[Colorado-Talk] Fwd: The New Look of the Mall, Ice Melt Prohibited, Block 2 Transition to Phase 2, Stout Intersection Closure, Current Project Activities
Gary Van Dorn
garyvdrn at msn.com
Wed Feb 7 12:15:53 UTC 2024
I am forwarding the latest update on the Mall.
Gary
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From: 16th Street Mall Updates <16thstreetmall at denvergov.org>
Subject: The New Look of the Mall, Ice Melt Prohibited, Block 2 Transition to Phase 2, Stout Intersection Closure, Current Project Activities
Date: February 6, 2024 at 15:59:30 MST
To: <garyvdrn at msn.com>
Reply-To: 16th Street Mall Updates <16thstreetmall at denvergov.org>
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The New Look of the 16th Street Mall
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This summer, the first of the new, revitalized blocks will begin to open along the Mall! Here is a sneak peek of some of the fun, interactive structures and elements that the project team has designed to make the 16th Street Mall a truly unique experience. Each of the elements shown above will bring joy to the 16th Street Mall in their own way.
* Grasslands (top left): This immersive ode to the Colorado plains will provide seating and sound features.
* Hive (top right): A play feature providing an educational attraction for children and families to gather around.
* Trout (bottom right): Representing the Colorado River's native Cutthroat Trout, this feature will provide unique seating and photo opportunities.
* Scattered Leaves (bottom left): This interactive, leaf-shaped seating structure will light up and make sound as it is used.
In addition to these exciting features, the new Mall will house a variety of places to sit and gather. Geometric shade structures will stand over cafe tables and chairs for dining. Aesthetic benches, vibrant planters, and relaxing Adirondack loungers will be placed at various locations along 16th Street — making the Mall a welcoming and engaging place to be. To see details on seating areas and how all these exciting elements will be organized, visit the website<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=8864207489&e=0e4069ae0b>.
Maintaining 16th Street: Ice Melt Use Prohibited
As the project progresses and new blocks begin to open, it is important to know how to properly maintain 16th Street. Due to their negative impacts on the new pavers, drainage system, and trees, the use of the following materials is prohibited on the Mall:
* De-icing salts
* De-icing chemicals
* Rock salt
* Pre-mixed sand & salt mixtures
* Any other substances intended to chemically melt ice
If necessary, the use of generic traction sand on icy patches will be permitted but should be used sparingly. Large quantities may become a slip hazard once the ice is gone and can also clog the drainage system underneath the pavers.
Please reach out to Vince Martinez (vmartinez at downtowndenver.com<mailto:vmartinez at downtowndenver.com>) at the Downtown Denver Partnership with any questions. Thank you in advance for your efforts in maintaining the 16th Street Mall!
Transition to Phase 2 Between Larimer and Lawrence
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As soon as the week of Feb. 12, Phase 2 of construction will begin between Larimer and Lawrence streets. This phase includes installing the new granite pavers on the sidewalks, and will result in a fencing layout change. This work is expected to last 3-4 months.
You can expect:
* The fence between Larimer and Lawrence streets will enclose the north and south sidewalks, as well as part of the center transitway, for paver installation.
* Pedestrians will be routed to a walkway down the center transitway, and business access will be maintained through five-foot walkways extending from the center pedestrian walkway to business entrances on both sides of 16th Street. See a general example above.
* Business access will be maintained at all times. Wayfinding signage will be installed on the fencing to direct pedestrians to businesses.
Intersection Closure at Stout and 16th Street
As soon as Monday, Feb. 19, the intersection of Stout Street and the 16th Street Mall will temporarily close as crews begin Mall improvement activities including utility, traffic signal, and lighting infrastructure installation across the intersection. This work is scheduled to last approximately three months. You can find detour information linked here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=cca12458e1&e=0e4069ae0b>.
You can expect:
Stout will become a two-way street between 15th and 16th streets and between 16th and 17th streets during the intersection closure, with a U-turn required at the 16th Street Mall intersection.
* Business and residential access, including access to parking structures, loading docks and surface lots will be maintained. The majority of access points will be right-in, right-out movements only — we will communicate exceptions with buildings directly.
* Crosswalk closures will occur throughout the intersection closure, with three of the four crosswalks open at all times.
* Light rail service will not be affected.
* A temporary traffic signal will be installed at 15th Street.
* On-street parking will be limited along Stout Street.
* The intersection will remain closed 24/7 for the duration of the work.
* Travel delays are possible so please allow extra time.
Current Project Activities
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All construction activities are schedule and weather-dependent and subject to change. Work may require intermittent lane closures at intersections between Wazee and Broadway throughout construction. Pedestrian and business access will be maintained.
Market to Larimer (Block 1)
* Phase 1-2 Combo<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=4d897668dc&e=0e4069ae0b> (north side only) improvements underway
* Full closure of north sidewalk began Oct. 23, lasting through spring
* South sidewalk remains open
* Market intersection:
* Single, right-lane closure on Market began Sept. 11, lasting through spring
Larimer to Lawrence (Block 2)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=dd593ef01d&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Larimer intersection:
* Single, right-lane closure on Larimer began on Oct. 10, lasting through the spring
* The east crosswalk is closed, but the other three crosswalks in the intersection remain open
Lawrence to Arapahoe (Block 3)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=f5e046caf3&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Lawrence intersection:
* West crosswalk closure began Dec. 5, lasting through spring
Arapahoe to Curtis (Block 4)
* Phase 1-2 Combo<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=bd31447537&e=0e4069ae0b> (south side only) improvements underway
* Full closure of south sidewalk began April 20, lasting through the spring
* Arapahoe intersection:
* Single, left-lane closure and east crosswalk shift on Arapahoe began July 19, lasting through spring
* West crosswalk closure began July 19, lasting through the spring
Curtis to Champa (Block 5)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=f3c02bf959&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Curtis intersection:
* West crosswalk closure began Sept. 12, lasting through mid-February
Champa to Stout (Block 6)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2653719b3d&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Partial north sidewalk narrowing (a 5-foot sidewalk remains) began Dec. 8, lasting through mid-February
* South sidewalk closure east of the alley began Jan. 29, lasting through mid-February. Businesses can be accessed from Champa and Stout streets
Stout to California (Block 7)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=c2a8a71b4e&e=0e4069ae0b>
California to Welton (Block 8)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=6ab21c6f90&e=0e4069ae0b>
* California intersection:
* Full intersection closure began Feb. 6, lasting through late-March. See detour map here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2353903c1f&e=0e4069ae0b>
* This intersection will have various crosswalk closures for the duration of this work. At least three of the four crosswalks are open at all times
Welton to Glenarm (Block 9)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=8ed72db297&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Welton intersection:
* Welton has been reduced to two lanes — one southbound and one northbound. This began Dec. 5 and will last through the end of February
Glenarm to Tremont (Block 10)
* Phase 1 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=c7e154b168&e=0e4069ae0b>
* Partial north sidewalk narrowing (a 5-foot sidewalk remains) began Jan, 30, lasting through early-March
* South sidewalk closure began Jan. 31, lasting through late-February. Businesses can be accessed from Glenarm and Tremont Place
* Glenarm intersection:
* Utility work is occurring on Glenarm Place and in the Glenarm intersection. This began Nov. 9, lasting through March. Pedestrian and bike access is maintained
Tremont to Court (Block 11)
* Phase 1-2 Combo<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=b9fb251cd9&e=0e4069ae0b> (south side only) improvements underway
* Tremont Intersection:
* Parking lane and single, right-lane closure began Jan. 30, lasting through mid-February. Bike lane is maintained.
Court to Cleveland (Block 12)
* Preconstruction utility work underway
* South sidewalk closure on east side of block began Jan. 10, lasting through May. Businesses can be accessed from Court and Cleveland Place
Expected Work Hours
Workdays and hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend work will occur between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A noise variance was approved which allows work to take place throughout the night under specific circumstances<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=dbe9dfe22b&e=0e4069ae0b>. Affected parties will be notified 7 days in advance if night work will be taking place.
Heavy equipment may operate between hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., any day of the week. Material deliveries and staging may occur overnight. All project activities and schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
Due to schedule and sequencing, not all active blocks will have activities occurring at all times. To see the latest updates on work, you can check the current project activities page on the website<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=0bf67bb4da&e=0e4069ae0b>.
RTD Free MallRide
The RTD Free MallRide continues to run during the 16th Street Mall Project, rerouted to 15th and 17th streets until the project is complete. The detour is currently from Wazee Street to Civic Center Station. For more information on RTD's Free MallRide detours, visit https://app.rtd-denver.com/route/MALL/alerts<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=5bd3293370&e=0e4069ae0b>.
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Business Support
The City and County of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership have developed a Small Business Support Program<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=f29d56937a&e=0e4069ae0b> to assist businesses potentially impacted by 16th Street Mall construction throughout the multi-year construction period. Check if your business is now eligible on the Business Support page<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=a003354543&e=0e4069ae0b> of the 16th Street Mall Project website. Questions? Email edprograms at downtowndenver.com<mailto:edprograms at downtowndenver.com>.
Connect with the Project Team
Trailer Talks are Going Virtual!
In an effort to increase engagement and accessibility at Trailer Talks, we will be switching to an online “office hours” format for the next few months. Each month, the 16th Street Mall Project team will host a virtual office hours where project team members can provide project information and answer questions from the public. The next virtual office hours will be held on Feb. 22, 2024 from noon – 12:30 p.m. To RSVP and receive a meeting link, click here.<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=6bc63f69c9&e=0e4069ae0b> If that time won’t work with your schedule, we are also happy to set up a different time to meet in-person or virtually.
[https://mcusercontent.com/fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a/images/f89662d4-68a3-0e0a-15bb-41492601f16c.png]Mobile App
Need 16th Street Mall information on the go? Download our mobile app to:
* Access the overview map of all project activities
* Learn about the project and each construction phase
* Find businesses along the Mall
* Sign up for block-by-block notifications on construction impacts, phase changes and more to best plan your route
* Connect with the project team with concerns or questions from your mobile device
To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “16th Street Mall Project."
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Clean & Safe Mobile App
Directly report non-emergency public safety and maintenance concerns in Downtown Denver. The Clean & Safe Program covers the Business Improvement District for the 120 blocks of Downtown Denver, including LoDo, Upper Downtown and the Convention Center corridor.
To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “Clean & Safe - Downtown Denver."
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