Curbside Area Management Plans

What is a CAMP?

Curbside Area Management Plans (CAMP) are neighborhood (or area), implementation-based, operational strategies that help communities reshape how their streets are used. As Denver continues to grow, so do curbside demands, whether it is parking for residents and businesses, drop-off zones, delivery needs, or bike infrastructure. CAMPs provide clear strategies to manage various demand.

Through thoughtful planning and direct engagement with neighbors, businesses, property owners, and impacted city council districts, CAMPs identify challenges, explore options, and deliver real solutions through plan implementation. Outcomes typically include the introduction of new parking restrictions and uses, and when appropriate, paid parking infrastructure, with the goal of making the curbside more accessible for everyone

Five Key Benefits

  • More Access, Less Frustration
    • CAMPs are designed to help residents, employees, and visitors find parking and curb access when they need it. DOTI helps make room for everyone, from a quick coffee run to resident parking needs, by balancing curbside uses across all demands.
  • Support for Local Businesses
    • By prioritizing short-term parking near shops and services, CAMPs help businesses thrive. More turnover at the curb means more economic activity, helping promote vibrant, walkable commercial corridors and commerce.
  • Strategies for an Evolving City
    • CAMPs respond to curbside demands and patterns based on what is happening now (increased development, higher residential density, and emerging transportation options) and strategies are then identified. Flexibility is critical so the plan can evolve as change occurs.
  • Custom Approach
    • No two neighborhoods or imbedded commercial areas are alike. CAMPs are tailored to the unique needs of each area, informed by documented curbside data, neighborhood perspectives, and public feedback.
  • Clearer, More Predictable Parking Management
    • CAMPs introduce a more predictable, transparent curbside experience so residents, patrons, and employees know what to expect and where to park.

Active CAMPs

Completed CAMPs

East Colfax BRT Curbside Area Management Plan

Cherry Creek Curbside Area Management Plan

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)

CAMP Process

Graphic showing Curbside Access Plan Progress from Initiate Project to Prepare for Plan Implementation

Selection

CAMP initiation is based on available resources, staff capacity, and prioritized by areas and neighborhoods with the greatest parking management needs. Considerations include:

  • Areas with inconsistent or outdated parking restrictions
  • High volumes of resident or business parking complaints
  • Increased development or zoning changes
  • Neighborhoods experiencing rapid residential or commercial growth
  • Areas impacted by a reduction in the on-street parking supply
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other city projects
  • Citywide parking sign replacement program
  • City Council support
  • Community and stakeholder interest and involvement

Implemented CAMPs

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Parking Permit Conversions

DOTI regularly evaluate neighborhoods where block-based permits are no longer aligned with our policies. When appropriate, we convert these areas to AREA ZONES, allowing residents to park anywhere within a defined zone rather than just their block.

Benefits of Area Permits

  • More Flexibility: You will be able to park on any block within a designated zone, not just on your block.  
  • Expanded Eligibility: Residents in larger multi-unit residential buildings (up to 50 addresses) are RPP eligible.   
  • Increased RPP Access: More RPP-eligible spaces are available to Area Zone RPP participants.
  • Improve efficiency: Parking enforcement becomes more consistent and effective in RPP Area Zones.

Below is a list of completed conversions, which include information for where RPPs are valid. These changes are part of our broader curbside management efforts but do not represent a full Curbside Area Management Plan (CAMP).

North Capitol Hill(PDF, 314KB)

 

Contact

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