Lakewood launches redesigned website at LakewoodCO.gov

Lakewood launches redesigned website at LakewoodCO.gov

Published on January 14, 2026

The City of Lakewood has officially launched its newly redesigned website at LakewoodCO.gov, delivering a more secure, modern and user-friendly digital experience for residents, businesses and visitors.

Serving as the city's digital front door, Lakewood's website receives more than 10 million touchpoints each year and is one of the primary ways the community accesses city information, services and resources. The redesigned site reflects the city's commitment to making that experience easier, clearer and more trustworthy.

The new website features a refreshed look, improved navigation and clearer pathways to city services and information. Whether users are paying a utility bill, finding city news, registering for a program or learning about city services, the updated site makes it easier to get where they need to go.

As part of the launch, the city is transitioning to a .gov domain, which is reserved exclusively for verified government entities. Anyone attempting to access lakewood.org, the city's previous web address, will be automatically redirected to the new website at LakewoodCO.gov.

Strengthening security and trust with a .gov domain
Moving to a .gov domain enhances cybersecurity, helps protect the public from phishing and impersonation attempts, and clearly signals that residents are accessing official City of Lakewood information.

"This change reflects the city's commitment to maintaining the highest level of security for our digital services and providing resources that best serve the needs of our community," said Lakewood's Chief Information Officer Alina Walters.

Informed by data, research and resident input
The redesigned website was informed by a comprehensive information architecture study, website analytics and direct feedback from residents and city employees. Throughout 2025, the city conducted a user survey to better understand how people navigate the website, what information they are looking for and where they encounter challenges.

Those insights guided a more search-forward design, recognizing that many visitors begin their experience by searching for specific services or answers rather than browsing menus. The new site prioritizes search functionality and clearer content organization, making it faster and more intuitive to find information.

The result is a website that is more intuitive, visually consistent and better aligned with how the community actually uses Lakewood's online services.

Improving access, transparency and usability
The new website reflects Lakewood's ongoing commitment to accessibility, transparency and effective communication. Accessibility best practices were incorporated throughout the redesign to ensure the site is usable for residents of all abilities and compliant with digital accessibility standards.

Residents are encouraged to explore the new website at LakewoodCO.gov and share feedback as the city continues to enhance the community's digital experience.

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