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HERITAGE, ARTS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM

With its unique history and architectural heritage, active arts scene, widespread recreation options, abundant green and
open spaces, and many community events year-round, Littleton offers an array of amenities that appeal to residents and
visitors. All aspects of the Plan shape the livability of Littleton, but this section especially reinforces the quality of life its
residents enjoy.

LEGACY OF PAST PLANNING

• Commercial Modernism in the Greater West Littleton Boulevard Corridor 1950-1980, 2018

• Littleton Museum Strategic Institutional Plan 2010-2020, 2017
• Town Hall Arts Center 2025 Vision Plan, 2015
• City of Littleton Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan, 2016

• South Platte Park Management Plan, 2017
• South Platte River Corridor Vision, Arapahoe County, 2013
• South Suburban Park and Recreation Master Plan, 2017
• High Line Canal Vision Plan, 2017

• High Line Canal Framework Plan, 2019
KEY ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS

• Threats to Littleton’s historic legacy and architectural heritage.
• Concern over development encroachment, both physical and visual, on Littleton’s preserved green and open spaces,
and desire for greater emphasis on the continuity and potential enlargement of linear greenway segments within the
community.
• The need for more effective collaboration with partner entities that have responsibility for managing and enhancing
elements of Littleton’s park and open space inventory (e.g., South Suburban Park and Recreation District, High Line
Canal Conservancy, etc.).
• The desire to support well-established cultural and entertainment destinations, and events and festivals that fill the
calendar year-round in Littleton.
• Convenient and safe public access to parks, trails, and greenways within the city, especially where potential users are
separated from these resources by major roadways and other physical barriers.

• Ongoing appreciation and promotion of Littleton Museum and Bemis Library as special public assets.
• Active arts and cultural programs and organizations that offer opportunities to experience and enjoy the arts in Littleton
while contributing to the city’s economic vitality.

• Littleton’s tourism appeal and its approach to accommodating visitors for leisure and business.
FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION

GOALS

GOAL HART 1: Preserved and enhanced public green spaces that provide access to nature, widespread opportunities
for recreation and play close to home, and continuous greenway connections within and through the
city.
GOAL HART 2: Continued protection and promotion of Littleton’s heritage, especially where it is tangibly visible in
historic architecture, designated districts and landmarks, and distinctive neighborhoods and buildings.

Adopted October 15, 2019