Agenda Date: 4/15/2024
Subject:
Title
Littleton Boulevard Subarea Plan Scope Discussion
Body
Prepared By:
Jerad Chipman, Acting Planning Manager
Presentations:
Jerad Chipman, Acting Planning Manager
PURPOSE:
Staff is seeking input and feedback from the Planning Commission on the scope of a proposed Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding economic and housing development, historic preservation and multimodal transportation along the Littleton Boulevard Corridor.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty
Robust and Resilient Economy
Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
Staff will provide an overview of the draft scope of the Littleton Boulevard Subarea Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On March 5, 2024, the City Council adopted the attached Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy following nearly a year long process that began in April 2023.
The process identified Littleton as a community of character, one with rich history, amenity rich, and with proximity to a thriving metropolis. The study generated a series of recommendations across six pillars - 1) Business Vitality and Adaptability; 2) Workforce and Talent Attraction; 3) Fostering a Livable Economy; 4) Enhancing Historic Character and Cultural Fabric; 5) Supporting Industry and Investment in City Infrastructure; and 6) Regional Economy Positioning. The strategy is built around a community-driven, future framework of "A Creative, Cutting-Edge Small Town". A key theme is the focus on enhancing and maintaining community character. While there were several recommendations emerging from the study, City Council at their 2024 retreat directed staff to prioritize exploration of a Littleton Boulevard overlay district or subarea plan.
Littleton Boulevard nicknamed the "Mid-Mod Mile," for the unique mid-century modern architecture that can be found in both commercial and residential buildings along the corridor, has long been a priority for the City of Littleton. T...
Click here for full text