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Lafayette officials launch public outreach for 701 Pocket Park in Old Town
Summary
City staff presented plans and a public-engagement timeline for a small pocket park at the corner of Kimbark and South Public Road, highlighting a 6,283-square-foot lot, coordinating streetscape work funded by LURA, and an RFP-driven design and construction schedule aimed at completion before the end of 2026.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — City staff on April 22 opened public engagement for the 701 Pocket Park project, a proposed 6,283-square-foot green space at the corner of Kimbark Street and South Public Road aimed at adding a small gathering place south of Emma Boulevard.
Bridget Keating, Lafayette’s economic development director, said staff would begin community visioning this spring and issue a design request for proposals in May or June. "We're really excited to be here tonight to kick off the 701 pocket park project," Keating said, describing the presentation as the start of a multi-step outreach process.
The project team framed the park as a catalytic infill investment for East Old Town that would tie into streetscape improvements funded by the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) on the 700 block of South Public Road. Dennis…
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