The E. Robert Turner Service Center is architecturally evocative of Boulder’s powerful geological forces while also demonstrating and showcasing Boulder’s commitment to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy technologies. The facility will provide a centralized service center that replaces the Park Central and New Britain buildings that will remove those city staff and building users from the Boulder Creek High Hazard zone. Anchoring the “Spoke of the Wheel” plaza at 9th and Canyon, the structure’s south facing atrium - comprised of a skin of  BIPV* and translucent daylighting building panels -engages the "Hinono' Cino'; People of the Plains Plaza & Sun Dance Pavilion which pays tribute and educates us all as to the area’s earliest “sun-trackers”, those indigenous people who once camped along this stretch of Boulder Creek.

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The Olmsted Lawn will be the core of the transformed Civic Center and serve as an inclusive place for all to interact with each other and with our government and represent the cultural richness, history, and diversity of Boulder.

The “X”Ploratorium will anchor the corner of 13th and Arapahoe immediately south of the BMoCA expansion and the Year Round Farmer’s Market. It will provide a high level of public benefit and showcase for residents and visitors alike Boulder’s unique approach to its cultural heritage, the arts and science, and education. As an example, its roof top garden will provide collaborations between the adjacent Year Round Boulder’s Farmers Market and area students to demonstrate healthy eating/active living principles.  

Located on the vacated site of the New Britain and Park Central buildings, the Gilbert F. White kiosk honors his dream of seeing city office structures removed from the Boulder Creek High Hazard Zone. The kiosk will educate the public and Civic Area and building users about safety and risks associated with flooding and natural and public values of water.

Under used largely due to its proximity to the traffic intensive Broadway and Canyon intersection, the re-purposed Glen Huntington Bandshell will anchor the POWWOW Amphitheater on the Olmsted Lawn. While maintaining its historic architectural character, the re-purposed facility will allow for a variety of community events and concerts.

Since its inception, Boulder’s Farmer’s Market has sought to expand upon its current season and provide a Year Round Market Facility. 

Olmsted Lawn is shaped by a reconfigured multi-use path that provides north and south options and reduces conflicts. As a part of this new system, a “Bus then Bike” station will be located under the existing Library (image above). Well lit and actively used for storage and limited repairs by commuters and recreational riders, the new facility will also provide an enhanced sense of safety.

Redevelopment of 9th and Arapahoe serves as an example of the mix of use and “place making” principles and strategies CIVIC ART proposes and includes:

Library Addition and;

New Senior Center (with roof top garden) and;

The Highlands Arapahoe Court allowing expansion of its important Independent Living Program conveniently located to employment opportunities, public transportation and transitioning the Civic Center with the adjacent Highland neighborhood and all sitting upon a flood protected parking structure that services city staff, visitors, and building users and provides connections for all modes of transportation.