STREETSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A multi-modal downtown street grid
92nd Avenue
Eaton Street
Connection to the
Farmers High Line
Canal Trail System
Fenton Street
The layout of Westminster’s new downtown recalls the grid like pattern
of traditional towns, providing multiple routes to any destination. This
grid promotes mobility by providing a range of street types that
accommodate vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit.
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Local bike trail connection
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Center RTD Bus
Park-and-Ride
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On-street Class II bikeway
Potential future Class I bikeway
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Future Connection
to the Allen Ditch
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Bike!
New bike trails and painted bike lanes will weave through Bikes will also be accommodated throughout new
and around downtown. All other streets will be designed development with ample bike racks, shelters, storage
to share the road between bicyclists and vehicles.
and supporting uses like bike repair and rest stops.
Run!
Walk!
A continuous pedestrian and running loop will traverse
the entire downtown area, connecting along linear parks
and green spaces and along key sidewalks widened to
accommodate this enhanced loop.
Wide sidewalks and enhanced crosswalks will make
walking around downtown pleasant and easy. Access to
transit and surrounding neighborhoods will also be
improved with direct, safer connections.
STREETSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Street Designs that Create Distinct Environments
A variety of street types are proposed for the new downtown. Below are two examples.
What do streetscapes typically include?
Typically, streetscapes include:
Trees and planting
Hardscape and materials
Street furniture
Lighting
Signage
Bicycle amenities
The streets will relate to the type of
buildings adjacent. They will prioritize
pedestrians, include wide sidewalks and
in some cases, allow for amenities such
as outdoor dining. A few street types are
illustrated below:
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WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD
AND GRAY STREET
These two street segments that flank the
plaza will form the heart of downtown.
Designed to be pedestrian focused,
these streets will be where people meet,
shop, eat and attend community events.
5 x 15-foot inground
tree well
Step-out strip
Permeable paving
Raised landscaped
curb extensions
Curbside angled parking
Sidewalk seating area
with concrete back
Concrete walk
Step-out strip
Tree well below
pavement suspension
system
Sidewalk dining/
amenity zone
Build-to line
Eaton Street is a primary
north-south connection through
the site. It has a wide median
with a pedestrian path in the
center and dedicated on-street
bicycle lanes in both directions.
Green median green
space
Curbside parking lane
Permeable paving
Class II bike lane
5 x 15-foot landscape
planter
Concrete walk
Curbside parking
EATON STREET
Step-out strip
Landscape planter
Furnishing zone
at building front
Building face
Key Plan
STREETSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
First Phase of Infrastructure
As we plan for the development of the new downtown, there are a number of infrastructure components that need to
be considered. These components include streets, utilities, bridge improvements, drainage and storm water.
Streets & Utilities
Eaton Street
Westminster Boulevard
Little Dry Creek
The Little Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer
Improvement, which will serve the majority of
southeast Westminster, comprises 5.5 miles
of new, expanded infrastructure that will
accommodate high-intensity development in
downtown.
Harlan Street
A new street network is proposed and will
require placement of a complementary
network of utilities below grade, including
water, sewer and dry utilities like gas, electric
and telecommunications. It is anticipated
that the first phase of street construction will
include the streets indicated in orange.
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Sheridan Bridge
Improvements to the Sheridan Boulevard bridge include
additional lanes and enhanced bridge and landscape
design that will act as a gateway into Westminster and
downtown.
Drainage & Storm Water
Drainage and storm water will be accommodated on an
area-wide basis, allowing for development to be
maximized on individual parcels in downtown. Above, the
existing retention pond (left) and larger, relocated
retention pond (right).