Threat
Five issues to be resolved include: poor visibility from the street, circuitous
movement through the park, problem youth and adults, lack of connection
to the urban fabric, and maintenance and infrastructure problems. To address
these, city managers are considering 'redesigning' Skyline Park. It is
important to recognize that the problems at Skyline are not the result
of poor original design or of the city's evolving social context.
The current conditions are the result of neglect, lack of appropriate
maintenance, and natural weathering over an extended period of time. Old
and worn surfaces, broken site furniture, inadequate lighting, overgrown
vegetation, and ancient mechanical systems are what has changed the character
of the park, and made it less inviting to the public. These maintenance
issues reflect a lack of commitment by the City and County of Denver to
the larger infrastructure improvements that all parks need for long-term
health and sustainability.
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