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Lakewood is updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and we want to hear from you!

The Comprehensive Plan is an important citywide tool that defines the vision, goals and priorities for Lakewood over next 10-15 years. The Plan will be used by staff, City Council, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions to inform decisions about land use, housing, transportation, climate action, parks, public health, equity and more in Lakewood.

Throughout 2024, we will be discussing what our vision and values are for Lakewood and what challenges we need to address moving forward so that we and future generations can continue to enjoy our community and thrive. Read more about the planning process.


How to Participate Now:




Lakewood is updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and we want to hear from you!

The Comprehensive Plan is an important citywide tool that defines the vision, goals and priorities for Lakewood over next 10-15 years. The Plan will be used by staff, City Council, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions to inform decisions about land use, housing, transportation, climate action, parks, public health, equity and more in Lakewood.

Throughout 2024, we will be discussing what our vision and values are for Lakewood and what challenges we need to address moving forward so that we and future generations can continue to enjoy our community and thrive. Read more about the planning process.


How to Participate Now:



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For general questions and concerns about the city, please visit Lakewood.org/RequestLakewood(External link)(External link), which is the city's online customer service hub available online 24 hours a day.

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  • Share Who specifically is on the selection committee who chooses which community members are selected? I have watched previous selection committees and been concerned about bias. Please name the individuals involved with choosing members for these advisory groups. Thank you. on Facebook Share Who specifically is on the selection committee who chooses which community members are selected? I have watched previous selection committees and been concerned about bias. Please name the individuals involved with choosing members for these advisory groups. Thank you. on Twitter Share Who specifically is on the selection committee who chooses which community members are selected? I have watched previous selection committees and been concerned about bias. Please name the individuals involved with choosing members for these advisory groups. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Who specifically is on the selection committee who chooses which community members are selected? I have watched previous selection committees and been concerned about bias. Please name the individuals involved with choosing members for these advisory groups. Thank you. link

    Who specifically is on the selection committee who chooses which community members are selected? I have watched previous selection committees and been concerned about bias. Please name the individuals involved with choosing members for these advisory groups. Thank you.

    lenoreherskovitz asked about 1 month ago

    Hi, 

    Thank you for your question. A City Council Ad Hoc Community Engagement Committee will be making the final selection for the Advisory Group members.

  • Share How can I encourage Lakewood to replace sodium street lights with Dark-Sky recommended LED 3000 Kelvin lighting with excellent BUG rating (backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G))? on Facebook Share How can I encourage Lakewood to replace sodium street lights with Dark-Sky recommended LED 3000 Kelvin lighting with excellent BUG rating (backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G))? on Twitter Share How can I encourage Lakewood to replace sodium street lights with Dark-Sky recommended LED 3000 Kelvin lighting with excellent BUG rating (backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G))? on Linkedin Email How can I encourage Lakewood to replace sodium street lights with Dark-Sky recommended LED 3000 Kelvin lighting with excellent BUG rating (backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G))? link

    How can I encourage Lakewood to replace sodium street lights with Dark-Sky recommended LED 3000 Kelvin lighting with excellent BUG rating (backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G))?

    starrchi asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Within the City of Lakewood, some streetlights are owned and maintained by Lakewood and some by Xcel.  Lakewood has been replacing/installing their streets lights with LED for over 5 years that conform to dark sky BUG ratings usually.  However, Lakewood still uses 4K fixtures for commercial or highways for the better visibility. The 3K fixtures are used in residential areas.  Lakewood currently has XCEL replacing any HPS fixtures that need repair beyond a bulb with LED fixtures. Most of the fixtures XCEL installs are also 3K and dark skies compliant.

  • Share “What can the city do to convert west Colfax, 2 blocks from the W-line, into a thriving, Tennison style corridor with alternative transportation options, healthy, diverse restaurants and cafes and other local, independent, sustainable, community-oriented shops and businesses, and affordable housing and studios. This is what I want to see. Storage facilities and gas stations are not optimizing the light rail amenity." on Facebook Share “What can the city do to convert west Colfax, 2 blocks from the W-line, into a thriving, Tennison style corridor with alternative transportation options, healthy, diverse restaurants and cafes and other local, independent, sustainable, community-oriented shops and businesses, and affordable housing and studios. This is what I want to see. Storage facilities and gas stations are not optimizing the light rail amenity." on Twitter Share “What can the city do to convert west Colfax, 2 blocks from the W-line, into a thriving, Tennison style corridor with alternative transportation options, healthy, diverse restaurants and cafes and other local, independent, sustainable, community-oriented shops and businesses, and affordable housing and studios. This is what I want to see. Storage facilities and gas stations are not optimizing the light rail amenity." on Linkedin Email “What can the city do to convert west Colfax, 2 blocks from the W-line, into a thriving, Tennison style corridor with alternative transportation options, healthy, diverse restaurants and cafes and other local, independent, sustainable, community-oriented shops and businesses, and affordable housing and studios. This is what I want to see. Storage facilities and gas stations are not optimizing the light rail amenity." link

    “What can the city do to convert west Colfax, 2 blocks from the W-line, into a thriving, Tennison style corridor with alternative transportation options, healthy, diverse restaurants and cafes and other local, independent, sustainable, community-oriented shops and businesses, and affordable housing and studios. This is what I want to see. Storage facilities and gas stations are not optimizing the light rail amenity."

    2001HoytST asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question about West Colfax Avenue. Lakewood has undertaken several efforts to provide multimodal transportation options on Colfax, discourage future auto-oriented land uses, and facilitate more pedestrian-friendly design outcomes. For example, the West Colfax Safety Project, now in the design stage, will build wider sidewalks for pedestrians to use.  Lakewood recently adopted the 40West ArtLine Framework Plan, which includes zoning recommendations to discourage auto-oriented uses such as gas stations, encourage neighborhood-serving local businesses, and facilitate a range of housing options, including more affordable housing.  The City also recently adopted Design Standards and Guidelines for the ArtLine, which will encourage more pedestrian-friendly streetscape and ground floor building design outcomes for new development on Colfax. 

  • Share What is the plan for improving cycling infrastructure? on Facebook Share What is the plan for improving cycling infrastructure? on Twitter Share What is the plan for improving cycling infrastructure? on Linkedin Email What is the plan for improving cycling infrastructure? link

    What is the plan for improving cycling infrastructure?

    TiredofalmostgettingkilledeverytimeIrideinLakewood asked 4 months ago

    Your question has gone unanswered, and I apologize for that. I'm working with the project team to get information to you today.

    -- Stacie Oulton
    Public Information Manger.

    Thank you for your question and for your patience. During the Comprehensive Plan update process we will be discussing a number of topics including the vision for multimodal transportation. Lakewood’s Bicycle System Master Plan currently outlines goals and strategies to improve the cycling infrastructure. 

    While the Comprehensive Plan acknowledges multimodal transportation as an important part of Lakewood's future, the Bicycle System Master Plan is also being updated in 2024-2025 and will look deeper into adding and improving cycling infrastructure throughout the City. Watch for a Lakewood Together site dedicated to that update in the spring.

    The process for the Comprehensive Plan is starting this month and will continue throughout 2024 and 2025. We will be posting updates to this website and will include all the ways to participate and share your input at each step of the process.

  • Share Hello! Will the reflection of the previous plan include a review of how well the city has worked towards the goals of that plan? And if there is a review, will it be made public? Thanks! Brian on Facebook Share Hello! Will the reflection of the previous plan include a review of how well the city has worked towards the goals of that plan? And if there is a review, will it be made public? Thanks! Brian on Twitter Share Hello! Will the reflection of the previous plan include a review of how well the city has worked towards the goals of that plan? And if there is a review, will it be made public? Thanks! Brian on Linkedin Email Hello! Will the reflection of the previous plan include a review of how well the city has worked towards the goals of that plan? And if there is a review, will it be made public? Thanks! Brian link

    Hello! Will the reflection of the previous plan include a review of how well the city has worked towards the goals of that plan? And if there is a review, will it be made public? Thanks! Brian

    zbholman asked 7 months ago

    Hi Brian, 

    Thank you for your question. Yes, staff have been tracking the progress of the implementation of our previous plan, Lakewood 2025, and a summary will be posted to this website.

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