First draft of Far Southwest Area Plan ready for public review!

What should the Far Southwest Area look like in 2045? Read draft community vision

Residents, local business owners, neighborhood groups and other community members shared what they wanted to see in their neighborhoods over the next twenty years. Now, the first draft of the long-term community vision for the neighborhoods of Bear Valley, College View, Fort Logan, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South and Marston is ready for public review.

Read and comment on the draft plan

Take our survey

The draft Southwest Area Plan organizes the community vision into six guiding themes that lay out the future for the area:

Guiding Theme	Vision
Complete Commercial Centers	In 2045, the Far Southwest area will have experienced thoughtful growth and improved design, especially in key areas on Federal Boulevard, Evans Avenue, Sheridan Boulevard, and Wadsworth Boulevard, ensuring they are well-connected to surrounding residential areas.
Local Businesses	In 2045, Far Southwest will have protected existing businesses from being pushed out and created a welcoming environment for new, locally-owned businesses to thrive.
Quiet Suburban Neighborhoods	In 2045, Far Southwest will be a community that blends its quiet suburban neighborhoods with vibrant social and commercial spaces, fostering a strong sense of connection among neighbors.
Safer Streets	In 2045, Far Southwest will have no traffic-related deaths or serious injuries, and environmental impacts will have decreased as landscaping along streets has improved.
Transportation Options	In 2045, the Far Southwest Area will have people of all ages and abilities move around the area comfortably on a network that enhances the multimodal experience with wider sidewalks, safer crosswalks, street trees, and sustainable landscaping.
Social Community Spaces	In 2045, Far Southwest will have public plazas, open spaces, and local businesses that are central to the area’s culture, serving as vital gathering spots where community ties are strengthened and celebrated.

Tell us what you think!

Use the information and links below to read the draft plan, take our survey to share your opinion on plan recommendations and priorities, and/or submit questions or comments. We also encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to share your voice directly with the planning team and join your neighbors at upcoming events throughout the Far Southwest Area.

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Join your neighbors to discuss draft plan at May 3 community open house

City planners will present the draft plan and invite residents to share comments and ask questions at a community open house Saturday, May 3. Additional details will be shared closer to the date.

Far Southwest Area Plan Open House

10 a.m.-noon, May 3, 2025

Southwest Recreation Center

9200 W. Saratoga Place, Denver

RSVP to the open house

RSVPs are just for planning purposes and are not required to attend. If you are not able to attend the open house, the planning team will be talking with residents at various neighborhood organization meetings throughout the month of May. See details on plan webpage.

Spread the word! Download the postcard to let neighbors know about the draft plan and how to get involved.

¡Corre la voz! Descarga la postal para informar a los vecinos sobre el borrador del plan y cómo participar.

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