City of Loveland issued the following announcement on Mar 23.
Downtown Parking Facility Update –
To help keep residents informed, City Manager Dave Kennedy will give an update on the proposed parking facility at one City Council meeting each month. Updates may cover topics like finances or broader concerns that affect current parking areas, such as stormwater management.
At the March 22 City Council meeting, Mr. Kennedy covered the topic of the proposed facility’s design process.
Topic Highlights: Design Process
— The city has been working with DESMAN Design Management, a national firm that specializes in parking consultation for historic districts.
— A rendering of the proposed facility was released in late 2021, which drew feedback.
— One immediate modification was relocating the first level entrance from First Street to the bottom of the ramp along the south side of the facility.
— Based on the feedback, city staff requested DESMAN to redesign the façade of the facility, so it was more fitting with Downtown’s historic appearance and in line with the city’s Historic Preservation Design Guidelines adopted by City Council in 2021.
— The redesign features a brick look, a reduction in the windows on the stair tower, awnings, and more greenery.
— The redesigned facility is still only 2 stories. Its height will not be taller than any existing building in the area.
— Plans include adding solar panels to the facility and electric vehicle charging stations.
Watch the full presentation: https://youtu.be/6fbvf_Z4glg?t=4734
(Starts approx. 1:18:54)
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