Brick Walls
Brick walls are a defining feature in many Lone Tree neighborhoods, adding to the community’s character and charm. With more than 1,422 City-owned panels across Lone Tree and to address long-term repairs, Lone Tree and the Park Meadows Metro District (PMMD) launched the Brick Wall Analysis project, which will guide the replacement of deteriorating walls. The City will oversee the work, with funding support from the District, to ensure these walls continue to serve and enhance our community.
2021 Study
The City’s initial work on brick walls dates to 2001 when it began replacing deteriorating wood fences with brick walls. The City took on the responsibility for the construction and maintenance of these walls while property owners adjacent to the new walls signed easements with the City.
In 2021, the City partnered with PMMD and their consultant Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc. (ANA) to conduct a study of the condition of the brick walls. Each panel was graded and assessed for distress, structural integrity, and visual degradation. Based upon continued deterioration of the panels and the high percentage of damaged panels with cracks, the recommendation of the report was to review options for replacement of the wall panels.
2024 Brick Walls Analysis Project
In 2024, the City Council and PMMD approved funding for the 2024 Brick Walls Analysis project that will build upon the results of the 2021 Study to plan for future replacement of brick walls in the City. To address future replacement, the analysis will review and receive community feedback based upon several factors including maintenance costs, wall types, phasing plans, and initial design concepts.
Neighborhoods Impacted
Residents from the following neighborhoods are included in the brick walls project including: Lone Tree Terrace, The Charter, Vista, Ridgeview, Terra Ridge, Prominence Point, Country Club Estates, Cypress Green, Fairways 39, Muirfield, Centennial Ridge, and Carriage Club.
May 2025 Resident Survey
The City surveyed residents from impacted neighborhoods on preferences for brick color, wall cap materials, and construction timelines. This feedback is an important part of the planning process, but it’s just one factor. Final design decisions will also consider cost, durability, and long-term maintenance.
Next Steps
- Wrapping up design survey work at each wall panel
- Beginning the next phase of design
- Finalizing cost estimates based on all options
In the fall of 2025, staff will be sharing the initial designs, cost estimates, and phasing plans with residents for review and comments.