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Public-private partnerships should be
encouraged and facilitated by the TMA/EDP.
The introduction of new core community
services to villages will benefit from
collaborative, multi-interest, public-private
investment strategies that can expedite the
delivery of these services.
Denver South has already benefited significantly from civic
land donations and collaborative investing. Applying these
principles to vertical assets is a logical extension of past
successes in infrastructure.
Access to pleasing outdoor amenities should be a vital part
of future developments. Colorado’s 300+ days of sunshine
are a powerful draw and a cherished part of local lifestyles
and values. Other regions have incentivized using existing
and new open spaces as new corridors of intra-community
connectivity to great effect.
Establishing spaces for people to congregate, relax, and linger is
central to making memories that are intertwined with the place
where they happen. Using linked open spaces as a conduit for
pedestrian and personal mobility enhances local access and
decreases roadway congestion.
POLI C Y REC O M M ENDATI O NS
If we accept that population growth is inevitable, planning for change
is imperative. By developing policy initiatives that steer future growth
through this framework, this partnership can harness the power of
change to Denver South’s benefit rather than determent.
Starting with a set of shared objectives, this framework provides a
context for consensus on cross-jurisdictional policies that embrace
smart growth principles. More of a guideline than a code, this
framework encourages each jurisdiction to select which smart
growth strategies to implement in their communities.
BOARD VOICES
“As a City, we are always looking for new ways of doing things and
appreciate the opportunity to learn from counterparts in the region.
Policy initiatives require a lot of finesse. Language that clarifies intent,
establishes a sense of place, and can be cost-effectively implemented
without feeling forced is a balance of many perspectives.”
Stephanie Piko, Mayor, City of Centennial
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