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COMMON GROUND —

SHARED PRIORITIES AND CONCERNS

The Envision Littleton survey asked residents what they value most about living in Littleton as well as concerns they
have for the future of Littleton. In addition to the survey, the Envision team held over 100 events and had almost 3,000
in-person conversations. These helped to validate the survey results and enabled more “drill down” questions and
interaction. Analysis of this input revealed that while there are various features and considerations about Littleton that
people do not always agree on, many people share basic values that are reflected in the vision and guiding principles.
Related to the lists below of most frequently cited priorities and concerns, examples of such underlying values include
emphasis on fitness and healthy living, appreciation of natural assets and the outdoors, and interest in having a safe,
inclusive, neighborly, and visually attractive community.

SHARED PRIORITIES SHARED CONCERNS
The following elements consistently came up as being The following elements consistently came up as being
valued in Littleton (sometimes to register concern about concerns about the future of Littleton, although in many
how an element might change or be threatened): instances there was significant variation as to why people
` Parks, trails, and open space (along the South Platte were concerned about an issue:
River, canals, and creeks and within neighborhoods) ` Traffic
` Small town feel and community ` Growth impacts
` Downtown Littleton ` Compatibility of redevelopment
` Littleton Public Schools ` Downtown parking
` Safety ` Crime and safety
` Accessibility (having a variety of ways to get around ` Affordability “The traffic, as is,
Littleton as well as connect to Denver and other parts of ` Contentious local politics is unsustainable, in
the region) 20 years it will be
` Amenities (such as Bemis Library and the Littleton worse. It has to be
addressed.”
Museum) and events (such as Western Welcome Week)

“Littleton is a great
“Crime
“I have two sons, one currently of city to live in. It has a seems to be
school age, and Littleton schools are nice small-town feel and going up.”
some of the best around. Additionally great amenities, including
my family and I have enjoyed, even parks and local shops.”
prior to living here, the Downtown
“Affordability - home
Littleton area, trails, Chatfield, prices are making it tough
basically all that Littleton has to to attract new residents,
offer. It's the whole enchilada.” especially younger
working professionals.”

“Littleton is a special place in the
greater Denver Metro area. It
has maintained its history in terms
of community that is reflected
“I could think
in parks, common areas, buildings,
of no other
walkability, friendliness, etc.”
city I would
wish to live.”
ADOPTED
Envision Report Quotes from Envision survey respondents.

December 18, 2018
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