by dvmosomy | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
Grant Frontier Park is currently under construction and is expected to be completed Winter 2016. As part of the implementation of the South Platte River Vision, THK was contracted by the City and County of Denver to develop the conceptual design, construction documents and conduct final construction administration for Grant Frontier Park.
The location of Grant Frontier Park was one of the first places gold was discovered in the Platte around the City of Denver. This deep connection to the river had been forgotten when the river was channelized during the 20th century. The banks of the river were raised eliminating any opportunity for easy river access.
THK took into account the areas historic character, community input and environmental need to design a Park that uses functional forms to tell the story of the place and create a vision for its future. A formal plaza and picnic area radiates out from a two hundred year old cottonwood tree that will provide shade and historical context for the educational workshops that will be conducted there. Cascading down from the plaza an arching staircase flows past a perennial rock garden and boulder terraces that mark the five, ten and one hundred year flood level before arriving at the secondary channel. This channel separates the main Park from an island built into the river and provides individuals a safe environment for interaction with the river and an active play area along its banks. All access to the river and island will be ADA compliant allowing all members of the City to enjoy their Park.
by admin1 | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
Alvarado Open Space Park Client Location Services Related Projects Pasquinel’s Landing Park Pasquinel’s Landing Park is now one of the key nodes of activity for the Overland Park Neighborhood along the South Platte River. By working with the Greenway Foundation...
by admin1 | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
The city is leading design and construction work on a pedestrian bridge over Parker Road near Interstate 225 to connect the RTD Nine Mile Station with homes and businesses on the north side of Parker Road. The bridge will provide improved regional multi-modal connectivity, enable people to cross safely over Parker Road and improve traffic flow along this major metro-area corridor. Initial federal funding awarded in 2019 has enabled this long-desired project to move forward. Community members provided input into the enhancements and the results integrate the color palette and environment of the prairie with Aurora’s diverse populations represented through several languages.
by admin1 | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 |
Lincoln Station Client Location Services Related Projects Sun Kingdom Creekside Village ClientLocationServicesGalleryRelated Projects I-70 Mountain Corridor Aesthetic Guidance and Context Sensitive Solutions I-70 Mountain Corridor Aesthetic Guidance: THK defined the...
by admin1 | Monday, June 2, 2025 |
This memorial at Lincoln Commons Park is dedicated to Donald W. Bounds who was involved with the development of Ridgegate from the beginning. Mr. Bounds practiced law with a passion for Civil Rights and justice. The design includes a memorial quote sandblasted into a concrete seat wall and a small bronze plaque describing the life of Donald and why his life made a difference to so many. The design includes a paved “pier”’ lined with ornamental flowering trees that leads to a scenic overlook with views over the park to downtown Denver.
