pro

vide

pro

gram

min

g th

at c

ompl

emen

ts lo

cal a

nd

regi

onal

edu

catio

n, in

clud

ing

(but

not

lim

ited

to) t

opic

s of

ag

ricul

ture

, foo

d sy

stem

s, la

nd a

nd li

vest

ock

man

agem

ent,

vete

rinar

y m

edic

ine,

his

tory

, eco

logy

, bus

ines

s, th

e ar

ts, a

nd

engi

neer

ing

Num

ber o

f edu

catio

nal

prog

ram

sN

umbe

r of e

duca

tiona

l par

tner

or

gani

zatio

ns

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

Daily

dem

onst

ratio

ns o

n an

imal

car

e at

"Urb

an F

arm

"Vi

ewin

g w

indo

ws

into

vet

fa

cilit

ies

Inte

rpre

tive

activ

ities

at c

rop

plot

sHa

rves

t day

s an

d nu

tritio

n cl

asse

sSt

uden

t com

petit

ions

on

NW

C ar

t, de

sign

, eng

inee

ring

prob

lem

s

Step

s: Id

entif

y ga

ps in

lo

cal/r

egio

nal/s

tate

wid

e pr

ogra

mm

ing

that

NW

C ca

n fil

l w

ith e

xper

ient

ial l

earn

ing,

etc

. to

deve

lop

stra

tegi

c pl

anPa

rtner

s: D

PS, C

SU S

choo

l of

Educ

atio

n, D

MN

S, H

isto

ry C

O,

Urba

n Fa

rm a

t Sta

plet

on

GLR

GI 2

: Wor

k w

ith lo

cal a

nd re

gion

al s

choo

ls to

pro

vide

on-

and

of

f-site

edu

catio

nal o

ppor

tuni

ties

and

path

way

s fo

r life

-long

le

arni

ng fo

r stu

dent

s of

all

ages

Num

ber o

f NW

C pr

ogra

ms

in

scho

ols

in C

ON

umbe

r of s

choo

l pro

gram

s on

site

Dist

rict

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

dCi

tyRe

gion

al

Prog

ram

min

g (S

hort-

and

Lon

g-te

rm)

NW

C m

obile

less

ons

that

ca

n tra

vel t

o sc

hool

sCu

rricu

la d

evel

opm

ent

Scho

ol v

isits

to s

ite w

ith

age-

appr

opria

te a

ctiv

ities

Step

s: Id

entif

y ga

ps in

lo

cal/r

egio

nal/s

tate

wid

e pr

ogra

mm

ing

that

NW

C ca

n fil

l as

partn

ers

with

sch

ools

, cur

ricul

a de

velo

pmen

tPa

rtner

s: D

PS, C

SU S

choo

l of

Educ

atio

n, D

MN

S, H

isto

ry C

O,

Urba

n Fa

rm a

t Sta

plet

on, C

O M

onte

ssor

i Aca

dem

y

Stim

ulat

es p

re-s

choo

l thr

ough

pos

t-sec

onda

ry e

xper

ient

ial e

duca

tion

and

culti

vate

s ne

w p

artn

ersh

ips

for l

ife-lo

ng le

arni

ng a

roun

d th

e is

sues

of a

gric

ultu

re, f

ood

syst

ems,

land

and

live

stoc

k m

anag

emen

t, ve

terin

ary

med

icin

e, h

isto

ry, e

colo

gy, b

usin

ess,

the

arts

, and

eng

inee

ring

Crea

tes

a sp

irit o

f eng

aged

lear

ning

by

inve

stin

g in

loca

l and

regi

onal

inte

llige

nce,

link

ed to

an

ever

-exp

andi

ng g

loba

l kno

wle

dge

base

Goal

s

Serv

es a

s a

key

Corri

dor o

f Opp

ortu

nity

gat

eway

, lin

king

dow

ntow

n De

nver

and

the

loca

l nei

ghbo

rhoo

ds fr

om D

enve

r Uni

on S

tatio

n to

Den

ver I

nter

natio

nal A

irpor

t thr

ough

new

mul

ti-m

odal

con

nect

ions

Guid

elin

es

Gro

w L

ocal

, Reg

ion

al, a

nd

Glo

bal I

nte

llig

ence

Pot

enti

al M

etri

c(s)

Scal

e(s)

Tim

ing

Pot

enti

al

Impl

emen

tati

on

Stra

tegi

es

Pot

enti

al I

nit

ial S

teps

an

d P

artn

ers

GLR

GI 3

: Use

infra

stru

ctur

e, n

atur

al s

yste

ms,

bui

ldin

gs, a

nim

al

care

, cro

p pr

oduc

tion,

ope

ratio

ns, m

onito

ring,

etc

. as

publ

ic, f

orm

al,

and

info

rmal

edu

catio

nal o

ppor

tuni

ties,

incl

udin

g (b

ut n

ot li

mite

d to

) STE

M s

ubje

cts

Num

ber o

f edu

catio

nal

com

pone

nts

desi

gned

into

sy

stem

sUs

er s

urve

ys o

n ed

ucat

iona

l ef

fect

iven

ess

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Prog

ram

min

g

Real

-tim

e en

ergy

, wat

er

mon

itors

in fa

cilit

ies

and

on

ener

gy g

ener

atio

n in

frast

ruct

ure

Stor

mw

ater

man

agem

ent

(e.g

., bi

osw

ales

) with

in

terp

retiv

e si

gns

View

ing

win

dow

s in

to

com

post

ing,

gas

ifica

tion

or

othe

r was

te fa

cilit

ies

Heal

th in

form

atio

n on

ac

tivel

y us

ing

site

(e.g

., yo

u bu

rn X

cal

orie

s w

alki

ng u

p st

airs

) or o

n cr

op p

lots

Vi

ewin

g w

indo

ws

into

an

imal

car

e ar

eas

Step

s: E

duca

tion/

inte

rpre

tive

plan

fo

r use

of s

ite a

s ed

ucat

iona

l too

lPa

rtner

s: D

MN

S, H

isto

ry C

olor

ado,

CC

D Pa

rks

and

Rec,

Gre

enw

ay

Foud

atio

n, C

SU W

arne

r Col

lege

of

Nat

ural

Res

ourc

es, C

SU In

stitu

te

for t

he B

uilt

Envi

ronm

ent,

CSU

Scho

ol o

f Edu

catio

n

GLR

GI 4

: Cre

ate

or e

xten

d ex

istin

g pr

ogra

ms

to s

uppo

rt m

ento

rshi

ps, t

rain

ing,

and

inte

rnsh

ips

at th

e N

WC

Num

ber o

f men

tor/

men

tees

Num

ber o

f loc

al/r

egio

nal

inte

rns

Num

ber o

f job

trai

ning

pr

ogra

ms

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Prog

ram

min

g

Inte

rshi

p Pr

ogra

m fo

r fa

cilit

y op

erat

ions

, pro

gram

de

velo

pmen

t, ed

ucat

ion,

an

imal

car

e, e

tc.

Job

train

ing

in a

reas

id

entif

ied

by c

omm

uniti

es a

s de

sira

ble

Partn

ersh

ips

with

bu

sine

sses

for m

ento

rshi

ps,

inte

rnsh

ips

(e.g

., ag

bu

sine

sses

)

Step

s: Id

entif

y lo

cal/r

egio

nal n

eeds

fo

r int

erns

hips

, men

tors

hips

, beg

in

deve

lopi

ng b

usin

ess

rela

tions

hips

as

nee

ded,

exp

and

exis

ting

prog

ram

s at

NW

SSPa

rtner

s: N

WSS

, CSU

Col

lege

of

Busi

ness

, ESG

Bus

ines

s As

soci

atio

n, h

igh

scho

ol p

rogr

ams,

DP

S

GLR

GI 5

: Use

the

NW

C pl

atfo

rm, b

oth

phys

ical

and

virt

ual,

to

conv

ene

disc

ussi

ons

that

info

rm a

nd im

prov

e th

e st

ate

of th

e ar

t, in

clud

ing

(but

not

lim

ited

to) t

opic

s of

agr

icul

ture

, foo

d sy

stem

s,

land

and

live

stoc

k m

anag

emen

t, ve

terin

ary

med

icin

e, h

isto

ry,

ecol

ogy,

busi

ness

, the

arts

, and

eng

inee

ring.

Num

ber o

f atte

ndee

s at

co

nfer

ence

s (li

ve, v

irtua

l)N

umbe

r of d

iscu

ssio

ns

annu

ally

Partn

ersh

ips

emer

ging

out

of

NW

C

Build

ing

Dist

rict

Desi

gnCo

nstru

ctio

nOp

erat

ions

Prog

ram

min

g

Host

con

fere

nces

at t

he

NW

CHo

st b

usin

ess

asso

ciat

ion

mee

tings

Conv

ene

virtu

al d

iscu

ssio

nsHo

st m

aker

eve

nts,

hac

k-a-

thon

s, d

esig

n ch

arre

ttes,

ot

her c

reat

ive

even

ts to

pr

ovid

e co

ncre

te o

utco

mes

Step

s: B

egin

cre

atin

g on

line

pres

ence

(see

abo

ve),

asse

ss

curre

nt e

vent

s ho

sted

by

NW

C pa

rtner

s th

at m

ay b

e ho

sted

at

NW

C in

the

futu

rePa

rtner

s: C

SU, D

MN

S, H

isto

ry

Colo

rado

, CCD

, NW

SS, V

isit

Denv

er

SECTION 8

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ReNEWW Performance Management Framework Table 5 presents a summary of the “ReNEWW” PMF. A detailed description of the ReNEWW KPI supporting details follows the table.

TTable 55.. Capital Build Draft Performance Management Framework —— RReNEWW

Key Performance Indicator Description Proposed Measure Target Justification

ReNEWW: Sustainable Site Renewal of Energy, Water, Waste, and Natural Environment systems

Programmatic Strategy: Align LEED GOLD certification with specific optional credits that support the desired outcomes in the four theme areas

LEED GOLD + Develop LEED GOLD strategy to identify optional credits that support four themes

Design milestone review compliance

95% of designs compliant with LEED GOLD+ strategy

EO 123

Water: Create an Inspiring “One Water” District

Desired Outcome: Apply the right quality of water to the right use throughout the site: reduce overall water consumption, and minimize potable water use

Municipal water usage (per final design)

Emphasis on water conservation

Average gallons of municipal water used

Per employee

Per visitor

Per irrigated areas

Per employee: 2.4 gal/day

Per visitor: 1.3 gal/day

Per gpsf irrigated area: 12 gal/year

CCD EO 123 Ch. 6 Water Wise

CCD 2020 Gov. Ops Goals (18 gpsf average target for irrigation)

Due diligence regarding right water use at the right time

Evaluate potential water sources for Capital Build and the feasibility, e.g. purple pipe for irrigation

Due diligence documentation and presentation for Steer-COM consideration

Completion of due diligence milestones

Opportunities unique to campus scale energy portfolio

Desired Outcome: Deliver the natural system the right water at the right time: maximize landscape and green infrastructure in support of water, stormwater, stream health, and enhanced resilience to extreme weather

Effective impervious area

Support overall site water quality

Sq ft impervious/total sq ft TBD after placemaking CCD Ultra Urban Green Infrastructure Guideline; Urban Drainage and Flood Control Manual

Natural Environment: Create a campus that encourages visitors to engage with the natural environment

Desired Outcome: Thriving urban ecosystem that enhances the relationship between people and nature

Greenspace integration Public space TBD after Campus Placemaking

TBD after Campus Placemaking

Advisory group

Tree canopy Existing tree canopy of capital build acreage

Per CCD TBD based on benchmark/ treatment of invasive tree removal

CCD EO 123 Ch. 8: Tree protect—maintain Denver’s 19% coverage

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Desired Outcome: Improve the current state of the riverfront

Eliminate evasive species

First step to improve habitat

Restored acreage for what we touch/ Baseline invasive species acreage

90% improved acreage invasive species removal

Industry best practice

Desired Outcome: Design materials to be avoided and which inhibit ReNEWW; or that are preferred and which enhance ReNEWW

Material selection Evidence of red, amber, green list items used in design

Number of red items used in design versus number of green items. Assurance report from CCD OOS of meeting intent of EO 123 Chapters 2 and 5

0 red items; TBD green items

CCD EO 123 Ch. 5: Materials and Waste Management Memoranda 123-D; concrete-specific requirement per EO 123

Energy: Start the journey towards achieving Net Zero (or positive) energy

Desired Outcome: Minimize annualized energy demand of campus each phase of buildout

Annual energy use Energy demand Million British thermal units (MBTU)

TBD; see LEED GOLD + KPI

CCD EO 123

Desired Outcome: Maximize installed renewable energy generation

Renewable ready campus

Energy supply % renewable ready capacity TBD based on place making results/ procurement due diligence

Enable future investments in renewables

Installed renewable energy

Installation Renewable energy installation/ demonstration

CCD 2020 vision to double renewable energy production

Desired Outcome: Maximize campus connections for alternative modes of transportation like biking, walking, transit, and alternative vehicles

Charging stations First step in mobility improvements

# of charging stations 1:100 public parking spots

EO 123; CCD street light design standards

Desired Outcome: Determine and enable appropriate energy system for thermal, electric, and transportation energy

Due diligence of district energy and/or microgrid solutions

Define feasibility of nontraditional energy

Due diligence documentation and presentation for Steer-COM consideration

Completion of due diligence milestones

Opportunities unique to campus scale energy portfolio

Desired Outcome: Site and buildings operate to maximize energy efficiency performance with low maintenance and operational liability

Energy star ready Energy model score/ target energy score

75 score; average for NWC building portfolio

EO 123 Energy Star

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Waste: Move towards Zero waste campus – leading by example

Desired Outcome: Minimize disposal to landfill during demolition

Demolition waste diversion

Allowable demolition waste reuse, recycling, and deconstruction

Weight of repurposed material/total weight and volume of demo material

90% EO 123 Ch. 5 *Already included in demo procurement

Desired Outcome: Design space in the Capital Build facilities and public realm to support minimization, reuse, and recycling of waste strategies generated during operations

OM Waste Design review compliance

Design to accommodate OM waste management objectives

Acceptance by design review board that waste recycling and management infrastructure has been accommodated in final building and infrastructure design

95% design review compliance with OM waste management strategy

EO 123 Ch. 5

Desired Outcome: Minimize waste generation on site during construction

Construction waste diversion

Allowable construction waste diversion

lb of waste recycled/lb of total waste

50% EO 123 Ch. 5

8.1 General Principles City and County of Denver (CCD) Executive Orders (EO) 123 (March 11, 2013) establishes the minimum compliance requirement for sustainability.

The National Western Center (NWC) Program focuses on specific Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points that align with the four ReNEWW goal areas of Natural Environments, Energy, Water, and Waste. Such a laser focus assures alignment with the LEED GOLD standard compliance requirement while avoiding duplication, gaps, or tension with program desired outcomes.

8.2 Key Performance Indicators and Supporting Details Table 6 describes the ReNEWW KPIs and their corresponding supporting details.

TTable 6.. Performance Management Framework Workshop Participants

Key Performance Indicator Supporting Details

LEED GOLD+ LEED promotes renewal of the built environment, focusing on performance in five areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

LEED GOLD (required by CCD) entails attaining 60 points under the rating system and fulfilling all prerequisites. The LEED GOLD+ target will seek specific optional credits to support NWC’s goals in the areas of Energy, Water, Waste, and Natural Environment. The LEED GOLD strategy considers

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