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Projects - 1G and 1H: Refurbish and Expand Cultural Attractions
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Three of Denver’s main cultural facilities will be receiving necessary maintenance and expansion as part of the Better Denver Program.
1G will allow the City to issue $60.5 million in bonds to invest in refurbishment and maintenance of the Denver Botanic Gardens, Boettcher Concert Hall, and Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
1H will allow the City to issue $70 million in bonds to completely renovate and rebuild Boettcher Concert Hall and construct a new science learning center at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Progress Report
| Improvement Projects |
| Project Name |
Bond Amount |
Description |
Botanic Gardens Maintenance, Greenhouse and Conservatory Enhancements
- Greenhouse Replacement
- Irrigation and Access Improvements |
$18,585,000
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This project includes: maintenance and upgrades to the irrigation system; improvements for public safety; installation of a public address system; improvements to the security system; paving maintenance of the main parking lot; restructuring elevators; repairs to the Alpine House HVAC; repairs/replacement of the exterior wrought iron; activation of the DBG water well; replacement of the existing greenhouse with new greenhouse; and repairs/rehabilitation of the Conservatory.
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| Boettcher Concert Hall – Maintenance |
$20,700,000
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This portion of the project will consist of accessibility upgrades, life safety and HVAC system improvements, the addition of restrooms and beverage stations to better serve the needs of patrons, as well as seat and carpet replacement. |
| Boettcher Concert Hall – Renovation / Enhancements |
$40,000,000
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The scope of this portion is to demolish and rebuild the concert space and seating area; construct a new addition of 37,000 sq.ft. for lobby, educational/lecture space, dining & event space, and reception rooms. |
Champa Street Corridor Improvements – Building Studio Theatre and Rehearsal Lofts
- Newton Rehearsal Space - Elevator & Lobby Improvements
- Newton Theater Rehearsal Space Improvements |
$2,000,000
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The scope of this portion is to renovate the Champa Street side of the Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium and the Temple Hoyne Buell Theaters. |
DMN&S Maintenance
- Boiler Installation
- Diorama Film Installation
- Elevator Installation
- Energy Audit
- Fire Detection Design
- General Maintenance/Renovation
- PA System
- Phipps Renovation
- Restroom/Plumbing Renovations |
$19,261,000
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This project will address the following deferred maintenance issues: critical codes and life safety improvements (replace diorama plate glass, install fire suppression in non sprinklered areas, replace obsolete smoke detectors, and install public address system); building skin repairs/replacements (replace leaking roofs and atrium skylights, replace leaking glass storefronts and recaulk exterior walls); upgrade building systems (upgrade emergency generator, electrical system, replace pneumatic temp controls, add boiler, replace old air handling units and build new sewer line); interior renovations (replace atria lighting, renovate restrooms and replace worn out carpet); hazardous materials abatement (as a result of upgrades and repairs, abate lead, asbestos and PCB); and maintenance at Phipps Auditorium. |
| New Construction Projects |
| Project Name |
Bond Amount |
Description |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science – Science Education Center and Collections Storage Facility |
$30,000,000
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This project proposal will address the following: construction of a storage facility under the existing parking lots at the DMN&S site, and using existing space, remodel to construct classrooms, labs, teacher education center, relocation of the library, and second traveling hall. DMNS match is $23,030,000 |
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Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
The lifeblood of the Botanic Gardens, our irrigation system, was installed in 1963. The main line for the system is composed primarily of asbestos and clay pipe buried 9 feet below the surface. These aged pipes experienced nine breaks in 2006 alone. Bond funds are being used to replace the entire structure, stopping water loss and giving staff concise control over the amount of water used throughout the Gardens. In addition, improvements to ADA accessibility are also part of the upgrades. Work on the irrigation improvements began mid-year 2008 and was completed in spring of 2009. Approximately 6,000 liner feet of new mainline was installed, which included irrigation lines and a conduit for electrical, fiber and telephone wires. Some access improvements have also been completed.
A new, publically accessible Greenhouse is being built with bond funds to replace and existing old greenhouse. The new facility will include a spectacular two-story orchid house and an orangerie. Demolition of the old greenhouse is now underway. Completion of the new greenhouse is anticipated before summer of 2010.
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