Protecting the Lone Tree Bluffs
The last wild mesa tops and trails on top of the Lone Tree bluffs are under threat from a massive new housing development. Once it’s built, this view — and the wildlife that call it home — will be lost forever.
IT'S YOUR TIME TO SPEAK UP NOW TILL NOVEMBER 3RD
Why This Matters
This site was created to bring clarity and transparency to the proposed Hillcamp development.
Hillcamp is a significant project on and near the Lone Tree bluffs (343 houses on 400+ acres) — an area that plays an important role in the identity of our city. Projects of this scale have the potential to shape how Lone Tree evolves for decades. You can make a difference from today till November 3rd by raising your voice officially.
Three ways to help before it's too late.
You do not need to be an expert but if you are awesome. Tell the Commission what this place means to you and why you care. A personal email or a short statement can help make the case for protecting it.
1. Send a short personal email: YOUR "WHY" MATTERS.
Every letter becomes part of the official record. If you already wrote, write again, this time to City Council directly:
marissa.harmon@cityoflonetree.com
alecia.brown@cityoflonetree.com
mike.parr@cityoflonetree.com
michelle.bechamps@cityoflonetree.com
tara.meekma@cityoflonetree.com
Tell them who you are and why this place matters to you. Not sure where to start? Here are a few questions to spark your own words:
• Why do you walk, run, hike, bike or ride horses on this trail? Would you still come here during years of construction, and after, with a road, traffic and homes where there is quiet today?
• What kind of wildlife have you seen on the East West Regional Trail?
• Have you experienced “the wind” up there? Have you thought about wildfires on a windy day? How would you, your family, or the people on the trail get out safely?
• Do you live below the bluffs, or know someone who does? How does it feel to know this hillside already experienced a landslide once, in 2024?
• Why did you choose this trail? What got you attracted to it?
• Would you feel at peace if this road were approved before every safety question was answered in writing?
Imagine a Council that walks in on November 3 having read thousands of our stories. That is how things change: not with anger, but with many voices, steady and clear. We don’t want the city to approve a project that allows a road to be built without being safe, without thinking about the risks to all of us who live next to or enjoy the Bluffs or one that hasn’t considered all of the options to preserve the bluffs without running a road through the heart of them.
2. Show up on November 3rd (Time TBD)
The time for the hearing has not been posted yet, but usually it starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Civic Center, upstairs. Aim to arrive by 6:00 and sign in before the meeting if you want to speak up. You have only two minutes. Tell your own story and ask the City Council to oppose this road.
3. Bring more people into the effort
Sign the petition and share this webpage with friends who love the Lone Tree Bluffs.
Checked here what happened on October 13th at the Planning Commission.
The bluffs aren’t just open space. They’re the heart of our community — a sanctuary where neighbors hike, ride, reflect, and reconnect with the Colorado we love. Every sunrise over the East/West Trail reminds us what matters: open sky, quiet trails, and the wildlife that still moves through this landscape.
The goal here is simple: make it easier to understand what’s being proposed, where things stand in the process, how to stay informed and ensure your voice is heard.
If this trail is part of your life, your voice belongs in this decision. We are stronger when we speak up and get together to show we care for what we love in our community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcamp is a proposed residential development located on and near the Lone Tree bluffs within the RidgeGate West area. It is currently under review through the City of Lone Tree’s development process
What is Hillcamp?
A proposed residential development on and near the Lone Tree bluffs in RidgeGate East, currently under City review.
Where is it in the process?
The application has been resubmitted and is in a public referral period, where staff, agencies, and residents can review and comment.
How can I see the plans?
All materials are available on the City of Lone Tree website here.
How can I get involved?
Residents can review materials, submit comments during referral periods, and follow the project as it moves through the process. Find out more on this post.
Who makes the decision?
The Lone Tree City Council makes final decisions after staff review, public input, and applicable planning considerations.
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