Derby Downtown Lighting & Signage Plan

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Project Context &
Background
PROJECT CONTEXT & BACKGROUND
The Derby District is the historic heart of Commerce City and it is due
for a redevelopment of its dated lighting systems. A revitalization of the
lighting systems would help to celebrate the District’s original railroad
town history and enhance the sense of community while meeting Goal
Five:Revitalize Derby of the Derby Sub Area Plan. Updating the lighting
systems would also add much needed vibrancy to the District, highlighting
the area as a retail, dining and public use space that should attract people
as a destination. This would help meet Goal Two:Re-establish Derby as
a Destination of the Derby Sub Area Plan. The lighting systems can be
upgraded in conjunction with updates to the signage and way-finding
elements of the District which would help to provide a visual identity to
the Derby area and meet Goal Three:To give Derby greater visibility and
identity of the Derby Sub Area Plan.
A cultural mural of the past, present and future located in the Deby District
on the north facade of the Save-A-Lot at 7290 Monaco Street.
Lighting can be utilized to create and support a visual identity for the
Derby District, embracing the small town feel while creating a friendlier
and safer environment for pedestrians, patrons and vehicular traffic. In
coordination with the 1950’s-1970’s dominated architecture, a dynamic
and interconnected lighting scheme will help to bring the back the area’s
desirability and vitality as a destination and help satisfy Goal Four:Use the
1950s Era as a unifying architectural foundation of the Derby Sub Area Plan.
Derby was developed in a time when cities were built for the automobile.
Small sidewalks and inadequate lighting create unwelcoming and unsafe
pedestrian spaces. Tailoring aspects of the lighting to the human scale will
promote healthy, positive and vibrant activities for both day and night, as
well as create a much safer environment.
Lighting can also embrace the strong connection between way-finding,
enhancing the identity and culture which embodies the Derby District.
Dated systems will be evaluated for replacement with new technologies
such as LED luminaires and advanced controls which would allow for
more energy efficient and easily operable solutions as well as meet Goal 6:
Become an Environmental Model of the Derby Sub Area Plan.
The renewed lighting plan for Derby will be directed towards the diverse
groups of residents, promote safe and active pedestrian activity, and make
Derby a desirable destination for community members.
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Derby Lighting & Signage Plan
Mural of the Derby logo located on the west facade of the Tasty Donuts building at 6441 E 72nd Place as seen from Joe
Reilly Park.