The drop-in day center seeks to fill a gap in homelessness services. City officials reviewed more than a dozen locations before selecting Folsom Street as the preferred location for the site.
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Boulder’s $40 million flood project is a possible preview of dozens more battles to come
At last week’s city council meeting, Boulderites who live along a stretch of a forthcoming flood mitigation project voiced their displeasure at not only the project itself, but the city’s communication around the project. According to the dozen or so who spoke at the meeting, if it weren’t for assertive neighbors posting fliers and calling for action, they still wouldn’t know about the undertaking that will bring heavy machinery to the creek behind their home.
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Boulder Chamber, business groups back homeless day center concept, but remain undecided on Folsom Street location
The Boulder Chamber, Downtown Boulder Partnership and Visit Boulder released a policy statement last week on how they think the city and county should respond to homelessness. The statement includes supporting a 24/7 shelter (Boulder’s main shelter in North Boulder is closed during the day), increasing patrols along multi-use paths, and studying a pilot program for a […]
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Boulder County considers timed-entry system at Hessie Trailhead, following national park reservation trend
In 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park became the first national park to require a reservation, establishing a model that has been proliferating ever since. Eldorado Canyon became the first state park in Colorado to do so last year. And now, Boulder County is considering timed entry for the first time as well, at its booming […]
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Free weekend shuttles starting to popular trailheads: Chautauqua Park, Eldorado Springs and Indian Peaks
Starting Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 2023, you can take several free weekend shuttles to popular trailheads. Chautauqua Park The city’s free shuttle will pick people up at New Vista High School, the CU Regent lot, and several downtown parking garages (which are all free on weekends) and drop them off at Chautauqua. It will […]
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Postino Wine Cafe fills void on Pearl Street. ‘We’re offering a unique wine experience for the townies.’
When Postino Wine Cafe opened on Pearl Street in late March, it was spring break. Many locals and college students had traveled out of town, resulting in a challenging first week in town for the new restaurant. But ever since, Postino’s Boulder location has been bustling. Customers often fill the outside patio when the sun is […]
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Boulder residents urged to act now to reduce home fire risk while wildfire danger remains low
Boulderites need to continue working to reduce their home’s fire risk even when fire isn’t top of mind. The best time to do mitigation is before a fire happens. And right now, thanks to ample moisture, there’s a window of opportunity, city fire officials say. “We had a real winter,” said Brian Oliver, the City […]
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Boulder residents propose November ballot measure to pay for the arts
City of Boulder residents are circulating a November ballot measure petition to reauthorize the .15% sales tax — which is set to expire at the end of 2024 — and spend the revenue on city arts programs and grants to local nonprofits. The Arts for Boulder initiative is backed by members of the arts community, […]
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As Boulder seeks to flood-proof Goose and Twomile Creeks, some residents grapple with altering a wildlife pathway for flood defense
Hidden behind homes on the south side of Central Boulder’s Edgewood Drive is a largely untouched landscape. And the residents of Edgewood like it that way. It’s almost a private oasis for them and for wildlife. But now this oasis could become less so, as a plan to provide flood protection in the Goose Creek […]
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As rent relief money runs short, Boulder introduces eviction hearing requirement for tenants in need
In recent months, City of Boulder officials have been burning through their budget for rental assistance at about twice the rate as last year, forcing them to make difficult decisions about who should have access to the remaining funds. To stretch its limited pot of money further, city officials last month began requiring tenants seeking […]