Sustainable Smart Design for a City Park’s Multi-Use Recreation Facility
Client Overview
Industry: Public Parks & Community Development
Project: Multi-Use Recreation Building Retrofit & Smart Infrastructure Upgrade
Location: Denver, Colorado
Services Provided: Sustainable Architecture, Smart Building Technology, Data Center Solutions
Challenge: Meeting sustainability goals while integrating modern technology for community needs
The Challenge
The Denver Parks & Recreation Department sought to modernize a 40-year-old multi-use recreation facility while aligning with the city’s sustainability goals. The facility serves as a hub for:
- Community events & public elections
- After-school & summer youth programs
- Conference rooms & small business coworking spaces
- Local entrepreneur data colocation & digital resources
However, the city faced three critical challenges:
Balancing sustainability & technology upgrades within budget constraints.
Ensuring the facility meets green building standards (LEED & net-zero goals).
Providing digital infrastructure for small business owners & entrepreneurs.
Our Approach
Our firm partnered with city planners, sustainability experts, and technology providers to design a phased, cost-effective plan that met the city’s long-term vision.
1. Smart, Sustainable Infrastructure Design
Retrofitted solar panels & energy-efficient HVAC to cut power usage by 40%.
Installed rainwater harvesting systems to reduce water consumption by 35%.
Used sustainable, low-carbon building materials to align with Denver’s green initiatives.
2. Multi-Use Smart Spaces for Community & Business Growth
Designed modular, soundproof conference rooms for business owners & election use.
Built flexible coworking offices with fiber-optic internet & AI-powered workspace booking.
Integrated smart lighting & occupancy sensors to lower energy waste by 25%.
3. Community Data Center & Digital Hub
Developed a colocation-style data center for local entrepreneurs & small businesses.
Provided secure cloud computing resources to support local startups.
Established AI-assisted cybersecurity monitoring to ensure data privacy.
Results & Impact
The city’s multi-use recreation facility retrofit successfully delivered:
-LEED Gold Certification Achieved – Meeting long-term sustainability goals.
-$500K in Annual Energy Savings – Lowering operational costs for taxpayers.
-40% Increase in Small Business Usage – Local entrepreneurs benefiting from office & digital resources.
-50% Reduction in Water & Energy Consumption – Smart infrastructure optimizing resource use.
-Expanded Community Access – Hosting 20% more events & programs with modernized spaces.
Key Takeaways
-Biggest Success: Created a sustainable, tech-integrated community space while cutting costs.
-Applicable Industries: Public parks, government infrastructure, community development.
- Next Steps for Potential Clients: Looking to modernize your city facilities with sustainable smart tech? Let’s collaborate, Contact us today.
