We don't need more parking lots, fast food chains, or big-box stores. Instead, let's create vibrant, walkable spaces that bring people together! Stanley Marketplace in Denver is a great example of what's possible when we prioritize community-driven design.
📍Small squares lined with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants
👥 Places where friends and family can gather, socialize, and enjoy each other's company
🍺 Local bars and restaurants that showcase our community's personality
🌿 Green spaces that inspire connection, add a bocce ball court, or corn hole, etc.
🌉 While we are at it, let's build a cycling/walking tunnel or bridge under/over 287 to connect the North West and North East side of Lafayette.
Let's prioritize people over parking lots! Let's build a neighborhood that's designed for humans, not just cars.
We are inundated with meetings! The March 5th meeting is about the Tebo property at Arapahoe and 287. The February 27th meeting is about the property at Baseline and 120th. It's two different development projects.
I wonder what it means to have the city “…promote a wide range of food retail types interspersed across the community to limit gaps in access to healthy food.” What does that actually look like?
Good question. I've been writing about the code update and at the last working group meeting the consultants and staff brought up the idea of allowing small businesses into neighborhoods. Such as letting people convert a house into a coffee shop in a residential neighborhood.
Right. I like the idea of loosening zoning so that small businesses can operate in what are otherwise SFH neighborhoods, but for the dynamic and active vibe it creates, not necessarily because it promotes healthy food access. Bringing back the farmers market would help on that front, IMHO.
The farmers market is coming back! I need to get more details and let everyone know. It's for sure on my to-do list. Maybe I could spend less time sleeping? 🤣
I just watched a presentation to council from last September. At that time the location was to be on Public Rd on Sundays from May to October. The city is going to be a sponsor and it sounds amazing. I reached out to staff to get a more recent update. At the last council meeting the city manager said it's coming so stay tuned and I will report on it soon.
We don't need more parking lots, fast food chains, or big-box stores. Instead, let's create vibrant, walkable spaces that bring people together! Stanley Marketplace in Denver is a great example of what's possible when we prioritize community-driven design.
📍Small squares lined with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants
👥 Places where friends and family can gather, socialize, and enjoy each other's company
🍺 Local bars and restaurants that showcase our community's personality
🌿 Green spaces that inspire connection, add a bocce ball court, or corn hole, etc.
🌉 While we are at it, let's build a cycling/walking tunnel or bridge under/over 287 to connect the North West and North East side of Lafayette.
Let's prioritize people over parking lots! Let's build a neighborhood that's designed for humans, not just cars.
You are not alone in that vision! Come to the developer's next meeting and pitch it to those in attendance.
Is the March meeting in addition to the February 27th meeting.
Thanks
We are inundated with meetings! The March 5th meeting is about the Tebo property at Arapahoe and 287. The February 27th meeting is about the property at Baseline and 120th. It's two different development projects.
Too.much.parking.
Too much everything, except green open areas.
I wonder what it means to have the city “…promote a wide range of food retail types interspersed across the community to limit gaps in access to healthy food.” What does that actually look like?
Good question. I've been writing about the code update and at the last working group meeting the consultants and staff brought up the idea of allowing small businesses into neighborhoods. Such as letting people convert a house into a coffee shop in a residential neighborhood.
Right. I like the idea of loosening zoning so that small businesses can operate in what are otherwise SFH neighborhoods, but for the dynamic and active vibe it creates, not necessarily because it promotes healthy food access. Bringing back the farmers market would help on that front, IMHO.
The farmers market is coming back! I need to get more details and let everyone know. It's for sure on my to-do list. Maybe I could spend less time sleeping? 🤣
I’ve read as much, but don’t remember where. Or, at least there is a strong suggestion that it’s coming back. I hope so!
I just watched a presentation to council from last September. At that time the location was to be on Public Rd on Sundays from May to October. The city is going to be a sponsor and it sounds amazing. I reached out to staff to get a more recent update. At the last council meeting the city manager said it's coming so stay tuned and I will report on it soon.
They are coming in May!
I believe it is going to be on Harrison near East Simpson. Last I heard anyway