Where Urban Life Meets Colorado's Outdoor Soul

5280 Trail on 21st Street Design

The 5280 Trail envisions a pedestrian-first urban loop that invites Denver to socialize, exercise, and connect with the city's natural beauty. CCG led engagement strategies that prioritized equity and accessibility, conducting influencer interviews and outreach activities across three priority groups—including communities of color, English-as-a-second-language speakers, and unsheltered residents. More than 1,000 completed surveys now guide the next phase of a trail designed to unite urban life with Colorado's outdoor culture.

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PROJECT AT A GLANCE

CLIENT Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI)

PROBLEM TO SOLVE

You can't design a trail to unite the city if you only hear from people who already have access to outdoor spaces.

ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1,000+ completed surveys guiding design decisions

  • Influencer interviews with community leaders

  • Multicultural outreach with translators for Latino community

  • Three priority groups engaged including unsheltered residents