Georgetown Comprehensive Plan

In 2016, THK Associates, Inc. was retained to assist the Town of Georgetown in updating their Comprehensive Plan. The plan built upon and modernized the Town’s 2000 Comprehensive Plan, responding to a series of key issues and goals identified by the citizens of the community and the Town Staff. The plan provides clear direction, time frames and potential funding partners to support the implementation of these goals in the future. The document also serves as the foundation for land development regulations and capital improvement programming.

THK structured the “user-friendly” 40-page document around three sections in addition to the Introduction:

  • "Plan Influences" includes a community profile, trends and issues summary, and planning influences map.
  • "Policy Framework" outlines the citizens' vision, goals, key strategies, priority actions and maps themes.
  • "Plan Implementation" organizes the action items into an implementation matrix for approaching, monitoring, and evaluating progress toward achieving the Plan’s vision and goals.

THK also directed intense public outreach, leading four public meetings and working closely with the Project Steering Committee, Town of Georgetown Staff, Board of Selectman, and Planning Commission, to center the needs and vision of the community. Project Steering Committee members expressed views from Design Review Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Business Promotions Commission and Clear Creek County Staff.

THK also updated Plan maps, including Planning Influences, Character Areas, Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, to accurately reflect changes to the existing conditions, needs, and desires of the community. Our updates also act as a framework for future plans and development.

Client

Town of Georgetown

Location

Georgetown, CO

Services

Master Planning
Public Outreach

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Badger Gulch Park, spanning 3.36 acres, is poised to become a serene yet vibrant natural gathering place on the east side of RidgeGate. It will be situated in the RidgeGate Village Center, where RidgeGate Parkway splits into one-way streets. This park will be a focal point for the community, accessible via an iconic pedestrian bridge that connects both sides of the park, providing access to the Badger Gulch regional trail, as well as connections to the nearby residential communities of Lyric at RidgeGate™ and the future South East Village.

Residents, especially those from the forthcoming senior housing community, will enjoy an array of amenities designed for relaxation and recreation. The park will feature a pavilion, picnic tables, a restroom, a showcase garden, fitness equipment, children’s play areas, and an inspiring public art installation, creating a lively and inclusive environment for all.

With generous support from the Rampart Range Metropolitan District, Badger Gulch Park will not only provide a beautiful space for leisure but also play a crucial role in preserving the local natural habitat for years to come.

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