44th Avenue Subarea Plan
Next Up: Adoption and Implementation
The final plan document will go to Planning Commission and City Council for adoption on April 6 and April 24 respectively. Stay tuned for final opportunities to weigh in.
Kicking off implementation, Localworks is exploring corridor branding and identity for W 44th Avenue. Community members interested in serving on a focus group to help develop the identity can fill out this form. Localworks is aiming to have the first meeting at the end of March or early April. More information will become available in March.
Thank you for your continued involvement!
Phase III Engagement
Phase III - Final Recommendations and Action is focusing on confirming recommendations and exploring implementation considerations. Phase three engagement kicked off in September and will continue through January, and includes:
- Station Boards September 27 Open House
- September 28 - November 28 Recommendations Survey
- December 1 Planning Commission and December 19 City Council Study Sessions
- January Advisory Committee Meeting
Adoption is anticipated in the first quarter of 2023.
Collection of summary materials from Phase III - Final Recommendations and Actions, below:
- Station Boards from September 27 Open House
- Recommendations Survey Results
- Packet Materials from December 2022 Council and Planning Commission Study Session (includes draft recommendations)
- Video from December 19th, 2022 City Council Study Session
Phase II Engagement
Phase II - Strategy and Synthesis engagement focused on exploring preliminary concepts, considerations, and recommendations with the community. Phase II engagement included advisory committee meetings, focus group meetings, a community open house event, an online strategy survey, a business walk, and presence at Performances in the Park, Carnation Festival, and Dumpster Days.
Collection of summary materials from Phase II - Strategy and Synthesis, below:
- Overall Strategy Diagram
- Station Boards from July 6th Open House
- Strategy Survey Results
- Summary of Phase 2 Public Comment
Phase I Engagement Summary
Phase I - Vision and Foundation engagement focused on learning your vision for the area and included advisory committee meetings, focus group meetings, the Feb. 23 open house event, online visioning activities, and a pop-up event at the Recreation Center to round out the initial phase of the project.
Collection of summary materials from Phase I - Vision and Foundation, below:
- Station Boards from February 23rd Open House
- Video from February 7th Focus Group Presentation
- Vision Mapping Report
- Vision Survey Results
- Summary of Phase 1 Public Comment
- Slides from May 2022 Council and Planning Commission Study Session
- Video from May 16th, 2022 City Council Study Session
Technical Analysis
Technical analysis of the market, traffic and existing conditions are being conducted in parallel with public engagement to guide ultimate recommendations of the plan and ensure actionable outcomes. These technical reports are being used in conjunction with public input to shape the recommendations and ensure they are grounded in reality. The reports will be part the final plan appendices and initial drafts are linked below.
Project Goals
The subarea planning process will combine public input with technical analysis to establish a long-range vision and guiding principles for the W. 44th Avenue planning area which will guide future investment. The plan will include an assessment of land use, transportation circulation, neighborhood connections, and redevelopment strategies to ensure they are appropriate for the area. The subarea plan will focus on revitalization and reinvestment along W. 44th Avenue, including businesses, neighborhoods, key economic drivers, and community assets. The goal is to create a vision and redevelopment strategy for W. 44th Avenue and to identify priority actions that will help achieve the vision and visibly improve the community.
How To Stay Involved
- Subscribe to this page to receive email updates about the project (look for the megaphone "stay informed" icon at the top or bottom of this page)
- Subscribe to the City's monthly Mayor's Matters enewsletter
- Sign up for public meeting notices on the City Calendar
- Register here on What's Up Wheat Ridge to take part in online activities that will appear on this project page throughout the year