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RESOLUTION: 2003-22
SUBJECT: APPROVING THE ALAMEDA CORNERSTONE PLAN AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAKEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ADDRESS: 480 South Allison Parkway Lakewood CO 80226
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Alameda Cornerstone Plan as an amendment to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan.
FUNDING SOURCE: Not Applicable
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: West Alameda Avenue was originally developed as the Metro area's gateway to Red Rocks Park and the Front Range mountains. More than any other street, Alameda embodies Lakewood's identity with its gracious appearance and its spectacular views to Green Mountain. Additionally, Alameda Avenue provides access to the heart, or downtown, of Lakewood by providing residents and visitors with connections to major employment areas - the Denver Federal Center and Union Boulevard office district, and shopping areas - Lakewood City Commons and the upcoming Belmar District.
In the last several years, Alameda Avenue has been experiencing an exciting level of creative development including Lakewood City Commons and the Belmar District. While the City has many plans in place in this area, these plans have not specifically been tied together with a unified vision.
Recognizing the need for a unified vision and that new developments will have
significant impacts on Alameda Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Union Boulevard,
an innovative partnership was formed to develop the Alameda Cornerstone Plan.
This partnership included the Alameda Gateway Community Association, the Denver
Federal Center/General Services Administration, the Regional Transportation
District, and the City of Lakewood. All partners in the planning effort have
contributed to the total cost of $180,000 to prepare the Plan. The plan is being
termed the "Alameda Cornerstone Plan" because the Plan builds upon
past plans with an eye to the future that addresses land use, urban design,
economic analysis, and transportation.
The Alameda Cornerstone Plan sets a broad vision for the Alameda corridor and
is based upon Seven Guiding Principles:
Think Green - Unify the corridor with landscape, urban design to create a "Grand Parkway to the Mountains".
Balance and Choice - Provide for motoring, walking, biking and transit.
Make it Walkable - Make a distinctive, continuous pedestrian realm part of the Avenue.
Think Big and Small - Create a real, urbane downtown and intimate neighborhood centers.
Create Character - Transform the major intersections with smart design and civic art.
Face Front - Develop buildings that relate to streets; doors and windows face the street.
Catalyze - Keep working with investors; actively encourage and participate in redevelopment.
RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: March 24, 2003
ORIGINATED BY: Community Planning and Development
STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Kate Erickson, Senior Planner, 303-987-7510
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2003-22
Policy Report
Planning Commission Resolution
Planning Commission hearing
minutes
SUBMITTED BY:
Kate Erickson, Senior Planner
Roger Wadnal, Manager of Strategic Planning
Frank Gray, Director of Community Planning & Development
REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager
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