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North Kipling Strategic Plan
The North Kipling Strategic Plan study area included properties north of 6th Avenue, south of 26th Avenue, east of Oak Street, and west of Garrison Street. The area differs from existing corridor planning areas (Colfax, Alameda, Wadsworth) because of the high number of residential properties fronting Kipling. Also, commercial uses tend to be concentrated around major intersections.
With these issues in mind, input was sought from City of Lakewood departments including Community Planning & Development, Public Works, and Community Resources. Other relevant organizations were also contacted including City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado Department of Transportation, Regional Transportation District, and Jefferson County. The public was involved through the use of business and resident surveys, a steering committee comprised of residents and business owners, and two open houses. The Plan was developed from the input and the analysis of the study area. The Plan will be used to guide land use decisions in development review, assist with capital project prioritization, and provide direction for new beautification programs.
Plan Summary
Issues and Recommendations
The key issues and recommendations of the North Kipling Strategic Plan include:
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Key Issue: |
Lack of consistent pedestrian system throughout the corridor. |
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Recommendations:
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Install detached sidewalks along both sides of Kipling Street.
Enhance pedestrian environment at key intersections (6th, Colfax, 20th, 26th). |
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Preserve residential characteristics along Kipling Street. |
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Encourage more intense land uses such as retail, office buildings, and higher density residential to occur at key intersections (6th, Colfax, 20th, 26th).
Discourage rezoning residential to commercial between key intersections.
Work toward implementing linear open space along Kipling to establish it as a greenway.
Develop tools that address land use and design issues.
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Sides of the road need to be enhanced visually and functionally. |
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Ensure that sidewalks are kept clean from snow and sand.
Install landscaping along the sides of Kipling.
Underground utility lines. |
VISION STATEMENT
Kipling Street functions as a major north-south transportation corridor. The open feel and residential aspects along the corridor should be preserved to remain its best distinguishing features. The business areas should be accessible, clean-looking, and prosperous.
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