Go for Griffith!

City-Sized Solutions for City-Sized Problems.

Mike Griffith’s journey has taken him from the bayous of Louisiana to the heart of Arvada—but no matter where he’s lived, one truth has always guided him: strong communities are built on connection and accessibility.

Growing up across Florida and Louisiana, Mike experienced life in all kinds of neighborhoods—from apartment complexes and trailer parks to wooded rural towns and busy suburbs. That diversity shaped his belief that every person deserves a say in how their city grows—and access to the spaces and services that make life work.

Mike met his wife, Abby, while earning his Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture at LSU. Together, they moved to Colorado, where Mike completed dual Master’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design at CU Denver. They fell in love with Arvada, settled in a historic home on W. 62nd Avenue, and started their family.

Today, Mike and Abby are raising three young children in Arvada. As a dad, designer, and active member of the Arvada community, Mike is committed to city-sized solutions for city-sized issues—planning smarter, growing sustainably, and making sure every Arvada resident feels welcome, heard, and represented.

Education

  • Louisiana State University (LSU)

    • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

    • Minor in Architectural History and Construction Management

  • University of Colorado at Denver (UCD)

    • Master of Landscape Architecture

    • Master of Urban Design

Professional Experience

  • 15 Years of Experience in Project Management and Design in public and private developments

    • Arvada Transportation System Plan, Arvada – Project Manager Planning

    • 16th Street Mall Renovation, Denver -Project Manager Urban Design

    • Brighton Boulevard Redevelopment (RINO), Denver – Project Manager Urban Design

    • Sloans Lake Redevelopment, Denver – Project Manager Urban Design

    • The Rockies McGreggor Square, Denver - Project Manager Urban Design

  • 10 Years of Teaching Graduate Level Urban Design and Planning courses at University of Colorado at Denver (UCD)

Boards & Committees

  • Olde Town Business Improvement District (BID) – Board Member

  • Arvada Planning Commission – Chair

  • Arvada Board of Adjustment - Chair

  • Arvada Chamber of Commerce-Member 

  • Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Club – Member 

Awards

  • Denver Mayor’s Award 2025 – Awarded for work on Brighton Boulevard

  • LEED ND Gold 2018 – Awarded for South Sloans Lake Redevelopment

Let’s go forward—together.
Let’s go for Griffith.

Mike Griffith connects with community sitting with concerned Arvada residents talking about the issues that matter the most to them.