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Transforming North Nevada Avenue: A Vision for Growth and Innovation

The City of Colorado Springs and UCCS collaborate to enhance economic anchors and urban renewal along North Nevada. This plan envisions architectural themes, vibrant retail centers, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure improvements.

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Transforming North Nevada Avenue: A Vision for Growth and Innovation

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  1. The City of Colorado Springs Recognized a Unique and Powerful Window of Opportunity: Linking Expansion of its Knowledge and Innovation Capacity (UCCS) with Simultaneous, Complementary, High Quality, Urban Renewal (North Nevada)

  2. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and the City of Colorado Springs are working together to Improve the Quality of Life in Colorado Springs By…

  3. Center for Innovation University of Colorado North Nevada Avenue Center for Government Conferences/ Nightlife Downtown Center for Transportation Southeast Employment Center Airport Area WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN/BUILD ECONOMIC ANCHORS AS IDENTIFIED BY CSEDC

  4. UCCS is a Major Land Owner Entity in North Central Colorado Springs…

  5. REALITY…

  6. NORTH NEVADA TODAY

  7. North Nevada

  8. Imagine…

  9. NORTH NEVADA TOMORROW

  10. Gateway to Colorado Springs • Interstate 25 Gateway Features • Architectural Theme and Character • Visually Attractive and Symbolic • Monuments, Sculpture, Landscaping or Lighting • Natural Open Space and / or Urban Plaza

  11. Business / Campus Commercial (UCCS) • “Gateway” Architectural Features and Signage • Professional Office and Business Uses • Community and Campus Services-Oriented Uses • Urban Treatment, Scale, and Character

  12. Research and Development Campus (UCCS) • Signature Architecture Compatible with Main Campus Image and Identify • Extends University Visibility, Character, and Influence • Enhances Mixed-Use Quality of the Corridor • Connections to Main Campus, Village and Community Retail • Multi-Modal Friendly

  13. Mixed-Use Neighborhood Retail Center – Phase I University Village • “Sense of Place” - Pedestrian-Friendly Outdoor Urban Plazas • Variety of Retail Shops and Services • Connections to High Density Residential • Architectural Compatibility and Interest • Safe Connections to Open Space Systems

  14. Community Retail and Lifestyle Centers • Accommodates “Big Box” and Other Large Format Retail • Potential for “Main Street” and Retail Pad Site Development • Student-Oriented Entertainment, Restaurants, and Other Related Retail • Urban Landscape Treatment, Amenities, and Pedestrian Linkages • Architectural Compatibility, Scale and Interest • On-Street and Surface Parking

  15. Civic, Cultural, Arts and Recreational Facilities (UCCS/City) • University and City Field Sports and Recreational Open Space • Public Art and Sculpture throughout the Corridor • Public Buildings and Urban Spaces / Formal and Informal Gathering Places • Pedestrian Linkages City Trail Systems

  16. North Nevada Avenue Characteristics • Improved and Attractive Street Lighting and Wayfinding System • Drainage Improvements and Efficient Road and Traffic Infrastructure • Landscaped Medians / Pedestrian Safety Zones • Pedestrian Overpass / Underpass Potential • Dedicated or Detached Commuter Bicycle Lanes • Detached Sidewalks and Pedestrian Crossings

  17. Pedestrian-Friendly Transportation Solutions • Landscaped Medians / Pedestrian Safety Zones • Safe and Convenient Transit Stops • Pedestrian Overpass / Underpass Potential • Streetscaping, Furniture and Pedestrian Amenities

  18. NORTH NEVADA AVENUE CORRIDOR PLAN – 1ST DRAFT CURRENTLY BEING REVISED CONCEPTUAL PLAN

  19. Redevelopment on the North Nevada corridor would dramatically improve the campus climate and amenities on the western border of the campus

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