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A BIG Thank you to the City of Lakewood's Public Works Department for landing a $1 million grant for pedestrian connectivity!  With an eye to the vision outlined in the West Colfax Action Plan, the possibilities presented in the 40 West Arts Urban Design & Mobility Concepts document recently adopted as part of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan, and the safety and welfare of the citizens of adjacent neighborhoods, the Public Works Department built the case with CDOT for the urgent need for infrastructure improvements from the Lamar Street Station to West Colfax and were awarded a grant to plan and complete the work in 2013. In addition to detached sidewalks, the funding also includes a new roundabout at Lamar and 14th with a design that will accommodate a public art installation in this important 40 West Arts District corridor. A hearty Well Done! to all at the City involved in this project. This connectivity issue on Lamar Street was a top priority for our Business Improvement District.  More details to come.

Congratulations to 40 West Arts for being selected by the Governor’s Office  as a grant recipient and being named as an Emerging Creative District by the State of Colorado--a stellar accomplishment for an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that has yet to celebrate its first full year of operations. Forty-four different districts from 25 counties applied for the designation. The 15 winners not only receive grant funds, but also technical assistance to further enhance planning and development of their districts.  Three cheers to the 40W Champion's Group for making this happen!  Read more. . .

Don't Miss All the Activities along West Colfax during INSPIRE!  Click for details.

See Spotlight on Lakewood, featuring Don Marshall of Document Solutions USA and Joshua Ellison and Stephen Anthony of A&E Fine Woodworking.

Read the recent story in the Denver Post about the BID's biggest current project: 40 West Arts.

BID Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of every month at 3:30pm in the BID office at 7125 W Colfax. Call 303-275-3430 to confirm the meeting schedule.  Check below for agendas or schedule changes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District, in Jefferson County, Colorado, will be held at 7125 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80214, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 3:30pm.

AGENDA

1. Roll call
2. Review/approval of Summary Minutes from prior meeting
3. Any old business from prior meeting
4. Preliminary Planning for 2013-2015: Urban Design Concepts
   
5. Overview of BID programs and general BID updates
6. Any new business to address in this or a future meeting
7. Any other matter that may come before the Board
   

This meeting is open to the public.

40 WEST ARTS, the new arts district in NE Lakewood, is looking for more artists. If you're an artist who'd like to display your work at a 40 West Arts location, or if you're looking for studio or gallery space, email info@40WestArts.org or call 303-275-3430 to learn more. Also, 'Like' 40 West Arts District on Facebook.   CLICK to learn more about our support of this effort and recent progress.

Don't miss the next WCCA meeting -- every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design at 7:30am.

Click here for more West Colfax Happenings.

The Lakewood-West Colfax BID Initiative Passed in a Landslide! The votes are in and the Special Election for the Business Improvement District passed with more than 77% of the vote in favor. This milestone is a tribute to the many people and organizations that supported our effort. Thanks to the business and property owners in the corridor and the ongoing support of WCCA and its membership, this is another step in our journey to create and sustain a renewed identity for the corridor and to serve as a catalyst for economic activity for Lakewood-West Colfax businesses.

1. Marketing programs, special events, and other economic development activities to increase awareness of West Colfax businesses and attract new customers to the area
2. Streetscapes, median enhancements, pedestrian improvements and other safety and beautification programs to create a revitalized identity
3. Programs for local businesses to encourage clean-up initiatives and frontage improvements
4. Creation of cultural districts along West Colfax to develop and promote appealing consumer destinations along the avenue
5. A unified voice for the business and property owners that will allow the district to attract public and private grants, thus bringing additional dollars for programs and  improvements to the corridor