The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan
Consultation has concluded

Consultation has concluded.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the process. For upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings on this plan, please visit LakewoodSpeaks.org(External link).
Union Boulevard, from West Sixth Avenue to West Alameda Avenue, is an active, busy area with office buildings, hotels, apartments, restaurants and numerous other businesses. Changes in the neighborhood and what’s in store for its future have prompted concerns and community conversations about this high-profile area. As a result, Lakewood is launching a community planning effort called the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan to work with the neighborhood to develop a long-range vision for the future.
The goal of this planning effort is to discuss how the neighborhood would like to see the area evolve over the next 20 years, and it will cover the following topics:
- How should the neighborhood function?
- What type of uses for the land should be encouraged?
- What should the design of the buildings look like?
- What types of amenities are important to enhance the neighborhood?
- Do there need to be changes to make walking in the neighborhood easier and safer?
We want to involve those who live and work in this neighborhood to develop this plan. This website will help residents, business owners and community members participate in this process and keep them informed about how their ideas and comments are shaping the plan.
You can participate in a number of ways:
- Attend upcoming community meetings.
- Take online surveys (click here).
- Visit the “Ask a Question” section (click here).
- Visit this site regularly for survey and meeting summaries.
- Subscribe to this project to receive email updates (right side toolbar).
Consultation has concluded.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the process. For upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings on this plan, please visit LakewoodSpeaks.org(External link).
Union Boulevard, from West Sixth Avenue to West Alameda Avenue, is an active, busy area with office buildings, hotels, apartments, restaurants and numerous other businesses. Changes in the neighborhood and what’s in store for its future have prompted concerns and community conversations about this high-profile area. As a result, Lakewood is launching a community planning effort called the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan to work with the neighborhood to develop a long-range vision for the future.
The goal of this planning effort is to discuss how the neighborhood would like to see the area evolve over the next 20 years, and it will cover the following topics:
- How should the neighborhood function?
- What type of uses for the land should be encouraged?
- What should the design of the buildings look like?
- What types of amenities are important to enhance the neighborhood?
- Do there need to be changes to make walking in the neighborhood easier and safer?
We want to involve those who live and work in this neighborhood to develop this plan. This website will help residents, business owners and community members participate in this process and keep them informed about how their ideas and comments are shaping the plan.
You can participate in a number of ways:
- Attend upcoming community meetings.
- Take online surveys (click here).
- Visit the “Ask a Question” section (click here).
- Visit this site regularly for survey and meeting summaries.
- Subscribe to this project to receive email updates (right side toolbar).
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Public hearing for Union Neighborhood Vision Plan canceled
08 Oct 2019Share Public hearing for Union Neighborhood Vision Plan canceled on Facebook Share Public hearing for Union Neighborhood Vision Plan canceled on Twitter Share Public hearing for Union Neighborhood Vision Plan canceled on Linkedin Email Public hearing for Union Neighborhood Vision Plan canceled linkThe City Council’s public hearing for the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan set for Jan. 13, 2020, has now been canceled. The cancellation is a result of Lakewood’s Planning Commission requesting an additional meeting for it to consider the plan. Updates to the schedule for these meetings will be posted when those dates are available on LakewoodSpeaks.org(External link).
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City Council Study Session August 19 at 7 p.m.
09 Aug 2019Share City Council Study Session August 19 at 7 p.m. on Facebook Share City Council Study Session August 19 at 7 p.m. on Twitter Share City Council Study Session August 19 at 7 p.m. on Linkedin Email City Council Study Session August 19 at 7 p.m. linkThe City Council will conduct a study session on August 19, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 480 S. Allison Parkway, to review the recommendations that are proposed for the Union Neighborhood Vision Plan. These include recommendations for building and site design, land use, and mobility for the neighborhood area.
(External link)(External link)(External link)Click here to view the proposed recommendations.(External link)
View the Zone District Summary Sheets for the zone districts in this area.(External link)
Next steps:
- A copy of the draft Union Neighborhood Vision Plan will be posted no later than September 9.
- The Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled for September 25.
- The City Council public hearing is scheduled for October 28.
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Meeting 5: Final Presentation of Recommendations
28 Mar 2019Share Meeting 5: Final Presentation of Recommendations on Facebook Share Meeting 5: Final Presentation of Recommendations on Twitter Share Meeting 5: Final Presentation of Recommendations on Linkedin Email Meeting 5: Final Presentation of Recommendations linkThursday, July 18
(Rescheduled from June 27 to July 18)
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hampton Inn, Aspen/Spruce Room
137 Union Blvd. (directions(External link))
APRIL 12 UPDATE: This topic has been rescheduled from June 27 to July 18.
The fifth meeting will review the final recommendations.
Meeting materials:
- Existing Zone District Map and Summaries(External link)
- Area 1 Characteristics & Key Features Survey Results from the Draft Recommendations Survey(External link)
- Area 2 Characteristics & Key Features Survey Results from the Draft Recommendations Survey(External link)
- Area 3 Characteristics & Key Features Survey Results from the Draft Recommendations Survey(External link)
- Connectivity Framework Map(External link)
- Meeting Presentation(External link)
- Display Boards for July 18 Meeting(External link)
- Take the Final Recommendations Survey
- Final Recommendations Meeting Summary(External link)
- Final Recommendations Survey Response Summary(External link)
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Meeting 4: Draft Review
28 Mar 2019Share Meeting 4: Draft Review on Facebook Share Meeting 4: Draft Review on Twitter Share Meeting 4: Draft Review on Linkedin Email Meeting 4: Draft Review linkThursday, June 27
(Rescheduled from June 6 to June 27)
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hampton Inn, Aspen/Spruce Room
137 Union Blvd. (directions(External link))
APRIL 12 UPDATE: This topic has been rescheduled from June 6 to June 27.
The fourth meeting will present a draft of the Vision Plan for community review and comment.
Meeting materials
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Meeting 3: Design
28 Mar 2019Share Meeting 3: Design on Facebook Share Meeting 3: Design on Twitter Share Meeting 3: Design on Linkedin Email Meeting 3: Design linkThursday, June 6
(Rescheduled from May 8 to June 6)
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hampton Inn, Aspen/Spruce Room
137 Union Blvd. (directions(External link))
APRIL 12 UPDATE: This topic has been rescheduled from May 8 to June 6 to allow for a second Vision meeting.
The third meeting will focus on building and site design. Attendees will be guided through an exercise to provide comments on building scale, building design, and other amenities.
Meeting materials:
- (External link)June 6 Meeting Summary(External link)
- Powerpoint for June 6 Design Meeting(External link)
- Display Boards for June 6 Meeting and Survey(External link)
- Survey "Passports"(External link)
- The Building and Site Design Survey was available online from June 4 to June 10.
- Building and Site Design Survey Response Summary(External link)
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Meeting 2: Vision (repeat)
12 Apr 2019Share Meeting 2: Vision (repeat) on Facebook Share Meeting 2: Vision (repeat) on Twitter Share Meeting 2: Vision (repeat) on Linkedin Email Meeting 2: Vision (repeat) linkWednesday, May 8
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hampton Inn, Aspen/Spruce Room
137 Union Blvd. (directions(External link))
APRIL 12 UPDATE: This meeting will be a repeat of the April 11 meeting to ensure that all those who wished to attend are able.
The second meeting will repeat the April 11 meeting to discuss the community's vision for land use and character of the Union neighborhood. The planning area will be broken into three specific sections to focus on what land uses and functions make up each area, and how residents imagine that area to function in 20 years.
A short presentation will be given and then meeting attendees will be invited to view each area’s materials in detail. A survey will be given to gather community comments on the area as a whole as well as the three smaller planning areas.
Meeting materials:
- (External link)Specific Land Use Map (External link)(full planning area)
- Powerpoint for May 8 Vision Meeting(External link)
- May 8 Meeting Summary(External link)
- The survey for the Vision meetings will be available from March 28 to May 15.
- Vision Exercise Survey Response Summary(External link)
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Meeting 1: Vision
12 Apr 2019Share Meeting 1: Vision on Facebook Share Meeting 1: Vision on Twitter Share Meeting 1: Vision on Linkedin Email Meeting 1: Vision linkThursday, April 11
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hampton Inn, Aspen/Spruce Room
137 Union Blvd. (directions(External link))
The first meeting will discuss the community's vision for land use and character of the Union neighborhood. The planning area will be broken into three specific sections to focus on what land uses and functions make up each area, and how residents imagine that area to function in 20 years.
A short presentation will be given and then meeting attendees will be invited to view each area’s materials in detail. A survey will be given to gather community comments on the area as a whole as well as the three smaller planning areas.
Meeting materials:
- (External link)Specific Land Use Map (External link)(full planning area)
- (External link)Powerpoint for April 11 Vision Meeting(External link)
- (External link)April 11 Meeting Summary(External link) (Updated on April 18 to include question answers)
- The survey for the April 11 and May 8 meetings will be available from March 28 to May 15.
- Vision Exercise Survey Response Summary(External link)
What are the goals of this plan?
The purpose of the plan is to create a set of goals that will provide guidance for future appropriate land uses, building and site design, and amenities in the neighborhood.
View the summary of the Final Recommendations survey!
Planning Area Map
Timeline
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March 28, 2019: Union Neighborhood Vision Plan planning process begins!
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageWe're live! Join us here as we imagine Union's future.
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April 11, 2019: Community Meeting #1 - Vision
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageJoin us at the Hampton Inn for our first meeting 6 - 8 p.m. Address: 137 Union Blvd.
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May 8, 2019: Community Meeting #2 - Vision (REPEAT)
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageThis meeting will repeat the April 11 meeting for those who were unable to attend.
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June 6, 2019: Community Meeting #3 - Design
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageJoin us at the Hampton Inn for our third meeting 6 - 8 p.m. Address: 137 Union Blvd.
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June 27, 2019: Community Meeting #4 - Public Review of Draft Recommendations
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageJoin us at the Hampton Inn for our fourth meeting 6 - 8 p.m. Address: 137 Union Blvd.
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July 18, 2019: Meeting #5 - Final Review of Recommendations
The Union Neighborhood Vision Plan has finished this stageJoin us at the Hampton Inn for our fifth and final meeting 6 - 8 p.m. to review the final recommendations. Address: 137 Union Blvd.
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August 19, 2019: City Council Study Session on Proposed Recommendations
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September 25, 2019: Planning Commission Public Hearing (Continued)
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October 16, 2019: Planning Commission Public Hearing (Continued)
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February 12, 2020: Planning Commission Study Session
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June 3, 2020: Planning Commission Study Session
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July 15, 2020: Planning Commission Public Hearing
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FAQ
- How will my input affect this plan?
- I can't make the meeting! How do I share my thoughts?
- Lakewood just completed the Union Area Transportation Study in 2018. How will this plan be different?
- How were the planning area boundaries determined?
- What is the status of the vacant property north of the Federal Center light rail station?
Explore the Area
Important Links
- Union Area Transportation Study (External link)
- Vision Exercise Survey Response Summary (External link)
- Design Exercise Survey Response Summary (External link)
- Draft Recommendations Survey Response Summary (External link)
- Final Recommendations Survey Response Summary (External link)
- DRAFT Union Neighborhood Vision Plan (Planning Commission Public Hearing) (External link)
Who's listening
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