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 Wadsworth Blvd & W 80th Ave Light Rail Station, showing higher residential density near the station and along the rail corridor, with lower-density residential areas, mixed-use zones, and non-residential areas ex

This image is a land-use map showing the area within a 5-mile radius of the Wadsworth Blvd & W 80th Ave Light Rail Station, near Olde Town Arvada. The map is organized around a street grid and a light rail corridor, which runs diagonally across the area and is shown in blue. The station area functions as the main point of reference.

Land use is represented by colored zones, while individual buildings are shown as black or white footprints. Residential density is highest near the light rail station and along major roads, and gradually decreases toward the outer edges of the mapped area. Mixed-use and non-residential areas are concentrated near transportation corridors and major intersections.

Legend and land-use categories

  • High Density Residential (dark red): areas with apartment buildings, typically 1 to 3 stories
  • Suburban Residential (orange-brown): areas with larger apartment buildings, typically 4 or more stories
  • Multifamily (black): duplexes and townhomes
  • Duplexes and Single Family (light gray): lower-density residential neighborhoods
  • Non-Residential (white): commercial, institutional, industrial, or civic uses
  • Mixed Use (very light tone): areas combining residential and non-residential functions

Overall, the map illustrates a clear pattern of transit-oriented development, with higher-density and mixed-use areas clustered near the light rail station and predominantly lower-density residential neighborhoods toward the perimeter 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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