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Congress Park Neighbors February Meeting

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Video of Congress Park Neighbors Inc RNO meeting conducted on Feb 17 2021

Congress Park Neighbors had 3 speakers Congress Park Design and Pool 00:01:57​
Christopher Schooler, Jay Henke and Elizabeth Romanowski Denver Parks and Recreation provides a brief update on the playground design project. They will spoke to the ‘Preferred Alternative’ design which was developed from 3 iterations presented with public forums. They also presented the timeline for construction documents. They were joined by members of the DPR Pool Design Team to get a brief update on the construction that will be starting in the next month.
Questions 00:19:06​
Jacqueline Altreuter 00:32:56​
Project Lead for DMNS Nearby Nature in City Park https://www.dmns.org/natureplay​
This project will restore portions of the historic DeBoer Waterway as a sustainable creek bed with water that runs the course of natural play experiences, based on Colorado’s eight ecosystems. The community’s voice is guiding project design . Prior community feedback has led to design concepts that include multi-sensory, self-directed, inclusive, multigenerational, multi-seasonal play, along with opportunities for learning, respite and engagement through authentic, natural, playful experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
Questions 00:45:48​
Mary Lou Fenili 00:51:26​ Congress Park Neighbors representative to Denver’s Short Term Rental advisory committee
STRAC and Excise and Licenses have made significant improvements in the processes related to STRs and made significant recommendations for changes in the STR Ordinance, which City Council adopted this year. Short-Term Rentals Laws, Rules, and Regulations FAQs are here: Short-Term Rental (STR) Frequently Asked Questions If everyone reviews this material, we should all be operating from the same base of facts The complete set of materials related to STRs is here, in case anyone is inclined to read more
Questions 00:57:47​
Additional Topics Back Pack Program 01:13:22​
Kenda Fuller pursuing historic designation for 8th and Steele 01:16:06

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Congress Park Neighbors February Meeting — 3 Comments

  2. As a member of the Congress Park Neighbors RNO, I have concerns.

    How will those with mobility issues to access the upper courts?
    Will people playing pickleball have to walk all the way around the pool house to access the restrooms?
    Will kids on bikes be forced to cross 8th to get around Congress Park?

    • We sent your questions to the presenters from DPR, these were their answers

      How will those with mobility issues access the upper courts?

      The courts are outside of the pool project boundary and scope of work. DPR and DOTI are studying ways to provide better access, but that is not part of the pool project.

      Will people playing pickleball have to walk all the way around the pool house to access the restrooms?

      Access around the pool facility will be similar to what is provided now. The pool project moves the north fence farther north, but does not close off through access.

      Will kids on bikes be forced to cross 8th to get around Congress Park?

      With no real change to the sidewalk route south of the pool, folks should be able to get around the same way they currently do. The new sidewalk will be ADA compliant connecting the parking lot to the pool entry, and then tie into the existing walks near the courts.

      Further questions should be directed to them.

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