Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan

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Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan: Planning Our Future Together in white letters on a dark blue background.

Project Update

Open House #1 Online Survey: Did you miss Open House #1 in July at the Parker Fieldhouse? No problem! You can review the informational boards that were at the Open House and take this Open House #1 survey to provide your input.


Project Overview

The Town’s Comprehensive Plan (The Plan) is a roadmap for our community, guiding us on how to grow and develop in the future. It helps us make decisions about things like land use, infrastructure, and protecting the environment. We’re excited to introduce the Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan! This is a substantial update to our current plan, Parker 2035 Changes and Choices.

Parker 2050 will outline the aspirations, hopes and plans of the community to shape growth and development for the next 20 years and beyond. It will review and refresh the Town’s goals to provide clear guidance and create a realistic vision for the future of our community which will guide zoning decisions, capital projects, and the review of private development proposals.

This project is anticipated to be completed by early 2026, approximately an 18-month process.


The Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and What It Is Not Chart. Bullets under the What It Is List are: A statement of town Policy, A guide to decision-making, A framework for more specific planning, A way to provide a long range perspective, A way to improve our quality of life. Bullets under the What It Is Not list are: A zoning ordinance, A land development code, A rigid or static document, A capital improvements plan or town budget, A specific development plan for a project.

Chapters included in the current Parker 2035 Comprehensive Plan:

  1. Community Profile
  2. Understanding the Context of Our Future Decisions
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Purpose of the Master Plan
  5. Master Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
  6. Land Use
  7. Community Appearance and Design
  8. History, Arts, Culture and Science
  9. Regional Coordination
  10. Housing and Neighborhoods
  11. Jobs and Economic Vitality
  12. Transportation
  13. Public Service and Facilities
  14. Natural Resource Protection
  15. Open Space and Recreation


Project Approach

Town leadership is committed to managing growth in a way that balances essential elements of our community. We want to enhance the quality of life for everyone by fostering a healthy local economy, offering diverse housing options, preserving our beautiful open spaces, creating more recreational opportunities, and ensuring reliable and quality transportation choices. In addition, growth management efforts must also be sensitive to the rights of private property owners who desire to develop their property — if it complies with zoning and development design standards.

A visualization of projected project themes. The following categories are listed surrounding the "Project Themes" title: jobs and economy, evolving community, housing, infill and redevelopment, water, sustainability and resiliency, technology, vibrant downtown.

Project Outreach

This Plan update will include extensive, community-wide outreach, including community meetings, pop-ups, and robust online engagement. Details about engagement events will be shared on this page as available.


Project Update

Open House #1 Online Survey: Did you miss Open House #1 in July at the Parker Fieldhouse? No problem! You can review the informational boards that were at the Open House and take this Open House #1 survey to provide your input.


Project Overview

The Town’s Comprehensive Plan (The Plan) is a roadmap for our community, guiding us on how to grow and develop in the future. It helps us make decisions about things like land use, infrastructure, and protecting the environment. We’re excited to introduce the Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan! This is a substantial update to our current plan, Parker 2035 Changes and Choices.

Parker 2050 will outline the aspirations, hopes and plans of the community to shape growth and development for the next 20 years and beyond. It will review and refresh the Town’s goals to provide clear guidance and create a realistic vision for the future of our community which will guide zoning decisions, capital projects, and the review of private development proposals.

This project is anticipated to be completed by early 2026, approximately an 18-month process.


The Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and What It Is Not Chart. Bullets under the What It Is List are: A statement of town Policy, A guide to decision-making, A framework for more specific planning, A way to provide a long range perspective, A way to improve our quality of life. Bullets under the What It Is Not list are: A zoning ordinance, A land development code, A rigid or static document, A capital improvements plan or town budget, A specific development plan for a project.

Chapters included in the current Parker 2035 Comprehensive Plan:

  1. Community Profile
  2. Understanding the Context of Our Future Decisions
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Purpose of the Master Plan
  5. Master Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
  6. Land Use
  7. Community Appearance and Design
  8. History, Arts, Culture and Science
  9. Regional Coordination
  10. Housing and Neighborhoods
  11. Jobs and Economic Vitality
  12. Transportation
  13. Public Service and Facilities
  14. Natural Resource Protection
  15. Open Space and Recreation


Project Approach

Town leadership is committed to managing growth in a way that balances essential elements of our community. We want to enhance the quality of life for everyone by fostering a healthy local economy, offering diverse housing options, preserving our beautiful open spaces, creating more recreational opportunities, and ensuring reliable and quality transportation choices. In addition, growth management efforts must also be sensitive to the rights of private property owners who desire to develop their property — if it complies with zoning and development design standards.

A visualization of projected project themes. The following categories are listed surrounding the "Project Themes" title: jobs and economy, evolving community, housing, infill and redevelopment, water, sustainability and resiliency, technology, vibrant downtown.

Project Outreach

This Plan update will include extensive, community-wide outreach, including community meetings, pop-ups, and robust online engagement. Details about engagement events will be shared on this page as available.


  • Open House #1 Online Survey

    Did you miss Open House #1 in July at the Parker Fieldhouse? No problem! You can review the informational boards that were at the Open House and take the following survey to provide your input.

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    Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to share information about who you are, your experiences in our Town, and your vision for Parker’s collective future!  As we embark on creating the Town of Parker’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, we will build upon the progress and changes our community has experienced under the vision of the Parker 2035 Master Plan.

    The Plan will set a clear vision and direction for the Town, detailing specific goals and strategies related to various important topics. These include how land will be used, the design and appearance of communities, housing and neighborhoods, job creation and economic growth, transportation, public services and facilities, protection of natural resources, open spaces, and recreational areas, as well as the promotion of history, arts, culture, and collaboration with surrounding regions.

    By completing this survey, we can hear directly from you about the direction you believe should be included in the Town’s vision for its future. Your feedback will directly influence the decisions we make for Parker over the next 25 years. There are 22 questions and it should take you about 8 minutes to complete.

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