Project History

Google Map screenshot with pins at each location for UTAP projects.

Project Title	Year	Location	Description	Category
A Theatre Group Facility Development	1990	Silverton, Colorado	Created floor plan options for the Silverton Theatre
Alamosa Main Street	1990	Alamosa County, Colorado	Development of Alamosa County included schematic planning for the area between 3rd and 6th Streets, including Main Street. The floorplan for the State County Service Center was included in these plans.
Alma Comprehensive Plan	2008	Alma, Colorado	Assistance was provided to Alma by designing their city signs, conducting a Renewable Energy Study, and compiling a Comprehensive Plan.
Analysis of Senior Citizen Housing Needs in the West End of Grand Junction's Downtown	1987	Grand Junction, Colorado	Created a report that examines the potential for a new congregate retirement center in the west end of downtown Grand Junction, evaluating available funding alternatives, assessment of Grand Junction's Mesa View Retirement Center, identification of preferred location, and a preliminary market analysis for additional facilities.
Antonito North Front Plaza	2006	Antonito, Colorado	CCCD prepared designed plans for the Plaza on North Front Street. A Railroad Plaza conceptual landscape was designed, including a Depot Plaza plans and playground park.
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds	2009	Arapahoe County, Colorado	CCCD Provided site plans for new bench, statue, and plant options outside of the entrance to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.
Arkansas River Project	1985	Salida, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for Riverside Park
Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds	1992	Rocky Ford, Colorado	Assisted in design concepts, site plans, and site expansion concepts for the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds.
Arvada Home Pattern Books	2010	Arvada, Colorado	Created a set of 8 plan-books that outline sets of architectural remodel ideas for pre and post war single-family homes in Arvada. Includes Alta Vista, Allendale, Reno Park and Stocke-Walters.
Ault's First Street - Redevelopment Alternatives	1984	Ault, Colorado	Created an Urban Design & Revitalization Plan for First Street, including enhancing existing building & streetscapes, and to further tap the potential local retail market.
Bailey Public Library and Tatum Memorial Park	2009	Bailey, Colorado	Assisted in the remodeling plans for Bailey Public Library, as well as a Landscape Concept Plan for Helen McGraw Tatum Memorial Park.
Bayfield Downtown Development	2001	Bayfield, Colorado	Compiled a downtown development plan for Bayfield
Bayfield Library	1999	Bayfield, Colorado	Created floor plans and elevation plans for the Bayfield Library.
Bayfield Park	1999	Bayfield, Colorado	Created Conceptual, Floor, and Elevation plans for Bayfield Park and restrooms
Beautification Project for Downtown and Highway Exit	1991	Silt, Colorado	Including Harvey Gap Campground, Entry Signage, Silt bar & cafe, Sacred Hearts Planting Design, Visitor's Center, Main Street, US West Building layout, Display park, and Pathway
Beech Street Landscape Concepts	2016	Hudson, CO	Design work was to offer the town some ideas for landscape improvements to a 3 block boulevard within Hudson. Plans included tree and shrub locations, boulders and ground cover materials. Irrigation suggestions were offered.
Bennett Signage and Bike Trail Study	2008	Bennett, Colorado	CCCD created signage, wetlands, lighting, trail and bench plans for Bennett. There was also a wildlife study and pedestrian/bike trail study conducted for the area.
Bent County and City of Las Animas Comprehensive Plan Update	2011	Las Animas, CO	Through a LiveWell grant, CCCD updated the 2002 Bent County & City of Las Animas Comprehensive Plan. Thus, the new plan has a health perspective throughout.
Berthoud Community Center	2016	Berthoud, CO	Design work focused on a modified community center with recreation purpose located on town property. The design included 2 options (one story and a 2 story building) which included a large meeting room, smaller conference rooms, administrative space, day care, and a range of supporting spaces.
Bethune Playground	2016	Bethune, CO	Quick design graphics to assist the town with their GOCO Grant application. They had all the cost particulars but wanted to have some graphics to show what it would look like.
Blue River Cultural Byway	1994	Blue River, Colorado	Created map plans for the Cultural Byway, ranging from Green Mountain Reservoir to south of Breckenridge. Maps include markings for Historical, natural, cultural, recreational, camping, restroom, technical, and picnic sites.
Buena Vista Downtown Redevelopment	2014	Buena Vista, Colorado	New Gateway Plaza featuring New Town Hall/Regional Arts Center with Gateway/Branding features connecting plaza to new riverside Amphitheatre/Community Center, capable of seating 200 to 1000.
Buena Vista Downtown Revitalization	1990	Buena Vista, Colorado	Created a downtown revitalization package as part of the Colorado Rural Revitalization Project.
Buena Vista Gateway Plaza	2015	Buena Vista, CO	A variety of approaches, some favoring art display, while others offered a greater sense of gathering for social uses were presented to the community. A mid-century service station however became a sticking point, with at least one resident favoring the saving of the building.
Buena Vista Mineral Evaluation	2000	Buena Vista, Colorado	Analysis using Geological Maps, Mining History, and Mineral/Fuel Evaluation.
Buena Vista Riverfront Park	2016	Buena Vista, CO	With a program ranging from boat put-ins to a wedding gazebo, we set about creating a park that would draw visitors and residents from the business district down to the park, with Main Street now terminating with an amphitheater and bandstand overlooking the river.
Buena Vista Town Hall	2015	Buena Vista, CO	With an eye toward creating a modern building that honors the historic building traditions of the region, we offered several solutions with varying approaches to civic, office and gallery uses, sited to add a distinctive gateway to the town.
Buena Vista Welcome Signage	2016	Buena Vista, CO	Drawing people down Main Street has proven to be a challenge and so we looked at various ways to let visitors know when to turn off the highway to enjoy the quaint shops, fine dining and historic business district that makes up Buena Vista.
Buford School Rehabilitation Report	2005	Buford, Colorado	Performed Property Evaluation and Assessment Report to rehabilitate and preserve Burford School for its importance to the area and to continue the building's use as an active gathering place for both full and part time residents of the Upper White River Community.
Burlington Rennovation and Signage	1986	Burlington, Colorado	Town Hall renovation plan, Public Library site plan, Downtown signage, Old Town Museum site plan, Visitor's Center site plan, and Industrial Center site plan.
Business Plan for Naturita Visitor Center	2001	Naturita, Colorado	Created a business plan for the Naturita Visitor Center, including price estimates and general information
Cache La Poudre River Concept Plan		Cache La Poudre River, Colorado	Concept Plan and Land Use Guideline for Trail Systems development.
Cactus Valley Ditch - Linear Park	1981	Silt, Colorado	Developed a park design utilizing the one mile stretch of the Cactus Valley Ditch as a means to clean up the ditch area and make it a useful space for the town.
Campground Study	1988	Colorado, Colorado	Assembled a study by interviewing visitors to Colorado towns, then combining the results and alalyzing them for an accurate picture of campground usage.
Carbon Valley Recreation District Study	2016	Frederick, CO	An analysis of the whole district to determine the best location for a larger regional recreation facility.
Carbondale Downtown Redevlopment		Carbondale, Colorado	Created downtown streetscape and area plans for Carbondale redevelopment
Carbondale Rodeo Grounds	2004	Carbondale, Colorado	Created layoutplans for the Carbondale Riding Arena
Caribou Ranch Development Plan	2001	Caribou Ranch, Colorado	Land Use, Zoning, Flood Plain, and Development Plan.
Castle Pines Master Planning	2016	Castle Pines, CO	Castle Pines requested design assistance to consider how to improve the entry boulevard into town. Added to this they requested some signage suggestions and ideas for what a full service recreation-community center would look like on town owned property.
Cedar Gardens / Cedar Avenue Master Plan	2013	Lakewood, CO	CCCD students created a master plan for MWHS’s Cedar Gardens and Cedar Avenue properties that engaged residents in the design process. CCCD students presented the existing conditions plan, photo surveys and three schematic design ideas for feedback from residents.
Cedaredge Welcome Center	1995	Cedaredge, Colorado	Created a business plan for the Cedaredge Welcome Center
Centennial Park Master Plan	2016	Wellington, CO	This is an amendment to prior MOU that designed the Main Street and park. Changes to the park design concept included further input from the town recreation committee and desires for a couple added features within the park design.
Central City Downtown Vision Concepts	2014	Central City, CO	Assistance was requested to help the town consider reuse of historic buildings. Many existing buildings were left vacant as casino operations came and moved on.
Chaffee County Fairgrounds: North Building Expansion	2014	Chaffee County, Colorado	Support Annex to existing building, used for fairground exhibits and roller derby. Project to consist of an office space (to be made able for use also as emergency services command center) along with kitchen, locker rooms/showers, restrooms, concessions/bar with an entry node that is easily distinguishable from two directions.
Cheraw Park Recreation Center	2006	Cheraw Park, Colorado	Designs for Recreation Center, Silo, Main Street, Theme, Sustainable Site Features, Context, Surface, and Circulation.
Cheyenne Wells Senior Center	1985	Cheyenne Wells, Colorado	Designed Multi-Purpose Senior Center
Chisholm Park Renovation Concepts	2014	Salida, CO	The UTA program was asked to consider all the parks in one broad vision, making sure each develops its own character and provides a unique experience for the residents. From this consideration of the Master Plan, a priority was given to Chisholm Park.
Circulo Infantil Playground	1977	Denver, Colorado	Created layout plans for a playground for Circulo Infintil daycare center
City Hall Key Bank Proposal		Kemmerer, Wyoming	Created a proposal to address the space planning and square footage estimation of moving the city's town hall to another buidling, previously a Key Bank.
City Master Plan	1994	Sawpit, Colorado	Created a Master Plan that outlined goals for Community Preservation, Residential, Commercial, Utilities, Transportation, Parks, Environmental, and Annexation concerns.
Clear Creek Children's Park	1984	Black Hawk, Colorado	Schematic plans for a Children's Park were created between the road and Clear Creek.
Collbran Main Street Streetscape and Façade Concepts	2014	Collbran, CO	The town and the committee contacted the UTA program to discuss ways to spur downtown revitalization to help draw people to the town. A series of conversations lead to an agreed scope to conceptualize designs for Main Street Streetscaping improvements, downtown façade improvements and creating a master plan for a downtown park and river access.
Colorado Scenic Byways	2008	Colorado, Colorado	Completed a Niche Market Study and Report on Comprehensive Results for the Colorado Scenic Byways program
Columbine Park Master Plan	2016	Rangely, CO	The county had realized that a previous master plan was not yet complete to reflect the recommendations outlined and the park was underutilized. They contacted the UTA team for assistance in conceptualizing and understanding other possible uses while identifying resources in good condition.
Commerce City 72nd Avenue	2008	Commerce City, Colorado	Report to enhance the 72nd Avenue corridor and to make it safer and more accessible for bicyclists and pedestrians. Includes collection of baseline data to assess how and to what extent pedestrians and bicyclists use 72nd Avenue.
Community Recreation Center Site Plan Grant Application	1996	Silverton, Colorado	Aided in preparing a grant application for the Recreation Center.
Conejos County Cultural Center	1991	Conejos County, Colorado	Floor and Site Plan for Cultural Center and Museum.
Cortez Downtown Study	1981	Cortez, Colorado	Created a report which represents months of data collection and analysis to create a focus for readers, stimulate discussion about downtown, and produce positive implementation strategies which relate to proposed recommendations.
Costilla County Jail facility in San Luis	2014	Costilla County, Colorado	A property on the outskirts of town is being considered for a new, modern jail which would serve the county for decades to come. Interviews with end users will supplement an existing square footage based cost analysis as a more complete program is developed leading to an array of schematic solutions and eventually a Design Development plan suitable for cost estimation.
Creede Underground Mining Museum	1990	Creede, Colorado	Created a preliminary planning report to aid in the Underground Museum's mission statement, organizational planning, financial groundwork, and planning of collections & exhibits.
Crossroads Park	2012	Hotchkiss, CO	CCCD students provided design work that built upon the successful outdoor swimming pool by improving traffic flow and adding a hiking trail for residents, among other improvements.
Custer County Courthouse	1990	Custer County, Colorado	Developed rennovation plans for the Custer County Courthouse.
De Beque Fire Station	2009	De Beque, CO	De Beque, Colorado had outgrown their building for their volunteer fire department and were in need of additional space that was also affordable. CCCD students developed several design options that could be modified based upon available budget.
Del Norte Windsor Hotel		Del Norte, Colorado	Developed rennovation plans for the historic Windsor Hotel.
Delta County Fairgrounds: 10 Year Vision	2005	Delta, Colorado	Created a long range plan intended to direct growth and physical development for the Delta County Fairgrounds.
Delta Horse Country: Market Feasibility Study for a Covered Arena	1991	Delta, Colorado	Conducted a study to concentrate on the potential market demand for an indoor or covered arena on the Western Slope, and investigated the experience and facilities provided by other covered arenas in Colorado and other states.
Design Charette for the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art	2012	Trinidad, CO	Louis Fineberg, Trinidad’s planning director, and Paula Little, director of the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, were in need of technical assistance to make improvements to the historic Jamieson Building in downtown Trinidad, where the museum was located. They contacted CCCD for design ideas, as well as how to best utilize space in the building.
Design Guidelines and Conceptual Plans for Archuleta County Airport	1994	Pagosa Springs, Colorado	Compiled a report of design guidelines for Archuleta County Airport, including Site Selection, Industrial Parks, Office Parks, Commercial Development, and Residential Development
Development and Progress of the Royal Egeria Players Theater Study	1990	Yampa, Colorado	Assisted with the Development and Progress of the Royal Egeria Players theater study.
Dillon Ampitheater	1992	Dillon, Colorado	Prepared a Market Feasibility Study and Business Plan for the Dillon Ampitheater.
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway	1999	Fruita, Colorado	Helped with Proposals for the Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan for the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Dolores County Public Service Center	2016	Dove Creek, CO	Dolores County reached out to the UTA program at an early stage to partner and develop a conceptual design for a new Public Service Center facility for the county.
Dolores County Senior Center	2016	Dove Creek, CO	Dolores County reached out to the UTA program at an early stage to partner and develop a conceptual design for a new Senior Center facility for the county.
Downtown Assessment	2005	Rifle, Colorado	Assisted in Community Revitalization Partnership team visits to non-Main Street communities under 20,000 population on a variety of subjects. Mission to create a starting point and focus for comprehensive downtown revitalization plan.
Downtown Design Guidelines	1988	La Junta, Colorado	Assembles of a book of guidelines to improve attractiveness and economic viability of the downtown area, conserve and respect the town's architectural heritage, and develop a downtown area that is both interesting and understandable.
Downtown Grand Junction: West End Redevelopment	1988	Grand Junction, Colorado	Created a report containing ideas and plans for a twenty block area of downtown Grand Junction.
Energy Shock: Twenty-Two Experimental Urbanization Alternatives for Piceance Basin Megagrowth	1981	Piceance Basin, Colorado	Created a report to expand the reader's ability to conceptualize and evaluate a wide range of options regarding how mega urban growth might be structured and located in the Piceance Basin in 2010.
Fairgrounds Master Plan	1993	San Miguel County, Colorado	Prepared a Master Plan for development of the San Miguel County Fairgrounds into a more usable and functional area.
Fairplay Recreation Park	2012	Fairplay, Colorado	Designed a Recreation Park for the town of Fairplay in the South Park Recreation District. Created a Site Plan and Site Report.
Fall Creek Park		Sawpit, Colorado	Created several Site Plans for Fall Creek Park
Firestone Facilities Study	2016	Firestone, CO	The town requested several tasks under this project scope. First was a detailed study of potential town locations for the future expanded town hall. A GIS model was developed and recommended sites were given a range of positive and negative issues ranging from ease of access to available utilities.	Community Improvements
Five Points Main Street	2011	Denver, Colorado	Created a Vision Plan & Final Report for the Five Points Business District as a part of the Colorado Main Street Program.
Five Points Welton Street Corridor Plan	2011	Denver, CO	Civic involvement lies at the heart of the Five Points Welton Street revitalization plan. Through community meetings, survey questionnaires and focus group discussions, stakeholders were engaged to not only identify concerns and needs but also generate potential solutions.
Flagler School District	1990	Flagler, Colorado	Created floor plans for the Flagler School District.
Fort Morgan Facility Building Design	2016	Fort Morgan, CO	Design was requested to study providing one building that could house all the town administrative functions. Design ideas coordinated with the town staff included an open building style that utilized city owned property and allowed expanded utility yard storage and buildings.	Community Improvements
Fremont County Headstart School	1991	Fremont County, Colorado	Created site plans for rennovation of Fremont County Headstart School.
Fruita Combined Campus Feasibility and Programming Study	2014	Fruita, CO	The UTA program was contacted by the City of Fruita and was asked to assist in providing planning assistance for a combined campus venture of two local and successful museums. The site for the project, owned by the city, was already occupied by the Dinosaur Journey Museum and has been for over 20 years.
Fruita Gateway Design Public Input	2016	Fruita, CO	The City of Fruita contacted the UTA program with an interest for assistance in understanding the community ideas for improvements to the I-70 gateway into the city.
Fruita Shopper Intercept Survey	2001	Fruita, Colorado	Conducted a shopper survey to find out the shopping habits of the citizens of Fruita.
Garfield Library	2009	Glenwood Springs, Colorado	Performed a Site Analysis and Comparison for the Garfield Library.
Gateway Rural Communities	2004	Gateway, Colorado	Worked with planning for the Rural Communities Planning Areas
Gateway Women's Shelter	1989	Gateway, Colorado	Designed renovation floor plans for the Women's Shelter
Georgetown Community School	2011	Georgetown, Colorado	Created an Assessment Report for Georgetown Community School's improvements.
Golf Course Feasibility Study	1991	Grand Junction, Colorado	Conducted a study to examine the need, if any, and constraints of having a golf course at the Colorado River State Recreation Area, mill tailings site.
Golf Course Feasibility Study	1987	Eagle, Colorado	Conducted a study to provide valid and reliable baseline information to those involved in the planning of a golf facility.
Granada Community Center	1983	Granada, Colorado	Provided assistance to the town of Granada on the design of a new Community Center Complex, feasability of rehabilitating the existing structures housing community activities, preparation of a planning/design document, cost estimates for use in obtaining funding, assitance in developing a fund raising strategy for implementation of the design.
Grand Lake Capital Improvement Plan	2014	Grand Lake, Colorado	Review 15-20 "wish list" items as proposed by DCI report, town staff and citizens, Assess cost, funding sources, and options and prioritize based on available funds and most pressing needs.
Grand Lake Cemetary	2007	Grand Lake, Colorado	Created expansion and planting plans for the Grand Lake Cemetary.
Grand Lake Center	2016	Grand Lake, CO	Working with the Grand County Economic Development Agency, the first priority was to create the ability to extend the summer season with conference, and special events hosted at the newly coined ”Grand Lake Center”.	Community Improvements
Grand Valley Fire Station	2007	Parachute, Colorado	Created site plans, floor plans, & elevation options for the District Office building and Main Fire Station for the Grand Valley Fire Station

Grange Hall Creek Open Space	2004	Northglenn, Colorado	Created Concept Plans for Grange Hall Creek Open Space
Green Mountain Falls Lake	1993	Green Mountain Falls, Colorado	Created landscape and section plans for the Green Mountain Falls Lake.
Gunnison Recreation Center	2007	Gunnison, Colorado	Created a Landscape Plan for the Gunnison Recreation Center.
Haxtun Health-Wellness Center	2016	Haxtun, CO	Design was to consider the removal of an older facility that is not serving the community and replace it with an upgraded pool, locker rooms, indoor ball court, exercise rooms, and community facilities that promote better health.
Hayden Downtown Parking Analysis	2014	Hayden, CO	The Economic Development Commission of the Town of Hayden approached the UTA program to assist them is conducting a downtown parking analysis for two primary reasons. The first was to address a perception of a parking problem in town and the second was to aid the town in planning for several larger scale development projects being proposed.
High Country Fire Station #3	2005	Gilpin, Colorado	Created a new site plan and floor plan for renovation of the High Country Fire Station (Station #3) for Timberline Fire/Rescue in Gilpin County.
Holly Baseball Fields	2007	Holly, Colorado	Created Park Concept plans for baseball fields.
Hudson Community Center Design Study	1983	Hudson, Colorado	Created a report of proposals for the community center for Hudson, representing a wide variety of design responses.
Image of Western Rural Communities: Case Study	1982	Olathe, Colorado	Conducted a study to be a general comment on the subject of community image of rural communities in Western Colorado and the design process in the case study of Olathe, Colorado.
Investing in the Past: The Financial Impacts of Historic Preservation Activities	1987	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Published a study to provide information concerning the financial implications of historic preservation activities in Colorado Springs and elsewhere in the state and nation.
Johnstown Town Hall	1990	Johnstown, Colorado	Developed proposal for the Johnstown Town Hall, including elevations and floor plans.
Julesburg Cedar Street	1988	Julesburg, Colorado	Created a site plane for the visitor's park and designed signage for Cedar Street.
Kersey Highway	1991	Kersey, Colorado	Created realignment plans for the highway through Kersey.
Kiowa Comprehensive Plan	1985	Kiowa, Colorado	Created a plan to develop an inventory and analysis of existing community facilities and conditions. Compiled a bas of information regarding Kiowa's history, narural and environmental features, existing land use, housing, demography, economic activity, infrastructure, community facilities, services, and town government. Developed a community attitude and needs assessment survey. Conducted a land use survey. Developed preliminary goals, objectives, policies, and programs to address known issues.
Kyffin Elementary Schoolyard Master Plan	2013	Lakewood, CO	CCCD students developed a preliminary schoolyard master plan that included a challenge course, climbing wall, swings, shade structures and a grass field for sports activities.
Lake Capote Campground Market Analysis	1990	Lake Capote, Colorado	Conducted research to determine the potential market for camping. A telephone survey of existing campgrounds was conducted to identify their target markets and occupancy rates.
Lake County High School	1990	Leadville, Colorado	Created site and floor renovation plans for Lake County High School.
Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve	2010	Douglas County, Colorado	Conducted a Site Analysis and Development Plan for the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve
Land Management Study	1981	South Routt County, Colorado	Wrote a study to define opportunities and limitations of the area for development in anticipation of growth, providing citizens and planners with the information needed to make logical decisions concerning the physical development and preservation of the Yampa River Valley.
Landscaping for Water Conservation in Eastern Colorado	1985	Colorado, Colorado	Published a study to identify landscapes that apply water conservation techniques and to identify the factors that are related to public acceptance of these landscapes, that will aid in future design of landscapes that conserve water.
LaSalle Maurice McMahan Community Center Landscape Design Project	1984	La Salle, Colorado	Created a report to follow a planning process which outlines the goals / objectives of the site which the LaSalle Maurice McMahan Community Center is located.
Limon Day Care Facility Design	2016	Limon, CO	The design was to consider expanding the current facility around their large indoor play building, connect the buildings and add toddler space, offices, and treatment and counseling rooms.
Lincoln County Fairgrounds	2013	Hugo, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for the Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Lions Park Downtown Gateway	2016	Olathe, CO	During the process of developing concepts for the downtown pocket park, the town saw an opportunity to update a prominent street corner in town that is effectively the downtown gateway.
Little Yampa Canyon Signage	2008	Yampa, Colorado	Designed interpretive signage ideas for Little Yampa Canyon.
Lochbuie Streetscape and Entry Signage Plan	2014	Lochbuie, CO	Designs combined previous concepts for parks, identified new cross sections for the existing CR37 Avenue and helped locate lighting, trees along the streets, sidewalks, bike trail connections and signage.
Lone Cone Public Library	2016	Norwood, CO	The Lone Cone Library District contacted the UTA program on the heels of just completing a community outreach campaign for support of a new library and recreation center in Norwood.	Community Improvements
Lyons Downtown Study	1978	Lyons, Colorado	Developed a report to help develop ideas for attracting tourists to Lyons by exploring ideas on how the downtown of Lyons could work better as a center for tourist activity and shopping.
Lyons Entry, Depot and River Landscape Concepts	2016	Lyons, CO	Design consideration was requested to identify potential treatments to several parts of the Lyons community. Design for the patio around the historic Depot-Library was the first piece of this project work.	Community Improvements
Lyons Recreation Development Plan	1981	Lyons, Colorado	Developed a plan to provide the town of Lyons with goals and objectives for recreation development. Improvements for activities and facilities, park land acquisition, finance, and management are the main issues addressed in the plan.
Lyons Town Hall Plaza Design Plan	2014	Lyons, CO	A plan was requested to design a plaza in front of the town hall for town staff to gather, for town meeting space and for a display of the town’s pride and a symbol of building back better.
Main Street Concepts for Streetscape Design		Delta, Colorado	Wrote a study to analyze the physical problems of a deteriorating downtown and develop possible solutions through streetscape planning and design.
Main Street Design	2003	Gunnison, Colorado	Created a Main Street Design guide for Gunnison.
Mancos Grand Avenue Downtown Visioning Study	2014	Mancos, CO	The downtown visioning project was initiated by the Town Administrator in an effort to continue momentum for economic development in town and to begin a dialogue of beautification within the downtown core.
Mancos Public Library	2006	Mancos, Colorado	Created site analysis, floor plan, and elevation documents for renovation of the Mancos Public Library.
Manicipal Offices Space Analysis and Space Needs Assessment	2004	Telluride, Colorado	Created a report with the goals of spatially assessing several departments for Telluride in their current facilities, to recognize and allocate suitable workspaces, and to derive several scenarios to help the town determine a direction to use as a foundation for relocating departments and/or for further consolidation.
Manitou Springs Fire Training Facility	2016	Manitou Springs, CO	With a parcel of city owned land situated near the existing city maintenance yard, we developed a state of the art facility with commanding views of the eastern plains. The program was to house unused vehicles, as well as serving as the emergency operations center for all city functions, since the existing municipal buildings are under constant threat of flash flooding.	Community Improvements
Marble Charter School	2008	Marble, Colorado	Created concept layout sketches for a new playground at Marble Charter School.
Meadow Park Design Development: Centennial Year 1881-1981	1981	Lyons, Colorado	Created a booklet to record the design development of Meadow Park in Lyons, Colorado from problem definition through goal setting and analysis of the park site, to conceptual design.
Meeker Heritage Cultural Center	2016	Meeker, CO	The goal of this project was not something the UTA program had not tackled before, but there was an interesting twist. This project was an exploration into the reuse of space, but that space was once a mortuary.	Community Improvements
Mesa Verde Country Visitor Survey Study	2009	Mesa Verde Country, Colorado	Conducted a report to outline the findings of an online survey of visitors to Mesa Verde Country Colorado.
Metro West Housing Solutions	2014	Lakewood, Colorado
Mill Street Revitalization Guidelines	1981	Bayfield, Colorado	Created a report of guidelines at the request of the Bayfield Planning Commission to look at the revitalization of Mill Street, providing ideas and guidelines for development in each phase through the land use ordinances.
Mill Street: A Mainstreets' Workbook	1981	Bayfield, Colorado	Created a workbook with detailed information of the objectives and goals outlined by residents and the Planning Committee, as well as findings resulting from a community survey as well as an economic / market study
Mineral County Multi-Phase Courthouse/County Seat & County Services Redevelopment	2014	Mineral County, Colorado	Relocation of County Service Facility/Search and Rescue Command Center, Public Hearings on Court House relocation, and New Courthouse Design
Mineral County Search and Rescue Facility	2015	Creede, CO	The Search and Rescue facility will be located out of town, adjacent to the airport, with an eye toward a larger “campus “ that might someday include the road crew and other county services.
Moffat County Convention Complex	1992	Moffat, Colorado	Conducted a study to explore the experiences and the differing types of community center / convention facilities currently in operation in western Colorado and eastern Utah and northwestern New Mexico communities.
Montezuma Town Plan	1985	Montezuma, Colorado	Created a town plan that details the thinking of the Town of Montezuma as it concerns the future development or direction of the town
Montrose Downtown Redevelopment Plans	2008	Montrose, Colorado	Created downtown redevelopment plans, including plans for the Airport, Aquatic Center, and Main Street.
Morgan School Building Repurpose	2016	Fort Morgan, CO	This project studied the redevelopment potential of a soon to be abandoned historic school building in Fort Morgan. The building has housed students since the early 1920s and was seen as important to the character and vitality of the city.	Community Improvements
Morrison Town Park	2010	Morrison, Colorado	Created Design Concepts for Morrison Town Park
Mountain Studies Institute	2001	Silverton, Colorado	Created a Construction Document sheet set for the Mountain Studies Institute
Museum of the Northwest	1989	Craig, Colorado	Developed Floor and Elevation plans for the Museum of the Northwest.
Museum Stories	1989	Colorado, Colorado	Published a study to aid museums in planning and developing retail gift stores. The study was intended to provide museums with a tool for planning a new store or for improving current operations in an existing one.
Nederland Community Storybook	2011	Nederland, CO	By identifying what they value most about their town, residents have shaped the Nederland Community Storybook as a guidebook to help ensure that Nederland’s special character persists as the town adapts to change.
Nederland Signage and Design	2016	Nederland, CO	Design work was requested to consider a number of design layouts for downtown features including an intersection reconfiguration, an amphitheater layout, downtown parking ideas and signage recommendations.
New Castle Land Use Plan	1982	New Castle, Colorado
New Castle Town Hall and Recreation Building	1982	New Castle, Colorado	Provided the town of New Castle with assistance in evaluating its existing facilities and planning new buildings for the future.
North Delta Community Planning Study	1982	Delta, Colorado	Developed a study to provide local citizens and planners with design solutions and guidelines which address existing conditions and problems, as well as the quality and locations of various new development.
Northside Elementary Schoolyard Design	2013	Montrose, CO	CCCD students captured input from students, teachers, school staff, parents and community members as a starting point for a preliminary schoolyard master plan.
Norwood Indoor Arena and Multi-Purpose Complex Business Plan	1994	Norwood, Colorado	Assisted in the development of a Business Plan for the Norwood Indoor Arena and Multi-Purpose Complex.
Nucla and Naturita Recreational Market Study	1990	Nucla, Colorado	Studied the possibilities open to the town for capitalizing on new market segments such as mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and off-highway vehicle use.
Oak Creek Recreation Master Plan (Phase 1)	2011	Oak Creek, CO	CCCD students worked closely with the Oak Creek Town Council and Recreation Focus Group to develop a recreation master plan that improves access to recreation within the town and encourages healthy living.
Oak Creek Recreation Master Plan (Phase 2)	2014	Oak Creek, CO	The Oak Creek Recreation Master Plan establishes the Town of Oak Creek’s vision for its parks, trails, and recreation system. The plan, developed with input from community surveys and public meetings, exists as a tool for community members to prioritize and ensure that capital improvements in the Town of Oak Creek align with this vision.
Oddfellow Hall	1990	Limon, Colorado	Created downtown redevelopment plans, conceptual site plans, and renovation plans for Oddfellow Hall.
Olathe Downtown Pocket Park	2016	Olathe, CO	Directly after assisting the Town of Olathe with streetscape plans, they immediately wanted assistance with ideas for and updated pocket park downtown. The current state of the park was not great and it was underutilized as a public gathering space due to overgrown trees, no seating and poor paving.
Palisade Visitor Welcome Kiosk	1994	Palisade, Colorado	Created a proposal to provide location for the distribution of information of community attractions, recreation, events and visitor facilities, and to establish an attractive gateway to the palisade area.
Parker Arts Center Facility Improvement Plan	2014	Douglas County, Colorado	Design services were requested to look at alternative uses for the Parker Art Center’s building. An old school gymnasium is attached to the historic Parker School and it is hoped to convert this gym into an artist studio, gallery or perhaps a restaurant/brew pub with artist gallery.
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Study	1983	Cortez, Colorado	Created a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study, bringing together information about peoples' recreation needs and visually documents aspects of the community of Cortez and its natural environment.
Performing Arts Center		Telluride, Colorado	Created floor and site plans for the Telluride Performing Arts Center
Phillips County Fairgrounds Exhibit Design Concepts	2014	Holyoke, CO	The Phillips County Fairgrounds Board requested design work to look a consolidated livestock barn for large and small animals and an arena building that would work in the fairgrounds space.
Pipeline Community Park Alternative Suggestions	2002	Glade Park, Colorado	Created Alternative suggestions for Glade Park / Pipeline Community Park.
Planning for the Impact of Oil Shale Development in Northwestern Colorado	1980	Colorado, Colorado	Created a report that highlighted future development options for communities in light of an anticipated boom in oil shale harvesting.
Platteville Downtown Streetscape Master Plan	2016	Platteville, CO	Platteville requested design ideas for how their downtown could be improved to encourage new retail and bring their growing population into the downtown to visit and shop.
Policy Analysis for Rural Development and Growth Management in Colorado	1973	Colorado, Colorado	Created a report to take a broad-ranging look at the nature of Colorado's rural problems, and enumerate the sorts of tools needed to deal with them.
Poncha Springs Town Hall	2014	Poncha Springs, Colorado	New Town Hall facility to be located on one of three sites, which will include modern facilities for staff/local officials, including enhanced storage, data access, energy use and meeting space in order to provide better service to the residents of Poncha Springs, and others with official business in the town.
Pride of Palisade: Palisade Town Workshops	1993	Palisade, Colorado	Compiled a report summarizing four town workshops held by the group "Pride of Palisade"
Recreation Market Study	1990	Oak Creek, Colorado	Studied the possibilities available to Oack Creek for capitalizing on the current tourist traffic and promoting the area to new markets.
Recreational Market Analysis	1989	Ignacio, Colorado	Primary and secondary research was conducted to determind the potential market for camping, horse related activities, and golfing.
Red Cliff Town Hall	2011	Red Cliff, Colorado	Developed ADA and Shelter Recommendations for the Red Cliff Town Hall
Rico Land Use and Resource Mapping Inventory	1994	Rico, Colorado	Conducted inventory studies of wildlife, soils, hazards, mines and tailings, utilities, historic buildings, land use, master plan, ordinances, and correspondence
Ridgway Comprehensive Plan	1982	Ridgway, Colorado	Created a comprehensive plan as a guide for the future growth and development of the community. It is long range, looking beyond present issues to future possibilities and opportunities.
Ridgway Elementary Schoolyard	2014	Ridgway, CO	The Ridgway Elementary Schoolyard was a design proposal catering to an active town, which lacked the proper play equipment that properly reflected their community.
Rifle City Hall	2008	Rifle, Colorado	Created floor plans and square footage comparison for Rifle City Hall
Rifle Downtown		Rifle, Colorado	Created streetscape rennovation plans, including parking lots, intersections, and curbs
Rifle Human Services Building: Program and Site Analysis	1981	Rifle, Colorado	Created a Site Analysis for the Rifle Human Services Building to increase knowledge and understanding of the architectural process in order to facilitate the end product of a more livable building that can accommodate the local population surge.
Rifle Recreation Center	2000	Rifle, Colorado	Created a series of Site Plans and Cost Estimates for the Rifle Recreation Center
Rifle Senior Housing	1992	Rifle, Colorado	Created Analysis of Options report, Site & Floor Plans, and a Programming and Feasability Study for Rifle Senior Housing
Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds Master Plan	2016	Meeker, CO	The UTA program was asked to assist in master planning the site and identifying opportunities for improvements. The fairgrounds are used daily for many various activities and therefore is an important resource to the town and county.	Community Improvements
Rocky Ford Emergency Services Facility	2014	Rocky Ford, Colorado	New Emergency Service Facility to replace existing building on new site. Facility will be the command center for police, fire and ambulance services (as well as dispatch service for all three) serving the city of Rocky Ford as well as rural fire district in outlying areas. Building should be capable of storage, maintenance and access to town owned as well as rural equipment ( up to or exceeding a dozen vehicles). New building will include modern facilities for paid as well volunteer staff and support personnel, and will include enhanced storage, data access, energy use and meeting space, lockups, interrogation rooms, dispatch office as well as all related functions required of a modern emergency services center, in order to better address the needs of the community.
Rye Town Hall	2014	Rye, Colorado	Site Selection and Design Development of a new Town Hall for Rye.
Saguache County Courthouse Annex	2016	Saguache, CO	An historic courthouse from the early part of the 20th century has served the community well for nearly a century, but now the building, inefficient in terms of layout, technology and energy uses, needs a significant overhaul.
Saguache County Courthouse Annex	2014	Saguache County, Colorado	Assessment, Conceptual Plan, and Community Engagement
Saguache Museum	1990	Saguache, Colorado	Created a Site Plan for the Saguache Museum
Salida Hot Springs Market Analysis	1986	Salida, Colorado	Put together a report that analyzed the present marketing and promotion strategies of Salida Hot Springs as well as its physical facilities adnd financial history. Recommendations were made to make the Salida Hot Springs a more profitable facility and a greater asset to the tourism industry in the town of Salida.
Salida Playground Initiative	2014	Salida, Colorado	A Master plan and implementation schedule for a series of playgrounds within 5 different park locations in Salida.
Salida Playground Renovation Master Plan	2014	Salida, CO	The UTA program was asked to consider all the parks in one broad vision, making sure each develops its own character and provides a unique experience for the residents.
Salida Scout Hut	2014	Salida, Colorado	Renovation of Scout Hut (circa 1957) into a more useable community center capable of hosting weddings, banquets and other social events beyond Boy Scout/Girl Scout activities. This will include better outdoor space and a more direct visual connection to the nearby river, a focal point of Riverside Park where the building is sited.
Salida Scout Hut Renovation and Expansion	2014	Salida, CO	When initially contacted, the UTA program was asked to assist with assessing maintenance issues presented by the Scout Hut, a structure located in Riverside Park, as well as how it might be made suitable for a host of activities ranging from weddings and parties, to community meetings and of course, Boy and Girl Scout troop meetings.
Salida Trail System		Salida, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for the Salida Trail System

San Miguel County Courthouse	1984	Telluride, Colorado	Assisted in rennovation floor plans and other improvements to the Courthouse.
Silt Historical Park Business Plan	1995	Silt, Colorado	Created a Site Plan and Business Plan for Silt Historical Park
Silverton Development	2004	Silverton, Colorado	Created preliminary housing site plans based on feedback information.
Silverton Downtown Plan	2010	Silverton, CO	This project’s goal was to renew the streetscape of historic Blair Street by means of improving connections from Greene Street, adding attractions and improving wayfinding signage.
Silverton Fire Museum	1995	Silverton, Colorado	Created floor plans for the Silverton Fire Museum, including carriage house addition
Silverton Fire Station	1998	Silverton, Colorado	Created rennovation plans for the Silverton Fire Station
Skyway Heritage Tourism Project	1992	San Juan County, Colorado	A Proposal to the National Scenic Byways Program to promote and market the unique historical resources of the six scenic byways in the Southwest region.
South Park Recreation Center Expansion	2016	Fairplay, CO	Designs have been coordinated back and forth with the committee and a final design has identified an expansion of the facility that can reflect the existing distinctive architecture, utilize the existing entry and provide the desired functions. Final design concepts were shared with the committee for their next step in project development and hiring an architect to make it become real.
South Routt School District Fitness Center Design	2012	Oak Creek, CO	CCCD students created two design options for building a fitness center onto the existing building. Design options considered advantages, such as improved use of underutilized space and passive solar for heating, as well as disadvantages, such as creating dangerous entry conditions during winter months and taking away parking space.
Southern Ute Recreation Center	1993	Southern Ute, Colorado	Created preliminary design and program requirements report for the recreation center
Steamboat Springs City Hall: Architectural Program & Schematic Design	1982	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	Created a booklet as a guide for the people involved with the planning of the new city hall, and an aid to the design professional who is chosen to complete the project.
Study of Erie Town Hall	1978	Erie, Colorado	Conducted a study to present ideas on how Erie's Town Hall, a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse building, could be used more fully and efficiently.
Swimming Pools for Rural Communities	1989	Colorado, Colorado	Wrote a study to provide rural communities with enough information to determine the feasability of building and maintaining a public swimming facility.
Telluride Master Plan	1987	Telluride, Colorado	Created a master plan for the town of Telluride that developed a coordinated sense of urban design that established visual continuity and celebrated special features and asssets.
The Grand Mesa Slopes Project: Site Analysis and Alternative Use Recommendations	1992	Grand Mesa, Colorado	Created a cooperative management plan to specify the coordination of all interests for long term planning, including the retention of ranching activities, continuation of recrational uses, and support for educational, conservation, and environmental needs.
The Potential Economic Impact of Cycling on Local Communities in Colorado	1989	Colorado, Colorado	Created a booklet to assist counties in Colorado in developing community economic strategies which will allow them to improve local economic conditions.
The Reuse of a Landfill in a Mountain Community	1981	Colorado, Colorado	Conducted a study where end use is interpreted to mean reuse, and the land and wastes of the landfill to be resources.
The Western Montrose County Park & Recreation Master Plan	1982	Montrose, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for various options for providing recreational facilities and services in the West End area of Montrose County.
The ‘Cliffs Welcome Signage	2016	Silver Cliff, CO	The sister communities of Silver Cliff and Westcliffe were in search of better wayfinding and welcoming signage to draw the many visitors who drive through on the highway.
Third Street Affordable Housing	2016	Carbondale, CO	The goal of this project was really to create an exhibit that could be used to start a larger conversation with the school district in Carbondale about considering a piece of property to create new affordable housing.	Community Improvements
Third Street Center Site Master Plan Update	2016	Carbondale, CO	The Third Street Center is a not-for-profit small business incubator and community resource center which operates out of the old elementary school in Carbondale.	Community Improvements
Third Street Streetscape Improvements	2016	Carbondale, CO	The Third Street corridor in Carbondale is an important connector and the town saw an opportunity to look at options for improvement. Since the UTA program was already working on Site master planning for the Third Street Center they asked if we could assist with identifying ideas for streetscape improvement along Third Streets length.
Town of Alma, Colorado Wayfinding Signage	2008	Alma, CO	Alma is known for its mining, its location at the base of multiple 14ers, and its status as the highest incorporated town in the United States. The logo for the sign panel was designed to keep these town characteristics at the forefront.
Uncompahgre Riverway Trail Recommendations	1989	Montrose, Colorado	Created Trail Recommendation maps and a Recreation Master Plan for the Uncompahgre Riverway.
Uravan Campground Study	2001	Uravan, Colorado	Created a study as well as phasing and layout plans to provide data on the proposed Uravan Campground and Museum.
Uravan Historic District Restoration	1995	Uravan, Colorado	Aided in preparing a grant application for rennovations to the Uravan Historic District
Visitor Center	1995	South Fork, Colorado	Created floor plans and elevation plans for the South Fork Visitor Center
Visitor Centers / Education Centers / Learning Centers	2005	Colorado, Colorado	Created a study on various types and approaches to Visitor, Education, and Learning centers
Walsenburg Pocket Park / Farmer's Market and Streetscape	2014	Walsenburg, Colorado	A New Pocket Park and Streetscape in Walsenburg
Walsenburg Pocket Park and Streetscape Renovation Plan	2014	Walsenburg, CO	When initially contacted, the UTA program was asked to assist in creating a plaza suitable for multiple types of uses, from occasional festivals and musical performances to a regular Famer’s Market to be held weekly.
West Routt County Library Study	1982	West Routt County, Colorado	Conducted a Library Study for the West Routt County Library Facility in Hayden to help prepare for building a new facility.
Western Colorado Center for the Arts Theater	1995	Grand Junction, Colorado	Completed an evaluation report for the Western Colorado Center for the Arts Theater.
Wiley School District Schoolyard	2013	Wiley, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for the Wiley School District Schoolyard
Woodland Park Walkability Study	2016	Woodland Park, CO	Woodland Park Downtown Design Committee requested ideas for how to handle a back-alley along their Main Street.
Yampa Avenue Façade Improvement Guidelines and Concepts	2014	Yampa, CO	Along with the City of Craig, the UTA program was asked to aid the downtown in a visioning process for revitalizing facades. The goal was to inspire downtown business owners to revamp and revitalize storefronts so that people would want to hang out, shop and socialize downtown.
Yampa Gateway and Wayfinding Signage	2016	Yampa, CO	The Town of Yampa in partnership with the Northwest Colorado Heritage group approached the UTA program with an idea that they wanted to create new gateways to help Yampa stand out to travelers on the highway	Community Improvements
Yuma District Hospital	2012	Yuma, Colorado	Created a Master Plan for the Multigenerational Health Park in the Life Trails at Yuma District Hospital.	Healthy Communities

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