39th Avenue Greenway

Major drainage upgrades to mitigate flooding and updating an aging storm system, the project enhanced multi-modal connectivity by construction of a shared-Steet design that also improved stormwater conveyance. The project upgraded the aesthetic of the corridor while respecting its historic industrial context. Amenities include; bridges, low-flow crossings, natural play areas, shade structures, wayfinding, access roads, and specialty areas for events and gatherings.

Selling Points

The 39th Avenue Greenway and Park Hill Detention Design/Build project created a mile of recreational space in east Denver that integrates into the urban environment of the neighborhoods.

The first shared street in Denver that integrates pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles in the same corridor, plazas and urban design features will encourage activation of the greenway as a true multi-use trail. The overall character has a park-like feel, increasing multi-modal access and connecting communities across this stretch of the urban fabric. Clusters of active uses are placed at key nodes and intersections and dispersed along the greenway to provide interest and places to rest, with considerations for visibility, safety, and connection.

Major Achievements

Project faced 100+ utility relocation/conflicts during drainage improvements

Large footprint project – Multiple Segments spanning throughout an urban corridor that strategically had to be scheduled to allow for stormwater conveyance.