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The West Colfax Avenue Corridor and adjacent West Rail Line in Lakewood is a unique, vibrant and thriving historic area home to the 40 West Arts District. The area has active business and neighborhood organizations working to continue to make the area a great place to work, live and do business.
The 40 West ArtLine is a 4-mile walking and biking arts experience in the heart of State-Certified 40 West Arts Creative District near historic West Colfax Avenue and the RTD W Line in Lakewood, Colorado.
West Colfax Vision 2040 Action Plan(PDF, 7MB) *An update to the West Colfax Vision 2040 Action Plan will begin in fall 2025 and be completed in 2026. Sheridan Station 20-Minute Neighborhood Implementation Strategy(PDF, 6MB) 40 West Arts Districts Design and Mobility Concepts(PDF, 23MB) 40 West Placemaking Implementation Plan(PDF, 49MB)
West Colfax and the station areas are zoned for higher density, mixed-use and transit-oriented development. Find out more about the specific zone districts.
Interactive Zoning Map
The 40 West Arts District is a state-certified Creative District. Learn more about the arts district, its mission, programs and projects.
The city and its community partners, including the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District, 40 West Arts and Mountair Park Community Farm, are spearheading the resurgence of the corridor.