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INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

Littleton must prepare for, and have the capacity to meet, the service demands of current residents plus future new
development and redevelopment. As with other mature cities, Littleton has a full slate of aging infrastructure and public
facility needs to address. Infrastructure and services are essential to secure investor interest and assurance to undertake
private projects in Littleton. Likewise, the City depends on an adequate tax base from business activity and private
property improvements to fund essential capital projects and ongoing maintenance.
Capital investments in public infrastructure such as utilities and streets can signal desired locations for growth, help
maintain a high quality of life for residents, and create a framework for desired land development and revitalization.
Meanwhile, local development regulations govern subdivision and re-platting activity, provide for the appropriate use of
land through zoning, and set minimum standards for the nature and quality of development. The City can employ
financing and special district mechanisms that advance the community’s economic development and growth management
objectives while supporting beneficial private development and reinvestment. Finally, effective oversight and management
of ongoing growth and revitalization depends on solid partnerships with other key public agencies, including County
government, Littleton Public Schools, South Suburban Park and Recreation District, South Platte Water Renewal
Partners, and South Metro Fire Rescue, among others.
LEGACY OF PAST PLANNING

• Arapahoe County, CO Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015-2022
• Various Floodplain Hazard Area Delineation Studies (Mile High Flood District, formerly known as Urban Drainage and
Flood Control District, and City of Littleton), various years.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Insurance Maps, various dates

• Collections Division Tactical Action Plan (Brown and Caldwell), 2016

KEY ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS

• Capacity of City government to maintain levels of service and support needed for economic development and
revitalization.
• Financial implications for the City given its streets, utility infrastructure, and City-owned public facilities that are in need
of repair and ongoing maintenance.

• Water pressure in older areas of the city.
• Extent of existing homes and businesses located within floodplains (as many areas of Littleton were developed prior to
federal floodplain mapping), which can complicate redevelopment and building upgrades.

• Ensuring effective partnerships with other entities that provide public services essential to Littleton’s livability and
resident satisfaction (e.g., schools, parks/trails, recreation programming and facilities, fire, etc.).
• Crime trends and adequate levels of community policing.
FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION

GOALS

GOAL I&S 1: Well-maintained water, wastewater, and storm drainage infrastructure that serves the needs of Littleton
residents and businesses while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment.

GOAL I&S 2: Consistent budget and community support of a well-staffed, trained, and equipped police force to
ensure a safe and secure city.
GOAL I&S 3: A continuing commitment to periodic assessment, and ongoing maintenance, of public facilities that are
essential to Littleton’s livability and accommodation of visitors.

Adopted October 15, 2019