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Jewell Wadsworth Specific Area Plan

The Jewell and Wadsworth Specific Area Plan was developed through the cooperative efforts of business owners, commercial property owners, residents and the City of Lakewood. By working together, a vision has been established for the area and action steps identified to enhance the economic vitality of the area and to beautify the area.

The Jewell and Wadsworth Specific Area Plan is similar in format and scope to the City’s plans for other transportation corridors such as West Colfax Avenue, West Alameda Avenue, Wadsworth Boulevard, and North Kipling Street. Each of these plans address the unique needs of the area within the overall citywide context of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. The Jewell and Wadsworth Specific Area Plan is an amendment to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. As such, the Specific Area Plan will guide future land use decisions and serve as a work program for the area.

Plan Summary

The vision statement for the area sets the direction for future development and redevelopment and frames the action steps designed to achieve this vision.

Action Committee members identified many steps to achieve the vision for the area. Key steps include:

	Formation of a Business Association
	Establishment of a grant program to revitalize and beautify businesses.
	Publication of a quarterly newsletter for businesses and residents.
	Assistance with the development of design and development guidelines.
	Assistance with the development of a comprehensive circulation and landscaping plan for the area.
	Scheduling clean up days.
	Assistance in addressing dumping problems in the area.
	Review and analysis of redevelopment and revitalization efforts to ensure consistency with the Plan.