The Arkins Promenade project is an incredible example of how impactful private-public partnerships can be! Menalto prides itself in the relationship’s that we have been able to establish and grow with the City and County of Denver. This project consists of the repurposing of an existing block located along the Platte River and in a part of the RiNo Park Neighborhood that is rapidly transforming into a vital mixed-use arts district. This mile-long stretch of open, green space is incredibly pedestrian friendly and attractive to all generations!

The promenade will be a linear park linking a series of outdoor spaces that accommodates flexible festival space, cafés, and an urban theater. The Arkins Promenade is connected to the RiNo Art Park, and linked to the river by natural vegetation and other native plants sustained by stormwater runoff from adjacent streets. Multiple opportunities to access the river edge will be provided linking the RiNo Park Neighboprhood to the river.

The concept plan created by Wenk Associates includes custom elements (a pavilion, gangway and tower made of recycled/reused materials) that will create a unique and special place along the South Platte River for the RiNo community and for the city of Denver as a whole. Innovative approaches to treating stormwater within the City ROW will be incorporated with details that include curb-less streets with landscape-based (shallow vegetated swales) water quality areas, with the goal being to hydraulically connect vegetated swales with chase drains and/or shallow conveyances.