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Designers propose natural, site‑specific vehicle‑barrier concepts for Pitkin County buildings; board asks to protect ADA and first‑responder access
Summary
County designers showed two schematic approaches—natural/landscape and design-history sculptural bollards—to protect building entrances from vehicles; commissioners favored natural elements for the administration building, asked staff to coordinate with the library trustees, and emphasized ADA access and first‑responder needs.
Pitkin County staff presented conceptual designs on Dec. 9 to add vehicle‑safety barriers at the administration building and library to reduce the risk of vehicles striking entrances.
Kevin Warner, assets director, introduced Raleigh Design Planning and county risk staff. The consultant, Patrick Raleigh, explained the project’s goals and safety principles (threat zone, standoff distance, keep‑out zone) and said the designs would follow CISA…
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