Project Downtown Concepts Presented

The final concept plan for Project Downtown was presented to the public at an open house October 28.

The plan is based on the "Village" concept that was presented during the public engagement phase of the project planning process. This concept was favored by about 45% of survey respondents, the Littleton Downtown Development Authority, and city council.

There are five major projects proposed as part of the concept, listed in order of priority:

• Main Street – amenity zones with trees, gathering spaces, and raised planter beds, specialty paving and bollards for event closures, and gateways on the east and west ends of the street.
• Prince Street – north- and south-bound off-street protected bike lanes and amenity zones with widened sidewalks, raised planter beds, and trees.
• Alamo Avenue – amenity zones similar to those on Main and Prince streets and intersection upgrades for safer crossings.
• Nevada Street – transformed into a "shared" street between cars, cyclists, and pedestrians, with vehicular speeds reduced significantly.
• Little’s Creek Trail – gathering spaces, public art, opportunities to interact with the creek, and other landscape features.

The plan also calls for several minor projects to be completed alongside the major priorities, including curb ramp replacements, new sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and re-configured intersections.

These investments will enhance the mobility and streetscapes for a more vibrant, connected, and inclusive downtown that celebrates and enriches the historic character of the neighborhood.

The next step in the project, the Phase I design, is anticipated to continue the development of the Main Street part of the concept, including an economic impact analysis and parking management study.