DRCOG has a number of publications related to regional planning issues. Downloads are listed where available. To obtain a printed copy, contact the DRCOG Policy Development and Communications office at 303-455-1000 or email. These publications are available at no or low cost.
Metro Vision 2035 Plan
Metro Vision is the Denver region's plan for future growth, development, transportation, environmental quality and water quality management. Metro Vision 2035 is the current regional plan adopted Dec. 19, 2007 by the DRCOG Board of Directors.
The entire plan is available for download. For ease in downloading the full plan, it is split into separate files.
Introduction - Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Figure 5: Metro Vision Summary Map
Figure 14: Regional Roadway System Map
Appendices A and B
2008 State of the Region
This report provides an overview of challenges and opportunities facing our region, and DRCOG actions to address these issues.
2008 State of the Region
Measuring Progress: Regional Performance Measures and Indicators (05/2008)
evaluates progress our region has made toward Metro Vision goals in growth and development, transportation, and environment. The report includes 23 indicators, each scored as moving in a positive direction (up arrow), negative direction (down arrow), or neutral (sideways arrow).
Measuring Progress: Regional Performance Measures and Indicators Report (05/2008)
Metro Vision 2030
Metro Vision 2030 is a long-range plan to manage growth within the Denver area. It addresses development, transportation needs and environmental quality. Bringing communities together to enhance the region's quality of life is the plan's most important goal. Adopted in January 2005. Free.
Metro Vision 2030
Metro Vision 2030 Brochure and Brochure Map
Measuring Progress: Regional Performance Measures and Indicators (04/2005)
This report represents the first attempt to gauge progress on Metro Vision. The report measures achievements on the major principles of the Metro Vision plan, along with some assessments for the region's overall quality of life. The report is structured along the major sections of the plan, with indicators for growth and development, transportation and the environment. An additional section describes socioeconomic changes in the region, such as population growth and employment. Published in April 2005. Free.
Measuring Progress: Regional Performance Measures and Indicators (April 2005)
2007 DRCOG State of the Region
This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of conditions across the entire metropolitan area. The report reviews the region's current trajectory on key regional metrics: our economy, population and housing, transportation, the environment, and changing demographics. The report explores a six-year window, from 2004 to 2009. The look back provides an understanding of the current state of the region, while the forecasts offer strategic insight into how current trends are likely to unfold over the coming years.
DRCOG State of the Region (one-page summary) (full report)
Planning for Safer Communities: Improving Community Disaster Resilience through Natural Hazard Mitigation in the Denver Region
This special report was prepared for local officials to help better prepare their communities to withstand the effects of natural hazards. The booklet contains information about how to use community-planning practices to make safer communities. It describes example projects by communities in the Denver region that have been funded by hazard mitigation grants. Published in 2005. Free.
Planning for Safer Communities: Improving Community Disaster Resilience through Natural Hazard Mitigation in the Denver Region
Financing Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment
This report provides information for local governments on financing strategies that could support infill and redevelopment in their communities. It includes general principles of financing real estate development, explains common public-sector finance mechanisms, and includes several brief case studies of local and national examples.
Financing Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment (April 2006)
Regulatory Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment
This report provides information for local governments on regulatory strategies that could support infill and redevelopment in their communities. It describes the process of assessing and adjusting zone districts to better facilitate infill and redevelopment. Mixed-use zoning codes and overlay districts are described, and local and national examples of each are provided. It also addresses assessing and modifying building codes.
Regulatory Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment (April 2006)
Transportation Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment
This report provides information for local governments on transportation strategies that could support infill and redevelopment in their communities. It includes a discussion of access and circulation issues, parking, and regulatory considerations. It also describes funding sources that may be available for infill-related transportation improvements.
Transportation Strategies for Encouraging Infill and Redevelopment (April 2006)
Metro Vision 2020
Metro Vision 2020 is the region's previous long-range growth and development plan. Published in 1997. Free.
Metro Vision 2020
Open Space Element of the Metro Vision 2020 Plan: Resources and Opportunities
This plan is the open space element of Metro Vision. The plan creates a regional vision for a system of linked and integrated open space coordinated with the other Metro Vision elements. It also provides open space information. Published in 1999. Free.
Open Space Element of the Metro Vision Plan
Metro Vision 2020 Vision Statement, Principles and Policies
This report records the original vision statement, and development principles and policies used to guide the growth of the region over the next 20 to 30 years. The report documented the first phase in the development of Metro Vision, the region's long-range growth and development plan. Published in 1992, reprinted in 1997. $5.
Metro Vision 2020: Making it Work. Extent of Urban Development.
This report takes a look at the metro area's urban growth boundary. The report answers questions about how existing and future annexations relate to the urban growth boundary.Published in 1999. $2.
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