Neighborhood Hubs

A photo collage of images within and outside of Lakewood, including photos selected by Advisory Group members during a Future Land Use workshop. This collage includes photos of small shops and gathering spaces at the Neighborhood Hub scale.

Intent

The purpose of the Neighborhood Hubs Future Land Use Category is to include:

Smaller-scale commercial and mixed-use activity areas with neighborhood-serving local businesses, as well as a variety of housing types (20-minute neighborhood concept).
Accommodates “third places” that offer informal gathering opportunities for residents.
Typically found at collector and/or arterial intersections.
Prioritizes pedestrian safety and accessibility, transit, and bike access.
Minimized presence of on-site surface parking.

Example Land Uses and Typical Forms

Within the Neighborhood Hubs Future Land Use Category, the following land uses and building forms are most common:

Vertical or Horizontal Mixed Use; Ground Floor Commercial with Residential or Office Above, where feasible
Lower intensity Office, Retail, Services, Hospitality, Restaurants
Auto oriented uses generally not allowed
All residential forms including multifamily, live/work, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes

Land Uses Generally Allowed

The following land uses are typically allowed in each Future Land Use Category, including the Neighborhood Hubs Future Land Use Category:

Schools
Religious institutions
Parks, trails, and recreational uses
Community Gardens
Urban Agriculture, horticulture, and limited animal keeping
Drainage, transportation, and utility infrastructure
Government/Civic Uses
Cultural/creative attractions
Renewable Energy Generation
Limited and accessory home occupations where residential is allowed
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Attached and Detached