The City's Comprehensive Plan, implementation plans and citywide plans provide goals and action steps to enhance Lakewood's livability and to guide land-use decisions, sustainability and quality development in the city.
Throughout 2024 and 2025 Lakewood is updating the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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Lakewood 2025: Moving Forward Together(PDF, 243MB)
The Lakewood Comprehensive Plan is an advisory document that guides the development and redevelopment of the city of Lakewood. The Plan contains a set of goals and action steps that provides guidance to the Planning Commission and City Council when making decisions. It is intended to improve and enhance the city's livability, economic viability, transportation and sustainability.
Comprehensive Plan Chapters:
Acknowledgments(PDF, 97KB)
Chapter One: Introduction(PDF, 12MB)
- Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan
- Plan Organization
- Planning Process and Community Input
Chapter Two: Background(PDF, 3MB)
- History
- Regional Context & Setting
- Land Use
- Demographics
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Chapter Three: Moving Forward(PDF, 9MB)
- Community Vision
- Future Employment and Population Growth
- Mile High Compact and Urban Growth Boundary
- City Image, Character and Urban Design
Chapter Four: Lakewood Lives(PDF, 23MB)
- Neighborhoods
- Housing
- Family Services
- Historic Preservation
- Arts and Culture
- Parks, Trails & Recreation
- Schools and Libraries
- Public Services
Chapter Five: Lakewood Innovates(PDF, 119MB)
- Citywide Economic Development Strategies
- Growth Areas
- Community Activity Areas
- Neighborhood Activity Areas
- Future Activity Areas
- Industrial Areas
Chapter Six: Lakewood Moves(PDF, 24MB)
- Multi-Modal Transportation System
- Future Transportation Improvements
- Complete Streets
- Way-finding & Informational Sign Opportunities
Chapter Seven: Lakewood Sustains(PDF, 19MB)
- City Leadership & Role
- Air Quality & Climate
- Water
- Biodiversity, Natural Resources & Ecosystem Services
- Energy in Built Environments
- Waste
Chapter Eight: Implementation(PDF, 10MB)
Appendix: Glossary of Terms(PDF, 41KB)
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A joint master plan is an adopted plan that is developed in partnership with multiple jurisdictions or parties.
Plan Rooney Valley(PDF, 8MB)
Joint Rooney Valley Development Standards(PDF, 2MB)
Archived Plans are those that were adopted as amendments to a previous comprehensive plan and were incorporated as part of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. These historical plans are included for reference purposes.
Corridor Plans
Alameda Cornerstone Plan(PDF, 16MB)
Mississippi Avenue Strategic Plan(PDF, 2MB)
North Kipling Street Strategic Plan(PDF, 2MB)
North Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Plan(PDF, 9MB)
Sheridan Boulevard Strategic Plan(PDF, 4MB)
West Colfax Avenue Action Plan(PDF, 4MB)
Special Area Plans
Federal Center Comprehensive Plan(PDF, 2MB)
Jewell and Wadsworth Specific Area Plan(PDF, 2MB)
Station Area Plans
Garrison Street Station Area Plan(PDF, 19MB)
Lamar Street Station Area Plan(PDF, 10MB)
Oak Street Station Area Plan(PDF, 24MB)
Sheridan Boulevard Station Area Plan(PDF, 16MB)
Union Corridor Station Area Plan(PDF, 14MB)
Wadsworth Boulevard Station Area Plan(PDF, 16MB)