A City That Works for Everyone
Accessibility means more than meeting minimum standards or checking compliance boxes—it’s about designing a city where every resident, regardless of age, ability, income, language, or background, can fully participate in community life. In Far Southwest Denver, accessibility must reflect the realities of long travel distances, aging infrastructure, car-dependent corridors, and diverse communities that have historically been underserved. Trần believes District 2 should be a place where mobility, information, health, and opportunity are equitably shared, and where no resident is pushed to the margins simply because the city was not designed with them in mind.
Her vision begins with inclusive, people-centered infrastructure that responds to how residents actually move through the district. Trần will prioritize ADA-compliant sidewalks, bus stops, public facilities, and transit corridors that are safe, continuous, and well maintained, particularly in areas where gaps have made daily travel difficult or unsafe. This includes addressing broken sidewalks, poor lighting, long crossing distances, and inaccessible bus stops that disproportionately impact seniors, people with disabilities, families with strollers, and residents who rely on transit. Thoughtful street design, traffic calming, shaded walkways, and accessible public spaces will make it easier for residents to get to schools, parks, grocery stores, healthcare, and local businesses—strengthening community connections while supporting health, safety, and sustainable mobility.
Trần also understands that accessibility is deeply tied to how people receive and understand information. She will prioritize equitable communication by ensuring city programs, meetings, notices, and materials are available in multiple languages, accessible formats, and clear, plain language. This includes improving digital access while also maintaining in-person and low-tech options for residents who may lack reliable internet or technology. By reducing language, literacy, and digital barriers, residents will be better equipped to access services, share feedback, and participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their neighborhoods.
Economic and social inclusion are equally essential to a city that truly works for everyone. Trần will support policies and programs that recognize the diverse needs of District 2 residents, including seniors aging in place, youth seeking safe and supportive spaces, working families balancing multiple jobs, immigrants navigating city systems, and small business owners contributing to the local economy. Accessibility in this context means ensuring that city services, education and workforce opportunities, cultural programming, and public spaces are designed to be welcoming and usable for all—not just those with the most resources or flexibility. When residents can easily access childcare, recreation, health services, food resources, and economic support, the entire community becomes stronger and more resilient.
Trần envisions a Far Southwest Denver where accessibility is understood as a measure of justice and shared opportunity, not an afterthought. In this vision, streets, parks, community centers, schools, businesses, and public services are designed to reflect the full diversity of the people who use them. By embedding inclusion into planning, policy, and everyday decision-making, District 2 can become a model for a city that does more than accommodate residents—it actively empowers them to participate, contribute, and belong, ensuring that Far Southwest Denver truly works for everyone.