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Commission refers 1611 Broadway seasonal-facility design to DRC after questions on utilities and frontage

Historic and Design Review Commission · April 15, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners asked the applicant to move dumpsters, fence utilities and revise lighting and exhaust locations so the seasonal facility’s utilitarian buildings do not dominate Broadway; the commission voted to send the case to the DRC for further design review.

The commission heard a presentation on a proposed seasonal multi-use area at 1611 Broadway. Applicant Lorena Gomez of KPNJ Architects said entrances are oriented to an alley and to Newell to draw foot traffic from the Pearl and to provide straight access to a restroom intended for seasonal events.

Commissioners pressed why utilitarian elements—dumpster…

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