Treatment Guidance
Treatment guidance provides recommendations for the preservation and repair of Glen Huntington Bandshell. This guidance should be followed when undertaking design and planning for Glen Huntington Bandshell or when proposing modifications to contributing features and to qualities that contribute to Glen Huntington Bandshell’s historic character, including proposals for new development within the landmark boundary. Treatment guidance is presented according to seven landscape characteristics - topography, spatial organization, views, circulation, structures, small scale features and vegetation. Treatment guidance also covers proposals for new development within the landmark boundary. Topography, Spatial Organization and Views Topography features include the sloped amphitheater, berm, large level area between the Bandshell and amphitheater, and the sloped south lawn. Bandshell is sited at the north edge of the site with amphitheater seating oriented towards it. The amphitheater's berm gradually transitions into the south lawn creating a visual connection between the spaces. The south lawn gradually extends towards the Boulder Creek Path and the ditch. Prominent views on site include the view towards Bandshell from the south lawn and other areas within Central Park; views towards the Boulder Flatirons from the stage, paved gravel area, and south lawn; views from adjacent streets including Broadway Street and 13th Street. • Preserve contributing topography including the landscape berm and sloped amphitheater. ○ Repair the existing stone retaining wall and berm to define the southern edge of the amphitheater. ○ Consider extending the retaining wall with compatible materials to further delineate the southern edge. • Consider removing the non-contributing gravel paving between the Bandshell and amphitheater in favor of lawn or concrete paving. • Preserve views to the Boulder Flatirons from the site and the Bandshell and preserve views to the Bandshell and amphitheater from within Central Park and from Broadway Street and 13th Street. • Ensure new additions or modifications to existing features and vegetation respect, and do not interfere or diminish Glen Huntington Bandshell and site’s composition or views. Design new vegetation, structures, and other features in respect to established patterns and relationships to ensure Glen Huntington Bandshell’s composition is preserved. Circulation Circulation includes diagonal sidewalks that the extend from the northern corners of the site to the Bandshell’s amphitheater, sidewalks along the perimeter of Central Park, a flagstone path, a remnant stone path, and a curvilinear sidewalk. The diagonal sidewalks at the northeast and northwest corners are contributing features. • Protect Glen Huntington Bandshell and site’s original circulation patterns. Repair and replace sidewalks to be ADA accessible in width, slope, and surfacing and historically appropriate. • Allow removal of non-contributing and non-compliant circulation features such as the flagstone path southwest of the amphitheater. • Provide ADA access to the Bandshell stage in a way that respects the historic character and preserves contributing vegetation. • Conduct further research on the Bandshell to determine if the sandstone path along the berm is contributing.
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