A vibrant regional economy
All residents have access to a range of transportation, employment, commerce, housing, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The region’s economy prospers when all residents have access to a range of transportation, employment, housing, education, cultural and recreational opportunities. The region’s transportation network is critical in enabling commerce and providing access to basic needs and quality-of-life amenities that allow the region’s residents to succeed.
Desired outcomes
Investments in infrastructure and amenities allow people and businesses to thrive and prosper.
The region’s continuous investments in infrastructure support a globally connected economy and offer opportunities for all residents to share and contribute to sustained regional prosperity. Vibrant and thriving communities, accessible and protected natural resources, and diverse cultural amenities are economic assets and make our region a highly desirable place to live, work and raise a family.
Spark Centennial:
Placemaking through community-focused activation
An innovative program launched by the City of Centennial, "Spark Centennial" partners with the community to create experiential events that highlight local businesses and activate shopping centers affected by the changing retail landscape. The program has reinvigorated a vibrant local economy that also builds on the connection between residents and businesses.
Performance measures
Performance measures are critically important in monitoring the region’s progress toward Metro Vision themes and outcomes. They are used to obtain regular measurement of outcomes and results. They also generate reliable data to help local governments and partners evaluate policies, programs and initiatives. As part of its reporting on plan progress toward an efficient and predictable development pattern, DRCOG will use the metrics outlined on the Metro Vision performance measures page.
| Measure | Where are we today? (baseline) | Baseline year | Where do we want to be? (target) | Target year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional employment | 1.8 million | 2014 | 2.6 million | 2040 |
| Share of the region’s housing near rapid transit stations or high-frequency transit stops | 14.0% | 2014 | 20.0% | 2040 |
| Share of the region’s employment near rapid transit stations or high-frequency transit stops | 32.3% | 2014 | 45.0% | 2040 |