Denveright’s plan review and adoption schedule

What’s Next

January 7:

• We’ll release second drafts of Comprehensive Plan 2040, Blueprint Denver and Game Plan for a Healthy City, along with a reader guide so you can easily find what’s changed. Review and comment beginning now!

• You can view final drafts of the Denver Moves: Transit plan, and the Denver Moves: Pedestrians and Trails plan.*

Through early February:

• Wrap up your review and comments on the second draft of Game Plan for a Healthy City.

• We invite you to join drop-in sessions with city planners to ask questions and provide feedback.

  • Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave., January 10, 5-7 p.m.

  • Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St., January 15, 5-7 p.m.

  • Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W 46th Ave, January 24, 5-7 p.m.

  • Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., February 5, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

Late February:

• Wrap up your review and comments on the second drafts of Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver.

• If you like, give the Denver Planning Board your input on Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver at a listening session.

• Your input will be incorporated into third drafts, to be released March 13, that will go to the Planning Board on March 20 for its recommendation.

March 13:

• We’ll release third drafts of Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver.

• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the second draft of Game Plan for a Healthy City at its public meeting.

March 20:

• The Denver Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the third drafts of Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver. Within a few weeks of this date, the Denver Planning Board will also hold a public hearing on the second draft of Game Plan for a Healthy City.

April 15:

• Denver City Council will consider adoption of Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver at a public hearing. Within a few weeks of this date, City Council will consider adoption of Game Plan for a Healthy City at a public hearing.

*The Denver Moves plans will be finalized and published in early January. If Blueprint Denver’s guidance for transit and pedestrians/trails changes significantly, they will be amended accordingly.

Announcements:

Denver Community Planning and Development is looking for thoughtful design professionals and community members to guide the design character of future development downtown as part of the new Downtown Design Advisory Board. Members of the board will play a critical role in ensuring new development meets elevated standards for architectural quality and engagement of the public realm in the heart of our city.

Design professionals, development industry representatives and downtown-area residents and property owners are invited to for one of seven open positions on the newly established board. Applications are dueFebruary 1, 2019, and board terms begin April 1, 2019.

• Download the call for applications (PDF) for complete information.

• To apply, visit www.DenverGov.org/boardsandcommissions.

If you have any questions, contact Senior City Planner Kristofer Johnson (Kristofer.johnson@denvergov.org).

The East Central Planning Area includes the statistical neighborhoods adjacent to Colfax Avenue between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard, including Capitol Hill, North Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, City Park and City Park West.

The planning process is now at a point where broader public input is requested.  If you are interested in participating, please attend one or more of the following meetings.

Tuesday, February 5 – East Central area-wide Community Workshop

• Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1370 Grant St, Denver, 6 – 8 pm

Individual Neighborhood Workshops

Thursday, February 7 – North Capitol Hill and City Park West, 

• Colorado Health Foundation, 1780 Pennsylvania St, Denver, 6-8 pm

Tuesday, February 12 – Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park  

• Althea Center, 1400 N Williams St, Denver, 6-8 pm

Wednesday, February 13 – City Park and Congress Park – 

• Church in the City – Beth Abraham, 2280 E 16th Ave, Denver, 6-8 pm

Additional information regarding the East Central Neighborhood Planning Initiative can be found at the City of Denver’s website.