2026 Update to the West Colfax VISION 2040 Action Plan

PLAN UPDATE RESOURCES

We are starting process in 2025, so we can complete this 5-year update in early 2026. This page will host information and links throughout the process.

The current West Colfax VISION 2040 Action Plan (last updated in 2021) is HERE.

Plan Update Process:

15-minute interactions during our every 3rd Wednesday WCCA meetings
Homework Sections for Ambassador (everyone is welcome to participate)

Five ways to interact . . .

  1. Online through a web interface (like taking a survey)

  2. Response Boards on Easels at WCCA meetings (comments on Post-it Notes)

  3. Live input during meetings (Strictly focused on the Homework section)

  4. 30-minute roundtables after WCCA meetings (as needed)

  5. Ward & Neighborhood group meetings (invite us & include the Action Plan on your agenda)

Plan Update Schedule

June: Introduction to the Update Process
Presentation at WCCA is HERE

July: Plan Purpose & Structure - HOMEWORK Ch 1 & 4, due 8/15) - Survey Closed
Recap Presentation at WCCA is HERE

Aug.: Recap Ch 1 & 4 (Cultural Identity & Placemaking) - HOMEWORK Ch 2 & 3 due 9/12 - Survey Closed
Recap Presentation at WCCA is HERE

Sept: Recap Ch 2 & 3 (Infrastructure & Connectivity) - HOMEWORK Ch 5 & 6 due 10/10 - Survey Closed
Recap Presentation at WCCA is HERE

Oct.: Recap Ch 5 & 6 (Vibrancy & Celebrating Colfax) - HOMEWORK Part II review due 11/14 LINK
Recap Presentation at WCCA is HERE

Nov.: Recap Part II-2021 Goals & Action Steps - NO HOMEWORK for January

DECEMBER: NO MEETING

January ’26: Recap Goals/Actions Steps in the plan from 2021 Update and begin roll-up of recommendations for this 5-year update

Feb-Mar ’26: Further Discussions, Final Compilation of Recommendations, and start new design

Apr./May ’26: Schedule presentation to City Council (scheduled & facilitated by city staff)

RECAP of KEY THEMES FROM 2021 UPDATE:

Update Themes from Survey Comments

Green Highlights in above slides indicate either consistently repeated themes from community input or suggestions that are particularly interesting for further discussion.