by admin1 | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
The recently completed Larry L. Levin Park at RidgeGate is already creating memorable connections for the surrounding high density, multi-use, multi-family transit oriented developments. Connectivity is the overriding design intent of Larry L. Levin Park. A variety of mobility options will be supported with vehicular and bicycle parking, ample pedestrian access, and multiple transit options that serve the surrounding area. With a variety of recreation opportunities for all ages, the park provides surrounding businesses, residences, and commuters with a meeting place for recreation, play, and conversation. Street furnishing and plantings are used to create an inviting sense of community in a pedestrian scaled environment for visitors using the RidgeGate Light Rail Station and the surrounding area.
The landscaping has been arranged for clear lines of site, access, and openness with prominent lighting in all areas to promote a sense of safety and wellbeing at any time of day or night. The surrounding businesses and residences provide eyes-on-the street and the sense of a safe community.
Environmental and maintenance design considerations have been implemented throughout the site. Drought, salt, and pet tolerant plantings have been selected for the streetscape and interior planting beds to reduce water usage and increase viability. The lawn area is a drought tolerant fescue blend with reduced water needs that can better handle typical Colorado seasonal changes. The dog park ground coating is pea gravel to reduce material replenishment needs and allow for rinsing as needed. Shade structures are constructed of nonorganic materials to promote longevity. The playground has natural form stone faux finished features to encourage play and connect users to features not typically found in urban areas. The combination of these design elements creates a space that will stand the test of time and trends.
by admin1 | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
The design team’s primary objective was to prepare planning documents that would provide the vendor with a feasibility study for adding amenities to improve the experience for RV campers and visitors in general. The project required design and site selection for: camp store and café, indoor pool and recreation center, additional parking, playground, gathering point, dog park; and wayfinding for vehicular visitors, cyclists, and pedestrians.
by admin1 | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
THK Associates, Inc., in partnership with HR Green and CDR Associates, provided a comprehensive approach to address the City’s trail system analysis and recommendations. The team conducted thorough research, collaborated closely with city staff, and engaged with the public through various methods throughout the project.
by dvmosomy | Friday, December 20, 2024 |
The River South Greenway Master Plan provided a vision for four distinct planning areas along the South Platte River; south to north between W. Dartmouth Avenue (the southern Denver city limit) to 20th Street and east to west from Broadway to Federal Boulevard. This plan was developed through partnerships with The Greenway Foundation, Colorado Conservation Board, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, The City and County of Denver Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Denver Water. The implementation of this plan will help create and improve parks, open space and related amenities that meet user need and provide guidance for future development as the City and County of Denver’s population increases. The River South Master Plan helps ensure that Denver can strategically plan for an interconnected, well planned and visually attractive River frontage.
by dvmosomy | Friday, December 20, 2024 |
THK Associates was retained to develop conceptual design ideas for a major segment of the Legacy Loop Trail from Mesa Road north along Monument Creek to the Rock Island Rail Line and then east to Shook’s Run. The conceptual design was completed for inclusion in a Spring 2015 Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant application.
The work included creek access to Monument Creek within the Work Projects Administration (WPA) flood wall at both Mesa Road and Uintah Street. The goal was to activate the creek area by creating access down to the creek in several key locations adjacent to Colorado College.
Additionally, a trailhead was developed at Fontenaro Street and Monument Creek with a new pedestrian bridge across a tributary to Monument Creek. The trail alignment along Monument Creek and the Rail Line was established as a part of the conceptual design effort. All concepts were communicated with perspective sketches and 3-D renderings.
