Location: Denver

16th Street Transitway Mall Revitalization

High-angle view of a wide pedestrian mall lined with trees, outdoor seating, and modern buildings, featuring a distinctive gray and white diamond-patterned stone pavement.

Over 40 years after helping shape Denver’s beloved 16th Street Mall, OLIN returned to breathe new life into the city’s mile-long pedestrian and transit corridor. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, we led a two-year design and research effort to reimagine this historic spine for the next generation. The redesign brings bold, forward-looking updates […]

16th Street Transitway

Ground-level view of a sunlit pedestrian mall lined with leafy green trees, modern globe street lamps, blue planters, and colorful sun-patterned banners.

In the heart of downtown Denver, OLIN transformed a vehicle-heavy city street into an exciting and successful pedestrian and transit-oriented retail district. OLIN’s redesign reduced traffic congestion, provided efficient bus service between the city and suburbs, and created an inviting pedestrian environment. For a mile-long length of 16th Street, a gracious 22-foot-wide, tree-lined promenade occupies […]