In September 2021, following issuance of building permits for the new Westwood View Elementary School, the Governing Body held a work session to discuss a plan of action for determining the future of multiple parcels of public land in Westwood. As a result of that work session the following plan achieved consensus from the Governing Body and provided direction to staff to execute:
- Engage the Urban Land Institute to conduct a follow-up [to the 2015] Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to: (a) evaluate highest and best use for the corners of 47th & Rainbow and 50th & Rainbow Blvd. to maximize long-term economic and social impact for the community, (b) recommend the best location of municipal facilities, and (c) recommend ways in which Westwood could further the objectives of providing quality accessible and affordable housing.
- Conduct a City facilities analysis of existing buildings, including an assessment and cost estimate of deferred maintenance and optimal site selection, if different from the current location of City facilities.
- Reconvene at the conclusion of the City facilities analysis in the Fall of 2022 to determine strategic direction for the southwest corner of 50th & Rainbow and the southwest corner of 47th & Rainbow, as well as investments to City facilities.
- Execute the plan of action, possibly including issuing RFP’s for private development opportunities.
The results of this iterative process are available via the pages below and linked to the left of this page.
