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Denver Public Restroom Pilot Program APA National Planning Conference April 5, 2016

Vision Mayor H Hancock’s v s visio sion i is s for t the Ci City a and Co d County o of Denver to d deliv iver to i its s resid sidents s a wo world-cla lass c city w where e everyon yone matters. s. His a s admin inis istratio ion i is s focuse sed o on the city’s s child ldren, e , econ onom omy, s , safety, s , sustainabili lity, a , and c customer se servic ice. Jose Cornejo, Manager of Public Works “As we create a more vibrant and sustainable city, where people are out walking and biking to their destinations, we must also address the related need for restroom facilities. Providing accessible, comfortable facilities can improve the way our city looks and functions, improve quality of life, and help us keep our streets and alleyways clean.”

Background • Denver is experiencing tremendous success as a destination • The need for public toilet facilities has increased due to an interest in creating an inclusive environment • Imperative to explore integrating public toilets into the evolving vision of public spaces as part of public realm • Growth & 18 hour activation increased street life and physical need for public toilets, as seen by human waste in our streets and alleys

Background Ballpark Downtown Colfax

Goal Create te and nur urture a a sus ustaina nable c city through pr providing ng a legib ible, a accessib ible a and safe network o of p publi blicall lly-accessi ssible fa faciliti ties, im impro rovin ing th the h e hea ealth and liv ivabil ilit ity of a all. ll.

Objectives • Provide inclusive access • Create a safe, clean environment • Provide environmentally- and functionally- sustainable public places • Develop an easy-to-find network of facilities • Foster a walkable, bikable, diverse, livable, celebrated, activated downtown

Why public restrooms? • Denver is growing and is a great destination city • Downtown Denver continues to revitalize • Private restrooms are not available to all people “As Denver grows and changes, we have to rethink our public spaces and the amenities we provide to those who visit and enjoy all that downtown and the surrounding areas have to offer.”

Why public restrooms?

Who is involved? May ayor’s Of Offic ice • City y Council • Denver er’s Ro Road Home me • Pu Public W Works • Pa Parks and Recreat atio ion • Denver er P Police e Departme ment • Environmental al He Heal alth • Marketing and Communic icatio ions • Exter ernal S Stakeholder ders: • Neighborhood organizations/Advocates – Downtown Denver Partnership, Visit Denver – Homeless Coalitions/Advocates – Social Service Organizations/Churches – Etc. – Amo mong ma many o others •

What process was used? • Built upon a 10+ year conversation • Formed two working groups (internal and external) • Evaluated best practices from other cities • Developed a plan of action based on best practices research and agency and stakeholder input • Performed technical analysis (criteria/user groups) • Held public meetings (listening session)

Public Toilets Context

Research and Analysis Fixed d Facilities

Research and Analysis Mobi obile Facilities

Downtown Study Area

Existing Land Use

Land Use & Violations Overlay

Transportation Network

Cultural Sites

Recreation Features

Suitability Criteria Land Use Utilities Major Pedestrian Corridors Major Points of Interest Public Art Parking Bus stops and routes Light Rail Stations and routes Urination/Waste Violations Social Services Parks Trails Bicycle Routes Bikeshare Stations Dining/Bar Areas Entertainment Areas

User Groups

Suitability Criteria Groupings Dayti time me Nig ight t tim ime Trans nsient Visitor Land U d Use Ma Major P r Poi oints of of In Interest Dining / / Bar A r Are reas Entertainment A Areas Publi lic A Art Par Parking Major Pe Pedestrian ian C Corrid idors Bu Bus S s Stops/ ps/Routes Lig ight R Rail ail St Stat ations Bic icycle R Routes Bikesha hare S Station ons Par Parks Schools ( (Pre-K K – 12) 12) Trail ails San Sanitary Se Sewer & & Wat ater Urin inat atio ion/Waste V Violat atio ions Social S l Servi vices

Suitability Criteria

Daytime User Group Suitability

Nighttime User Group Suitability

Transient User Group Suitability

Visitor User Group Suitability

Combined Suitability

Focus Areas Ballpark Downtown Colfax

Ballpark Subarea

Colfax Subarea

Potential Sites

Site Evaluation Potential Site #3 Glenarm Place (15 th – 16 th Streets)

Site Evaluation Criteria Available Public Property • Leas ast D Desirab able le = 0 Points 0 Urban Design Quality • Sidewalk Width / Features • Points Neu eutral l = 2 2 P 2 ADA Accessibility • Area Lighting Most D Desirab able le = = 4 Points 4 • Safety Surveillance • Public Sight Distance • Hiding / Ambush Places a (4 Criteria) Low W Weight C Criteria ( • 1 Active Space • Medium W Weight C Criteria ( a (6 Distance to Existing Toilet 2 • Criteria) Construction Cost • a) High W Weight ( (3 Criteria) 3 Cost to Extend Utilities • Operating Cost •

Site Evaluation Matrix

Unweighted Scoring

Weighted Scoring

Top Sites / Areas Potent ential ial Lo Locat atio ions ns Denver Privy: Here we go! Data analytics are built in to assess usage and inform future facility type and location decisions •

3 Tiered Approach • Examine current facilities that can be incorporated into the program • Determine facility types for mobile and fixed facilities • Explore partnerships for funding and attendants

Schedule

Plan of Action Three t ee tier iered ed appr pproach ch: 1. Activate existing public facilities (mid-2015 and on- going through 2016) o Skyline Park attendant o Lawrence Street Community Center o Commons Park winterization and attendant o McNichols outward-facing restroom 2. Launch two mobile facilities (Early 2016) 3. Consider installation of a fixed facility (Late 2016)

Activate Existing Facilities Commons Park Union Sunny Station Lawson Park Skyline Park Pavilions Civic RTD Center Station Skyline (open since Q2 2015) Possibly Future P3- depending on some changes Civic Center Other Parks near/in Downtown* Park * Modifications and/or attendants required

Activate Existing Facilities • Commons Park winterization almost complete • Parks is going to hire a Park Utility Worker dedicated to this park • Hours of operation: 10am-6pm • Port a let may stay in place for other hours • Looking at possibility of February opening

Mobile Facility Implementation Option Method Advantages Time Notes/Implications* Responsible frame entity 1 On Call Expedient since Fast There is a company Liberty Waste Purchasing/ Purchasing CCD has contract 1 month Management Public Works Contract already under contract with the City that provides portable toilets. This would be the fastest way to get a unit in place. 2 Purchasing Bid Competition 3 Determining locations could be Purchasing/ for Service among local months difficult but CCD could try out various Public Works companies to locations and target ball games etc. provide a service 3 Purchasing Competition 6 RFQ issued nationally for a program Purchasing/ RFQ for among national months similar to San Francisco’s Tenderloin Public Works private firms companies to Pit Stop Pilot Project. Flexible location. provide a pilot Estimated $350K/year per San program Francisco model. *All options need attendant discussion

Colfax: Pilot Mobile Location • Proximity to Colfax, bike lane, bus routes on Clarkson (15/15L), businesses, Police Po entertainment venues Stati tion • Visibility from police Camer eras as station and street • Cameras in range Colf lfax ax • Open noon-midnight, 7 days/week • Attendant always on duty

Procure Mobile Facility Li Liberty M Model • Li Liberty h has as an an act active co contrac act with CCD • 1-3 months timefram ame to install a ll and begin n service • Turnk nkey s service 14’6” X 24’

Procure Mobile Facility Trailer box is 22' long x 6' wide x 8.5' high • Height is ~11' from the bottom of the wheels to the top of the roof • mounted air conditioner unit Length is the trailer box plus the hitch tongue = 25’ (2 parking spots) • Width is the trailer box plus the external wheel wells = approximately 8’ •

Outreach and Timing Update

Colfax: Mobile Facility March 7, 2016

Colfax: Mobile Facility Holistic approach to outreach Location of facility