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Joint Development Authority TCAAP Redevelopment Project younger family members. Young professionals, families, and empty nesters could find suitable housing in a single neighborhood. Design. Much of the diversity was accomplished through a high level of design. Both Stapleton and Lowry utilize extensive design guidelines that are applicable to all development in the community. The design guidelines promote consistent quality and a unified aesthetic. With the high level of design, although densities were approximately 12 units per acre, the development did not seem exceedingly dense. Infrastructure also contributed to design. Utilities were buried. Alleys were used extensively to eliminate garages on public roads. Two-lane streets and landscaped medians were used to give streetscapes a pedestrian scale and diminish the tendency of roadways to divide neighborhoods. Public Spaces. Both Lowry and Stapleton had significant public spaces that encouraged community interaction. Stapleton had a retail-focused town center and an open public green that was used for large events. Lowry also had a retail core and extensive parks and trails. In the neighborhoods, substantial landscaping in public areas and even on private property was maintained by the homeowners association. Public art created a unique community character. Missed Opportunities Despite the many achievements of the Denver redevelopments, questionnaire responses noted a few missed opportunities. All of the Denver redevelopments lacked significant transit options. An LRT connection will soon be provided to Stapleton, however the station will be built in a less-than-ideal location. The Anschutz-Fitzsimons redevelopment had little on-site residential or retail uses that could be complementary to the office/medical uses. Stapleton had few high-quality employment opportunities on site. All of the redevelopment areas had limited infrastructure or other connections that could integrate the redevelopment areas with the surrounding communities. Take-away Lessons for TCAAP Questionnaire responses suggested nine general lessons for the TCAAP redevelopment project: • Incorporate the site’s unique history. Like Stapleton, Anschutz-Fitzsimons, and Lowry, TCAAP has unique history. The contributions of the site and the people who worked at TCAAP should be documented and preserved as the site is redeveloped. • Establish multi-modal transportation. Provide options for future transit connections. Value pedestrians and bicycles as well as vehicles. • Include a town center area or other community gathering spaces. Provide opportunities for interaction. Build a sense of community through the design of public spaces. • Promote an urban-hybrid design. Allow smaller setbacks and yards. Consider alleys where appropriate. Design a streetscape that has a human scale and that encourages walking and community interaction. • Support moderate density with high-quality design. Develop design guidelines that create consistency across the site while also requiring diversity of architecture and building types. • Enhance community character with public art and amenities. Differentiate the TCAAP redevelopment with public art, landscaping, and the design of public amenities.