480 S. Allison Pkwy.
Lakewood, Co 80226
303.987.7530

Pending Plans & Projects

Garrison Station Area Plan
West 14th Avenue
Vision Statement

Residents of the Garrison Station planning area identified West 14th Avenue as an area of opportunity for revitalization and neighborhood enhancement. The West 14th Avenue vision statement describes the character and core values as conceptualized by residents to achieve the goal of enhancing the quality of life in their neighborhood and community.

West 14th Avenue Vision:

The West 14th Avenue corridor between Garrison Street and Ammons Street should be a pedestrian-friendly business district where residents can walk to specialty shops, bakeries, bookstores, medical offices, art galleries, restaurants and sidewalk cafés. The corridor should be a vibrant and diverse environment that enhances the quality of life in the Eiber Neighborhood and the City of Lakewood by creating an active, spirited destination for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Future land use along West 14th Avenue should seek to:

	Retain existing businesses and foster opportunities for the recruitment and expansion of new businesses along the corridor.
	Encourage two or three story commercial or mixed-use buildings that complement the scale and architecture of the residential neighborhood to the south and the West Colfax Avenue commercial corridor to the north. Buildings should be placed close to the street with parking provided in the rear.
	Encourage high quality new construction using brick and other durable materials while preserving the corridor’s most significant existing structures and looking for opportunities to convert existing buildings and homes into restaurants, shops, and offices.
	Provide opportunities for public art and community gathering in order to establish the corridor as a vibrant cultural center and should include pocket parks, plazas, and connections to existing amenities such as James J. Richey Park.
	Feature a safe and pedestrian friendly streetscape that includes street trees, pavers, living groundcover, benches, lighting and other unique and aesthetically pleasing elements.
	Encourage sustainability through green building design, encouraging pedestrian access, and the use of environmentally friendly technology.

This vision statement serves as a guide to the Garrison Station Area Plan as the framework for future land use along West 14th Avenue.

For more information on the planning process, contact Jonathan Wachtel at 303-987-7510, or e-mail at jonwac@lakewood.org.