TEAM 2 - Re-Route I-70 Corridor

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An in-depth analysis of the feasibility and potential of rerouting Interstate 70 out of North Denver, over interstates 270 and 76.

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REroute I-70 CorridorHIGHWAYS TO BOULEVARDS: Creating Value In Cities By Design

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER Jordan Block, Samantha Danforth, AnaClaudia Magalhaes, Brandon Mcnellis, Jason Newsome, & Jian Tang

REDESIGNATE I-70 ALONG CURRENT I-270 AND I-76 ROUTESthe reroute

DowntownDenver

Boulder

Denver International Airport

MARYLAND

UTAH

why is it important?CONTEXT MAP

why is it important?REGIONAL GROWTH - I-70 EAST DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

DEVELOPMENTPOPULATION JOBS

New development in Downtown Denver, DIA, Stapleton, and the Gateway Area is expected to increase population by 75% and increase employment by 71% in the region. These values represent build-out conditions projected for 2030.

feasibility

BASELINE ADT - CDOT 2011 ADT

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2011 ADT VS. 2030 ADT PROJECTIONS - CDOT

ADT on I-70 is projected to increase by 20-35% between now and 2030; ADT on I-270 and I-76 is projected to increase by 40-80%.

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NUMBER 1: REROUTE I-70

9% ������������� � redistributed from the new boulevard to the new I-70 alignment, a 14-20% increase over current I-76 and I-270 ADT.

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9% OF TRAFFIC = THROUGH TRAFFIC91% OF TRAFFIC = LOCAL TRAFFICdrcog’s, may 2000

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NUMBER 2: RE-STITCHING THE NETWORK

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ADT along the new boulevard will decrease 30-40%�������������������������������absorbed by an enhanced street network.

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ADT along the new boulevard will decrease 11%�������������������������������absorbed by enhancing access to transit and other mobility options.

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SUMMARY

ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%ADT ALONG NEW I-70 ALIGNMENT ONLY INCREASED BY 13-20%

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10%

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Through Traffic10%

90%Local Traffic

VSCurrent ADT Composition ADT Distribution ThroughImproved Infrastructure

Current I-70 Denver Blvd

REALIGMENT

STRENGTHEDNETWORK

IMPROVEDOPTIONS

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objectives

what is our vision?APPROACH

what is our vision?GOALS

what is our vision?STRATEGIES

DESIGN SOLUTIONS CHECKLIST objectives

PREREQUISITES � Designing a city for people

� Enhance region

� Working with existing plans

MOBILITY � ������

� Network

� Connections

� Access

� Choice

ECONOMY � Development

� Access

ENVIRONMENT � Nature

� Health and Safety

PLACE � Experience

� Foster neighborhood identity

� Connect communities

big moves

REDESIGNATE I-70 ALONG CURRENT I-270 AND I-76 ROUTESbig moves

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RELOCATE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCKSHOWbig moves

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CHARACTER AREASbig moves

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PROPOSEDsite plan

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EXISTINGland use

= Mixed Use Commercial = Industrial Mixed Use

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PROPOSEDland use

= Mixed Use Commercial = Industrial Mixed Use

= Residential = Parks and Opens Space

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STREET HIERARCHYperformance

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TRANSIT CONNECTIONSperformance

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CONNECTIONS MADEperformance

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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTSperformance

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experience

EAST AREAaerial perspective

EAST AREAaerial perspective

DENVER BOULEVARD AND MONACO STREETindustry incubator

DENVER BOULEVARD AND MONACO STREETindustry incubator

WEST AREAaerial perspective

WEST AREAaerial perspective

DENVER BOULEVARD AND FEDERAL AVENUEmixed use

DENVER BOULEVARD AND FEDERAL AVENUEmixed use

CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective

CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective

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(44th and Fox)

44TH AVENUE AND FOX STREETtransit oriented development 1

44TH AVENUE AND FOX STREETtransit oriented development 1

GLOBEVILLEre-stitching communities 2

GLOBEVILLEre-stitching communities 2

riverfront redevelopmentBEFORE

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SOUTH PLATTE RIVER GREENWAY

3riverfront redevelopment

CENTRAL AREAaerial perspective

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3(Denver Blvd and Josephine)

CENTRALtransit plaza 1

CENTRALtransit plaza 1

DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARD

2gateway to central area

DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARD

2gateway to central area

DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARDgateway to downtown 3

DENVER BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARDgateway to downtown 3

ELYRIA SWANSEAre-stitching communities 4

ELYRIA SWANSEAre-stitching communities 4

evaluation

MAINTENANCE COST SAVINGSevaluation

Denver Boulevard annual maintenance costs:$284,909 +Increased capacity on new I-70:$207,077

Interstate 70 annual maintenance costs:

vs.

Total $491,986

Total $843,166

58%

DEVELOPMENTvalue added

Total buildable land = 51,050,223 sq ft (1,172 acres) New Development = 36,810,313 sq ft (845 acres) ������= 14,239,910 sq ft (327 acres) Park Land = 4,197,322 sq ft (96 acres)

Floor Space = 200,431,703 sq ft 63% Residential 22% Commercial 5% Industrial 1% Civic

DESIGN SOLUTIONS CHECKLIST evaluation

PREREQUISITES � Designing a city for people

� Enhance region

� Working with existing plans

MOBILITY � ������

� Network

� Connections

� Access

� Choice

ECONOMY � Development

� Access

ENVIRONMENT � Nature

� Health and Safety

PLACE � Experience

� Foster neighborhood identity

� Connect communities

CITY FOR PEOPLE ENHANCE REGION EXISTING PLANSprerequisites

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ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%

DEVELOPMENTPOPULATION JOBS

TRAFFIC NETWORK CONNECTIONS ACCESS CHOICEmobility

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ADT ON NEW BOULEVARD IS REDUCED BY 50-60%

ENVIRONMENT HEALTH DEVELOPMENT ACCESSeconomy nature

EXPERIENCE IDENTITY CONNECTIONSplace

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