Curbside Area Management Plans

The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) recently initiated a Curbside Area Management Plan (CAMP) in the Botanic Gardens (BG) area. Proposed timeline and process are below:

Phase 1: June 2024

• Removed BG restrictions and Residential Parking Permits (RPP) from 1100 Race Street and portions of 11th and 12th Avenues due to several large multiunit buildings, distance from Botanic Gardens, few BG permit spaces (block was primarily unrestricted already), and a small number of residents participating in the RPP program.

Phase 2: October/November 2024

• The BG permit zone will be converted from a Block Zone (permit valid only on permit participants block) to an Area Zone (permits valid on any block within a designated area) to expand permit eligibility to larger multiunit buildings and increase the number of permit eligible spaces for RPP participants. These changes are supported by the Residential Parking Permit Rules & Regulations.

• The geographic extent of BG restrictions will not be expanded, and BG permit participants will be able to park on any block with BG restrictions. See graphic below for more information.

• Addresses that are now eligible for RPPs include 1175 N Vine, 1150 N Vine, 2190 E 11th, 2225 E 11th, 1140 N Columbine, 1125 N Columbine, 1137 N Columbine, 1165 N Columbine, 2508 E 11th, and 2522 E 11th. Residents at eligible addresses can now apply.

• BG signs will be updated with Blossoms of Light information.

Phase 3: Q2 2025

• Review blocks within and surrounding the current BG area to identify potential modifications.

• Modifications will be based on event parking best practices, parking occupancy, and feedback.

• Assemble Stakeholder Working Group and solicit feedback.

• Implement recommendations and sign modifications (TBD).

Please check back periodically for updates.

The Cherry Creek Curbside Area Management Plan (CAMP) Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) has collaborated to develop a strategic curbside parking plan for part of the Cherry Creek neighborhood, focusing on the Business Improvements Districts (BID) and nearby residential streets, to address curbside activities and manage the on-street parking supply more efficiently. The SWG includes members from Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's (DOTI) Curbside & Parking (C&P) team, Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association (CCNNA), Cherry Creek East Association, Cherry Creek North BID, Cherry Creek Steering Committee, and representatives from Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer's office (City Council District 10).

In August 2023, a draft of the CAMP was distributed to residents, businesses, and property owners in the study area to gather feedback. Since then, DOTI has continued to work with representatives from the CCNNA, Cherry Creek CAMP SWG, and Councilwoman Sawyer's office to further refine the plan based on input. As a result, the Cherry Creek CAMP SWG is pleased to present the final plan. See the draft plan (PDF) linked below for full details. Highlights include:

Initial Recommendations* (Unchanged):

• Extend Paid Parking Hours: Adjust 3-hour paid parking time limits from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to increase evening turnover for patrons.

• Expand No Parking Zones: Introduce strategic no parking zones to enhance traffic flow and improve visibility at alleys, driveways, and intersections.

• Introduce Paid Parking: Add paid parking zones along portions of Ellsworth and 1st Avenues.

• Ongoing Review: Monitor parking occupancy after plan implementation, especially on streets east of Madison and Garfield, to consider future adjustments as needed.

Recommendations Modified Based on Input*:

• Cherry Creek Permit Only Parking
  • Original: Retain approximately 5 permit-only spaces per street, converting the rest to 2-hour time limits, with permits valid in both areas.
  • Compromise: Retain approximately 10 permit-only spaces per street to increase parking supply for residents while keeping 2-hour time limits on remaining spaces.
• Area Permit Zones
  • Original: Establish a single Cherry Creek North (CCN) Area Permit Zone to provide residents and guests the ability to park on any block within the CCN Area Permit Zone.
  • Compromise: Introduce two distinct CCN Area Permit Zones to enhance parking flexibility for residents and guests, discourage local travel by permit participants to commercial destinations near the BID, and improve parking enforcement efficiency.
• Preserve Time Limits on Certain Streets
  •  Retain parking time limits on Garfield, Jackson, and Harrison between Cedar and Alameda (previously proposed for removal).

* Recommendations to be implemented by DOTI's Curbside & Parking Team

Cherry Creek Curbside Area Management Plan(PDF, 712KB)

UPDATE: Implementation of the Highland Area Permit parking restrictions will begin Summer 2025. Please check back periodically for additional updates.

The Highland Curbside Area Management Plan (CAMP) Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) has been developing an on-street parking and curbside plan for a portion of the Highland neighborhood. The SWG includes Curbside & Parking (C&P) staff, representatives from the Highland Neighborhood Association (HUNI), City Council District 1, and other impacted residents and businesses.

The Highland CAMP is designed to address current levels of curbside activities.

• Introduce 2-hour 10am-10pm (Sunday and holidays excepted) paid parking (via pay stations and pay by mobile) in the commercial core of the neighborhood to increase parking turnover for local businesses.

• On the streets outside the commercial core, introduce 3-hour 10am-10pm (Sunday and holidays excepted) parking time limits to improve resident access and promote parking space turnover.

• Create a Highland Area Permit to provide permit holders the ability to park anywhere within the blue area depicted in the plan. This would provide residents (and their guests) with more parking flexibility.

• Introduce additional accessible parking spaces on Central and Boulder Streets to provide convenient and comfortable on-street vehicle access for persons with disabilities.

• Install bicycle/scooter corrals at strategic locations to accommodate bicycle and scooter parking demand.

• Unrestricted (i.e., no time limits) parking will remain on most avenues to provide residents, guests, and other users with longer-term parking options.

• Following plan implementation, parking occupancy data will be collected (especially in areas between 35th and 38th Avenues) to evaluate changes in parking patterns and identify additional recommendations.

Highland Curbside Area Management Plan(PDF, 6MB)