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Loading Glossary… Jared Aug 13 2025 at 3:13PM on page 26
So many great highlights here. There is such an opportunity to bring life over here with the new stadium.
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in reply to Gabriel's comment
Jared Aug 13 2025 at 3:11PM on page 26
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A protected bike lane and better sidewalks along Mississippi all the way to Broadway would be such an improvement.
Jared DuPerre Aug 13 2025 at 3:08PM on page 25
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Mississippi has so much potential for business, streetscaping, and mobility. I'd really like to see this street cleaned up with better sidewalks/bike lanes and new restaurants/bars.
in reply to Allyson's comment
Jared DuPerre Aug 13 2025 at 3:00PM on page 15
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Agreed. It's strange to me how many disconnected trails we have. I'd really like to see the off-street trail network expand.
Jared DuPerre Aug 13 2025 at 2:57PM on page 15
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Please continue to develop bicycle mobility, it's a win for everyone. Protected bike lanes are ideal.
in reply to John's comment
Jared DuPerre Aug 13 2025 at 2:55PM on page 15
100% agree with Alejandro here. Increased bicycle mobility is best for everyone.
in reply to John's comment
Alejandro Jun 10 2025 at 8:20PM on page 15
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Each person on a bike is one less person driving a car and adding to traffic.
in reply to Zachary Collier's comment
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:43PM on page 1
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agreed this needs to happen sooner than the 20 year vision this plan is setting, but this plan should consider what is causing the Alameda's surface to fall into disrepair so quickly? that should be in the plan to improve drainage and other infrastructure so that the road can be more easily maintained.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:32PM on page 23
Improve ped / bike along Mississippi
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:31PM on page 23
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update graphic for new stadium.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:29PM on page 21
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Incentives for industry that supports waterway restoration. Development or operational incentives for sustainable business that are contributing to healthy community adjacent to the river.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:27PM on page 21
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Honoring the history, from the rivers indigenous uses to education on the harmful history of mining/milling and dumping. This is a priority now to repair the waterway because its historically since colonization/ westward expansion/ industrialization, became a dumping ground for waste.
in reply to Allyson's comment
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:20PM on page 17
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agreed when I think of improved safety for peds and bikes along the river, I think that river trail is safe, its accessing the river trail that is uncomfortable and difficult.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:18PM on page 17
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defined path for walkers and cyclists could be nice adjacent to Ruby Hill and Overland. there are lots of leisure walkers in the area and lots of high speed cyclists. Can we have dedicate space for each in lieu of shared path?
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:15PM on page 15
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for bikes/peds a north/south path along Evans that is west of Broadway and east of the elevated bridge could improve ped safety and slow traffic on Evans
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:11PM on page 15
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Improvements for Bikes and Peds over Evans over the river are needed
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:10PM on page 15
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Jewell Pedestrian bridge will get people over rail and santa fe, but still need access over the river at jewell/south edge of golf course.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:09PM on page 15
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suggest prioritizing connectivity for pedestrians from surrounding communities to new NWSL stadium location. Just off this plan is the North Bridge at the Broadway Station. There is also access from the rail station to the west communities in Ahmar and Mar Lee.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 11:03PM on page 14
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I think this could be more generic. The streets parallel to Federal aren't the only ones with high speed vehicles adjacent to pedestrians.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 10:56PM on page 11
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This is a confusing page. The map below is not where buildings are 3 stories or less. Is this map proposing where buildings will be limited in height?
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 10:55PM on page 11
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suggest adding height on north side of Evans as well as west of Santa Fe and Rail.
Rebecca Jun 9 2025 at 10:53PM on page 11
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its unclear why this section of Broadway which already has a precedent of denser blocks and 5 story buildings is limited here to 3, where further south, where there are fewer taller buildings the height increase. This should all be 5. or all be 3. I would encourage the preservation of the pedestrian 1 and 2 story buildings on the major pedestrian retail along Broadway and push the density of height increase to the east and west of Broadway.
Kali May 27 2025 at 11:06AM on page 8
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In order to preserve the peace and enjoyment residents get out of the Sanderson Gulch Trail, I would suggest new housing not be built near/along the trail.
Peggy May 27 2025 at 7:29AM on page 8
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This area is already congested with people and traffic. Adding housing only adds to the tight space we are living in now and based on what is currently on Federal, just another plain ole ugly buildings. Maybe they would not be so ugly if they were not surrounded by unkept businesses. There are no convenient services in this area and because of the constant heavy traffic, residents will need a car and parking, and walking for basic necessities will be dangerous. Let’s face it, this area is ugly and dirty and needs a business clean up before providing housing to people who can only walk to fast food stores, marijuana dispensaries and the men’s only club.
Christine May 22 2025 at 3:50PM on page 5
Mar Lee resident
Bobby Lopez May 20 2025 at 10:50AM on page 9
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I have found through direct participation in curated arts programs that it is one of the most popular and effective ways to develop cohesive environments. Thoughtful consideration to public walls and spaces enhances the spirit of the community. Programming and celebrations for artisans in and of the community will breathe life and excitement into the evolution of these neighborhoods.
Clayton May 20 2025 at 10:10AM on page 22
My biggest concern with Lipan is that we're going to build stuff with no infrastructure supporting it. It's a small street with lots of traffic already, so make sure the road is expanded and parking, pedestrian, and bike use is prioritized
Clayton May 20 2025 at 10:09AM on page 21
Need to have numerous east/west crossings, especially given the new stadium coming in
Clayton May 20 2025 at 10:04AM on page 19
Streetscape and tree canopy is a HUGE need all throughout the SW area plan, especially along alameda and federal
Clayton May 20 2025 at 9:32AM on page 13
Parking, pedestrian, and bike traffic need to be prioritized, regardless of what's built. Lipan is a very small street and would need to be expanded to support anything
in reply to Allyson's comment
Clayton May 20 2025 at 9:30AM on page 13
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There's a bridge across the river at Vanderbilt?! I had no clue, please open that!
Clayton May 20 2025 at 9:19AM on page 8
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Any housing, especially apartment housing, needs to have parking for all residents. Like a spot for each unit minimum, otherwise people will have a hard time living in the area.
in reply to Anon's comment
Clayton May 20 2025 at 9:15AM on page 7
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I definitely agree with the height restriction, once buildings get too massive, it takes away from feeling like a neighborhood. Also, ADUs and single/multi-family dwellings should be prioritized versus apartment complexes
mercedes May 19 2025 at 10:42PM on page 7
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Housing density is not an option because especially if there’s no parking and if gas, water, electricity resources usage is taken into consideration. I.e. It appears the planners build apartments without parking thinking I guess that tenants ride their bicycle in the snow to work.
William Uebelher May 19 2025 at 2:53PM on page 1
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Please use city grant and tax funds to create MANY new pocket (AND LARGER, WHEN POSIBLE) parks throughout the southwest area -- MarLee has no parks and is almost completely residential.....please use grant funds and tax monies to purchase lots and homes to be cleared for such parks. ALSO............this area needs many hundreds of additional trees to be planted. AND can you acquire foundation and other sources to provide grants to homeowners to enhance the yards / outsides of their homes with welcoming landscaping that can be used by residents? Thank you!
Mike May 12 2025 at 1:03PM on page 17
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This is a good idea but having lived here long enough, this will end up being the only item on the list that gets accomplished - and I don't think it is high priority enough. Since people from more affluent neighborhoods will also use this, it will be one of the few things SW Denver receives.
Mike May 12 2025 at 12:56PM on page 13
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Now that there is parking from the apartments along Lipan near Exposition, making Lipan even busier is just a horrible idea.
Mike May 12 2025 at 12:52PM on page 12
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I have lived in Athmar Park for 20 years and one constant is that the leaders of the city will ignore this area of Denver. The last 5 years have been horrible as they have overbuilt without providing any type of infrastructure to support it. Getting to work in the morning has become a chore if you don't leave before 7. This plan will bring more of this, that is one thing you can believe in.
Mike May 12 2025 at 12:44PM on page 8
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So we have a bunch of planned housing with no more planned roads? The developers get the profits from building the housing and the community gets the taxes to create the infrastructure supporting the new development? How about you guys have your developer friends build the infrastructure to support their highly profitable infrastructure? It is nearly impossible to get out of this neighborhood in the morning the way it is without you building cramming even more people into this area!
Michael Samaniego May 12 2025 at 12:26PM on page 7
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If you want affordable housing, quit passing 'fees' (taxes for politicians without a backbone to ask voters for the tax increase). the way the city is going, it will consist of the rich people who can afford to live here and the poor people being subsidized. The middle class can find somewhere else that cares. In short, if you want people to be able to afford to live here, quit stealing our money!
in reply to Anon's comment
Kane Hamilton May 6 2025 at 9:58AM on page 7
I agree with height restriction and making efforts to ensure any new development is equitable and with the culture and community in mind.
John May 5 2025 at 9:15AM on page 25
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Give the land along Mississippi Ave as much flexibility as possible for residential and mixed use and other.
John May 5 2025 at 9:08AM on page 15
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I am all for pedestrian and bicycle connections, but please don't make vehicle traffic worst then it already is.
Hamilton R. May 4 2025 at 7:03PM on page 15
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Having the Sanderson Gulch Trail run under Federal here would be amazing for connecting Southwest Denver with itself, especially considering how many cars I see run the red light for the At-Grade ped crossing here.
Hamilton R. May 4 2025 at 6:58PM on page 11
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Since the whole area is already pretty low density/single story strip malls along Federal, I would like to see a height cap of 3 stories first before bumping things up to five in order to help manage the rate of change of the neighborhoods.
Hamilton R. May 4 2025 at 6:50PM on page 7
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The city has been talking about "affordable" housing for a decade plus now and continues to fail on the promise of this phrase while relying on private real estate developers. Following the established guidelines for "affordable", the majority of residents who qualify for those units till find themselves rent-burdened & unable to increase their take home pay without risking displacement.
Any plan talking about the future of housing in this city needs to consider & advocate for social housing of the sort like Vienna, Austria has.
Any plan talking about the future of housing in this city needs to consider & advocate for social housing of the sort like Vienna, Austria has.
Kathleen May 1 2025 at 10:44PM on page 22
I don’t understand this diagram
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