West Area Open House with Walkability Expert Jeff Speck

The City of Greeley held an open house focused on the future development of the western area of the city, covering 22 square miles west of 83rd Avenue. The meeting centered on a community-driven regional plan aimed at promoting intentional growth through walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods, preserving natural and agricultural lands, and improving connectivity via enhanced street networks. Jeff Speck, a national expert on walkable cities, presented concepts contrasting traditional suburban sprawl with compact, diverse, and walkable neighborhood designs, highlighting successful examples like Bradburn Village in Westminster. The plan includes a form-based code to guide development, emphasizing connectivity, affordable housing, and infrastructure efficiency. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on the draft plan and code, which will undergo further refinement before formal adoption in late 2026.