Old Firehouse Alley West
Location: Old Firehouse Alley
Completion: 2010
Running parallel to Walnut Street, Old Firehouse Alley West is located behind the historic Old Firehouse building and connects Pine Street to Linden Street. Completed in 2010, this was one of the first alleys designed for full vehicular access, allowing for essential ‘back-of-house’ functions like deliveries and trash removal to still take place RVi Planning (formerly Russell+ Mills Studio) was hired by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to develop schematic design, design development, and construction documents for Montezuma Fuller and Old Firehouse Alleys outlined in the Downtown Alleys Master Plan. The work involved extensive public input from property owners, businesses, City Staff, and various City boards.
The project's goal was to create a catalyst for redevelopment and to create rich and vibrant shared pedestrian and vehicular spaces within Fort Collins’ alley network. Designing in the downtown core presents unique challenges both above and below ground when working adjacent to historic structures and encountering a myriad of underground utilities.
The alleyway enhancement demonstrates how forgotten parcels of downtown can be turned into lively, energized places. The design was careful not to inject over-designed and gimmicky elements, aiming rather for simple gestures to develop a timeless and elegant, organized design. In this alley, 20 granite pavers depict historic-themed images created by local youth.
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Project Details
Completion Date:
2010
Total Square Footage:
12,500
Landscape Architect:
RVi Planning (formerly Russell+ Mills Studio)
General Contractor:
Construction Manager:
Engineer(s):
EPS Group | Northern Engineering
Awards & Recognition:
City of Fort Collins 2011 Urban Design Award, Civic Improvement
Location
Nearby Dine
- Roots & Leaves Kava & Teas223 Linden Street (82 feet SE)
- Gaku Ramen223 Linden Street (115 feet SE)
- Bread Fellow247 Linden Street (127 feet E)
- The Forge Publick House255 Old Firehouse Alley (132 feet W)
- The Duchess Tea Room255 Linden Street (182 feet NE)
Nearby Shop
- Pilar Boutique217 Linden Street (125 feet SE)
- Darvier Jewelry Design Studio217 Linden Street (147 feet S)
- Nature's Own201 Linden Street (188 feet SW)
- Curiosities242 Walnut Street (190 feet SW)
- SALUS Bath and Body240 Walnut Street (200 feet SW)
Nearby Play
- Somewhere Secret Escape Room222 Walnut Street (184 feet W)
- The Coast254 Linden Street (284 feet E)
- South Broadway Country Club17 Old Town Square (325 feet SW)
- The Birdie Lab17 Old Town Square (329 feet SW)
- Fort Collins Tours19 Old Town Square (420 feet SW)
Nearby Parking
- Firehouse Alley Parking Structure165 Chestnut Street (501 feet SE)
- Jefferson Street Lot100 Jefferson Street (650 feet NW)
- Old Town Parking Structure100 Remington Street (861 feet S)
- Civic Center Parking Structure120 N Mason Street (907 feet W)
- Walrus Parking Lot - Private125 W Mountain Avenue (0.2 miles SW)