A 15-month, community-based study of
flood-prone areas in the Upper Montclair Basin will culminate with a public
meeting to discuss the study’s findings and next steps on Tuesday, April 10
from 5:30-7 p.m. at Montview Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall at 1980
Dahlia Street in Park Hill. The Upper Montclair Basin includes the
neighborhoods of Congress Park, South City Park, the southern portion of Park
Hill, Bellevue-Hale, Montclair, Mayfair, Hilltop, and Crestmoor.
In early 2017, Denver Public Works
embarked on an ambitious and innovative study to re-think stormwater management
in the Upper Montclair Basin by adopting a community-first approach.
The goals of the study were to identify near-term drainage improvements that
address regular nuisance flooding, plan for long-range flood control in the
event of a very large storm, and strive for a more flood resilient basin
through green infrastructure and smarter land use. A range of stormwater
management strategies were suggested, discussed, and evaluated by local
residents, community leaders, and business owners during five rounds of public
meetings.
The team worked with area stakeholders,
community leaders, business owners, and the greater public to first identify
and then investigate solutions for several highly impacted, flood-prone areas
in the basin. This final public meeting will offer opportunities for the
community to learn more about study results and next steps on the following:
·
Hale
Parkway and the area
around the intersection of Severn and Jersey Streets, including results
of a traffic study and next steps in developing a hybrid solution of pipes and
greenway.
·
16th
Avenue in Park Hill
between Colorado Boulevard and Glencoe Street, including information on current
City efforts to bring larger storm pipes and green infrastructure to improve
drainage
·
14th
and Krameria Street and
nearby areas along Colfax Avenue, including updates on challenges and
opportunities in these flood-prone, business and residential areas.
· Resources and information on how individuals and
neighborhood blocks can work to implement localized interventions to minimize
the impact of nuisance flooding.
The public meeting will
include a check-in and orientation from 5:30- 6 p.m. and an open house from 6 -
7 p.m. Background information, maps, meeting minutes, and meeting materials are
available at: denvergov.org/uppermontclairbasin. The City and County
of Denver and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District are jointly
sponsoring this study of flood and stormwater management in the Upper Montclair
Basin.
Thanks so much!
Liz Palmquist
720.280.3342
lizp@zoellerconsultingllc.com
Zoeller Consulting
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