denver federal center presentation
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DENVER FEDERAL CENTER
2012
Denver Federal Center: History
Campus evolution
Hayden Ranch
In 1941, the War Department bought 2,080 acres for $181,077
World War II Ammunitions Plant
Denver Ordnance Plant
Production of small caliber weapons began in 1941.
At its peak, the DOP employed more than 22,000 people and produced more than 6,000 cartridges daily
In GSA’s inventory since 1949
Denver Federal Center: Today
Denver Federal Center: Today
General facts
• Experiencing approximately 6,500 daily visitors, employees, and deliveries Monday through Friday
• 55 federal buildings
• 4 million square feet of rentable space
• 623-acre campus
Denver Federal Center: Redevelopment
Master Site Plan
Safeguard the interests and meet the current and future needs of federal tenants
Maximize the value and appeal of the Federal Center
Establish a vision for a dynamic, mixed-use urban center
Capitalize on the premier location and campus setting to attract new users, both federal and non-federal
Adopted into City Comprehensive Plan 2008
Denver Federal Center: Final Site Plan
Denver Federal Center: Final Site Plan
Key components A mix of land use districts centered around a “Federal Quad”
TOD or higher-density, pedestrian friendly districts in proximity to transit around the new RTD intermodal station
A stepped-down density pattern from north to south of the DFC approaching Alameda, and from west to east approaching Kipling, integrating new uses with existing development
Increased community recreational amenities for federal tenants and the general public in active and passive open space
Aggressive building demolition and replacement plan
Preservation and enhancement of natural systems and open space areas
Denver Federal Center: Redevelopment
Land Sale to City of Lakewood
St. Anthony West Hospital
Provide community with needed hospital and trauma services
630,000 sf Hospital/Level 1 Trauma
Full Service/270 Beds
Adjacent 250,000 sf in MOBs
$430 Million Campus
Approx 1,400 employees
RTD Transit Station
Relocate existing park n’ Ride facility to “walkable” distance
Part of RTD’s West Corridor to JeffCo Center
Transit oriented development (TOD)/TMU Zoning – RTD “pilot project”
Amenity/benefit for Federal employees and community
Light Rail – April 2013
Denver Federal Center
Recent projects
Utility Infrastructure Project
Department of State
Denver Federal Center
Next Steps
Disposal of “horseshoe property”
SE corner recreational partnership
Continue efforts for “most sustainable campus by 2020”
Explore creative opportunities to infuse capital into the site
Look for continued partnership opportunities
Denver Federal Center: Sustainability
The Colorado Environmental Leadership Program recognized the Denver Federal Center with its 2012 Gold Environmental Achievement
Denver Federal Center - Sustainability
Denver Federal Center - Sustainability
Neighborhood Electrical Vehicles
Drought Resistant Vegetation
Denver Federal Center - Community
Annual electronic recycling event
Walking trails
Accredited child care facility
People’s garden
Barber Shop
Denver Federal Center - Community
Softball fields
Farmers market
Denver Federal Center
Connect with us!
www.facebook.com/DenverFederalCenter
www.gsa.gov/r8
Thank you
Questions