This page provides additional insight into the current initiatives undertaken by the Long Range Planning Division. In addition to these projects, Long Range Planning is continually providing City Development data to other departments in the city and outside organizations, reviewing and providing comments on active development submissions, and updating existing documents to ensure they remain relevant.
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Current Long Range Planning Projects - February 2026
N Line Future Station Area Planning
The city is beginning outreach and planning for two Station Area Master Plans (STAMPs) on the north side of Thornton. The plans will prepare for RTD’s eventual expansion of the N Line to the future stations at 144th at York and North Thornton at Highway 7. These plans will consider a broad range of topics and how they inter-relate including land use, transportation and infrastructure, and economic development in order to create a cohesive long-term vision for the Station Areas.
These planning processes will involve community engagement throughout the project to ensure participation from residents and businesses. A project webpage will be available this March, and the first community engagement activity will occur in April. Find more information on the Station Area Master Plans page.
Housing Choice Code Amendment
Thornton's City Development Department has kicked off the Housing Choice Code Amendment. This project focuses on exploring the tools available to increase housing choice in the city and meeting local housing goals. Fill out the survey and find more information on the Housing Choice Code Website(opens in new window).