Comments on: 14th Street Makeover http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html News and information about urban infill development in the Mile High City Wed, 23 May 2012 05:26:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jellyneck http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4325 Jellyneck Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:10:56 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4325 I'm not sure I get what all the fuss is about. 14 million is a drop in the bucket, and 14th street is still fairly lifeless. But I mean, I guess flowers are nice and stuff. I'm not sure I get what all the fuss is about. 14 million is a drop in the bucket, and 14th street is still fairly lifeless. But I mean, I guess flowers are nice and stuff.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4318 Anonymous Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:46:13 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4318 What ever happened to the "Bell Tower"? it looks good virtually but currrently, there is still a parking lot there. What ever happened to the "Bell Tower"? it looks good virtually but currrently, there is still a parking lot there.

]]> By: pizzuti http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4316 pizzuti Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:04:29 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4316 David, I think the "theater district" idea comes less from the billboards and more from the <i>theaters</i> on 14th Street. <br /><br />Also, Times Square may be in NYC's theater district, but I'm not sure how Denver needs to "turn the block into times square" to have a theater district here. Why does it have to be the same thing? <br /><br />Maybe if we called it the "special events district" the naming would be more accurate since much of what goes on at t he Convention Center is not theater related, but that name sounds awful. I like calling it a theater district, or theater and arts district. I don't think we need NYC-style ambitions to have a successful theme. David, I think the "theater district" idea comes less from the billboards and more from the theaters on 14th Street.

Also, Times Square may be in NYC's theater district, but I'm not sure how Denver needs to "turn the block into times square" to have a theater district here. Why does it have to be the same thing?

Maybe if we called it the "special events district" the naming would be more accurate since much of what goes on at t he Convention Center is not theater related, but that name sounds awful. I like calling it a theater district, or theater and arts district. I don't think we need NYC-style ambitions to have a successful theme.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4315 Anonymous Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:58:15 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4315 ^^Anon at 6:51pm, <br /><br />I like how you so seamlessly combine your anti-spending and anti-homeless views. As if we didn't know where <i>you</i> were coming from, politically. <br /><br />*rolls eyes* ^^Anon at 6:51pm,

I like how you so seamlessly combine your anti-spending and anti-homeless views. As if we didn't know where you were coming from, politically.

*rolls eyes*

]]> By: BHeb http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4314 BHeb Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:01 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4314 David - I agree. While I am excited that they are trying to create a theatre district once again, I struggle to accept that slapping screens on the side of the parking lot will do the trick. They really ought to find a tasteful way to do it at the entrance to the theatres on 14th and Curtis... in addition to other screens other places. I have long wished they reworked that entire intersection... Opened it up, more inviting, street activity... <br /><br />As far as anons comments about moving the rescue mission. I think that is truly unfortunate to suggest they move it "far far away." There are PLENTY of other things that Denver could do to improve its downtown, and that is not necessarily one of them. This idea that if we hide the problem so rich suburbans can feel "safe" downtown is ridiculous. The mission must be centrally located in order to be available to those it serves. That said... enough development takes place in that area over the next several years, and likely your wish will come true. Mayor Hick should stay out of it though. David – I agree. While I am excited that they are trying to create a theatre district once again, I struggle to accept that slapping screens on the side of the parking lot will do the trick. They really ought to find a tasteful way to do it at the entrance to the theatres on 14th and Curtis… in addition to other screens other places. I have long wished they reworked that entire intersection… Opened it up, more inviting, street activity…

As far as anons comments about moving the rescue mission. I think that is truly unfortunate to suggest they move it "far far away." There are PLENTY of other things that Denver could do to improve its downtown, and that is not necessarily one of them. This idea that if we hide the problem so rich suburbans can feel "safe" downtown is ridiculous. The mission must be centrally located in order to be available to those it serves. That said… enough development takes place in that area over the next several years, and likely your wish will come true. Mayor Hick should stay out of it though.

]]> By: David http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4313 David Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:51:50 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4313 is this part of the denver "theatre district?" sorry, but slapping some electronic billboards alongside a giant parking lot will not turn the block into times square. is this part of the denver "theatre district?" sorry, but slapping some electronic billboards alongside a giant parking lot will not turn the block into times square.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4312 Anonymous Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:17:23 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4312 Awesome video presentation! I forwarded to all my friends in Albuquerque so they can see how much ABQ sucks ! you dont really realize how much Denver is growing and how cool it has become until you see from a different angle. congratulations! Awesome video presentation! I forwarded to all my friends in Albuquerque so they can see how much ABQ sucks ! you dont really realize how much Denver is growing and how cool it has become until you see from a different angle. congratulations!

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4311 Anonymous Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:51:21 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4311 Well, all I see is that they are adding a bunch of trees and maybe some fancy sidewalk pavers. Other than that, I don't see anything different than what is there currently? Seems like a waste of millions of dollars for a pedestrian walk when there is already the mother of all pedestrian walks two blocks over. If they are going to spend millions of dollars on projects to improve the appearance of Denver, how about spending a couple million and moving the Denver Rescue Mission on Lawrence street some place far far away from the city center. I think that if you move the mentally disturbed, drug addicted element of Denver away from where the tourism is centered, you might see Denver have a higher profile in the nations eye. Mayor Hink is slacking on his bullying. Well, all I see is that they are adding a bunch of trees and maybe some fancy sidewalk pavers. Other than that, I don't see anything different than what is there currently? Seems like a waste of millions of dollars for a pedestrian walk when there is already the mother of all pedestrian walks two blocks over. If they are going to spend millions of dollars on projects to improve the appearance of Denver, how about spending a couple million and moving the Denver Rescue Mission on Lawrence street some place far far away from the city center. I think that if you move the mentally disturbed, drug addicted element of Denver away from where the tourism is centered, you might see Denver have a higher profile in the nations eye. Mayor Hink is slacking on his bullying.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4310 Anonymous Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:43:56 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4310 Great video. Denver's own little Rodeo Drive; except we will say it right lol. It looks like they are going to remove a lane and add parking and a bike lane. I am fine with this and it makes the area more livable. I hope some of the money will be saved for future care of the added vegetation; so many times improvements are made without continued care for the added trees plants etc and then it looks worse than before the improvements. Great video. Denver's own little Rodeo Drive; except we will say it right lol. It looks like they are going to remove a lane and add parking and a bike lane. I am fine with this and it makes the area more livable. I hope some of the money will be saved for future care of the added vegetation; so many times improvements are made without continued care for the added trees plants etc and then it looks worse than before the improvements.

]]> By: Kyle http://denverinfill.com/blog/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html/comment-page-1#comment-4309 Kyle Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:06:04 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2009/11/14th-street-makeover.html#comment-4309 I believe they are currently installing 2 very large signs (I think moving billboards) on the DPAC parking garage on 14th and Arapahoe. I believe they are currently installing 2 very large signs (I think moving billboards) on the DPAC parking garage on 14th and Arapahoe.

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