Envision Lakewood 2040
Consultation on this project has concluded.
![]() | Exciting update! After more than a year of extensive community engagement, the Envision Lakewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted unanimously by the Lakewood Planning Commission on April 23, 2025. On July 28, City Council unanimously approved the final Plan. View the Adopted and Approved Plan! | |
Thank you to the thousands of community members who participated in the process by sharing your stories and perspectives on Comprehensive Plan topics, providing specific feedback through surveys, subscribing to the newsletter, attending events, and more! Your input has helped capture the shared vision, values, and priorities for Lakewood within the draft Plan! | ||
Consultation on this project has concluded.
![]() | Exciting update! After more than a year of extensive community engagement, the Envision Lakewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted unanimously by the Lakewood Planning Commission on April 23, 2025. On July 28, City Council unanimously approved the final Plan. View the Adopted and Approved Plan! | |
Thank you to the thousands of community members who participated in the process by sharing your stories and perspectives on Comprehensive Plan topics, providing specific feedback through surveys, subscribing to the newsletter, attending events, and more! Your input has helped capture the shared vision, values, and priorities for Lakewood within the draft Plan! | ||
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City Council and Planning Commission Open House
Share City Council and Planning Commission Open House on Facebook Share City Council and Planning Commission Open House on Twitter Share City Council and Planning Commission Open House on Linkedin Email City Council and Planning Commission Open House linkAs a first step in the update process, the city is having an informative open house for City Council and Planning Commission members to learn about the Comprehensive Plan and the upcoming update process. Residents, businesses, and community members are also welcome to attend.
Open house details:
- 5-7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21 at the Lakewood Culture Center lobby located at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 80226.
- Focus of the open house is to provide information to City Council and Planning Commission on what a Comprehensive Plan is, how the city uses it and why we need to update it. ThereContinue reading
As a first step in the update process, the city is having an informative open house for City Council and Planning Commission members to learn about the Comprehensive Plan and the upcoming update process. Residents, businesses, and community members are also welcome to attend.
Open house details:
- 5-7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21 at the Lakewood Culture Center lobby located at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 80226.
- Focus of the open house is to provide information to City Council and Planning Commission on what a Comprehensive Plan is, how the city uses it and why we need to update it. There will not be a formal presentation.
- Food and beverages will be provided.
There is much more to come on this project, including numerous opportunities for community members to get involved and to participate in this planning process in the coming months and throughout 2024.
Engagement Process
Envision Lakewood 2040 was developed based on input from thousands of Lakewood community members over several years. Below are some key resources that highlight and summarize various engagement points throughout the process: |
- Planning Process - A 3 page summary of the planning process from the Adopted and Approved Plan that details the 4 phases and the public engagement process.
- Vision and Values Survey Results and Spanish Outreach - In early 2024 the Lakewood community responded to 4 simple open-ended questions to help understand what the community values about Lakewood and to start to identify what challenges and opportunities need to be addressed through the Comprehensive Plan update.
- Engagement Hub Page - This webpage housed our online engagement opportunities and updates about pop-up events, open houses, and other ways for the community to get involved throughout the planning process.
- Advisory Group Meeting Summaries - In addition to the broad community-wide engagement activities, three City-Council appointed volunteer Advisory Groups were formed to have in-depth conversations with community members, Planning Commission, and City staff about draft content for the Plan. Summaries of each of the in-person meetings can be found below:
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is an important citywide document and tool that defines the vision, goals and priorities for Lakewood over the 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.
Review frequently asked questions or learn more about the planning process.
Accessibility information
If you need an accessible version of any documents on this project page, please contact adacoordinator@lakewood.org.
Project Timeline
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Phase 1: Plan for the Plan (January 2023 - December 2023)
Envision Lakewood 2040 has finished this stage -
Phase 2: Develop the Plan (January 2024-January 2025)
Envision Lakewood 2040 has finished this stage -
Phase 3: Revise and Adopt the Plan (Starting February 2025)
Envision Lakewood 2040 has finished this stage- Feb. 19 - Planning Commission Study Session
- March 17 - City Council Study Session
- April 9 - Planning Commission Public Hearing
- April 23 - Planning Commission Public Hearing
- May 5 - City Council Workshop
- July 28 - City Council Public Hearing
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Phase 4: Implement the Plan (2025-2040)
Envision Lakewood 2040 is currently at this stage
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