Colorado Historical Society Relocation – Proposed Sites

Eight sites were evaluated, but three of the eight are currently considered most viable because they best match criteria established by the CHS as necessary for a new building. Below is a brief summary of the three sites and the criteria used to evaluate the viability of each site. Click here to see a slideshow.

“Permit Center site”
Located off 14th and Bannock

“Colfax and Lincoln site”
Located on the corner of Colfax and Lincoln adjacent to the Attorney General building

“Civic Center Park site,”
Located on the southwest side of the park off 14th and Bannock directly across from the historic Carnegie Library.

The above sites were evaluated using the following criteria:

LOCATION
     - Golden Triangle-Museum District
     - Civic Center
     - State Capitol
     - Accommodate 190,000-240,000 square feet
     - Accommodate Flexibility
     - Public Visibility
     - Pedestrian Access
     - Vehicular Accesst
     - Access to Public Transportation
     - Access to Public Parking
     - School Bus Access and Drop Off
     - Service Access and Loading Dock
     - Phasing

CIVIC PRESENCE
     - Resource to State Capitol Complex
     - Complement and Strengthen Civic Center Complex
     - Enhance Civic and Public Urban Space
     - Serve as a Celebration/Gathering Space  
     - Promotes Broader Partnerships

PROGRAM
     - Supports Core Mission
     - Presents Open/Inviting Facility
     - Supports Public Outreach
     - Leverage Fund Raising
     - Provides Entrepreneurial Opportunities
     - Accommodates Discovery Hall design concept
     - Enhances Broad Education/Learning Opportunities

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