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The purpose of strategic growth
- To assure the preservation of our unique environment and high quality of life.
- To maintain property values.
- To encourage preservation of larger open space parcels.
- To avoid increases in crime and urban decay associated with unmanaged growth.
- To encourage redevelopment of blighted and distressed areas.
- To allow mitigation of the effects of past and future growth on our aging infrastructure and overcrowded schools.
- To manage growth so that it proceeds in an orderly and timely manner and does not exceed the capacity of public facilities and community services; and
- To avoid degradation of air and water quality.
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The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative proposes to establish a building permit management system to control the flow of permit requests for new dwelling units and require City Council approval for projects of 40 units or more.
The permit management system is a key component of our growth management strategy.
The full Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative document may be accessed below.
Get Involved
The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative gladly welcomes volunteers. Contact us and speak directly with one of our committee members to find out how we can match your expertise with our areas of need. We are looking for signature gatherers! Contact Cathy Kentner to volunteer.
email: cathy@lakewoodstrategicgrowth.org
phone: 303-394-4234
Also, your donations help fund our efforts to manage growth in Lakewood and preserve the quality of life and open space we all enjoy. Donations are always welcome and sincerely appreciated.
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Would you like more information now about this exciting initiative?
Contact Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships board members:
Cathy Kentner (303-349-2434) or Heather Wenger (720-985-3522)