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West Area PlanPublic Kick-Off EventNewlon Elementary, Barnum WestSaturday, October 5, 2019
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Today’s Agenda
• Opening Remarks• Community Engagement• Photovoice• Panel Discussion
• West Area Plan• Public Works• Parks and Recreation
• Community Feedback
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Opening RemarksCouncilwoman Jamie TorresCouncil District 3
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Opening RemarksCouncilwoman Amanda SandovalCouncil District 1
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Opening RemarksCouncil President Jolon ClarkCouncil District 7
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Community Engagement
Goal #1
A commitment
to understand and achieve racial equity.
Goal #2
Engage the citizens of
Denver in social and racial justice
innovation.
Goal #3
Denver is an inclusive city that designs
racial equity into policies,
practices, programs and initiatives to
create equitable outcomes.
Goal #4
Denver is an inclusive
government that effectively
engages communities to create equitable
outcomes.
Goal #5
Denver works to eliminate
disproportionate outcomes for communities of
color, First Nations people, and historically
marginalized groups.
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Photovoice Project
Alan April Elizabeth JoAnn Liliana
Nephra Nikita Ron Sean Victoria
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Participation in City PlanningRace/Ethnicity
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Age Groups
% of Engaged People % of Denver Population
Participation in City Planning
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Engagement Progress: Far Northeast PlanIncreased Diverse Community Engagement
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Community Conversations Survey471 community members have taken the survey, answering more Than 2,400 questions and providing 1,841 comments
75%
55%
32%
20%
20%
2%
Live in the area
Own property in the area
Friends and family there
Work in the area
Visit the area often
Other
Q: "What is your relationship to the West Area?
(Select all that apply; % of resp.)
Total = 471; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey Total = 471
West Colfax, 35%
Villa Park, 18%Barnum, 15%
Barnum West, 10%
Another Denver Neighborhood, 7%
Valverde, 6%
Other, 5% Sun Valley, 3%
Q: “Where do you live?”(% of respondents)
Total = 471; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Survey Ages So Far…
0%
15%
54%
19%
6%
5%
2%
0%
Under 19 years
20 - 29 years
30 - 39 years
40 - 49 years
50 - 59 years
60 - 69 years
70 - 79 years
80 + years
Q: “How old are you?” (% of respondents)
Total = 413; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
30%
16%
17%
12%
11%
7%
4%
3%
Under 19 years
20 - 29 years
30 - 39 years
40 - 49 years
50 - 59 years
60 - 69 years
70 - 79 years
80 + years
Age Distribution in West Area Neighborhoods
(% of total population)
Total Pop: 37,259; Source: ACS Census Data 2013 – 2017
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Race and Ethnicity So Far…
73%
15%
3%3%
1% 1% 3%
Q: “What is your race and/or ethnicity?” (Choose all that apply; % of respondents)
White 73% Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin 15%American Indian or Alaska Native 3% Asian 3%Black or African American 1% Middle Eastern or North African 1%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0% Other Races or Two or More Races 3%
Total = 452; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
25%
66%
1%2%
6% 0% 1%
West Area Residents (% of total pop.)
Total Pop: 37,259; Source: ACS Census Data 2013 – 2017
Survey Resp.
West Area
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Current Results: Walking and Biking
Total = 471 Total = 471Total = 471
15%
31%
12%
31%
10%
Q: "How easy or difficult is it to walk in your neighborhood?“
(% of respondents)
Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult
Total = 453 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
18%
39%13%
24%
7%
Q: "How easy or difficult is it to bike in your neighborhood?“
(% of respondents)
Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult
Total = 446 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Current Results: Transit and Safety
Total = 471 Total = 471Total = 471
33%
33%
14%
16%4%
Q: "How easy or difficult is it to take transit in your neighborhood?“
(% of respondents)
Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult
Total = 449 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
8%
37%
19%
29%
7%
Q: "How safe or unsafe do you feel in your neighborhood?“
(% of respondents)
Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult
Total = 454 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Current Results: Businesses and Housing
Total = 471 Total = 471Total = 471
8%
20%
11%
37%
24%
Q: “How easy or difficult is it to meet your daily needs with businesses in
your neighborhood?” (% of resp.)
Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult
Total = 451 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
71%
65%
45%
34%
21%
14%
Young professionals
Families
Residents with lowerincomes
Seniors
Residents withdisabilities
None of the above
Q: “Does your neighborhood offer good housing options for the
following groups?” (% of respondents)
Total = 408 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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55%50%
46%45%
44%39%
35%34%
32%25%
21%20%
12%10%
8%6%
Access to fresh and healthy foodSpeeding cars
Residents feeling safe (crime, street lighting, etc.)Better/more sidewalks
Neighborhood beautification and/or clean-upPlaces to shop (familiar and affordable)
Affordable housing (preventign displacement)Safely getting around by walking
Changes to the community and character (gentrification)New buildings and development
Safely getting around by bikingMore parks and/or better park maintenance
Better access to public transit (RTD)Jobs available in the area
OtherAccess to healthcare
Q: “What are the 5 most important challenges that should be addressed in your neighborhood?” (Choose up to 5; % of respondents who selected)
Current Results: Important Challenges
Total = 435 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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75%
62%
60%
56%
53%
39%
34%
20%
17%
16%
8%
6%
Grocery stores
Restaurants
Culturally meaningful places/events (festivals, markets, etc.)
Shopping and entertainment (shops, bars, cinemas, etc.)
Parks and recreational spaces (trails, rec centers, sports fields)
Outdoor seating and plazas
Comm. Centers/gathering spaces (library, clubs, senior centers)
Childcare (daycares, preschools, after-school programs)
Medical Services (hospitals, clinics, dental offices, etc.)
Education Opportunities (schools, job training, etc.)
Office spaces
Other
Q: “What kinds of places and activities are most important to you in your neighborhood?” (Choose up to 5; % of respondents who selected)
Current Results: Places and Activities
Total = 425 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Places West Denver Residents LikeTotal = 546
“Likes”
Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Opportunities for ImprovementsTotal = 778
“Improvements”
Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Important Community PlacesTotal = 351
“Important Places to My Community”
Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey
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Panel Discussion• Community Planning and Development• Public Works• Parks and Recreation
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What is the West Area Plan?
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Plan Area
West ColfaxSun Valley
Villa ParkValverde
BarnumBarnum West
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What will the Plan do?
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Help Implement Citywide Plans
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West Area Plan TopicsAlways Topics (Every Plan)
• Introduction• Vision Elements• Equity and Inclusion
• Plan Framework• Land Use and Built Form• Mobility• Quality of Life Infrastructure
• Focus Areas• Neighborhoods• Community Assets
• Implementation Plan• Community Priorities• Projects and Partners
Focus Topics (Community Driven)• Topics vary by Plan Area• Community Prioritized Topics• Focus on top issues• Coordination with City Agencies• Built Environment Topics• Policies and Regulations
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Coordination with Agencies & Partners
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How long will it take?
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West Area Plan Timeline
We are Here
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West Area Plan Timeline
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Who’s writing the Plan?
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West Area Plan TeamCity and County of Denver Project Team
West Area Plan Project Team Support
Eugene Howard, PM Valerie Herrera Fran Penafiel Becca Dierschow
Bryan T. Robinson Andrew Knudtsen Ryan Sotirakis Anne KuechenmeisterBeth Vogelsang, PM
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Are you trying to make neighborhoods the same?
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How does community input inform plans?
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Do we need to come to every public meeting?
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Audience QuestionsWrite your questions on the notecards
and hand them to an available staff member.
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Community Feedback & Resources• Please give us your comments on the exercises
outside the auditorium.• Visit the Agencies to provide feedback and get
information.
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