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MARCH 2015 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \ 49
TRENDS in River Restoration
Sun Valley Riverfront Park. These goals were achieved at
two scales: the neighborhood scale, informed by commu-
nity input; and the city scale, in coordination with Urban
Drainage Flood Control District and the River Vision Imple-
mentation Plan. This park has been transformed through
wetland creation, native plant establishment, and backwa-
ter areas for invertebrate habitat. Improved river access and
visibility was achieved by opening the floodplain and riv-
erbank. Recreation opportunities were integrated through
an improved and updated regional trail section, custom
bridge structure, sculpted concrete jetties on either side of a
signature boulder drop structure within Weir Gulch and a
traditional a neighborhood park outside of the floodplain.
In addition to the ecological and drainage improvements,
the focus was on providing educational services and recre-
ational value for the site. A neighborhood park in the upper
area includes an interpretive panel describing the hydro-
logical cycle highlighting the significance of Weir Gulch
in Denver’s system of waterways. Site features in the open
space park help distinguish it from other parks along the
river, providing respite and opportunities for reflection on
the South Platte.
With these site improvements, the mayor of Denver now
identifies the neighborhood as one that is ripe for invest-
ment. Further economic and social investment in the site
spurred on by the restoration of Sun Valley Riverfront Park
has improved the quality of life for Sun Valley residents. \\
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