Parks Portfolio

Brandon Parsons, PLA PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT WORK: 2014 - 2018 CONTACT: brandon.a.parsons@gmail.com 512.517.4001

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Brandon

Parsons

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PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT (PLA)

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FEB 2014 / JUN 2018 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND PROJECT MANAGER at THK Associates, Inc.

Denver, CO

My project focus at THK includes integrating complex trail networks into river corridors, restoring ecosystem processes in flood effected areas, promoting responsible environmental stewardship through educational outlets and designing multiple urban parks. I am responsible for all phases of the design process, including proposal writing, public outreach, site analysis and data compilation, conceptual design, master planning, construction documentation, value engineering and construction observation and administration. More information on selective projects can be found in my portfolio.

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Fraser River Corridor Master Plan

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Left Hand Watershed Coalition (LWOG) Stream Stewardship and Recovery Manual

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Sherpa Trail Design - University of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO

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Bessemer Steal Works Park

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Creekside at America the Beautiful Park

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Clear Creek Greenway

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Estes Priority Flood Restoration Projects

Fraser/Winter Park, CO

WHY ME? My passion lies in working with natural system processes to create diverse educational, recreational and quality

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Loveland, CO

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of life opportunities in urban and rural environments. I am experienced in innovative and responsible design, represented through engaging public presentations, graphic renderings, conceptual site design, ecological restoration, construction documentation and detailing,

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Big Dry Creek Recreation and Floodplain Restoration Master Plan Thornton, CO

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South Platte River Vision Denver, CO

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construction observation and administration as well as project coordination and management.

Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan

Fish Creek Flood Recovery and Public Infrastructure Project Estes Park, CO

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South St. Vrain Creek Restoration Lyons, CO

Northern, CO

Colorado Springs, CO Pueblo, CO

Colorado Springs, CO Clear Creek County, CO

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Estes Park, CO

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brandon.a.parsons@gmail.com

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Denver, Colorado EDUCATION

AUG 2013 / NOV 2013 LEAD DESIGNER at the Food School

Fort Collins, CO

Responsible for developing an educational outdoor environment aimed to foster community growth and help food insecure families gain nutritional

BS: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MINOR: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Colorado State University

independence through agricultural education.

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Fort Collins, CO

2008 / 2013

MAY 2013 - AUG 2013 LANDSCAPE DESIGN TECHNICIAN at Urban Oasis

Lyons, CO

Learned and essential landscape construction methods through the design and

ACHIEVEMENTS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY ASLA Colorado Emerging Professionals Chair and Executive Board Member Denver Trout Unlimited Executive Board Member

installation of common landscape elements including decking, pavers, water features, irrigation systems and plantings.

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Founding Board Member of the Fort Collins Urban Lab

AUG 2012 - DEC 2012 LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANT at Institute for the Built Environment: Blue Dot House

Fort Collins, CO

President of TEDxCSU (2013)

Partnered with contractors, architects, interior designer and CSU professors to

Conference Presentations:

develop a prototype net-zero home complete with an edible landscape system,

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irrigated completely by grey and storm water.

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Grand Award at the Colorado Stormwater and Floodplain Management (CASFM) Conference International Conference on Ecology and Transportation Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference

Published in CSU’s Undergraduate Journal of Research and Scholary Excellence PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

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FEB 2012 - JUNE 2012 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INTERN at City of Fort Collins: Department of Advanced Planning

Fort Collins, CO

Developed aesthetic standards for the City of Fort Collins streetscape improvements. This internship included researching aesthetic standards, developing conceptual design alternatives and drafting typical streetscape plans.

Adobe Suite Auto CAD Sketchup Lumion Arch GIS MS Office

REFERENCES

KEVIN SHANKS

CATHERINE TROTTER

Senior Landscape Architect

Planner - Town of Fraser

TEL: (303) 638-7138 EMAIL: kshanks@thkassoc.com RELATIONSHIP: THK Principal In Charge

TEL: (970) 726-5491 x209 EMAIL: ctrotter@town.fraser.co.us RELATIONSHIP: Client

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Built Work SOUTH PLATTE RIVER VISION - P. 2 FISH CREEK PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT - P.8 STEEL WORKS PARK - P. 12 CREEKSIDE AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK - P. 16 SHERPA TRAIL- P.18

Master Plans Front Cover

FRASER RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN - P. 22 BIG THOMPSON RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN - P. 30

REGIONAL STREAM

BIG THOMPSON RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN STEWARDSHIP & RECOVERY

For more information please visit us at: www.abetterbigt.com December 2017

HANDBOOK The landowner’s guide to living along Colorado’s waterways.

Educational Publications LWOG HANDBOOK - P. 34

FALL 2017

Advertising and Branding ADVERTISING AND BRANDING EXAMPLES - P. 36

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South Platte River Vision: Overland Pond to Grant Frontier Park

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ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES AWARDS: 2016 CASFM GRAND AWARD WINNER

Denver, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Client: City and County of Denver

South Platte River Vision (SPRV) is a large longterm initiative conducted by the City and County of Denver to make the South Platte River corridor the premier outdoor recreation

Budget: $7,500,000

destination and an environmental educational resource for the City and the State of Colorado.

Team: CDM Smith - Engineer (Prime)

The Overland Pond to Grand Frontier Park portion of the vision activates approximately

THK Associates, Inc. - LA

one mile of underutilized open space along the South Platte River from Florida Avenue to Evans Avenue by developing regional trail connections, increasing river access, improving

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PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

hydraulic functions, developing habitat enhancements and the creation of two riverside parks - Pasquinel’s Landing and Grant Frontier Park.

In the summer of 2013, a cost estimate revealed that the 90% plans of the SPRV were significantly over budget. The City requested a redesign of the two riverside parks and

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Conceptual Re-design

significant value engineering to be done on the entire project. After only graduating from

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Cost Estimating and Value Engineering

undergrad 8 months prior, I was tasked to lead the redesign effort and take over project

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Construction Documentation

management duties.

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Specification Preparation

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Project Management

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Contractor Coordination

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Construction Observation and Administration

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Post Construction Public Speaking

Over the next four years, our team successfully redesigned the corridor to be within budget while still meeting the design intent and goals of the City, project stakeholders and funding agencies.

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Overland Pond Park

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River Overlook #2

Regional Trail Connection Under W. Florida Ave.

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River Overlook #3

River Overlook #1

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Jetty #2

Instream Drop Structure at W. Florida Ave.

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Pasquinel’s Landing Park

Constructed Riparian Bench

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Grant Frontier Park

Overland Pond Park ADA Accessible Dock Jetty #1

Instream Riffle Structure

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ENVIRONMENTAL NEED:

THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER VISION IMPROVED THIS CONDITION BY INTEGRATING NATURAL SYSTEM DESIGN WITH RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

Over the last century, the South Platte

The channelization created

River has been channelized causing a

steep armored banks reducing

variety of issues

recreational access to the river

ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH:

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DESIGN CONCEPT:

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Steep banks make the river

Lay banks back to increase

Banks were laid back to increase floodplain

inaccessible and concentrate

accessibility, reduce flood risk and

connectivity and access to the river.

flows, increasing velocities

open river to recreation.

Recreational elements were included and

during flood stage.

ADA access was developed.

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W. Evans W.Ave. Evans Ave.

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S. Lipan St.

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SPRV: PASQUINEL’S LANDING PARK Pasquinel’s Landing Park brings individuals down to rivers edge where an island has been created to encourage river access and environmental learning in a safe secondary channel. A pedestrian loop trail runs throughout the entire park providing access to the island and framing the great lawn before culminating at a new adult fitness area along the South Platte Regional Trail.

The goals for this park were to create increased floodplain conveyance, river access, promote outdoor environmental learning, produce active public spaces and incorporate unique fitness opportunities, all while increasing circulation and regional connectivity along the South Platte River.

Conceptual Plan Legend: Instream Riffle Structure

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Secondary Channel

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Low Water Crossing

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Boulder Seatwall (18” Max.)

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Natural Cobble Area

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Native Riparian Vegetation

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Native Grasslands

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Great Lawn

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6’ Wide Sandfinished Concrete Trail

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Adult Exercise Area

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Boulder Seatwall (18” Max.)

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12’ Wide Concrete Regional Trail

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Native Shrub Plantings

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1. Arching 6’ wide ADA accessible path to the river 2. Seating area at the secondary channel and constructed island 3. Natural grass lands boarding the active interior of the park

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SPRV: GRANT FRONTIER PARK Grant Frontier is a 5 acre park located at one of the first gold strikes on the South Platte River in the City of Denver. This deep connection to the river had been forgotten as the river was channelized during the 20th century. During this time, the banks of the river were raised over 15 feet eliminating natural ecosystem process and all recreational access to the river’s edge.

The redesign took into account the areas historic character, community input and environmental need to design a Park that uses functional forms to tell the story of the place and create a community driven vision for its future. A formal plaza and picnic area radiate from a two hundred year old cottonwood tree that provides shade and historical context for the educational workshops that are now conducted there. An arching staircase flows, from the plaza, past a perennial rock garden and boulder terraces that mark the five, ten and one hundred year flood level before arriving at the secondary channel. This channel separates the main Park from an island built into the river and provides individuals a safe environment for interaction with the river and an active play area along its banks. All access to the river and island is ADA compliant allowing all members of the City to enjoy their Park.

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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CONSTRUCTION

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1. Grant Frontier Park during seasonal high flow (1 year post construction)

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1. Concrete and stone staircase to the river 2. Central plaza around the two hundred year old oak tree 3. Overlook at the central plaza

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Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES ACKNOWLEDGMENT: PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE AND THE SUSTAINING COLORADO WATERSHED CONFERENCE IN 2017

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Estes Park, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Larimer County

The Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project restored and improved the environment along Fish Creek in Estes Park, following the historic2013 floods. During this event, Fish Creek

Budget: $11,000,000

flowed between 2,000 - 4,000 CFS, over 5 times the pre-flood 100 year volume. This flooding

Team: HDR Engineering (Prime)

caused the destruction of Fish Creek Road, the Estes Park Multi-use Trail, almost all existing

THK Associates, Inc. - LA

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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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utilities, large portions of the natural environment and many homes.

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As the project manager for THK, my primary focus for this project was reconnecting the disjointed Estes Park Multi-use trail, designing adaptive fish passage structures, in-stream grade control structures and comprehensive revegetation and habitat stabilization measures.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

This focus allowed me to work with local organizations, like Colorado Park and Wildlife (CPW), to create a resilient ecosystem along Fish Creek, as well as develop infrastructure

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Graphic Preparation

improvements that reduce future impacts that flooding may have on private property and

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Cost Estimating and Value Engineering

public infrastructure.

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Permitting Coordination

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Construction Documentation

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Specification Preparation

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Project Management

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Construction Observation and Administration

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Post Construction Public Speaking

The design team worked with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) throughout this process and ensured full reimbursement for the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County.

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1. Post flood condition 2. Rendering of restoration improvements

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1. Trail adjacent to Fish Creek 2. Trail adjacent to road 3. Typical channel section

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1. Reconstructed creek and trail (6 months post construction) 2. Healthy riparian vegetation along creek banks 3. Six inch stone drop structure

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1. Vegetation on the left bank installed per specification 2. Gabion basket wall supporting Fish Creek Road 3. Fish baffles provide fish passage through culverts

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The Steelworks Park

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ROLE: LANDSCAPE DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES

Pueblo, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Steelworks Center of the West

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Steelworks Park in Pueblo Colorado honors the historic EVRAZ Steel Mill in Pueblo which was integral to the City’s growth throughout the 19th Century. The Park was collaboratively

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designed with the Mill and the Client to tell the story of the Steel Mill through form, sculpture

Team: THK Associates, Inc. - LA

and education.

The Park’s plaza evokes the industrial nature of the steel mill by focus participants circulation

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down a large axis bordered on either side my historic artifacts of the Mill. The pattern of the ground plane reflects the building layout of the sprawling Mill facility while the artifacts provide a powerful sense of scale and historic reference for the place. Educational signage was

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

developed to tell the story of the individual artifacts and the rich history of the Mill.

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Concept Development

As the landscape designer, I worked with a senior landscape architect to develop the conceptual

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Graphic Preparation

design and preliminary construction documents for the Park

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Cost Estimating

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Construction Documentation

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1. Lumion rendering of the Steelworks Park Main Plaza

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Historic Mary Go Round

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Park Entrance

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Brick Plaza

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Mine Cart

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Bronze Sculpture

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Small Ladle

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Educational Sign

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Rail Rollers

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Ore Carts

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Parking Lot

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Bus Pickup/Drop-off

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Davenport Engine

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Large Ladle

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1. Davenport Engine Section Detail 2. Final Constructed Statue and Plaza 3. Mix Media Rendering of Mature Condition

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Creekside at America the Beautiful Park ROLE: LANDSCAPE DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES

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Colorado Springs, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: City of Colorado Springs

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Creekside at America the Beautiful Park was an expansion of one of Colorado Springs largest regional parks. The existing park provided excellent active recreational opportunities and

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family gathering spaces. However, the existing park turned its back on Monument Creek by

Team: THK Associates, Inc. - LA

cutting off creek access from the Park via a large berm.

The Creekside expansion removed the large berm to create a strong connection to Monument

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Creek, increased the diverse recreational and educational opportunities, reconnected the floodplain and expanded riparian plant communities. The Park now provides ADA accessibility for all users to the Creek edge and natural play elements to foster experimental play and

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

increase the connections to the natural world.

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Concept Development

As the landscape designer for the project I was responsible for developing the conceptual plan

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Graphic Preparation

creating graphics and assisting with the preliminary site grading.

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Preliminary Site Grading

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1. Creekside Park Concept Plan

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1. Aerial of Creekside Park 2. New natural play area and overlook 3. New natural play area

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Sherpa Trail

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ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES

Colorado Springs, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: University of Colorado Colorado Springs

crusher fines trail until it was deemed unsafe for student travel and closed in 2015.

Kiowa Engineering 2014

Colorado Springs (UCCS) Campus. The trail linked student housing with the main campus by and underlying friable bedrock compounded to cause progressive erosion of the previous

Team: THK Associates, Inc. (Prime)

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The Sherpa Trail was once a prominent pedestrian corridor on the University of Colorado – traversing a hillside on the north end of the campus. Frequent storm events, steep trail grades

Budget: $250,000

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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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In the summer of 2015, I wrote the winning proposal to redesign the Sherpa Trail to improve drainage, reduce erosion and design a resilient sustainable trail with a low environmental impact. The Sherpa Trail alignment has over 15% slopes in key areas and exposed bedrock on

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Cost Estimation

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Project Management

the hillside contributes to increased destructive runoff during storm events. In order to ensure long term sustainability, it was essential to separate the natural drainage patterns in this area with the new trail surface.

Due to existing environmental and budgetary constrains, I received approval to use U.S. Forest Service standards and details to design an elevated boardwalk system that steps up the hillside and maintains a minimum six inch separation from the bottom of the boardwalk to the top of the exposed bedrock, allowing natural drainage patterns and environmental function to remain while providing a safe route for pedestrian travel up the steep grade. Informational signage was installed in four locations along the route to educate visitors on the unique environmental conditions of this area and new recreational programing aims to increase trail usage and further connect students with their environment on the UCCS campus. Now, over 30,000 individuals a summer use the trail!

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1. 15% exposed bedrock slope 2. Elevated boardwalk staircase fit within the existing staircase

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1. Rendering of stormwater under the elevated boardwalk 2. Construction profile of the elevated boardwalk 3. The completed elevated boardwalk over the UCCS campus

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Fraser River Corridor Master Plan

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ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES

Fraser, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Fraser River Corridor Master Plan creates a community driven vision for the 120-acre Cozens

Client: Town of Fraser

Ranch Open Space between the Town of Fraser and Winter Park. The plan identifies needs,

Team: THK Associates, Inc. (Prime)

goals and strategies to activate this under-utilized open space asset. This Master Plan built a

Grand Environmental

consensus for the planning effort with the desired outcome of protecting the land, river and

Wright Water Engineers

wildlife while increasing river access, recreational activities and educational opportunities in order to connect residents and visitors to the beauty and serenity of the Fraser River.

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Master Plan recommendations include:

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PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

Protect existing floodplain capacity and willow shrubland along the Fraser River Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater runoff by working with Grand County Water Information Network (GCWIN) Enhance fish passage and aquatic habitat in degraded areas and roadway crossings Work with developers to ensure responsible ecologic stewardship and connections to recreational amenities in new developments Activate the Lions Ponds Area through the creation of a year round riverside park Establish a Town of Fraser Parks Division under the umbrella of the Public Works Department Construct a pilot project in 2018 to build momentum for additional future projects

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Branding

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Field Work and Data Compilation

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GIS Mapping

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3D Modeling

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Graphic Preparation

As the project manager on this project, I was responsible for writing the initial proposal,

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Project Management

scoping the project, managing the budget, coordinating with the client, public outreach, design

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development, project management, all graphic preparation and document compilation.

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OVERALL CORRIDOR PLAN An illustrative map of the corridor was developed early in the design process. The map was presented at ever public meeting and comments received were incorporated into the final document.

NORTH POND

LIONS PONDS AREA

LEGEND - Existing Picnic Areas

- Restroom

- Proposed Wildlife Overlook

- Existing Interpretative Signage

- Proposed Picnic Area

- Proposed Plumbed Restroom

- Existing Wayfinding Signage

- Proposed Interpretative Signage

- Proposed Composting

- Restored River Access Point

- Proposed Wayfinding Signage

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Restroom

Three public workshops were conducted during the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan. Custom invitations were developed for each workshops and distributed to the community at least two weeks prior to the meeting. The community was very engaged throughout the process allowing the project team was able to engage with them in a variety of different environments.

YOU ARE INVITED! TO THE FRASER RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH AND FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH

The Fraser River Corridor Master Plan aims to develop a long-term vision to protect and enhance recreation and environmental stewardship for the Cozen’s Ranch Open Space. We invite you to join us whenever you can during this two-day event to share your experience and ideas for the Fraser River Corridor.

THIS CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH YOUR INPUT! At this event, the Planning Team will:

Introduce the h objective bj i of the Master Plan and share current site analysis efforts

Listen to the h community’s experience to help understand the vision for the Fraser River

Brainstorm potential i l ddesign ideas and collaborate on concepts for the Master Plan

STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION SCHEDULE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Planning Team And Project Introductions Come by anytime to learn about the Master Plan and meet the Team Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Team Led Walking Tours Of The Project Area Experience the project area firsthand and share your thoughts and ideas Tours will meet and depart from the Lions Pond Pavilion every 30 minutes Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Open House At Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) Review the Team’s research on the project area and continue discussions on the community’s vision for Cozen’s Ranch Open Space Where: HTA Offices, 120 Zerex St., Fraser, CO 80442

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Planning Team And Project Introductions Come by anytime to learn about the Master Plan and meet the Team Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Community Presentation

Collaborate on concepts and ideas for the Master Plan and continue discussions on the community’s vision for Cozen’s Ranch Open Space Where: Fraser Historic Church, 107 Eisenhower Dr., Fraser, CO 80442

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Open House & Happy Hour At The Foundry Connect with Team and community members to promote the project Where: 22 Second St., Fraser, CO 80442

For more information on this event or the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan, please contact Catherine Trotter: ctrotter@town.fraser.co.us

Public workshop flyer

Public engagement

SOUTH POND

- Formal River Access Point

- Proposed Bridge Crossing

- Informal River Access Point

- Proposed Western Trail Connection - Existing Fraser River Trail

- Existing Bridge Crossing

- Proposed External Trail Connection - Proposed Split Rail Fence

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- Existing Trailheads

OVERALL CORRIDOR RENDERINGS LEGEND Cozens Ranch Open Space Ponds and River Existing Trails

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US Hwy 40

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Collector Roads Boardwalk

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Western Regional Trail Hiking/Biking Trail

Section Lines

SECTION A

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Boardwalk Trail

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Outdoor picnic area

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Fraser River

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LIONS PONDS AREA ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE A: YEAR ROUND ACTIVATION Lions Ponds Alternative A transforms the Lions Ponds area into a highly programmed park space through a diverse range of uniquely Fraser experiences and elements. Balanced by the surrounding natural environment of Cozens Ranch Open Space, and to better serve the desires of the community and visitors to Fraser, this alternative aims to maximize recreational activity and event opportunities in the disturbed area around the Lions Ponds.

ALTERNATIVE B: EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION Lions Ponds Alternative B balances increased recreational opportunities with natural restoration and environmental education around the Lions Ponds. Pockets of recreation are focused in the center of the site, while a series of outdoor rooms and trail networks create exploratory experiences that blend education and exploration with the natural environment at the edges of the Lions Ponds area.

ALTERNATIVE C: LEAVE IT NATURAL Lions Ponds Alternative C restores the previously disturbed Lions Ponds area to a healthy upland ecosystem, while incorporating minimal recreational features. This alternative approaches the Lions Ponds area as a continuation of the natural ecosystem and aims to increase interaction with natural systems through passive elements such as trails, small gathering spaces and small natural play areas dispersed throughout the site.

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LIONS PONDS AREA PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

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DISPERSED PICNIC AREA

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NATURAL PLAYGROUND AT OUTFALL #2

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PARKING

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ADA ACCESSIBLE RIVERSIDE DOCK

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RIVERSIDE PARK TRAILHEAD

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SLOPED AMPHITHEATER

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LIONS PONDS TRAILS

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TREE CANOPY

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CROSSROADS STATION

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FISHING ACCESS AT OUTFALL #1

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FISHING POINT

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MEMORIAL AREA

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BIKE PLAYGROUND

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CENTRAL PLAZA

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NATURAL EXPLORATION COURSE

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POND ACCESS

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CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS

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RIVER FRONT

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Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES PROJECT WEBSITE: WWW.ABETTERBIGT.COM

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Loveland, CO

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Client: City of Loveland Public Works

The Big Thompson Master Plan encompasses a 9-mile section of the Big Thompson River

Team: WWE (Prime)

through the City of Loveland. This stretch of riverfront is an amazing resource for the citizens of Loveland, with broad undeveloped floodplains, trails, parks and open space. The 2013 flood

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caused damages along the corridor from undersized crossings, out of bank flows and erosion,

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among other factors.

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THK assisted the City of Loveland and Wright Water Engineers to develop a long-term vision for the Big Thompson River Corridor and to develop plans for enhancements that can be implemented in a phased manner in the coming decades. A major objective of this effort

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was to increase the benefits that the river and corridor to provide the citizens of Loveland by providing additional open space and recreational opportunities and enhancing natural

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habitat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, all while improving the level of flood protection and

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resiliency.

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Field Work and Data Compilation

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Through this planning and engineering effort, the Big Thompson River Corridor will transform into a landmark for the City, a recreational destination, a haven for wildlife in the midst of an urban environment and a more resilient river corridor. Most importantly, the River Corridor Master Plan will build on recent flood recovery efforts to identify potential projects that will reduce the flood hazards along the Big Thompson River, and provide additional protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This Corridor will include a network of interconnected greenways, parks, open space and natural areas that provide the public with opportunities for recreation and interaction with the river and nature.

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Andrew Earles, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE

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Kevin Shanks, RLA, ASLA

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What THK is important to you on the Big Thompson River Corridor?

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Pedestrian trail alongside the Big Thompson River and gravel ponds near River’s Edge Natural Area.

Pedestrian trail through open upland area next to the Big Thompson River.

Special Stakeholder Groups

Big Thompson Watershed Coalition Big Thompson Watershed Forum Colorado Water Conservation Board Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado Department of Transportation Larimer County

• Ditch Companies - Greeley / Loveland Irrigation Co. (Big Barnes Ditch, Chubbuck Ditch, Boyd Lake Outlet Exchange) - Home Supply Ditch (Mariano Exchange) - Big Thompson Ditch & Manufacturing Co. - South Side Ditch (Ryan Gulch Exchange) - Rist & Goss Ditch - Reorganized Farmers Ditch. Co.

• Jan Lanting, Elementary Science Coordinator, 5th Grade program • Trout Unlimited

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What happened during the 2013 floods?

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The overall vision for the Big Thompson River corridor through Loveland is a fully “Connected Corridor” that includes a network of interconnected greenways, parks, open space and natural areas that provides the public with opportunities for recreation and interaction with the River and nature, while at the same time, providing a healthy Mitigation river and riparian ecosystem for aquaticIRIS and terrestrial wildlife and reducing flood hazards.

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Kim Elorriaga, RLA, ASLA Thank you for being a part of the City of Loveland’s Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan. Today, we would like to learn what is important to you about the Big Thompson and learn what you already know about the River. Please feel free to ask questions throughout the day and provide your input on the project.

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What are your ideas?

Special Stakeholder Groups

• Ditch Companies • Jan Lanting, Elementary Science Coordinator, 5th Grade program - Greeley / Loveland Irrigation Co. • Trout Unlimited (Big Barnes Ditch, Chubbuck Ditch, Boyd Lake Outlet Exchange) - Home Supply Ditchdiversion (Mariano Exchange) Stone access at irrigation Safe boating passage at irrigation diversion Fish passage on irrigation diversions - Big Thompson Ditch & Manufacturing Co. - South Side Ditch (Ryan Gulch Exchange) - Rist & Goss Ditch - Reorganized Farmers Ditch. Co.

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An on-line public input survey was created to allow the City of Loveland residents and surrounding community members an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas for the Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan. Overwhelmingly, the survey results showed that people prefer a natural aesthetic with passive recreation activities and features.

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Roadway Work Major Roadways Dam Replacement Bank Stabilization Riparian Buffer Overflow Protection 1 Overflow Protection 2 Constructed Wetland Lower and Regrade

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Recommendations were identified, budgeted and graphically formatted to make it as easy as possible for City staff to understand and prioritize the proposed recommendations.

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Centennial Natural Area Jayhawker Ponds

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Major Roadway Connections Big Thompson River High Flow Path Existing Diversion Dam City of Loveland City Boundary Sidewalks Railroads Floodway 100-year Floodplain Ownership - City of Loveland Armored Overflow Protection

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Main river access point downstream of the Farmer’s Ditch Diversion Dam Vegetative screening in front of private fence

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IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BIG THOMPSON RIVER CORRIDOR:

Note: Final configuration, including location of parking and structures may be adjusted in subsequent planning and design.

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Existing Access Road

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The Master Plan, also recommends redeveloping a historic farm at Boise Avenue

Crusher Fines Trail Undulate Ground Plane to Allow for Wet Areas Existing Grade

to improve floodplain Native Grasses and Seat Boulders

10’ +/- Mound with Wildlife Overlook

conveyance and river access. The new improvements will include additional

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enhancements, river

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access points, natural trails and a series of wildlife overlooks to view the existing heron

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Decades of encroachment have made access to the Big Thompson River

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difficult. It is as if the City has turned their back on the river. By formalizing

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river access points, this Master Plan opens up this resource for the community once again and encourages people to safely interact with their river.

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LWOG Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook ROLE: RIGHT HAND MAN EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES PROJECT WEBSITE: WWW.LWOG.ORG/RESOURCES

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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Client: Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group

The idea for the Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook grew out of the recovery efforts following the 2013 Colorado flood. Through these recovery efforts and projects, everyone involved learned valuable lessons about how streams and watersheds function during

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of hydraulic engineering, fluvial geomorphology, environmental sciences and vegetative

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managers and wildlife specialists. All of these meetings gathered input and ‘field-tested’ elements of the Handbook.

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LANDOWNER ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: Landowner Assessment Questionnaires

YES Are the threatened structures abandoned?

YES

Text next to check-boxes are goals. If your answers lead you to these, check the box and proceed with the arrows.

Green arrows direct you if your answer to the question is YES Red arrows direct you if your answer to the question is NO Gray arrows direct you after you have selected a strategy

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Question about your property

YES

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Answering this question NO gives you a category of strategies to address your issues.

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Answering this question YES sends you to a follow-up question.

Follow-up question NO

YES Strategies to look at if you answered YES

Strategies to look at if you answered NO

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After checking the check-box to indicate you should read that category of strategies, a Grey Arrow indicates you should proceed to the following question.

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Do you have ORbare areas or areas with minimal Bank Armoring Removal vegetation onPlace yourand property? Leave the Woody Leave in

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Watch for Changes Material in Place YES Are there areas of sediment that have settled on your property?

Would you like to increase vegetation in these areas?

YES Is the woody material in the main stream channel?

Sediment NO Removal YES

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Are these areas inNO the stream channel and/or on the streambanks (as opposed to above the banks)?

Leave the Woody Material in Place Are there any stream culverts or crossings on your property?

YES YES

NO YES Is the woody material blocking the flow of the entire channel?

Bank Revegetation Crossing/Culvert Maintenance

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NO YES Upland Revegetation DONE WITH FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Remove/Relocate Woody Material Do your youobjective(s) have wetlands onabove, your property?

To see which strategies will accomplish identified see the Contact a local watershed coordinator

'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76] or stream restoration professional

YES if you are concerned the material may pose an immediate risk and are considering removing/relocating it.

Wetland Management Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook

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Anchoring Woody Material

Do you have invasive plants on your property?

Leave the (See 'Weed Identification andWoody Management' [page 48] for identification help) Material in Place YES DONE WITH LARGE WOODY MATERIAL ASSESSMENT

Invasive Plant Management

To see which strategies will accomplish your objective(s) identified above, see the 'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76] Do you have endangered plants on your property?

(See 'Threatened, Endangered and Rare Plants' [page 55] for identification help)

Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook

Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook

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are questions about your property.

Bank Revegetation

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Remove/Relocate Woody YES Material

Protect the plants/avoid impacts to the plants and their surroundings

DONE WITH VEGETATION ASSESSMENT

To see which strategies will accomplish your objective(s) identified above, see the 'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76]

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The Landowner Assessment Questionnaires on the following pages provide a guide to evaluating the existing conditions on your property in order to identify Stewardship and Recovery Objectives. In Chapter 3, you will determine specific Stewardship and Recovery Strategies to achieve these Objectives. Because streams and riparian corridors are complex systems with many moving parts, the Questionnaires are split into 7 distinct categories. Each category plays a role in the riparian corridor and it is important to complete all of the Questionnaires to make a comprehensive plan for your property. As you complete each Questionnaire, fill in your answers and additional notes on the 'Landowner Assessment Worksheet' [page 72].

• Sledge Hammer • Shovel • Shears / Lopers

Installing live willow stakes in streambanks is a simple, yet effective and sustainable solution to eroding bank areas. Lasting benefits include: • Stabilized banks with root growth - Can stand up to lower velocity flows • Increased habitat & food source for birds, insects & terrestrial animals • Increased fish habitats from cooler water temperatures with willow shade • Naturally framed streambank views with tactfully placed willow stands • Restricted area access to the stream for people, wildlife or livestock

Step 1 Determine area along bank needing stabilization in high velocity areas.

Harvesting Willow Stakes Willows grow naturally along waterways - you can often harvest willows right on your own property.

Dormant, no leaves (Fall-Spring)

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When selecting a stand to harvest from, pick a healthy group of the type of willows that you want to use. Cut the willows at a diagonal angle near the base and never harvest more than 30% of any given willow stand.

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After harvesting, the willows should be grouped into bundles & soaked prior to planting (see Step 4 image).

Soaking stakes stimulates root growth at the diagonal cut.

Trim away all but top few branches Step 3 Dormant buds left on stake

Willow Stake will be 3'-4'

Look for natural Willow Stands for harvest.

Harvest dormant Willow Stakes & bundle with twine to a manageable size.

Step 4 Diagonal cut at base

Never take more than 30% of population.

Soak cuttings prior to planting for 7-14 days. Submerge at least 50-80% of each stake.

Visit the following link for a more in-depth guide to willow & cottonwood harvesting: synergy3.org/includes/Willow_Cottonwood_Guide_2016.01.pdf

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Advertising & Branding Examples In addition to using graphics to illustrate my design concepts, I also produce advertising and branding material for many of my projects and organizations I work with. The following are examples of some of the advertising and branding graphics that I have produced:

LOGOS

Turtle Island Ecology Center India

United States

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PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS Graphics became especially important during the proposal phase of a project. Often times, I would be subs on the project but be asked to put together the final proposal in a graphic format that cleanly and uniquely communicated our proposed ideas. This approach proved that our team was not only willing to put in the time to format the document and develop graphics but also showed that our final product would be aesthetically pleasing and marketable.

While at THK, I was responsible for writing and formatting over a dozen winning proposals.

Jon Altschuld, RLA, ASLA

Left Hand CreekHowever, Master Plan Architect, Senior Project Manager the Landscape THK Team is fully aware that budget and time constraints may not allow for such an in-depth Location: Estes Park, CO Time Frame: 2013

monitoring program. To find an appropriate balance, we plan to work with the EVWC to prioritize parameters for monitoring that provideLandscape the greatest knowledge andmanager allow for Jon Altschuld is awill registered Architect and project withbetter over 8informed future management decisions the design He reaches and the watersheds whole.areas, To better facilitate yearsfor of experience. is experienced in the designas of anatural trails and open the monitoring efforts, our Otak experts, while working prior firms, led thestrategy watershed Teamatspaces, will draft a monitoring including methodology, timeline and responsibilities table and monitoring ecological restoration, parks, streetscapes, and transportation planning, master plan for the Left Hand Creek watershed.

Th e project site locations and has anmap. expertise in presentation graphics, 3D visualizations, and GIS mapping

consisted of developing geomorphic, biologic, and hydrologic risk applications. assessments that would be used to projects that wouldWork: Task 10 – identify Preliminary Permit increaseEducation the resiliency of the watershed to future flood events. thisJon task, we will inventory appropriate permits thatand willmeetings be required for the project. At this time, we anticipate has experience with facilitating public outreach on many projects, Masters of Landscape A significant portion of theInproject was spent building a coalition that the required permits willPark include a Section permit theTrails Corps, a construction stormwater permit Architecture, including the John Meade Master Plan, the404 Cherry Hillsfrom Village Master Plan, of local land users Colorado that would oversee project implementation State University fromHand CDPHE and Riverside ais Floodplain Development PermitTrails fromand theGreenways Town of Estes City ofCreek Evans Park Master Plan, MasterPark.

Plan, We will determine if other upon receipt of funding. Left heavily diverted to Trinidad permits, such as roadway or grading permits, will be required as a part of this task.

Bachelor of Science in local community, support the local agricultural and thus a key task

and the I-25/Cimarron Interchange.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PUBLIC OUTREACH

First, the THK Team will identify possible funding sources that could be used to complete additional

Unlike most public processes, Team believes that some of These the most usefulwill information planning (if needed)the andTHK construction/implementation. sources be specificprovided to the region and by the public generated of formal Thisinclude is especially towns like Fraser habitat theisproject.

For outside the Cozens Ranchpublic Opengatherings.

Space this will grantstrue thatfor fund trails, education, where much of the economy is driven by tourism andfishing many and of its residents are second home owners restoration, playgrounds, parking, restrooms, more. that come up on Friday for the weekend. To address this reality, the THK Team will hold a 2-day On-Site Second, Session as a design being finalized, the THK Team will will consist target specific grantand opportunities Strategic Planning on aisThursday and Friday.

Thursday of site tours explorationand create plan that will stakeholders, outline which grants be targeted, the dates timeline awards, and with Towna funding staff and interested as wellshould as gathering thoughts and and ideas from for other the match required.

The goal of same, this plan willthe beproject to target grants that be leveraged against each visitors. Friday will consist of more of the while team starts to can compile information other, the amount resources the Town Fraser wouldQ&A have and to provide in preparation forminimizing a public meeting that of evening that(cash) would that include a briefofpresentation, open to match grants. house. It will be ideal if this design charrette was held in August and coincided with other public events (the HTA Some hosts of itsthe fallsources pub crawl on Friday, 18 that brings out a large and diverse crowd that is of these grantsAug. include: recreation oriented).

Riverside Park Master Plancomparison - Evans, CO of 100-year water surface elevations during the design process concepts for fish passable we diversion structures were developed. will• complete a preliminary Registration/ Left Hand Ditch has agreed to explore implementation of Plan permitting to provide initialthe insight on potential floodplain approaches. This will be particularly important for • Trinidad Open Space and Trail Master – Trinidad, CO Licenses further, provided reaches• of the Creek adjacent to existing Not only is the floodplain a concern, but channel stability these structures their water rights can be met.development.

River’s Edge Natural Area - Loveland, CO RLA - Colorado may also factor into the design. It may be desirable or necessary to incorporate materials that can withstand Park and Alan Hutto Memorial Master a large •flJohn ood Meade event when structures could be atCommons risk. We will usePlan this information to guide discussions with Memberships regulators EVWC. • City of Cherryand Hillsthe Village Trails Inventory and Master Plan - Cherry Hills, CO American Society of floodplain

UpperLandscape Big Architects Thompson River Concepts for IDFEMA HMGP • McCall Downtown Master Plan - McCall, Location: Estes Park, CO Time Frame: 2014

• Colorado State University On-Campus Stadium Feasibility Study - Fort Collins, CO

• BayF: FarmProject Master Plan - Fort Collins, CO Section Schedule

• orts, MehaffOtak ey Park - Loveland, As part of 2014 flood recovery eff assisted theCO Town of Estes Park with identification of potential flood recovery and restoration projects on theArchitectural Big Thompson through Town for funding requests • I-25/Cimarron Interchange DesignRiver Guidelines under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Project sites evaluated included Piccadilly Square, post office and confluence areas, and other Downtown reaches.

Brandon Parsons, ASLA

Fall River andisFish Creek Corridor Plans for through Brandon Parsons experienced in innovative and responsible design, represented engaging public presentations, graphic representations, conceptual site design, ecologic Resiliency construction documentation and detailing, as well as project coordination and Location:restroation, Estes Park, CO management.

During his time at THK Associates, Inc. Mr. Parsons has taken a lead role in Time Frame: 2013-2014

Fish Creek after the 2013 flood, applying a risk-based approach for Mr. Parsons has benefited from his extensive Auto-CAD, comprehensive understanding of the stream knowledge corridors.of Th rough SketchUp, Adobe coordination withAdobe project stakeholders, recommendations were Photoshop, InDesign, and GIS to create a variety of projects that enrich the urban made for restoration projects and policies that will andrecovery rural fabricand of Colorado.

As a member of multiple large, multi-disciplinary planning and lead to design increased community, well as forof the Teamsresiliency Mr. Parsonsforhasthe contributed to theasdevelopment regional communities, stream local corridors, while positioning these watersheds for waterways, urbanalso greenways, and regional parks. best performance in upcoming flood recovery implementation funding Notable awards. Works: By adding the new tools of flood consequence and geomorphic hazard to previous inundation mapping, • Fish Creek identifi Corridorcation River Restoration and Trail Design - Estes Park, CO these projects improve hazard prediction and inform planning and • Estes Priority Projects - Estes Park, CO prioritization efforts to identify the most critical and cost effective cy Resilien Clearrestoration Creek Greenway - Clear Creek County, CO lan for mitigation• and projects. ridor P

Since this planning effort is being funded by GOCO, it is unlikely that any additional planning funds can be solicited through GOCO. However, GOCO has three separate grant programs that can be used for

implementing improvements to Cozens Ranch Open Space.

Ranger program leading a group of visitors

• Local Park and Outdoor Recreation Grants help build or improve community parks, outdoor

recreation amenities, outdoor athletic THK Associates has led many multi-disciplinary teams facilities for river and environmental education facilities. Funding is also available for land acquisitions. corridor planning and design projects that are pioneering the way • Youth Corps Grants employ Colorado Youth Corps Association crews on projects like building trails, for developing comprehensive and balanced riparian corridor erosion control after forest and master plans.

All of the projects the THKfires Team haseradicating completed invasive species.

• Habitat Restoration Grants improve and restore not only have a focus on environmental health and floodplain Colorado’s rivers, streams, wetlands and critical habitat on permanently conserved land. butabout recreational and educational Presentationsmanagement, inform the community a project Using visual aids allows forexperiences engagement between Activities such as a community bike ride is an and allow theasproject to collect input at the City the project team during interactive engagement tool that THK utilized well.teamRiparian corridors are community complex members systemsandthat require Thornton’s Big Dry Creek Master Plan Workshop the Clear Creek County Visioning Workshop during the Legacy Loop Trail Design careful planning to achievePARKS a stable and sustainable balance of (CPW) COLORADO AND WILDLIFE environmental, social and economic factors.

The THK Team has The THK Team will alsoispropose holding aupsecond public meeting in early November that will a county • Fishing Fun provides to $400,000 in matching grants annually topresent local and the knowledge and therecreation expertise to 1departments, achieve thisThis for water draft of the theexperience, finalgovernments, master plan and Phase Project. meeting will beangling particularly important to others for parkproposed and districts, organizations and THK’s Clear Creek Greenway Trail along the Town of Fraser, referred to as the Town. residents projects to improve opportunities in Colorado. capture the final input from here-to some of theangling more involved and Clear stakeholders.

Creek River Corridor

• The Colorado State Recreational Trails Grant Program (Non-Motorized Trails) funds projects for A final public meeting will be near the completion the project to around present final master We have selected firms andscheduled individuals who have worked on recentofprojects within and thethe Town large recreational trail grants, small recreational trail grants, trail planning and trail support grants. plan and 1 project.on the ThisFraser finalRiver meeting could as a fundraiser to gather of the FraserPhase and specifically Corridor.

This double local knowledge, combined with the THKcommunity supported matching funds for grant and can also be skills, paired another public Team’s extensive experience and applications our outstanding communication willwith provide the Town withevent. a COLORADO DEPARTMENT seamless master planning process that will be results OF driven.TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)

Landscape Designer, Junior Project Manager

many of THK’s most comprehensive greenway trail projects, including designing over 15 Otak experts, employed by a prior firm, worked with miles ofwhile trail, and has contributed heavily to planning, designFlyWater and construction of the Fish to lead Creek two watershed planningSt.eff orts on Falland River and Platte River Trail.

Corridor, Clearmaster Creek Greenway, Vrain Greenway the South

• Transportations Alternatives Program (TAPS) are federal funds that are distributed through State

Additionally, the THK Teamagencies. has worked Unfortunately, with several different grant agencies and other all funding transportation Colorado has expended of itssources, TAPS funds through 2020. if through design We process, trails are identified as later improvements, future TAPS including However, Great Outdoors Coloradothe (GOCO). are intimately familiar with these agencies grant funds could be used. requirements, reimbursement procedures and project closeout procedures.

Education

• Senate Bill 17-267 Sustainability of Rural Colorado was passed at the end of May and allocates $1.8

The following outline our approach scope to thisprojects, of which 10% must be used for off highway billionpages to transportation relatedand infrastructure project that were designed improvements. to not only provideThis the Town a transportation couldwith include trails and parking areas near state highways. It comprehensive and phase 1 project, but when also create is toomaster soon plan to understand how and these funds will be dispersed, but given Cozens Ranch excitement in the community anditmomentum for additional proximity to US 40, is a potential fundinggrant source. funding. As you read the THK Team’s approach and scope, it will DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL become clear that we have the ability to provideAFFAIRS several unique (DOLA) • that Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Grant services will lead to a comprehensive master planFund that can be (EIAF) is a unique funding opportunity that can be given the impact of Henderson Molybdenum Mine is cutting production as it nears a full completedutilized within the Town’s $90,000 budget.

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University

Education inspires preservation...

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Memberships

shutdown. The purpose of the EIAF Program is to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/ or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion the State’s share Planning of royalties toPark thein Evans, federal Valuable information is gathered during of THK’s 3-day On-site Strategic Session forpaid Riverside CO government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally-owned land.

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