Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, City and County of Denver

This discussion document, presented to the Blueprint Denver Task Force, outlines the impacts of climate change and increasing impervious surfaces on Denver's urban environment and water resources. It highlights challenges such as increased temperatures, precipitation variability, and growing water quality and quantity issues, while emphasizing the benefits of green infrastructure for improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and enhancing public health. The document poses strategic questions for the task force regarding how to integrate climate change considerations, prioritize green infrastructure, and develop policies to manage impervious cover in Denver's future growth patterns.

The fourteenth meeting of the Blueprint Denver Task Force focused on updates regarding community input gathered from recent workshops, a review of the Plan Framework, and solicitation of feedback on Modal Prioritization and the Emerging Street Typology. Key discussions included initial takeaways from Community Workshops concerning Future Places (Centers, Corridors, Districts, Residential Areas), where themes like 'Blueprint for an Inclusive City' and 'Complete Neighborhoods' were supported, alongside debates on the scale and location of proposed corridors and centers. The Task Force also discussed the evolution of Places, emphasizing change management over stability, and provided feedback on the Plan Framework, noting the importance of leveraging potential growth for inclusivity. A significant portion of the meeting involved a presentation on the emerging Street Typology framework, which classifies streets based on goals like safety and clear modal priorities, leading to a detailed small group activity to discuss the community benefits and potential trade-offs of specific Priority Streets, such as parking, right-of-way space, and speed.

This document outlines Denver Water's strategic approach to preparing for an uncertain water future, focusing on conservation, demand planning, and climate change adaptation. Key pillars include enhancing water efficiency and promoting alternative water sources, addressing long-term supply issues exacerbated by population growth, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through demand planning scenarios, forest management initiatives like 'Forests to Faucets,' and collaborative partnerships for adaptation. The overall aim is to secure water resources and ensure sustainable water management by promoting efficient use and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

This document outlines a strategic discussion for the Blueprint Denver Task Force, addressing Denver's rapid growth and the future of urban mobility. It proposes solutions centered on electric, autonomous Mobility as a Service (eaMaaS) to maintain momentum while preserving the city's character. The discussion emphasizes the potential impact of eaMaaS on transportation costs, car ownership, and public transit, advocating for long-term planning, setting transformational goals (e.g., 20% SOV drivers using new mobility by 2020), and iterative testing to accelerate Denver toward a future where the city is designed for advanced mobility.

The primary focus of the meeting included a public hearing concerning Rule Revision 9-57 regarding the Swim Instruction Differential for Lifeguards, aimed at maintaining competitive compensation and encouraging participation in private swim instruction programs. The revision proposed changes to the percentage differential applied to hourly rates for group and private swim lessons. In new cases, the Board denied the Agency's Motion To Stay in the appeal case involving Jennifer LaCombe et al v. Department of Aviation. In pending cases, the Board affirmed the Hearing Officer's decisions in three separate appeals concerning the Department of Safety and Denver Human Services. The meeting included an executive session to discuss cases and staffing matters.