ENVD students to present ideas for enhancing downtown Longmont
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С»ÆÊé Boulder environmental design students will shareÌýtheir ideas aroundÌýenhancingÌýdowntown Longmont, includingÌýdesign options for alleys, breezeways and plazasÌýat "Help Shape Downtown Longmont," aÌýcommunity discussion andÌýdesign galleryÌýon May 1 at the Longmont Chamber of Commerce.Ìý
At the event, which is open to anyone interested in the future of Longmont's Main Street, students from a seminar class taught byÌýScott VanGenderen, ENVD lecturer, and Brian Muller, associate professor, will answer questions about class researchÌýresults, including student interviews ofÌýLongmont residents.
Who: Anyone interested in the future of Longmont's Main Street
What: "Help Shape DowntownÌýLongmont," presentations and stand-up poster gallery by С»ÆÊé Boulder's environmental design students. Students will presentÌýtheir research around future design options for alleys, breezeways and plazas on Longmont's Main Street.
When: May 1, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30Ìýp.m.
Where: Longmont Chamber of Commerce, 528 Main St., Longmont
Etc.: A free light lunch will be provided to those who Ìýby April 30. Questions can be addressed to Susan at susan.glairon@colorado.edu.Ìý
Survey:ÌýPlease take this created by С»ÆÊé Boulder students regardingÌýperceptions of Longmont's Main Street and surrounding areas. Your inputÌýmay have aÌýdirect impact on future planning for the downtown area.Ìý
The second part of the event will includeÌýa stand-up poster gallery where students will exhibit their design ideas and answer residents' questions.
The Downtown Longmont Praxis, under the auspices of the Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) considered physical solutions to contribute to the activity and vitality of a variety of open spaces along the Main Street corridor, says VanGenderen.ÌýAfter better understanding Longmont through surveys and GIS analysis of US Census data, the students proposed enhancements to the 6thÌýAvenue and St. Stephen's plazas, and the alleys and breezeways that link the downtown environs.Ìý Students additionally considered programmatic enhancements such art displays, a children's garden, and a craft beer and music tour.Ìý
The event includes a free light lunch for those who .
"Help Shape DowntownÌýLongmont" is aÌýColorado MetroLab project, which bringsÌýuniversity research and expertise in design, engineering and community engagementÌýto city programs. The ongoing effortÌýis sponsored by the University of Colorado Boulder's Community Engagement, Design and Research Center (CEDaR), the Program in Environmental Design and theÌýLongmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA).
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