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JUNE 2017 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \

Inside & Out(side)

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PHOTOS:

Robb Williamson

The Old Town Square project area extended to alleys

and adjacent streets, connecting this intimate enclave

with the adjacent downtown district.

A new element within the renovated Old Town

Square, the interactive pop-jet fountain is a favorite

attraction among children. Families come to enjoy the

fountain all times of day during summer months

The beloved “Spirit of Fort Collins” fountain is dubbed

the most photographed element in the city. Previous-

ly a sunken basin, the renovated fountain was rede-

signed with an elevated seat wall and splash basin,

creating a more effective and inviting seating area.

The renovated south plaza preserves the mature

trees and raised landscape beds, while updating the

playground, seating, site furnishings, lighting and im-

proving pedestrian circulation.

During concerts, the pop-jet fountain is turned off

to accommodate guests for seating. Movable bistro ta-

bles allow people to arrange seating according to their

preference. The enlarged stage and seating area ac-

commodates a more diverse range of performances.

The playground area was expanded and seating was

added to segregate the playground from the pedestri-

an walkways, allowing parents to observe their chil-

dren in a safer play setting.