The draft 40 West ArtLine Design Standards & Guidelines (DSG) can be viewed on the Lakewood Design Review Commission website. The draft DSG were reviewed at a public meeting with the Lakewood Design Review Commission (DRC) on December 12, 2023. The DRC recommended incorporating final edits to the DSG and scheduled a meeting for January 9th, 2024 at 11am to consider adoption of the DSG. The meeting agenda and more information can be found here. Additional information about the DSG and how they related to the ArtLine Framework Plan can be viewed below.

An important part of implementing the Framework Plan will be through the 40 West ArtLine Design Standards & Guidelines (DSG). The DSG will ensure the ArtLine vision is realized as public and private investment occurs along the route. The DSG are being developed in collaboration with the City Council appointed Lakewood Design Review Commission and other stakeholders.

A PDF of the draft 40 West ArtLine DSG is available for review and comment on the Design Review Commission website here. Please send questions or comments on the draft DSG to Matthew Seubert at matseu@lakewood.org by October 27, 2023.

What is a Design Standard & Guideline?

Design Standards and Guidelines (DSG) consist of both minimum standards and suggested guidelines to achieve consistent neighborhood character, promote flexibility and creativity, ensure high quality design, and align with the community vision.

• Design Standards are objective criteria that provide a specific set of required directions for a particular topic, based on the related Design Intent Statement.

• Design Guidelines provide additional guidance to promote the goals defined by the Design Intent Statements. They are more flexible than Standards.

• Design Standards and Guidelines will be applicable to new development and redevelopment projects in the area.

Join project partners and community members at the final open house for the 40 West ArtLine project to learn about the draft Framework Plan that sets the vision and priorities for this four-mile long outdoor arts experience and the ArtLine Design Standards & Guidelines that are being developed to help achieve the vision.

Hundreds of community members have participated in the process to develop the plan to date and we’re excited to share the recommendations! Please stop by to learn more, ask questions, share your thoughts, and enjoy food and drinks!

What: Open House directly following the West Colfax Community Association Meeting

When: Wednesday, Sept 20, 9-10am

Where: The HUB at 40 West Arts, 6501 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO

Plenty of vehicle and bicycle parking on-site

An important aspect of this project is the creation of implementation tools to ensure the ArtLine vision is realized as public and private investment occurs along the route. The 40 West ArtLine Design Standards and Guidelines, or DS&G, are being developed in collaboration with the appointed Lakewood Design Review Commission (DRC), the entity responsible for implementing the DS&G, and other stakeholders. Once developed and adopted, the DS&G will:

• Guide public realm improvements and building design to support the ArtLine vision and promote placemaking within the community.

• Help public and private development contribute to implementing the vision of the ArtLine through improvements to the built environment (streets/public realm, art, buildings, etc.)

The DS&G will address a number of topics related to the ArtLine, including but not limited to the following:

• Overall Streetscape Standards

• ArtLine Marking Standards

• Street Furnishings

• Pedestrian Lighting

• Wayfinding & Signage

• Public Art, Placemaking, and Creative Enhancements

• Architectural topics related to: Ground Floor Building Design, Pedestrian-Oriented Façade Design, Building Materials & Articulation, and Adaptive Reuse of Existing Buildings

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)

Click here to enlarge, view each ArtLine Segment or print (.pdf)