Littleton, Colorado

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 AT A GLANCE LITTLETON, COLORADO WHAT: A historic, business-friendly city of 45,000 WHERE: A suburb of Denver, CO WEBSITE: www.littletongov.org lorado B ig changes are happening in Littleton, Colorado. The city, which was founded in 1890, has been aggressive over the past two years to help improve its resilience, growth, and adaptability, all while maintaining its quaint historic charm. “Aside from the historic relevance of Littleton and that small-town feel, Littleton also has vision,” says the city’s new Economic Development Director, Cindie Perry. “It’s unique and still supports a diverse economy. Over the past 24 months, despite COVID, Littleton leaders have accomplished three major initiatives that will allow them to improve Littleton, to redevelop Littleton, and to redevelop it in a way that aligns with the community’s vision.” The trio of initiatives include a new comprehensive plan, a total reboot of the city’s land-use code; and the passing of a 3/4 percent sales tax rate increase, which is dedicated to the city’s capital projects fund. What makes it even more significant is the fact that Littleton’s previous comprehensive plan hadn’t been updated in over 40 years. Up until now, the The new story of a historic city