Louisville Comprehensive Plan Update

Let's Create Louisville's Future!

The City of Louisville is updating its Comprehensive Plan, one of the community's most important policy documents. The last update was in 2013, and a lot has changed since then! The Comprehensive Plan update is an opportunity for the community – including residents, business owners, workers, elected and appointed officials, and City staff – to take stock of where we are and where we want to be, and to refresh the City’s overall vision, values, and policies. Once adopted by City Council, the final Comprehensive Plan will become a guiding document for future growth and development. Comprehensive plans are truly comprehensive – covering growth, community services, infrastructure, economic development, housing, transportation, natural resources, and historic and cultural resources.

Draft Plan Now Available!

We are now in the final phase of the Comprehensive Plan Update and are sharing the draft with the community for information. View the draft Comprehensive Plan here and provide any comments below. Comments received will be forwarded to City Council for consideration during the adoption process. Planning Commission is planning to hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to provide a recommendation to City Council on the Comprehensive Plan's adoption. City Council is planning to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Public attendance and comments are welcome at these meetings.

Get In Touch. The City of Louisville welcomes comments and questions. Please send us a question below or reach out to Jeff Hirt at JHirt@LouisvilleCO.gov.

Let's Create Louisville's Future!

Draft Plan Now Available!

We are now in the final phase of the Comprehensive Plan Update and are sharing the draft with the community for information. View the draft Comprehensive Plan here and provide any comments below. Comments received will be forwarded to City Council for consideration during the adoption process. Planning Commission is planning to hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to provide a recommendation to City Council on the Comprehensive Plan's adoption. City Council is planning to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Public attendance and comments are welcome at these meetings.

Get In Touch. The City of Louisville welcomes comments and questions. Please send us a question below or reach out to Jeff Hirt at JHirt@LouisvilleCO.gov.

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I think this is terrific! Young families need options in Louisville!

Sbuck asked 14 days ago

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Share I recalled there is a survey on growth choices. Scenario A was low growth and Scenarios B and C were for larger growth and "other" has the results. Where this results on this comprehensive plan? I recalled 40 % responded from others. I would like to see this to be included in this plan due to transparency. I did attend to the open house and there is no mentioned on this survey to show what the community actually wants. It should not be in the appendix. Secondly, Circular economy should be implenmented in all areas on OS, LU, Economic Vitality, Community places, transportation, RR, ES (glad to see this in their comp plan) and CS. When there will be classes for the comminty to learn how to use the circular economy? on Facebook Share I recalled there is a survey on growth choices. Scenario A was low growth and Scenarios B and C were for larger growth and "other" has the results. Where this results on this comprehensive plan? I recalled 40 % responded from others. I would like to see this to be included in this plan due to transparency. I did attend to the open house and there is no mentioned on this survey to show what the community actually wants. It should not be in the appendix. Secondly, Circular economy should be implenmented in all areas on OS, LU, Economic Vitality, Community places, transportation, RR, ES (glad to see this in their comp plan) and CS. When there will be classes for the comminty to learn how to use the circular economy? on Twitter Share I recalled there is a survey on growth choices. Scenario A was low growth and Scenarios B and C were for larger growth and "other" has the results. Where this results on this comprehensive plan? I recalled 40 % responded from others. I would like to see this to be included in this plan due to transparency. I did attend to the open house and there is no mentioned on this survey to show what the community actually wants. It should not be in the appendix. Secondly, Circular economy should be implenmented in all areas on OS, LU, Economic Vitality, Community places, transportation, RR, ES (glad to see this in their comp plan) and CS. When there will be classes for the comminty to learn how to use the circular economy? on Linkedin Email I recalled there is a survey on growth choices. Scenario A was low growth and Scenarios B and C were for larger growth and "other" has the results. Where this results on this comprehensive plan? I recalled 40 % responded from others. I would like to see this to be included in this plan due to transparency. I did attend to the open house and there is no mentioned on this survey to show what the community actually wants. It should not be in the appendix. Secondly, Circular economy should be implenmented in all areas on OS, LU, Economic Vitality, Community places, transportation, RR, ES (glad to see this in their comp plan) and CS. When there will be classes for the comminty to learn how to use the circular economy? link

I recalled there is a survey on growth choices. Scenario A was low growth and Scenarios B and C were for larger growth and "other" has the results. Where this results on this comprehensive plan? I recalled 40 % responded from others. I would like to see this to be included in this plan due to transparency. I did attend to the open house and there is no mentioned on this survey to show what the community actually wants. It should not be in the appendix. Secondly, Circular economy should be implenmented in all areas on OS, LU, Economic Vitality, Community places, transportation, RR, ES (glad to see this in their comp plan) and CS. When there will be classes for the comminty to learn how to use the circular economy?

chikochrist asked 16 days ago

Thanks for your comment! The scenarios you are referencing were a framework to support community engagement - i.e., some choices for community members to react to. The results from this engagement are summarized both at a high level in the comprehensive plan itself, and with all of the raw data in the community engagement appendix of the comprehensive plan. Related to your specific question about classes for a circular economy, I'd encourage you to reach out to the City's sustainabilty staff at hmiller@louisvilleco.gov.
Share I am not opposed to building UP within reason, as this allows us to leave room for precious open space. (Do pay attention to viewsheds.) But I am not okay with the rate and amount of building proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan. This whole area of Colorado is growing fast. As a unique and quality city, let's pace ourselves and leave room for all of us to breath. Just a reminder, the benefits of open Space are many! These include mental and physical health; habitat for biodiversity; a place for social interactions; economic value; and environmental benefits like better air quality, less noise pollution, and storm water management. Thank you. on Facebook Share I am not opposed to building UP within reason, as this allows us to leave room for precious open space. (Do pay attention to viewsheds.) But I am not okay with the rate and amount of building proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan. This whole area of Colorado is growing fast. As a unique and quality city, let's pace ourselves and leave room for all of us to breath. Just a reminder, the benefits of open Space are many! These include mental and physical health; habitat for biodiversity; a place for social interactions; economic value; and environmental benefits like better air quality, less noise pollution, and storm water management. Thank you. on Twitter Share I am not opposed to building UP within reason, as this allows us to leave room for precious open space. (Do pay attention to viewsheds.) But I am not okay with the rate and amount of building proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan. This whole area of Colorado is growing fast. As a unique and quality city, let's pace ourselves and leave room for all of us to breath. Just a reminder, the benefits of open Space are many! These include mental and physical health; habitat for biodiversity; a place for social interactions; economic value; and environmental benefits like better air quality, less noise pollution, and storm water management. Thank you. on Linkedin Email I am not opposed to building UP within reason, as this allows us to leave room for precious open space. (Do pay attention to viewsheds.) But I am not okay with the rate and amount of building proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan. This whole area of Colorado is growing fast. As a unique and quality city, let's pace ourselves and leave room for all of us to breath. Just a reminder, the benefits of open Space are many! These include mental and physical health; habitat for biodiversity; a place for social interactions; economic value; and environmental benefits like better air quality, less noise pollution, and storm water management. Thank you. link

I am not opposed to building UP within reason, as this allows us to leave room for precious open space. (Do pay attention to viewsheds.) But I am not okay with the rate and amount of building proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan. This whole area of Colorado is growing fast. As a unique and quality city, let's pace ourselves and leave room for all of us to breath. Just a reminder, the benefits of open Space are many! These include mental and physical health; habitat for biodiversity; a place for social interactions; economic value; and environmental benefits like better air quality, less noise pollution, and storm water management. Thank you.

dieraufl asked 17 days ago

Thank you for the comment! The future growth estimates in the comprehensive plan are explicitly not goals or targets, they are a planning tool to understand what a buildout could look like over the 20 year timeline of the comprehensive plan to plan infrastructure and services around. The comprehensive plan is very much geared towards prioritizing a managed, incremental approach to future growth to help ensure the city maintains its unique quality of life over time.
Share Thanks for taking comments. I am concerned about putting a trail along a riparian corridor. These areas that weave along waterways are critical for wildlife -for food, movement, and protection. On other trails along ditches in Louisville, I have seen bald eagles and other birds of prey that ended up flying away because so many people stopped to look at them. The City of Boulder has made a concerted effort to move trails OUT of riparian areas. I'm sure you are checking in with Louisville's very competent Open Space team, but it is worth checking with others as well. Know that for many of us, there is a strong value for having safe spaces for wildlife. Thanks. on Facebook Share Thanks for taking comments. I am concerned about putting a trail along a riparian corridor. These areas that weave along waterways are critical for wildlife -for food, movement, and protection. On other trails along ditches in Louisville, I have seen bald eagles and other birds of prey that ended up flying away because so many people stopped to look at them. The City of Boulder has made a concerted effort to move trails OUT of riparian areas. I'm sure you are checking in with Louisville's very competent Open Space team, but it is worth checking with others as well. Know that for many of us, there is a strong value for having safe spaces for wildlife. Thanks. on Twitter Share Thanks for taking comments. I am concerned about putting a trail along a riparian corridor. These areas that weave along waterways are critical for wildlife -for food, movement, and protection. On other trails along ditches in Louisville, I have seen bald eagles and other birds of prey that ended up flying away because so many people stopped to look at them. The City of Boulder has made a concerted effort to move trails OUT of riparian areas. I'm sure you are checking in with Louisville's very competent Open Space team, but it is worth checking with others as well. Know that for many of us, there is a strong value for having safe spaces for wildlife. Thanks. on Linkedin Email Thanks for taking comments. I am concerned about putting a trail along a riparian corridor. These areas that weave along waterways are critical for wildlife -for food, movement, and protection. On other trails along ditches in Louisville, I have seen bald eagles and other birds of prey that ended up flying away because so many people stopped to look at them. The City of Boulder has made a concerted effort to move trails OUT of riparian areas. I'm sure you are checking in with Louisville's very competent Open Space team, but it is worth checking with others as well. Know that for many of us, there is a strong value for having safe spaces for wildlife. Thanks. link

Thanks for taking comments. I am concerned about putting a trail along a riparian corridor. These areas that weave along waterways are critical for wildlife -for food, movement, and protection. On other trails along ditches in Louisville, I have seen bald eagles and other birds of prey that ended up flying away because so many people stopped to look at them. The City of Boulder has made a concerted effort to move trails OUT of riparian areas. I'm sure you are checking in with Louisville's very competent Open Space team, but it is worth checking with others as well. Know that for many of us, there is a strong value for having safe spaces for wildlife. Thanks.

dieraufl asked 17 days ago

Thank you for the thoughfful comment! That level of detail would certainly be deferred to the City's open space staff and for consideration as they update their long range plans that are currently underway. But the concept you are referencing is certainly supported in the comprehensive plan. We'll forward this comment to those staff and we'd encourage you to follow that project at https://www.engagelouisvilleco.org/join-the-journey.
Share I am opposed to this proposal of so many new homes. MORE is NOT BETTER. More is simply just MORE of everything.....more people, more traffic congestion, more STRESS, more accidents, more problems for the police department and fire department to manage. Why not manage WELL, what we have? Bigger is not better. on Facebook Share I am opposed to this proposal of so many new homes. MORE is NOT BETTER. More is simply just MORE of everything.....more people, more traffic congestion, more STRESS, more accidents, more problems for the police department and fire department to manage. Why not manage WELL, what we have? Bigger is not better. on Twitter Share I am opposed to this proposal of so many new homes. MORE is NOT BETTER. More is simply just MORE of everything.....more people, more traffic congestion, more STRESS, more accidents, more problems for the police department and fire department to manage. Why not manage WELL, what we have? Bigger is not better. on Linkedin Email I am opposed to this proposal of so many new homes. MORE is NOT BETTER. More is simply just MORE of everything.....more people, more traffic congestion, more STRESS, more accidents, more problems for the police department and fire department to manage. Why not manage WELL, what we have? Bigger is not better. link

I am opposed to this proposal of so many new homes. MORE is NOT BETTER. More is simply just MORE of everything.....more people, more traffic congestion, more STRESS, more accidents, more problems for the police department and fire department to manage. Why not manage WELL, what we have? Bigger is not better.

elbows asked 22 days ago

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Share Housing plan projects that if Louisville were to maintain its current percentage of Boulder County population that would mean growth of about 4,000 people over 20 years. If you were to use an average household size of 2.5 that would mean there would be a need for 1600 additional housing units. The draft comp plan projects a potential growth of 4,000 to 5,000 housing units. Related to that is as I look at the future land use map and narrative, half of that 4 to 5,000 is assume do potentially go in to Redtail Ridge. Looking at the map there seems to be very little allocated for residential. Also, that number of housing units using my household size number would mean a population growth of between 10,000 to 12,500. I realize that these are guiding documents and not representative of actual development plans, but can you can explain what I see as a discrepancy tell me what I may be missing? Thanks. Appreciate all the work being done on this. on Facebook Share Housing plan projects that if Louisville were to maintain its current percentage of Boulder County population that would mean growth of about 4,000 people over 20 years. If you were to use an average household size of 2.5 that would mean there would be a need for 1600 additional housing units. The draft comp plan projects a potential growth of 4,000 to 5,000 housing units. Related to that is as I look at the future land use map and narrative, half of that 4 to 5,000 is assume do potentially go in to Redtail Ridge. Looking at the map there seems to be very little allocated for residential. Also, that number of housing units using my household size number would mean a population growth of between 10,000 to 12,500. I realize that these are guiding documents and not representative of actual development plans, but can you can explain what I see as a discrepancy tell me what I may be missing? Thanks. Appreciate all the work being done on this. on Twitter Share Housing plan projects that if Louisville were to maintain its current percentage of Boulder County population that would mean growth of about 4,000 people over 20 years. If you were to use an average household size of 2.5 that would mean there would be a need for 1600 additional housing units. The draft comp plan projects a potential growth of 4,000 to 5,000 housing units. Related to that is as I look at the future land use map and narrative, half of that 4 to 5,000 is assume do potentially go in to Redtail Ridge. Looking at the map there seems to be very little allocated for residential. Also, that number of housing units using my household size number would mean a population growth of between 10,000 to 12,500. I realize that these are guiding documents and not representative of actual development plans, but can you can explain what I see as a discrepancy tell me what I may be missing? Thanks. Appreciate all the work being done on this. on Linkedin Email Housing plan projects that if Louisville were to maintain its current percentage of Boulder County population that would mean growth of about 4,000 people over 20 years. If you were to use an average household size of 2.5 that would mean there would be a need for 1600 additional housing units. The draft comp plan projects a potential growth of 4,000 to 5,000 housing units. Related to that is as I look at the future land use map and narrative, half of that 4 to 5,000 is assume do potentially go in to Redtail Ridge. Looking at the map there seems to be very little allocated for residential. Also, that number of housing units using my household size number would mean a population growth of between 10,000 to 12,500. I realize that these are guiding documents and not representative of actual development plans, but can you can explain what I see as a discrepancy tell me what I may be missing? Thanks. Appreciate all the work being done on this. link

Housing plan projects that if Louisville were to maintain its current percentage of Boulder County population that would mean growth of about 4,000 people over 20 years. If you were to use an average household size of 2.5 that would mean there would be a need for 1600 additional housing units. The draft comp plan projects a potential growth of 4,000 to 5,000 housing units. Related to that is as I look at the future land use map and narrative, half of that 4 to 5,000 is assume do potentially go in to Redtail Ridge. Looking at the map there seems to be very little allocated for residential. Also, that number of housing units using my household size number would mean a population growth of between 10,000 to 12,500. I realize that these are guiding documents and not representative of actual development plans, but can you can explain what I see as a discrepancy tell me what I may be missing? Thanks. Appreciate all the work being done on this.

rmoore8589 asked 22 days ago

Thanks for your question! And thanks for seeing that these are ranges and estimates, which is certainly true because there are so many unknowns over a 20 year period. Like the Comprehensive Plan, the Housing Plan did not set any targets or goals for future residential growth. The Housing Plan purposely took a very objective metric of the scenario of if Louisville maintains its current share of the Boulder County population over the next about 20 years; which would result in about 2,500 new housing units. Also, the future land use map you are referring to calls for a broad range of uses in several places, including Redtail Ridge. That could include residential or other land uses as well. It is also important to note that the Comprehensive Plan is a policy document, and not regulatory. Any changes in zoning and site development plans would be required to go through an additional public process for approval.
Share At last night's Open House, I heard a lot of concern - that I share - about 47-67% growth. Though the 28% in the housing plan is too high for me personally, I think growth should not exceed the 28% in the housing plan. I think zoning for purposes builds character and comfort into a City. I do not like places such as Houston and I do not think that's a good model for Louisville. From a sustainability and affordability perspective, Louisville should at least mirror the house size limits of Boulder County. Finally, shouldn't we put controls in place that recognize that we are at the beginning of what could become a very serious drought? on Facebook Share At last night's Open House, I heard a lot of concern - that I share - about 47-67% growth. Though the 28% in the housing plan is too high for me personally, I think growth should not exceed the 28% in the housing plan. I think zoning for purposes builds character and comfort into a City. I do not like places such as Houston and I do not think that's a good model for Louisville. From a sustainability and affordability perspective, Louisville should at least mirror the house size limits of Boulder County. Finally, shouldn't we put controls in place that recognize that we are at the beginning of what could become a very serious drought? on Twitter Share At last night's Open House, I heard a lot of concern - that I share - about 47-67% growth. Though the 28% in the housing plan is too high for me personally, I think growth should not exceed the 28% in the housing plan. I think zoning for purposes builds character and comfort into a City. I do not like places such as Houston and I do not think that's a good model for Louisville. From a sustainability and affordability perspective, Louisville should at least mirror the house size limits of Boulder County. Finally, shouldn't we put controls in place that recognize that we are at the beginning of what could become a very serious drought? on Linkedin Email At last night's Open House, I heard a lot of concern - that I share - about 47-67% growth. Though the 28% in the housing plan is too high for me personally, I think growth should not exceed the 28% in the housing plan. I think zoning for purposes builds character and comfort into a City. I do not like places such as Houston and I do not think that's a good model for Louisville. From a sustainability and affordability perspective, Louisville should at least mirror the house size limits of Boulder County. Finally, shouldn't we put controls in place that recognize that we are at the beginning of what could become a very serious drought? link

At last night's Open House, I heard a lot of concern - that I share - about 47-67% growth. Though the 28% in the housing plan is too high for me personally, I think growth should not exceed the 28% in the housing plan. I think zoning for purposes builds character and comfort into a City. I do not like places such as Houston and I do not think that's a good model for Louisville. From a sustainability and affordability perspective, Louisville should at least mirror the house size limits of Boulder County. Finally, shouldn't we put controls in place that recognize that we are at the beginning of what could become a very serious drought?

Cathern@LouisvilleRes asked 22 days ago

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Share During last night's Open House, both Staff and City Council said that some kinds of growth permitted under the draft Comp Plan would never be approved by City Council. I think clear and transparent standards are important for the community -- and for developers. If certain kinds of growth will never be approved, shouldn't we signal that to everyone? Why allow it under the Comp Plan, only to deny it after someone puts in the effort to develop the idea? From my perspective, the citizens are not misinterpreting the plan - if the plan allows for something - even if this City Council takes the position that they would never approve it, that doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Also, if the Comp Plans signals that a certain kind of development is allowed, you can be sure that lawyers for the developers will come in and pound the table saying that private property rights and use by right are being taken away. Let's tread carefully and get it right. Finally, from a sustainability standpoint it is best to redevelop blighted areas, before paving over green spaces. Let's prioritize redevelopment of blighted areas. on Facebook Share During last night's Open House, both Staff and City Council said that some kinds of growth permitted under the draft Comp Plan would never be approved by City Council. I think clear and transparent standards are important for the community -- and for developers. If certain kinds of growth will never be approved, shouldn't we signal that to everyone? Why allow it under the Comp Plan, only to deny it after someone puts in the effort to develop the idea? From my perspective, the citizens are not misinterpreting the plan - if the plan allows for something - even if this City Council takes the position that they would never approve it, that doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Also, if the Comp Plans signals that a certain kind of development is allowed, you can be sure that lawyers for the developers will come in and pound the table saying that private property rights and use by right are being taken away. Let's tread carefully and get it right. Finally, from a sustainability standpoint it is best to redevelop blighted areas, before paving over green spaces. Let's prioritize redevelopment of blighted areas. on Twitter Share During last night's Open House, both Staff and City Council said that some kinds of growth permitted under the draft Comp Plan would never be approved by City Council. I think clear and transparent standards are important for the community -- and for developers. If certain kinds of growth will never be approved, shouldn't we signal that to everyone? Why allow it under the Comp Plan, only to deny it after someone puts in the effort to develop the idea? From my perspective, the citizens are not misinterpreting the plan - if the plan allows for something - even if this City Council takes the position that they would never approve it, that doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Also, if the Comp Plans signals that a certain kind of development is allowed, you can be sure that lawyers for the developers will come in and pound the table saying that private property rights and use by right are being taken away. Let's tread carefully and get it right. Finally, from a sustainability standpoint it is best to redevelop blighted areas, before paving over green spaces. Let's prioritize redevelopment of blighted areas. on Linkedin Email During last night's Open House, both Staff and City Council said that some kinds of growth permitted under the draft Comp Plan would never be approved by City Council. I think clear and transparent standards are important for the community -- and for developers. If certain kinds of growth will never be approved, shouldn't we signal that to everyone? Why allow it under the Comp Plan, only to deny it after someone puts in the effort to develop the idea? From my perspective, the citizens are not misinterpreting the plan - if the plan allows for something - even if this City Council takes the position that they would never approve it, that doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Also, if the Comp Plans signals that a certain kind of development is allowed, you can be sure that lawyers for the developers will come in and pound the table saying that private property rights and use by right are being taken away. Let's tread carefully and get it right. Finally, from a sustainability standpoint it is best to redevelop blighted areas, before paving over green spaces. Let's prioritize redevelopment of blighted areas. link

During last night's Open House, both Staff and City Council said that some kinds of growth permitted under the draft Comp Plan would never be approved by City Council. I think clear and transparent standards are important for the community -- and for developers. If certain kinds of growth will never be approved, shouldn't we signal that to everyone? Why allow it under the Comp Plan, only to deny it after someone puts in the effort to develop the idea? From my perspective, the citizens are not misinterpreting the plan - if the plan allows for something - even if this City Council takes the position that they would never approve it, that doesn't mean that it'll never happen. Also, if the Comp Plans signals that a certain kind of development is allowed, you can be sure that lawyers for the developers will come in and pound the table saying that private property rights and use by right are being taken away. Let's tread carefully and get it right. Finally, from a sustainability standpoint it is best to redevelop blighted areas, before paving over green spaces. Let's prioritize redevelopment of blighted areas.

Cathern@LouisvilleRes asked 22 days ago

Hello and thanks for your thoughtful comments. The most important thing to note is that the Comprehensive Plan does not "permit" development. It is a policy document that informs decision making, and is not zoning. Zoning is regulatory and is what "permits" development. The overarching purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide a suite of policy options to balance against each other to support decision making around future development. Your comments about sustainability are appreciated of course!
Share A 27 story building in Louisville?? Do you want to ruin the character of our town? Max height limits should be maintained at 3 stories on Facebook Share A 27 story building in Louisville?? Do you want to ruin the character of our town? Max height limits should be maintained at 3 stories on Twitter Share A 27 story building in Louisville?? Do you want to ruin the character of our town? Max height limits should be maintained at 3 stories on Linkedin Email A 27 story building in Louisville?? Do you want to ruin the character of our town? Max height limits should be maintained at 3 stories link

A 27 story building in Louisville?? Do you want to ruin the character of our town? Max height limits should be maintained at 3 stories

Charles Truesdale asked 22 days ago

Thank you for your comment and we received your clarifying email that corrected your email acknowledging that there is no such proposal for any 27 story buildings.
Share 1. I am concerned about adding housing to downtown without providing parking. Won’t that create problems for visitors to downtown businesses and for people who live near downtown but don’t have off street parking of their own? 2. While I agree that Louisville needs to keep growing, this plan seems like way too much growth. 3. More housing won’t lower prices because there are more aspects to demand than just availability, the desirability of living in Boulder County, for example. When cities are in desirable locations, the demand outpaces availability, no matter how many houses they build. 4. I appreciate the thought and time people have put into the plan so far. on Facebook Share 1. I am concerned about adding housing to downtown without providing parking. Won’t that create problems for visitors to downtown businesses and for people who live near downtown but don’t have off street parking of their own? 2. While I agree that Louisville needs to keep growing, this plan seems like way too much growth. 3. More housing won’t lower prices because there are more aspects to demand than just availability, the desirability of living in Boulder County, for example. When cities are in desirable locations, the demand outpaces availability, no matter how many houses they build. 4. I appreciate the thought and time people have put into the plan so far. on Twitter Share 1. I am concerned about adding housing to downtown without providing parking. Won’t that create problems for visitors to downtown businesses and for people who live near downtown but don’t have off street parking of their own? 2. While I agree that Louisville needs to keep growing, this plan seems like way too much growth. 3. More housing won’t lower prices because there are more aspects to demand than just availability, the desirability of living in Boulder County, for example. When cities are in desirable locations, the demand outpaces availability, no matter how many houses they build. 4. I appreciate the thought and time people have put into the plan so far. on Linkedin Email 1. I am concerned about adding housing to downtown without providing parking. Won’t that create problems for visitors to downtown businesses and for people who live near downtown but don’t have off street parking of their own? 2. While I agree that Louisville needs to keep growing, this plan seems like way too much growth. 3. More housing won’t lower prices because there are more aspects to demand than just availability, the desirability of living in Boulder County, for example. When cities are in desirable locations, the demand outpaces availability, no matter how many houses they build. 4. I appreciate the thought and time people have put into the plan so far. link

1. I am concerned about adding housing to downtown without providing parking. Won’t that create problems for visitors to downtown businesses and for people who live near downtown but don’t have off street parking of their own? 2. While I agree that Louisville needs to keep growing, this plan seems like way too much growth. 3. More housing won’t lower prices because there are more aspects to demand than just availability, the desirability of living in Boulder County, for example. When cities are in desirable locations, the demand outpaces availability, no matter how many houses they build. 4. I appreciate the thought and time people have put into the plan so far.

hg asked 23 days ago

Hi and thanks for your question and for following the project.
Regarding question #1, that is certainly a valid concern and its important to point out that the City's regulations require that parking be provided for new residential downtown, #2 the plan does not have a target or goal for the amount of residential growth, the numbers in the plan are a range of estimates for the City to plan around over the next 10-20 years (the lifespan of the Comprehensive Plan), #3 it's important to note that the City does have an "inclusionary housing ordinance" that requires that 12% of the new residential be set aside as permanently "affordable", meaning below market rate; #4 thank you!

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