A policy document that provides the vision for what a community wants to become and the steps that need to be taken to reach that vision. The plan documents provide guidance and direction to local leaders who are responsible for implementing desired changes and charting the future of the community. Comprehensive plans are reviewed by the Planning Commission and then forwarded with a recommendation of approval to City Council. The comprehensive plans are then reviewed and adopted by City Council as official policy documents for the City.

• 2012 - 2013 Comprehensive Plan (4 MB)

Louisville’s historic downtown area is a special asset to the community. As such, it should be preserved, protected and enhanced because it contributes greatly to the character that makes Louisville a special place.

In 1997, at an open public workshop, participants identified the primary issues of concern and general project goals for the downtown area. Out of that group a Steering Committee was developed which was charged with the goal to oversee the framework plan and design guidelines for downtown Louisville.

• Resolution No. 06, Series 1999
• Downtown Louisville Framework Plan

On January 3, 2023, the Louisville City Council endorsed the Future 42 plan linked below. This plan, in partnership with the City of Lafayette, sets the latest vision for multi-modal improvements along the corridor.

Future42 Final Report

Future42_Appendix_1_Traffic
Future42_Appendix_2_Environmental
Future42_Appendix_3_Engagement
Future42  Appendix 4 Roll Plot
Future42_Appendix_5_Drainage
Future42_Appendix_6_Summary of Costs

 On September 18, 2007 the city adopted zoning regulations and design standards and guidelines that implement the Highway 42 Revitalization Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment. See the "Zoning & Design Regulations" webpage for these details.

In 2013 the city completed an additional planning study for the area in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Boulder County, and the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The 42 Gateway Alternative Analysis Report provides an integrated infrastructure improvement plan for the area, including the Louisville FasTracks Station Area and Highway 42 Corridor.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment

• 42 Gateway Alternative Analysis Report

• Vicinity Map
• Framework Plan

On October 6, 2015, the city adopted its first preservation master plan. Louisville’s preservation master plan provides a framework for the city’s voluntary historic preservation program and serves as a guide for proactive decision-making over the next 20 years. The plan combines the city’s existing preservation efforts with desires expressed by the community during the plan’s public outreach effort. The plan recommends actions for integrating preservation practices into the city’s policies, its regulations, and its staff’s day-to-day activities. The scope of the document is city-wide and influences areas beyond downtown and old town.

• Preservation Master Plan

Small area plans are extensions of the comprehensive plan for certain areas of the city where additional study are more detailed policies are developed. The plans use public input to identify the community’s vision for each area and transform those visions into implementation items.

• South Boulder Road Small Area Plan
  
• McCaslin Boulevard Small Area Plan

The South Boulder Road Connectivity Plan was recently completed to identify improvements along South Boulder Road to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at intersections.

•  South Boulder Road Connectivity Plan

On October 1, 2019, City Council adopted the city's first transportation master plan. This plan is a comprehensive look at transportation conditions and options throughout Louisville and the region for all modes. This long range effort describes baseline conditions, establishes eight overarching goals and recommends policies, projects and programs along with implementation strategies.  

• Executive Summary
• Transportation Master Plan