HOUSING NEEDS AND AFFORDABILITY

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS ESSENTIAL FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY.

WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMES.

Land-use map within a 5-mile radius of the Arvada Ridge Light Rail Station, showing suburban residential neighborhoods, medium-density housing near the station, and mixed-use and non-residential areas aligned with the light rail corridor.

This image is a land-use map illustrating the area within a 5-mile radius of the Arvada Ridge Light Rail Station. The map is structured around a diagonal light rail corridor, shown in blue, which passes through the area and defines the primary development pattern.

Land uses are displayed as colored zones, with building footprints shown in black or white. Suburban residential areas dominate the surrounding neighborhoods, forming large and continuous residential blocks. Medium-density residential development, including townhomes and multifamily housing, is concentrated closer to the station and along the light rail corridor. Mixed-use and non-residential areas are primarily located near the station, major intersections, and rail-adjacent parcels.

Legend and land-use categories

  • High Density Residential (dark red): apartment buildings, typically 1 to 3 stories
  • Suburban Residential (brown): low-density housing neighborhoods
  • Medium Density Residential (light orange): townhouses and compact residential blocks
  • Mixed Use, residential emphasis (beige): primarily residential areas with limited non-residential uses
  • Multifamily (black): duplexes and townhomes
  • Duplexes and Single Family (light gray): low-density residential areas
  • Non-Residential (white): commercial, institutional, and civic uses
  • Mixed Use (very light tone): balanced residential and non-residential areas

Overall, the map illustrates a transit-oriented suburban context, with higher residential density and a greater mix of uses near the Arvada Ridge Light Rail Station, transitioning to lower-density neighborhoods toward the edges of the 5-mile study area.

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

WE WANT TO BALANCE NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY PRIORITIES.

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LANDMARKS ARE WHERE NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE COMES TOGETHER.

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