The Green at 38th
The City of Wheat Ridge began public engagement in 2018 on a project to transform the area between Stevens Elementary and 38th Ave into a future public gathering space. During the fall 2021 engagement phase, 177 respondents completed the project survey, ~30 attended the public meeting, and ~1,100 users visited the online project page. You can see the results from this engagement in the ""November 2021 Updates" section.
As of winter 2022-2023, the project has entered final design. The project hopes to release a request for proposal and contract with a construction company in 2023 to be fully prepared to begin construction after the 2023-2024 school year ends.
If you'd like to learn more, read further on this page and watch the 12-minute Projects Concepts Options Video to view possible elements that could be included in the new space.
Check for updates on this page for information on this project.
The City of Wheat Ridge began public engagement in 2018 on a project to transform the area between Stevens Elementary and 38th Ave into a future public gathering space. During the fall 2021 engagement phase, 177 respondents completed the project survey, ~30 attended the public meeting, and ~1,100 users visited the online project page. You can see the results from this engagement in the ""November 2021 Updates" section.
As of winter 2022-2023, the project has entered final design. The project hopes to release a request for proposal and contract with a construction company in 2023 to be fully prepared to begin construction after the 2023-2024 school year ends.
If you'd like to learn more, read further on this page and watch the 12-minute Projects Concepts Options Video to view possible elements that could be included in the new space.
Check for updates on this page for information on this project.
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City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Construction Design
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkAt the May 16th, 2022 City Council study session, the two final Concept Designs and results from public engagement were presented to City Council for their review, discussion and feedback. Council directed the project team to move forward with elements of both Concepts, with the final layout aligning closer with Concept A. The project now enters the final construction design phase with construction scheduled for summer 2024.
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38th Ave Business Survey Results
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkIn April 2022, city staff went door to door with a tablet to survey local businesses about the project and get their input on amenities, concept preference, and design considerations. See the documents tab for the survey results.
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Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkIn April 2022, city staff worked with 4th grade classes at Stevens Elementary on two project activities. First, the students designed their own new park on a blank template of the space. Second, the students worked within a "$100" budget to create the new space and it's amenities.
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November 2021 Project Update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkBased on positive feedback from the community for both Concept A and Concept B, staff will be presenting this information to city council in the near future to determine a final preferred alternative.
The survey results, summaries and examples of the feedback and the updated Concept B have been added as their own section under the "November 2021 Project Update Documents" section.
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Project Concept Options Video (12 minutes)
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Concepts A and B
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkSee the "Concept A" and "Concept B" Document folders on the right-side of this page (towards the bottom) for more plans and images of both concepts!
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Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkA public meeting was held at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on Wednesday, September 15th. The information you are seeing here was presented to meeting attendees. Approximately 30 residents attended the meeting which was lead by our consultant, The Architerra Group.
FAQs
- Q: Who owns this property between Stevens Elementary, 38th Ave, Upham St., and High St.?
- Q: What is the timeline for this project?
- Q: How is this being paid for?
- Q: How will the parking and student drop-off/pick-up at Stevens Elementary be impacted?
- Would the interactive water feature waste water?
- Are there safety and/or liability concerns with the fire pit concept?
- Why aren’t there any bike racks or trash and recycling receptacles in the concept?
- What is the project team going to do about people experiencing homelessness utilizing this area and potentially making it unsafe for others to use?
Project Timeline
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Project Initiation-2018
The Green at 38th has finished this stageJefferson County Public Schools, the City of Wheat Ridge, and the Architerra Group compiled a stakeholder group that helped inform the initial design concepts. This group included representation from Jeffco Public Schools, Stevens Elementary, local businesses, the City, and Localworks.
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Stakeholder Group Project Vision-2018
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe stakeholder group created the vision statement for the project: “Create a flexible and safe gathering space that can be used for community events, concerts, and festivals while also providing a physical buffer and separation from the school space.”
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Wheat Ridge City Council Review-2019
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe initial concept layout and design options were presented to Wheat Ridge City Council.
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Project on Hold-2020 COVID Pandemic
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe project was put on hold due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public Meeting 9/15/2021
The Green at 38th has finished this stage9/15/2021, 6:30pm, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Ballroom
4005 Kipling St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80333
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Open for Public Feedback
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThis project is open for public feedback.
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Close Public Feedback-10/15/2021
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThis date closes the 2021 public feedback period, with the project process moving on to public feedback incorporation and updating the concept based on that feedback.
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Public Feedback Incorporation, Concept Update
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Schematic Design, Project Design
The Green at 38th is currently at this stageThe design will be refined, and drawings completed to show all aspects of the design. Final dimensions of spaces are decided upon and materials and finishes are selected. This stage will also allow for more accurate estimates of construction and maintenance costs.”
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Design Review, Request for Bids
this is an upcoming stage for The Green at 38thThe final design is reviewed and finalized. From that design, a request for bids packet is created and distributed for contractors to bid on the project. A construction timeline is also included with the request for bids packet.
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Bid Review, Selection, and Construction Initiation
this is an upcoming stage for The Green at 38thBids for the project are reviewed and a contractor is selected to complete the project within the timeline identified by the Jefferson County Public School District and the City of Wheat Ridge.
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Construction
this is an upcoming stage for The Green at 38thThe construction phase of the project, during which the property will be closed for public safety. Safety inspections of the property will take place at the end of this phase, before it opens for public use.
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Grand Opening
this is an upcoming stage for The Green at 38thGrand opening of the new public space!
Who's Listening
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Grant and Special Project Administrator; Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation
Phone 1-303-231-1307 Email baltenburg@ci.wheatridge.co.us -
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