1. I-70 / Kipling Corridors Conditions Survey
Project Update – March 3, 2009

2. How is Blight Identified and Documented Within an Area?
Blight is identified and documented through a Conditions Survey, a detailed study of a defined geographic area that includes both data collection and in-the-field observation for blight conditions
Conditions found within the Area are evaluated as to their applicability to the definitions of blight found in the Colorado Urban Renewal Statute
The Condition Survey findings are prepared in report format and presented to the Urban Renewal Authority / City
The City Council makes the final determination as to a finding of blight

3. Conditions Survey Area
Eldridge
52nd
Ward
Tabor
Parfet
Kipling
Garrison
44th
38th
32nd
Youngfield
26th

4. Survey Area Facts
448 real property parcels totaling 857 acres
Rights-of-way totaling 396 acres
Total study area of 1,253 acres
Land uses by acreage:
Commercial / industrial: 57%
Vacant / undeveloped: 38%
Residential: 5%
Grouped into 46 “blocks” for ease of presentation of findings

5. Blight Factors as Defined in Colorado Urban Renewal Law:
Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures
Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout
Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities
Defective or unusual conditions of title
Endangerment of life or property by fire or other causes
Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities
Environmental contamination of buildings or properties
k5) Existence of health, safety or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings or other improvements

6. Conditions Survey Results

7. Conditions Survey Results

8. Conditions Survey Results Count of Blight Factors by Block

9. Deteriorated or Deteriorating Structures
External walls
Roof
Exterior finishes
Windows and doors
Fascia and soffits

12. Defective or Inadequate Street Layout
Inadequate street width / cross-section
Poor provisions or unsafe conditions for vehicles
Poor provisions or unsafe conditions for pedestrians
Insufficient roadway capacity
Poor or nonexistent vehicular access to buildings or lots

15. Faulty Lot Layout
Lots that are long, narrow, or irregularly shaped
Lots that are inadequate in size
Lots with configurations that result in stagnant or unused land
Multiplicity of ownership making land assemblage difficult

17. Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
Inadequate storm drainage
High crime areas
Pedestrian hazards / unsafe pedestrian conditions
Illegal dumping / excessive litter
Vagrants / vandalism / graffiti
Environmental contamination

20. Deteriorated Site Improvements
Signage
Lighting
On site parking surface / curb and gutter / stop blocks
Fences / walls / gates
Unpaved commercial parking lots
Overgrown vegetation
Neglected properties / general site maintenance deficiencies

26. Unusual Topography / Inadequate Public Improvements
Deteriorated public infrastructure (pavement, curb / gutter, sidewalk, etc.)
Lack of public infrastructure (curb / gutter, sidewalk, storm water drainage, etc.)
Excessive overhead utilities
Inadequate fire protection facilities / hydrants

29. Defective or Non-marketable Title
Properties with defective or disputed title
Properties with overly restrictive or prohibitive deed covenants

30. Conditions that Endanger Life or Property by Fire or Other Causes
Buildings or sites inaccessible to fire / emergency vehicles
Buildings or properties not in compliance with building / fire codes

32. Buildings that are Unsafe or Unhealthy the Live or Work In
Buildings or properties not in compliance with building / fire codes
Buildings with improperly installed or inadequate utility systems
Buildings with deteriorated elements that create unsafe or unhealthy conditions
High crime areas

34. Environmental Contamination
Environmental contamination of buildings or sites

36. High Levels of Municipal Services / Vacancy and Underutilization
Sites with high incidences of fire, police, or emergency responses
Sites with high levels of traffic accidents
Sites with high levels of code violations
Undeveloped parcel in a generally urbanized area
Vacant buildings
Vacant spaces in multi-unit buildings