His design was the first choice of the Denver Planning Department staff , but was not the one selected by the Planning Commission .
In 1962 Sternberg participated in a competition for the design of Avondale , a large urban renewal project in Denver .
Sternberg 's design was the first choice of the Denver Planning Department staff , but was not the one selected by the Planning Commission .
In 1962 Sternberg participated in a competition for the design of Avondale , a large urban renewal project in Denver .