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Denver Union Station Update #84

Posted by  on August 25, 2011

Remember this scene from Update #12 way back on April 29, 2010?  Go to Update #12 here to get access to the larger version of the photo.

That conveyor system made relatively short work of moving dirt from the hole into huge piles along two sides of what is now the underground bus terminal. Digging for the second half of the terminal has been underway for a few weeks.  Today, Kiewit started to assemble the conveyor system again (see the upper right corner in the photo below).  This time, the dirt pile will be next to 16th Street where the tracks remain in the street.

Also notice in the photo above that the old platforms for the mall shuttle and the light rail stations are being ripped up. Certainly, we will see full-scale excavation of the area very soon.

If I have time later today, I will add a close-up shot of the activity to this posting.

Don’t forget to go to our Denver Union Station page at JobSiteVistor.com to view all of the photos.

 

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Filed under Government & Civic, Infill, Transit, Union Station.
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Denver Union Station Update #83

Posted by  on August 23, 2011

Today is another story of going, going, gone. This time, it’s the final blow to the old canopies at the light rail station, at the mall shuttle station, and over the entrance to the recently demolished Union Station passenger tunnel.

Going …

 

Going …

 

Gone …

 

 

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Filed under Government & Civic, Infill, Transit, Union Station.
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1099 Osage Update #4

Posted by  on August 23, 2011

In the past couple months not much has changed externally on this project but the facade is beginning to go up.

Here’s a first glance taken on the corner of 11th Avenue and Osage Street.

There’s a nice glass wall connecting what looks like two parts of the building.

Here’s an overall view of the project with the new facade.

I like the wall this building creates. The roads end at the tracks right behind this building.

Now that school is back in session I will be down by Auraria more often. Hopefully in the next few days we will be taking a look at the projects going on around there.

 

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Filed under Infill, La Alma Lincoln Park, Residential, Revitalization, Transit-Oriented.
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Denver Police Crime Lab Update

Posted by  on August 20, 2011

Over at DenverUrbanism there was a post about this project in March. The Denver Police Crime Lab, funded by the Better Denver Bonds, has taken off and is worthy of an update.

The steel structure is up for the most part.

The front of it, facing 14th Avenue. The jagged roof adds a neat element to the building.

From the back. This ties in very nicely with the police headquarters.

Another view of the project from 14th Avenue.

On my walk back home, this angle of the new Ralph Carr Judicial Complex caught my eye. The new building creates quite the urban feel when you walk along 13th Avenue.

According to their website, this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2011. This is only a small part of the $550 million Better Denver Bond Program which makes it exciting to see what more there is to come out of it.

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Filed under Civic Center, Government & Civic, Infill.
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Union Station Tour This Saturday, August 20, 2011

Posted by  on August 18, 2011

Just like our last Union Station walking tour was special because it was the only tour that took place during the 3-week transition period from the old to the new light rail station, this weekend’s tour is special because… it’s the first tour that includes the new light rail station! Have you been there yet? Help us celebrate this major milestone in the Union Station Transit Center project by joining us for a one-hour walking tour this Saturday, August 20. You’ll get a nifty handout with maps and renderings, plus you’ll get a detailed description about this exciting project and all of its components including the public spaces, transportation elements, and private development.

Here’s how it works: Head on down to the LoDo side of the historic station at 17th & Wynkoop at about 9:50 AM. Whoever shows up, that’s our tour group. We’ll start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude around 11:00 AM at the Millennium Bridge. The suggested donation for the tour is $10 per person and all proceeds go to the non-profit Union Station Advocates, but you’re welcome to attend regardless of what you can donate. We just want you to learn about the Union Station project and feel good about the awesome city you’re in.

See you Saturday morning!

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Filed under Events & Meetings, Union Station.
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Upcoming Milestones at Denver Union Station

Posted by  on August 18, 2011

Now that the new light rail station is open at Denver Union Station, a number of people have asked me, “So, what’s next?” To answer that question, here is a list of milestones relating to the new Union Station transit center project that you’ll see over the next few years. Keep in mind that most of these dates are tentative and may shift around a bit as the project advances, but this should give you a general idea of the sequence of upcoming milestones for the project.

  • August 2011: New light rail station opens. Wewatta detour begins. 16th Street Mall and shuttle service extended to new station.
  • Late 2011: Development team selected by RTD for renovation/reuse of historic station.
  • Early 2012: Construction begins on north wing building (IMA Financial HQ). Construction on south wing building will likely begin in 2012 as well.
  • Early/mid 2012: Construction begins on historic station and Wynkoop Plaza.
  • Early/mid 2013: West corridor light rail opens with service to Union Station.
  • Late 2013/Early 2014: Underground bus facility at Union Station opens. Market Street Station closes. Downtown Circulator service begins.
  • Mid-2014: Commuter rail station and all remaining project elements are completed. Amtrak moves back to Union Station.
  • January 2016: East Corridor commuter rail line to DIA opens with service to Union Station.
  • Mid-2016: Gold Line commuter rail line to Arvada/Wheat Ridge opens with service to Union Station.

Except for the two wing buildings, not included in the list are the private-sector developments planned for around the station. It is highly likely several of these will break ground within the next few years. Obviously, we’ll report on those when they are announced. Also, if I receive more accurate schedule information, I’ll edit/update this list.

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Filed under FasTracks, Transit-Oriented, Union Station.
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