City of Thornton Comprehensive Plan

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Area and Maps

The area covered by the North Washington Subarea Plan is generally located east of I-25 and west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, from 126th Avenue north to Highway 7.

• Adopted Future Land Use Map
• Future Land Use Descriptions

Plan and Goal

On September 11, 2007, the Thornton City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan. The 2007 Comprehensive Plan replaces the 1997 Plan, creates the vision for the future and establishes a strategic plan to implement this vision. The major goals of the Comprehensive Plan are...

• Quality and Diverse Neighborhoods
• Plentiful Quality Jobs
• Great Amenities
• Active and Engaged Partnerships

The Plan: Section by Section

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We have broken this document out into sections for easier downloading. However, downloading time might still be prohibitive for slower Internet connections.

• Preface and Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Section 1 - Introduction
  • Section 1 - 11x17 Map Insert
• Section 2 - Setting
• Section 3 - Future Land Use
  • Section 3 - 11x17 Map Insert
• Section 4 - Transportation and Infrastructure
• Section 5 - Quality and Diverse Neighborhoods
• Section 6 - Plentiful Quality Jobs
• Section 7 - Great Amenities Part I
• Section 7 - Great Amenities Part II
• Section 8 - Active and Engaged Partnerships
• Section 9 - Implementation and Use
• Appendix A - Glossary of Planning Terms
• Appendix B - Plan Themes
  • Appendix B - 11x17 Map Insert
• Section Dividers

Sub-Elements of the Comprehensive Plan

As part of long-range planning, the City of Thornton prepared a number of special studies and planning documents to supplement the Comprehensive Plan. These are the Master Plans and Subarea Plans.

• Master and Subarea Plans

Plan Inception and History

• Historical Information

Questions?

Contact the Policy Planning Division at 303-538-7295, or email at CityDevelopment@cityofthornton.net.