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20-Year-Plan For Denver Focuses On Healthy Growth, Inclusive City

DENVER (CBS4)- The 20-year plan for Denver focuses on promoting healthy growth and a more inclusive city. The plan that took three years to develop was presented on Tuesday.

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The plans include zoning to protect historic neighborhoods, create affordable housing, updating safety standards for sidewalks and streets. City officials say they took thousands of public comments on Denver's future.

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"We would dream to have 25,000 people lean in. To have it come to fruition, during this planning process, I think says a lot about the way the people of Denver feel in terms of their role and the importance of community engagement," said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

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The Denver City Council will review the plans in the next few weeks.

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