Christina Lovelace

The City of Centennial's Digital Accessibility Plan outlines its commitment to digital inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. The plan details its purpose, scope for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in active use, and an annual review process. Key strategies include a prioritization framework focused on public-facing ICT, barrier removal strategies such as prominent notice, replacement of non-compliant ICT, vendor engagement, internal remediation, and integrating accessibility into procurement practices. The plan aims to ensure equitable access to digital services and content, making digital tools and technologies usable by all members of the public, and ensuring compliance with state and federal accessibility standards including ADA and WCAG 2.2 A/AA.

The Transportation Master Plan for Centennial outlines a strategic vision and guides investments for the city's transportation system over an 18-year period. It is structured around seven key goals: Safety, Mobility, Innovation, Efficiency & Reliability, Fiscal Responsibility, Regionalism & Partnerships, and Economic & Community Vitality. The plan provides recommendations for a balanced, multimodal approach, focusing on enhancing roadway infrastructure, developing comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian networks, improving transit services, and establishing mobility hubs. Its funding strategy emphasizes maintaining existing systems, addressing congestion, promoting active transportation, and leveraging partnerships to achieve a more connected, accessible, and sustainable transportation future.

The compiled notes cover multiple meetings throughout 2025. Key discussions included the future of aging, featuring a presentation on demographic trends, economic insecurity among seniors, and Next50's strategic focus areas like ending ageism and supporting aging in place. Another session focused on hosting effective public dialog, exploring concepts like wicked problems, different types of polarization (affective polarization being the most detrimental), and practical tools for inclusive conversation, values-based discussion, and bias intervention. A third meeting addressed the future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), detailing CDOT's current deployments such as roadside units, vehicle-to-vehicle communication pilots, and autonomous truck-mounted attenuators, alongside legal frameworks and task force activities. The final session reviewed Xcel Energy's plan for the electric grid of the future, discussing anticipated peak demand shifts, the transition from a one-way to a two-way power flow grid, and the increased lead times for infrastructure development like substations.

The City of Centennial's strategic plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing the community, focusing on six key areas: Economic Vitality, Fiscal Sustainability, Future-Ready City Government, Public Safety & Health, Signature Centennial, and Transportation & Mobility. The plan is driven by a mission to provide exceptional service, with a vision to foster a connected community where neighborhoods matter, education is embraced, businesses are valued, and innovation is absolute.

The City of Centennial's 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a strategic plan providing long-range infrastructure improvements for the city. It focuses on the repair and enhancement of streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, and bridges, guided by priorities established in the 2040 Transportation Master Plan and the Centennial NEXT Comprehensive Plan. The plan emphasizes developing a 10-year project roadmap, ensuring efficient use of public funds, addressing citizen comments, and securing grants, with key considerations for public safety, economic health, and the availability of supplemental funding.