Join us for a community open house on the Metro Market Square project on Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Crystal City. Learn more and RSVP!
No fixed address; Bound by the Crystal Square (SP #90) development area and is framed by Crystal Square to the north, 18th Street South to the south, Crystal Drive to the east, and South Bell Street to the west.,
Staff has contracted Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) as the design firm who will be developing the eventual Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines for Metro Market Square. The project is currently in the planning phase and an engagement strategy is currently in development.
The proposed public space will be designed as part of a larger park master plan and design guidelines to be developed. The project is currently identified in the FY 2023-32 CIP as part of the "Crystal City Parks and Public Space" developments. The project is financed through developer contributions and Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
Project Goals
The project was first considered as a public space identified in the Crystal City Sector Plan (2012) as Park #8. The Public Spaces Master Plan (2019) also considers the development of new public space areas including those in Crystal City. The site is entirely within the Crystal City Civic Association boundary and adjacent to the Aurora Highlands Civic Association. This new public space will be one of three new public amenity projects currently underway, including two new Department of Environmental Services (DES) projects: 18th Street South street/sidewalk improvements to the south of the park and the new Crystal City East Metro Entrance to the east of the park.
Click the dropdowns below to explore details of the project process.
Level of Engagement: Involve
During this time the project team will share information about the project goals and gather the first round of community feedback. Sign up for updates on this webpage to be the first to know when engagement #1 kicks off.
The project team will provide draft concept designs based off of feedback from 2024. Community members will be encouraged to share their feedback.
Level of Engagement: Consult
The project team will share the final draft design for final comments.
Level of Engagement- Communicate
The County Board will consider the construction bid for approval.
Level of Engagement - Communicate
Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Developer Funding, and Capital Improvement Plan.
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Project Manager Marco Antonio Rivero