Castle Pines is updating its Comprehensive Plan, the City's long-range guide for land use, growth, housing, transportation, parks, open space and economic development over the next 10 to 20 years. Two ways to weigh in are open now: a community questionnaire and Castle Pines Talks, a free panel discussion on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026.
Take the questionnaire
The City links its first community questionnaire, Castle Pines Questionnaire #1 - Inspiration, directly from its Comprehensive Plan page. It asks what residents want Castle Pines to be known for in the future and what their priorities are, and says it takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
The City is also offering virtual one-on-one listening sessions with the project team; the sign-up link is on the same page, and the City says spots are limited.
Castle Pines Talks, Dec. 9
| When | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026. Doors 5pm, event 5:30 to 7:30pm |
| Where | Castle Pines Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Drive |
| Cost | Free |
| Registration | Required for in-person attendance (limited space); the Zoom option needs no RSVP |
Local leaders and experts will talk through housing, economic development, water and growth, then take questions:
- Mayor Tracy Engerman, City of Castle Pines: welcome
- Michael Penny, Castle Pines City Manager: economic development
- Skyler Hager, North Canyons Development Company: development market
- Maria Ciano, Douglas County Housing Partnership: housing
- Ron Redd, Parker Water & Sanitation District: water and growth
- Bruce Meighen, Logan Simpson: moderator
The RSVP form and the Zoom details are on the City's event page.
Why the plan is being rewritten
The City is updating its 2021 plan. Its project page gives four reasons: Castle Pines has grown significantly in the last 5 to 10 years, the plan needs to reflect current standards and future needs, public engagement will help renew the vision, and Colorado Senate Bill 24-174 requires new plan elements, including strategic growth and water supply. The update covers all 9.5 square miles inside city limits.
The City calls it a 13-month process, running from summer 2026 through late summer 2027 in six phases. It also says the plan is not a zoning ordinance, a budget or a capital improvement program.
What's already changing
The plan lands as Castle Pines is in the middle of big projects: construction on the rebuilt Happy Canyon Road/I-25 interchange starts the week of Nov. 16. The running list is on What's Being Built in Douglas County, and our Castle Pines guide covers the city as it is today.
Sources
- City of Castle Pines, "You're Invited: Castle Pines Talks - A Comprehensive Plan Update Event," email, Nov. 10, 2026 (speakers, times, location, registration).
- City of Castle Pines, Comprehensive Plan project page, checked Nov. 13, 2026 (purpose, timeline, SB 24-174, questionnaire and listening-session links, Zoom RSVP note).
- City of Castle Pines, Castle Pines Talks event page.
- Castle Pines Questionnaire #1 - Inspiration, checked Nov. 13, 2026 (completion time).