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Community & Neighborhood Integration Build Cultural Crossroads Engage River & Nature Embrace an Ethic of Regeneration NWC Celebrate Western Heritage Create Fun & Entertaining Experiences Inspire Health & Wellness Grow Local, Regional, & Global Intelligence Be Pioneering: Break Trail & Foster Innovation 4
5 BE THE GLOBAL DESTINATION FOR AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE AND INNOVATION
National Western Center A unique confluence of economic development, tourism, education, research & western art and culture 6
The Campus Local Impact Global Reach Significant public funding approved via HB1344, Measure 2C and the State RTA An estimated 250 acres at buildout (130 acreages today) Honoring our past for future generations Approximately 2.8 million SF in new and/or renovated facilities Year-round destination, bringing commerce, experiential learning, research, entertainment and the arts Campus serves as a critical bridge between rural and urban food interests An expected $6.7 billion in new economic impact over the next 36 7 years. CREATING A CRITICAL CONVERGENCE OF OPPORTUNITIES PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
7 3 4 9 11 10 NWC MASTER PLAN PHASE 1 & 2 1 NWC TRANSIT STATION 2 BRIGHTON BLVD. 3 SOUTH PLATTE RIVERFRONT 7 5 8 1 6 4 NEW NAT L WESTERN DRIVE 5 STOCK YARDS AND STOCK YARDS EVENT CENTER 12 2 6 MIXED-USE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT W/PARKING 7 NEW BRIDGES AT 49TH & 51 ST STREETS 8 LIVESTOCK CENTER 9 EQUESTRIAN CENTER 10 CSU EQUINE FACILITY 11 CSU WATER RESOURCE CENTER 8 12 MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Historical significance of the meatpacking industry to the Site Denver Stock Yards and Colorado Packing and Provision Company building, early 1900 s 9
PHASE I: NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIVITY, RAIL CONSOLIDATION, INITIAL RIVER EDGE ACCESS AND NEW STOCKYARDS/FESTIVAL CENTER 10 DRAFT
PHASE 2-LIVESTOCK CENTER AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER Interim Parking/ TOD Prep Interim Parking 11 DRAFT
Colorado s Agricultural Future Expanding a $41 billion economy
CO s Silicon Valley Publications Patents
CSU at NWC Themes
CSU Water Resources Center 11 10 7 4 Denver Water s Water Quality Lab Collaborative Innovation/Incubation Space 9 3 5 7 Workforce Development Outdoor Research and Learning 16 6 8 2 Educational Space Research and teaching labs 1 12
Ag Experiment Station Mission: conduct research and outreach addressing economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptability of activities impacting agriculture, natural resources, and consumers in Colorado. Vision: Agriculture s footprint is an economic driver because of its sale of goods, purchase of inputs, and job creation.
Urban Ag Experiment Station Mission: supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Agriculture by focusing on agri-tech and the agri-biome. Food Research and Outreach Venture Accelerator Program CSU Educational Programs Short courses One-year professional certificate Two-year MS in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Urban Experiment Station Applied Research on: Local markets Supply chains Policy Venture creation Student Startups Accelerator/Incubator Support Start-ups Ag-tech, Ag-biome, Ag-data Networking Resources for Entrepreneurs Services for client companies Incubating Student Start-ups Graduate Programs in Ag Entrepreneurship Private Sector
CSU Equine Sports Medicine 11 10 7 4 3 K-12 Educational Facilities and Programs Equine Sports MedicineSupporting Treatment for Equine Athletes at NWC Equine Assisted Therapy with Temple Grandin Equine Center Small Animal Community Outreach Clinic 9 5 7 1 6 8 2 12
CSU Center 7 11 10 Classroom and Lab Space Performing and Visual Arts Space Denver Urban Extension Center 7 3 5 4 8 9 1 6 Shared Exhibit Space 2 Community Space 12 K-12 Food Systems Exploration Center Business Incubation Agribusiness Collaboration
CSU at NWC Themes
Site Regeneration Restored S. Platte River Net Zero Energy, Water, Waste connections to health Advancing the State of the Art Education, Demonstration, Community Connection Partnerships with NREL, DOE
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Thank you! Jocelyn Hittle Director, Denver Program Development Colorado State University Jocelyn.Hittle@colostate.edu @JocelynHittle Kelly Leid Executive Director Mayor s Office of the National Western Center Kelly.Leid@denvergov.org