Burnham Yard Small Area Plan Survey

The plan area will establish land use policy to guide decisions about where different types of housing, businesses, neighborhood services, and amenities should go. It also influences how new development can reflect and reinforce the look and feel of each neighborhood. Affordable housing and access to employment opportunities help keep residents financially stable and reduce the risk of displacement.

For question 1, please refer to the Land Use, Housing, and Economy Map above. Using the chart below, select one land use priority for each zone in the small area plan study area and the large development review site. The zone boundaries include Interstate-25, the Consolidated Main Line (CML)/freight rail corridor, the RTD rail tracks, and city streets.

1. Which zones, if any, should preserve and strengthen existing industrial businesses?
2. Which zones, if any, should preserve existing industrial businesses, while also allowing for some changes to accommodate emerging businesses?
3. Which zones should be prioritized for housing?

Elements like parks, open spaces, street trees and vegetation, natural features, healthy food options, recreational and cultural spaces, and dynamic civic and social spaces all enhance quality of life and help people connect with nature and community. Thoughtful neighborhood design shapes how we live, work, and play, making it easier to stay active, access opportunities, and thrive. Well-designed neighborhoods support healthier lifestyles, stronger connections, and vibrant public spaces that can also honor and celebrate the neighborhood’s rich cultural history.

For question 6, please refer to the Quality-of-Life Map above, which identifies connections and habitat restoration opportunities within the plan area.

For question 9, please refer to the following maps.

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Mobility refers to how people move through and experience the neighborhood. It includes street design, prioritization of different travel modes, infrastructure improvements, and pedestrian safety and comfort. All of these factors shape daily travel and the overall experience of the community. Key mobility goals are to improve overall connections and access, to address barriers between the Burnham Yard area and Sun Valley, La Alma/Lincoln Park, Baker, Valverde, and other surrounding neighborhoods for both day-to-day travel and game/event days.

For question 14, please refer to the Mobility Map above, which identifies major connections within the plan area.

14. In the charts below, each column header describes a way to prioritize a street. Under each column, select up to three streets that you want to see improved in this way.

1. Building on Denver Moves policies to enhance all streets for walking and rolling, which of the following streets should be prioritized for enhanced walking and rolling features?
2. Which streets should have dedicated bike infrastructure?
3. Which streets should have safer crossings for all travel modes (walking/rolling, bikes, transit, cars, trucks, etc.)?

For questions 15 and 16, please refer to the Crossings Map above, which identifies existing major physical barriers that limit east-west connectivity within the plan area, including the South Platte River, Interstate-25, the Consolidated Main Line (CML)/freight rail corridor, and the RTD rail tracks. The map identifies existing key access points to and through these barriers, as well as opportunities for future street connections that could improve overall connectivity across the area.

Tell us a little bit about you! Your optional answers to these questions are extremely helpful for the City and County of Denver to understand who is participating in this Burnham Yard community planning process and help us ensure the project is truly a reflection of the community it will serve. Your specific answers are anonymous. Your information will not be shared and will be kept through the duration of the project.