The City of Colorado Springs Recognized a Unique and
Powerful Window of Opportunity:
Linking Expansion of its Knowledge
and Innovation Capacity (UCCS)
with Simultaneous, Complementary,
High Quality, Urban Renewal
(North Nevada)
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and the
City of Colorado Springs are working together to Improve
the Quality of Life in Colorado Springs
By…
WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN/BUILD ECONOMIC ANCHORS
AS IDENTIFIED BY CSEDC
Center for Innovation
University of Colorado
North Nevada Avenue
Center for Government
Conferences/ Nightlife
Downtown
Center for Transportation
Southeast Employment Center
Airport Area
UCCS is a Major Land
Owner Entity in North
Central Colorado
Springs…
REALITY…
NORTH
NEVADA
TODAY
North Nevada
Imagine…
NORTH
NEVADA
TOMORROW
Gateway to Colorado Springs
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Interstate 25 Gateway Features
Architectural Theme and Character
Visually Attractive and Symbolic
Monuments, Sculpture, Landscaping or Lighting
Natural Open Space and / or Urban Plaza
Business / Campus Commercial (UCCS)
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“Gateway” Architectural Features and Signage
Professional Office and Business Uses
Community and Campus Services-Oriented Uses
Urban Treatment, Scale, and Character
Research and Development Campus
(UCCS)
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Signature Architecture Compatible with Main Campus Image and Identify
Extends University Visibility, Character, and Influence
Enhances Mixed-Use Quality of the Corridor
Connections to Main Campus, Village and Community Retail
Multi-Modal Friendly
Mixed-Use Neighborhood Retail Center – Phase I
University Village
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“Sense of Place” - Pedestrian-Friendly Outdoor Urban Plazas
Variety of Retail Shops and Services
Connections to High Density Residential
Architectural Compatibility and Interest
Safe Connections to Open Space Systems
Community Retail and Lifestyle Centers
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Accommodates “Big Box” and Other Large Format Retail
Potential for “Main Street” and Retail Pad Site Development
Student-Oriented Entertainment, Restaurants, and Other Related Retail
Urban Landscape Treatment, Amenities, and Pedestrian Linkages
Architectural Compatibility, Scale and Interest
On-Street and Surface Parking
Civic, Cultural, Arts and Recreational Facilities
(UCCS/City)
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University and City Field Sports and Recreational Open Space
Public Art and Sculpture throughout the Corridor
Public Buildings and Urban Spaces / Formal and Informal Gathering Places
Pedestrian Linkages City Trail Systems
North Nevada Avenue Characteristics
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Improved and Attractive Street Lighting and Wayfinding System
Drainage Improvements and Efficient Road and Traffic Infrastructure
Landscaped Medians / Pedestrian Safety Zones
Pedestrian Overpass / Underpass Potential
Dedicated or Detached Commuter Bicycle Lanes
Detached Sidewalks and Pedestrian Crossings
Pedestrian-Friendly Transportation Solutions
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Landscaped Medians / Pedestrian Safety Zones
Safe and Convenient Transit Stops
Pedestrian Overpass / Underpass Potential
Streetscaping, Furniture and Pedestrian Amenities
NORTH NEVADA AVENUE
CORRIDOR PLAN – 1ST
DRAFT CURRENTLY BEING
REVISED
CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Redevelopment on the North Nevada corridor would
dramatically improve the campus climate and
amenities on the western border of the campus