Youngfield Street Beautification

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Consultation has concluded

Thank you to everyone who participated in this project! Construction is complete.
Artist putting finishing touches on the mural. Photo credit: Dittlo Digital 
Updated landscaping

New Wheat Ridge gateway signage



Decorative fencing and hardscape


Project Purpose and Goals

The Youngfield Street Beautification project identified and implemented aesthetic improvements along Youngfield Street between 30th and 40th Avenues, focusing on the area between Youngfield Street and I-70. Aesthetic improvements offer a welcoming gateway to the City of Wheat Ridge, beautify the corridor, and create spaces that will not only reflect our community values but will also instill pride in our city.

Design rendering of monument sign using Plains to Peaks themeDesign rendering of monument sign using Plains to Peaks themeProject Goals:

  • Understand existing conditions including constructible areas, utility locations and corridors, soil conditions, and where improvements are allowed through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
  • Involve members of the public and neighboring stakeholders to assist with choosing a design theme to convey community values and identifying desired aesthetic improvements.
  • Coordinate with the ongoing 32nd Avenue Multimodal Improvements project.
  • Prepare preliminary and final design plans.
  • Obtain necessary environmental clearances, permits, and interagency agreements.
  • Construct aesthetic improvements.

Improvements include enhanced signage, sustainable landscaping, decorative fencing, lighting, and public art.

Elements Outside this Project:
This project is funded by the City of Wheat Ridge’s Urban Renewal Bond. This funding is reserved for specific purposes, including aesthetic improvements. Due to these constraints, this project did not include transportation improvements along Youngfield Street at this time. The city may pursue projects in the future to improve sidewalks and bicycle facilities. 

Project Area

The project was focused along Youngfield Street between 30th and 40th Avenues, improving the area on the west side of Youngfield Street, between Youngfield Street and I-70. 

Design Themes

The city worked with the public to identify themes for the design of aesthetic improvements. The community chose Plains to Peaks, a story about the mountains, plains, and Wheat Ridge’s unique place between them, and Sowing Happiness, celebrating Wheat Ridge’s legacy of farming, growth, and colorful community. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this project! Construction is complete.
Artist putting finishing touches on the mural. Photo credit: Dittlo Digital 
Updated landscaping

New Wheat Ridge gateway signage



Decorative fencing and hardscape


Project Purpose and Goals

The Youngfield Street Beautification project identified and implemented aesthetic improvements along Youngfield Street between 30th and 40th Avenues, focusing on the area between Youngfield Street and I-70. Aesthetic improvements offer a welcoming gateway to the City of Wheat Ridge, beautify the corridor, and create spaces that will not only reflect our community values but will also instill pride in our city.

Design rendering of monument sign using Plains to Peaks themeDesign rendering of monument sign using Plains to Peaks themeProject Goals:

  • Understand existing conditions including constructible areas, utility locations and corridors, soil conditions, and where improvements are allowed through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
  • Involve members of the public and neighboring stakeholders to assist with choosing a design theme to convey community values and identifying desired aesthetic improvements.
  • Coordinate with the ongoing 32nd Avenue Multimodal Improvements project.
  • Prepare preliminary and final design plans.
  • Obtain necessary environmental clearances, permits, and interagency agreements.
  • Construct aesthetic improvements.

Improvements include enhanced signage, sustainable landscaping, decorative fencing, lighting, and public art.

Elements Outside this Project:
This project is funded by the City of Wheat Ridge’s Urban Renewal Bond. This funding is reserved for specific purposes, including aesthetic improvements. Due to these constraints, this project did not include transportation improvements along Youngfield Street at this time. The city may pursue projects in the future to improve sidewalks and bicycle facilities. 

Project Area

The project was focused along Youngfield Street between 30th and 40th Avenues, improving the area on the west side of Youngfield Street, between Youngfield Street and I-70. 

Design Themes

The city worked with the public to identify themes for the design of aesthetic improvements. The community chose Plains to Peaks, a story about the mountains, plains, and Wheat Ridge’s unique place between them, and Sowing Happiness, celebrating Wheat Ridge’s legacy of farming, growth, and colorful community.