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HIGHWAY 42 US 36/MCCASLIN BOULEVARD REVITALIZATION AREA CONSTRUCTION UPDATE he goals of the Highway 42 Revitalization project,just Tmprovements to the McCaslin Boulevard/US 36 to the east of downtown and Old Town Louisville, are 1 as follows: Interchange as well as the construction of the new •Strengthen and enhance adjacent residential neighborhoods. pedestrian bridge are well underway. Due to public • Complement and integrate the area with historic downtown. safety and utility constraints, some lane closures must • Capture the potential for high quality/mixed use development. occur during the daytime.We apologize for any incon- •Prepare a plan that recognizes the access and support park- venience during construction and suggest you use one ing required for a potential commuter rail station within the of the following alternate routes: 88th Street; the Inter- revitalization area. locken Interchange; or Marshall Road to the Cherryvale The plan is for redevelopment of the area over time to overpass.As always, please use caution when entering a a mixed use, transit oriented neighborhood that includes a construction zone. proposed commuter rail station, medium to high density To help our citizens and businesses stay "in the loop" residential projects, and a mix of shopping, restaurants, offices, about this project, the Town of Superior, who is cur- etc.A framework master plan for the area was adopted by City Council in September 2003. In addition, the following rently managing the project, has created a dedicated web projects are also underway: page where you will be able to view the project designs Mixed Use Zoning District and Design Guidelines have and schedule, see construction updates, and sign up for been drafted and are currently under review.A draft is avail- email alerts. There is a link to this site from the City's able on the City's web site.We welcome the public's input on web page (www.ci.louisville.co.us) under project updates. these guidelines.A public workshop will be scheduled at the You can also look for project updates on Comcast end of the summer to present these recommendations and Channel 8, the Louisville Times, the Daily Camera, and take further public input. this bimonthly newsletter. FasTracks is a Regional Transportation District (RTD) For critical questions and concerns, you may con- sponsored sales tax measure approved by voters in 2004.It tact Wayne Robinson, RG Consulting Engineers, at includes funding for commuter rail from Denver to Boulder 303.468.8477 or Tom Phare, Public Works Director, at and includes a station in downtown Louisville. US 36 Environmental Impact Statement(EIS):The 303.335.4601. Colorado Department of Transportation and RTD are jointly studying options for improving transportation in the US 36 Corridor.The City continues to monitor and offer input on this study on behalf of our citizens. If you would like more in formation, please visit the US36 EIS web site at www.us36eis. GOLF COURSE com or at 1.800.367.9260. A Brownfields Assessment Grant in the amount of CITY CHAMPIONSHIP $200,000 is being used to begin a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the area. Preliminary findings will be presented AUGUST 27 at a public workshop during the summer, and as needed, Phase II environmental testing will begin later this summer. oal Creek Golf Course is proud to announce The Louisville Revitalization Commission has completed a Cthat it will be holding a City Championship on Conditions Survey(Blight Study) of the area,which is avail- August 27 with a Tournament Player fun day and party able on the City's web site.The Study is the first step in estab- to follow on the 28. The tournament will have four divi- lishing the area as an Urban Renewal District,which would sions: Men's Open, Men's Senior,Women's Open, and make available tax increment financing tools as one way to Women's Senior. facilitate redevelopment.The City has also recently contracted The cost for the tournament is $65.00 per player and with a consultant who will prepare an Urban Renewal Plan for includes Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls, Lunch,Tee consideration by the LRC and the City Council. Prize, and Awards. Registration forms and more infor- Detailed project information is available on the City's web mation are available at the Coal Creek Golf Course, site at www.ci.louisville.co.us or you may contact Ken John- 303.666.7888. stone at 303.335.4591 if you have questions. August/September 2005 8