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Department Overview. Capital Tax Renewal Stakeholder Committee April 27, 2017. Introduction. Jeff Haley, Parks Planning Manager Yvette Bowden, Parks and Recreation Director. Boulder Civic Area. Boulder Civic Area East Bookend Development.
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Department Overview Capital Tax Renewal Stakeholder Committee April 27, 2017
Introduction • Jeff Haley, Parks Planning Manager • Yvette Bowden, Parks and Recreation Director City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal Boulder Civic Area
Boulder Civic Area East Bookend Development City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal • Current Phase 1 Park Development Funded Through First CCS Tax Initiative (2014) Has Been Delivered to Catalyze Future Enhancements • High-priority projects supported by the community are proposed to continue the transformation through access, safety and vibrant programming. • Provides Community Partnership Opportunities With BMoCA, Farmers’ Market and Others.
Boulder Civic Area East Bookend Development • Concept Plans Developed and Ready To Proceed to Final Design Process With Community Involvement, Boards, Commissions and City Council • Provides a multi-generational and multi-cultural public space within the heart of Boulder to address safety, access and uniquely Boulder programs and uses. City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal • Rigorous Community Involvement, Board Recommendation and City Council Support Through Vision Plan (2013), Master Plan (2015) and Park Construction (2016) • Completes Current CCS Investments Including Arapahoe Underpass Enhancement, Creek Path Improvements and Park Development.
Boulder Civic Area East Bookend Development • $8M Proposed Phase 2 Will: • Complete Central Park Renovation • 13th Streetscape Improvements To Better Accommodate Markets, Events, Arts/Cultural Festivals, Access and Safety • Provide Public Restrooms and Visitor Amenities Within Current Atrium Building • Enhance Irrigation Ditch and Path Improvements to Connect Eastward. • Support Future Opportunities Including: • 5. Potential Parking and Access Enhancements • 6. Accommodate BMoCA Enhancement • 7. Provide for 14th Street Transit Enhancements • 8. Integrate with Canyon Complete Street • 9. Allow Future Civic Uses and Facilities City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal
Boulder Civic Area East Bookend Development Visitor Amenities Streetscape Opportunities To Provide Access And Flexible Space Arts and Cultural Opportunity City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal
Questions? Flexible Space for A Range of Programs and Events City of Boulder 2017 Capital Tax Renewal