Downtown Parking

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2025 Downtown Parking Management Plan

A draft Downtown Parking Management Plan (DPMP) was developed and presented to Staff in January 2025. Town Board then reviewed the draft DPMP at joint work sessions with Planning Commission on February 10, 2025, and February 19, 2025, and considered the matter further at a work session on April 28, 2025.

After reviewing the three (3) implementation options designed by the project team, the Town Board selected Option #2, which offers a more incremental path forward and allows the Town Board maximum flexibility for the collection and analyzation of parking data. This option includes one multi-day collection of parking utilization data in the summer of 2025. This will allow the Town to continue collecting parking data at a consistent cadence and actively monitor the hot spots of higher utilization noted in the DPMP.

In addition to the data collection activities, staff will develop Windsor Municipal Code updates to align with the parking strategies and will work on increasing public awareness of parking options. These two additional implementation recommendations are being prioritized as meaningful complements to annual data collection.

Results from these DPMP implementation efforts will be presented annually to the Town Board at a work session beginning in Fall 2025 alongside recommendations for parking management activities for the following year.

2024 Downtown Parking Management Plan

As Windsor continues to grow, the downtown area is poised for even more development and revitalization. From 2020-2022, the town worked to both identify current parking issues and forecast future parking demand. This effort led to proactive investment in downtown parking, including parking lot and walkway/alley improvement, and partnership with private parking lot owners to maximize existing downtown parking supply.

The Town remains committed to transitioning from identifying parking issues to developing solutions that mitigate anticipated future challenges. In Spring 2024, the Town launched a new effort to develop a strategic and actionable Downtown Parking Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to collect new data, and offer public input opportunities with various stakeholders, such as residents, local businesses, commuters, and visitors, to inform development of right-sized and sustainable parking management solutions for downtown Windsor.

Stay Connected

The project team will present findings from the July site visit, results from three rounds of data collection (May, June, and September), and high-level management recommendations to a Joint Study Session of the Windsor Town Board and Planning Commission on Monday, September 23.

Looking to 2025

The consultant team will deliver a draft of the Parking Action Plan, which will include specific, actionable recommendations and complementary financial modeling (how recommendations could be paid for) to Town Board in January 2025.

2023 Downtown Parking Improvements

The Town of Windsor started tackling downtown parking issues in 2023 through a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes data accuracy, community involvement and long-term sustainability. To develop an effective parking management plan, gathering precise data on parking capacity, usage patterns and traffic flow while actively seeking input from residents, businesses, commuters and visitors was prioritized. This dual approach ensures that quantitative data is complemented by qualitative insights, shaping a plan that addresses current challenges and anticipates future needs. Recognizing the impact of parking on the local economy and quality of life, the town aims to align the plan closely with community values and preferences, identifying key priorities such as accessibility and time management. By adopting a proactive and inclusive approach, Windsor seeks to implement a sustainable solution that meets the evolving demands of its downtown area, fostering efficiency and resident satisfaction for years to come.


The 2020 Downtown Parking Study

Windsor's historic downtown, situated five miles east of the I-25 corridor, has long been a hub for local commerce and community events in northern Colorado. In collaboration with the Town of Windsor, the Windsor Downtown Alliance (WDA) revisited parking strategies identified in their 2012 Parking Study to accommodate recent community and business growth as well as seasonal trends. The resulting Downtown Parking Plan, approved in a public meeting in July 2022, provided a framework for enhancing multi-modal networks and ensuring safe, accessible public spaces downtown. This initiative underscored Windsor's commitment to sustaining its small-town charm while fostering responsible economic growth through comprehensive planning and community engagement.

Story Map from the 2020 Downtown Parking Study

The following story map was used at the launch of the project.


2025 Downtown Parking Management Plan

A draft Downtown Parking Management Plan (DPMP) was developed and presented to Staff in January 2025. Town Board then reviewed the draft DPMP at joint work sessions with Planning Commission on February 10, 2025, and February 19, 2025, and considered the matter further at a work session on April 28, 2025.

After reviewing the three (3) implementation options designed by the project team, the Town Board selected Option #2, which offers a more incremental path forward and allows the Town Board maximum flexibility for the collection and analyzation of parking data. This option includes one multi-day collection of parking utilization data in the summer of 2025. This will allow the Town to continue collecting parking data at a consistent cadence and actively monitor the hot spots of higher utilization noted in the DPMP.

In addition to the data collection activities, staff will develop Windsor Municipal Code updates to align with the parking strategies and will work on increasing public awareness of parking options. These two additional implementation recommendations are being prioritized as meaningful complements to annual data collection.

Results from these DPMP implementation efforts will be presented annually to the Town Board at a work session beginning in Fall 2025 alongside recommendations for parking management activities for the following year.

2024 Downtown Parking Management Plan

As Windsor continues to grow, the downtown area is poised for even more development and revitalization. From 2020-2022, the town worked to both identify current parking issues and forecast future parking demand. This effort led to proactive investment in downtown parking, including parking lot and walkway/alley improvement, and partnership with private parking lot owners to maximize existing downtown parking supply.

The Town remains committed to transitioning from identifying parking issues to developing solutions that mitigate anticipated future challenges. In Spring 2024, the Town launched a new effort to develop a strategic and actionable Downtown Parking Management Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to collect new data, and offer public input opportunities with various stakeholders, such as residents, local businesses, commuters, and visitors, to inform development of right-sized and sustainable parking management solutions for downtown Windsor.

Stay Connected

The project team will present findings from the July site visit, results from three rounds of data collection (May, June, and September), and high-level management recommendations to a Joint Study Session of the Windsor Town Board and Planning Commission on Monday, September 23.

Looking to 2025

The consultant team will deliver a draft of the Parking Action Plan, which will include specific, actionable recommendations and complementary financial modeling (how recommendations could be paid for) to Town Board in January 2025.

2023 Downtown Parking Improvements

The Town of Windsor started tackling downtown parking issues in 2023 through a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes data accuracy, community involvement and long-term sustainability. To develop an effective parking management plan, gathering precise data on parking capacity, usage patterns and traffic flow while actively seeking input from residents, businesses, commuters and visitors was prioritized. This dual approach ensures that quantitative data is complemented by qualitative insights, shaping a plan that addresses current challenges and anticipates future needs. Recognizing the impact of parking on the local economy and quality of life, the town aims to align the plan closely with community values and preferences, identifying key priorities such as accessibility and time management. By adopting a proactive and inclusive approach, Windsor seeks to implement a sustainable solution that meets the evolving demands of its downtown area, fostering efficiency and resident satisfaction for years to come.


The 2020 Downtown Parking Study

Windsor's historic downtown, situated five miles east of the I-25 corridor, has long been a hub for local commerce and community events in northern Colorado. In collaboration with the Town of Windsor, the Windsor Downtown Alliance (WDA) revisited parking strategies identified in their 2012 Parking Study to accommodate recent community and business growth as well as seasonal trends. The resulting Downtown Parking Plan, approved in a public meeting in July 2022, provided a framework for enhancing multi-modal networks and ensuring safe, accessible public spaces downtown. This initiative underscored Windsor's commitment to sustaining its small-town charm while fostering responsible economic growth through comprehensive planning and community engagement.

Story Map from the 2020 Downtown Parking Study

The following story map was used at the launch of the project.


  • March 2022 Update

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    Join us on March 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue Station #1 training room to review and inform final updates to the draft Downtown Parking plan prior to its formal adoption. A short formal presentation will be held at 6 p.m. with time dedicated before and after for residents to review materials at their own pace and ask questions.

    Having a well-planned and coordinated parking system is vital to the long-term fiscal health of the town and ensures the continued viability of Windsor’s small-town character. Through effective management, research and planning, the town can guide sustainable downtown growth. Thank you to everyone that has participated in the public input process so far. We look forward to seeing you there.

  • January 2022 Update

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    Project consultants have worked to identify options for additional downtown parking space. Their draft recommendations will include 2-, 5-, and 10-year outlooks, taking into consideration the impacts of cost, capacity, and management. An open house is planned for this spring before the draft plan goes to Windsor's Town Board for final consideration.

  • October 2021 Update

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    We've collected data and come up with some ideas for the future of parking in Downtown Windsor. We're looking for stakeholder and community feedback. Join us at one of our upcoming public input sessions this month. Both sessions will be held at the Art & Heritage Center, 116 5th St.

    Downtown Parking Stakeholder Meeting- Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m.

    Residents living in the downtown Windsor area, business owners and anyone with a vested interest are invited to attend. Participants will be able to provide input and feedback on draft recommendations.

    Downtown Parking Public Open House- Thursday, Oct. 14 from 6-8 p.m.

    Learn more about the Downtown Parking Study and how the Town of Windsor and the Downtown Development Authority are partnering to collect current parking data and plan for future parking needs. All are welcome to attend and provide feedback on boards, graphics and maps that reflect the information the team has collected to date.

    If you haven't already, please take our public survey by visiting surveymonkey.com/r/WindsorParking.


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  • September 2021 Update

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    Hello Windsor residents! We want to hear from you. We are collecting public input regarding parking in Downtown Windsor.

    Are you a local business owner for a downtown business or live downtown? We are looking to build a community stakeholder group to guide the process and create a parking plan that will benefit residents, visitors and businesses. Take our community stakeholder survey to share your insights and let us know that you're interested in getting involved.

    If you enjoy all that downtown has to offer but do not have a vested interested, we want to hear from you too! Please take the Downtown Parking Public Survey.

    We appreciate your time and your thoughts.

  • August 2021 Update

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    Town of Windsor Planning and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are partnering to evaluate parking needs, demands and options for the downtown area, taking into consideration community and business growth. After taking a pause in 2020 to account for COVID-19 complications and a temporary change in downtown business activity, the Downtown Parking Study has resumed data collection, and the project team is looking for stakeholder and community feedback. Stay tuned for upcoming engagement opportunities scheduled for this fall.

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