Goldsmith Gulch Stormwater Project

Goldsmith Gulch flows through southeast Denver, where it plays a key role in managing stormwater. Areas like Bible Park and Iliff Stormwater Basin have long helped reduce flooding, but challenges remain—especially near Iliff Avenue, where floodwaters can overtop the road and impact nearby properties.

Guided by recent planning efforts such as the Near Southeast Area Plan (2023) and Goldsmith Gulch Major Drainageway Plan (2020), this project will explore upgrades to improve stormwater detention, enhance park spaces, and strengthen trail connections. It will also evaluate the potential to open sections of the downstream segment to improve safety, flow, and community access. This concept design phase will take place over approximately 24 months, with future phases to follow.

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Discover Proposed Flood Mitigation Techniques

Click on the hotspots throughout the map to learn more about proposed flood mitigation techniques, how they work, and the potential benefits they could provide in reducing flood risk and improving community resilience.

Project area map illustrating the three project areas. Downstream segment lies between Evans Ave and Iliff Ave along Monaco St. The Iliff Stormwater Basin sits just south of Iliff Ave along Monaco St and abuts the Goldsmith Gulch. Bible Park is just south

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