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case study #3Commons Park started an evolution of parks, paving the way for multiplenew green spaces and habitats built alongside the South Platte River. The10 and a half mile river corridor contains Commons Park, Confluence Park(updated in 2002), Cuernavaca Park (updated in 2003), Centennial Gardens(2002), and Denver Skate Park (2001). Each project area “accommodatesdifferent uses and offers different amenities and design elements”(Chandler, 2002, p. 90).Figure 45. South Platte Riverfront, Cuernavaca Park.CurrentlyAccording to the New Urban Network, today, on any given day at CentralPlatte Valley, one would see people walking or biking to work on the trails,playing in the riverfront parks, and enjoying the views from the cafés andplazas associated with new high-density mixed-use buildings. The majorpark that links the riverfront together is Commons Park, which creates astrong connection to the citizens and the South Platte River.Figure 46. South Platte Riverfront, Commons Park. The park is a place for people to gatherand reflect while having access to the South Platte River.55