Lakewood, CO
Municipality in Colorado
United States
Lakewood, CO Your Money at Work initiative shows the impacts of public spending on local parks
Your Money at Work signs designate parks and green spaces recently improved or purchased by the city. A monthly contest asks participants for photos and stories about that month's project. The winning entry receives a prize package including a recreational pass. An online portal presents monthly trivia questions, videos of completed projects, and an open forum for community questions. This effort followed survey results showing that 80% of residents were occasional or regular park users.
Lakewood, CO
United States
Lakewood, CO simplifies mobility and recreation planning with Trail Explorer mobile-friendly web app
The Community Resources team developed the app to show navigation routes for different means of transportation. Map users toggle five transit options ranging from walking to scooter and e-bike use. Highlighted trails, sidewalks, and shared paths can be used to plan commutes and outdoor excursions. Trail Explorer builds on the city's Trail Conditions dashboard, which provides real-time updates and recommended transit options for each trail.
Lakewood, CO
United States
Lakewood, CO turns website support challenges into accessible digital resources with OpenCities
Lakewood faced a potential lack of support for its website due to its previous provider's CMS changes. The city worked with OpenCities to install a cloud-based platform easily edited by staffers. This new website automatically stays in compliance with the accessibility requirements set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lakewood's upgrade included the conversion of PDF documents into code that simplifies user interactions.
Lakewood, CO
United States