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S O M E T H IN G F O R E V E RYO N E
This document was undertaken in
anticipation of continuing population
growth throughout metro Denver. It
intends to succinctly assess existing
conditions, thoughtfully identify
challenges, and present both visionary
and practical approaches to addressing
circumstances that could erode the
quality of life in Denver South.
The beneficiaries of this information
are many – government, property
owners, developers, civil servants,
investors, residents, and workforce.
Truly realizing the full breadth and
depth of possibility projected in this
framework will also involve many. To
be effective for everyone, there are
options for everyone. New ideas and
solutions will always be welcome.
While transit oriented development
has been identified as an objective of
smart growth strategies in general,
this framework is obligated to think
quite a bit more broadly. Almost all of
Denver South is already substantially
built, yet many open areas lack a
continual human presence throughout
the day. Thoughtfully inserting new
uses – multifamily, entertainment,
retail, recreation, civic, and
greenspace – around existing officedense developments will activate
them and encourage new resident
growth where we want it.
Not a direction, but a map; not a
prescription, but a remedy – common
values guiding good choices. This is
not only a call to action, but, indeed,
a toolkit. Let’s get to it.
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