Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2010 - City of Woodland Park

Introduction
How to Use the Comprehensive Plan
Community Members and Business Owners: Use the Comprehensive Plan to learn what the goals are for the
community. The actions identified with each goal and objective are individually prioritized as either a short-term (1-2
years), mid-term (3-5 years), long-term (6+ years), or ongoing actions. (See Appendix A) These priorities will be
reviewed and revised as needed.
The Vision is a statement about what the City aspires to become. The Guiding Principles articulate the shared
community values that underlie the vision and serve as a basis for integrated decision-making.
The Land Use and Growth Chapter presents population trends and lists strategies for ―providing opportunities for
growth and development, while preserving community and environmental quality.‖ The Comprehensive Plan
Map illustrates where different land uses (e.g., housing, commercial, parks) are appropriate.
The Housing Chapter profiles Woodland Park’s housing supply and details actions for providing ―a balanced and
diverse housing supply that is well-designed, well-maintained and available and accessible to all citizens
throughout the community.‖
The Community Character and Design Chapter includes Community Design and Development Principles and
actions to enhance the City’s sense of place.
The City Finances Chapter conveys measures the City may take to innovatively finance the community’s needs
and aspirations in a fiscally responsible manner.
The Economic Development and Tourism Chapter analyzes the City’s economic condition and presents an
approach for expanding the community’s tax and job base.
The Sustainability Chapter illustrates how to ―promote an inclusive high performing government that is responsive
to community members’ needs‖ and to ―protect and enhance the health and livability of Woodland Park’s natural
and human environments.‖
The Water and Wastewater Chapter summarizes water and wastewater treatment, storage and use data and
details steps the City may take to ―provide a safe, reliable, aesthetically pleasing (taste, odor, clarity) water supply
in a cost effective, environmentally sound manner‖ and to ―provide high quality service to reliably collect and
optimally treat wastewater in a fiscally responsible manner.‖
The Transportation and Drainage Chapter includes information about the City’s transportation system and
contains actions to ―promote a multi-modal transportation network that facilitates safe and efficient movement
throughout the community‖ and to ―manage stormwater to prevent erosion and flooding and to protect water quality
and downstream users.‖
The Public Safety and Emergency Management Chapter provides details about the City’s police department
and lists strategies to enable the City to continue to provide excellent public safety and emergency services.
The Parks, Trails and Open Space Chapter describes the City’s parks, trails and open space system and
incorporates measures to enhance it.
The Community Wellbeing: Education, Health and Recreation Chapter presents information on Woodland
Park’s education and health system, and recreational opportunities for adults and youth. Goals revolve around the
concept of becoming more child-friendly, promoting volunteerism and leadership development, expanding learning
and recreational opportunities and helping community members to live healthy lifestyles.
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