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CMP NWC

Purpose

The CMP‑NWC district implements the National Western Center master plan. It provides a framework for the redevelopment of the historic National Western Stock Show grounds into a year‑round campus for agriculture, food innovation, entertainment and education. The district encompasses multiple subzones (C, G, F and R) that address distinct areas within the campus.

Height & Scale

Story RangeBuilding heights and scales vary by subzone. In general, structures range from 2–8 stories, with taller elements in the core event and growth areas and lower‑scale development along the riverfront and transitional edges. Height transitions are required to respect adjacent neighborhoods and open space.

Building Placement

Build-to (Primary)Buildings are oriented to create an interconnected network of public spaces, including plazas, riverwalks and agricultural commons. Placement follows the master plan’s street grid and internal circulation patterns, with build‑to lines along key streets and setbacks to frame open space and the South Platte River corridor.

Design Standards

Transparency (Primary)Architecture should celebrate the campus’s agricultural and industrial heritage while embracing contemporary design. Ground floors along pedestrian corridors must be active and transparent. Sustainable design, water management and landscape restoration are key elements, reflecting the campus’s focus on environmental stewardship.

Permitted Uses

Agricultural and livestock exhibition; food and agricultural research; education and innovation uses; entertainment and cultural events; dining and retail; hotels; mixed‑use residential and office in certain subzones; supporting utilities and infrastructure.

Typical Application

Applied exclusively to the National Western Center to guide its redevelopment into a vibrant, multi‑use campus that supports agriculture, education and entertainment while reconnecting the site to the surrounding community and the South Platte River.

Quick Reference

CodeCMP-NWC
FamilyCampus
StoriesBuilding heights and scales vary by subzone. In general, structures range from 2–8 stories, with taller elements in the core event and growth areas and lower‑scale development along the riverfront and transitional edges. Height transitions are required to respect adjacent neighborhoods and open space.
TransparencyArchitecture should celebrate the campus’s agricultural and industrial heritage while embracing contemporary design. Ground floors along pedestrian corridors must be active and transparent. Sustainable design, water management and landscape restoration are key elements, reflecting the campus’s focus on environmental stewardship.
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