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The Hill Commercial Context Study
Boulder, COThe Hill Commercial Context Study (HCCS) is a comprehensive urban design vision for the University Hill commercial area. The HCCS grew out of public concern over continuing decline within the Hill commercial district and the long-standing need for renewal in that area. The study is intended to inspire community enthusiasm and provide a context for follow-up concept plans for redevelopment projects. The HCCS presents a vision of what The Hill can become, not necessarily a design for what it should become. The concepts embodied in the HCCS are community driven and reflect the needs and goals of a broad range of stakeholders. The design team began by asking a cross-section of community stakeholders to imagine a New Hill - a vibrant place where people of all ages enjoy living, working, shopping and relaxing. A key challenge was how best to weave new uses into the historic fabric of architecture and streetscapes. The goal was to honor the Hill’s past while enhancing its economic future by broadening its appeal. In response, the HCCS recommends employing a wide range of development tools including restoration, renovation, adaptive reuse, infill, and innovative urban design and architecture. Each recommendation is intended to contribute to the Hill’s long term sustainability. The New Hill commercial area will link one of Boulder’s oldest residential neighborhoods with one of the nation’s premier research universities. Because of its attractive location, large and enduring market, and memorable mystique, The New Hill can reemerge as one of Boulder’s most appealing neighborhoods, and set new standards for environmental, social, and economic sustainability