The City of Boulder and Boulder County are moving steadily ahead with their Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update, completing its first phase by publishing "A Boulder Today." This document provides a snapshot of the community's present state, focusing on Sustainability, Equity, and Resilience (SER) Framework goals. As reported by the City of Boulder, the comprehensive plan is a significant one, set to direct land use, policy, and long-term planning across the Boulder Valley for the next 20 years.
To fully understand the current landscape and inform future policies, the initial stage of the update has gathered data and public opinion to frame Boulder Valley as it stands, connected and accessible, economically vital, environmentally sustainable, healthy and socially thriving, livable, responsibly governed, and safe. The city and county sought to deeply to engage community members deeply, soliciting their hopes and priorities for a forward-looking blueprint. Many residents echoed the significance of a livable, environmentally sustainable, and safe community, stressing affordable living, climate action, crime, public safety, and the creation of walkable neighborhoods as per the City of Boulder.
Looking toward what comes next in "A Boulder Tomorrow," the plan will pinpoint specific focus areas that align with the community’s voiced interests. Matters like housing density and housing diversity, social connection, arts, and culture, as well as public safety, are set to take center stage. The invitation is open for community members to contribute their feedback, crucial for shaping the future vision of Boulder Valley.
A public event, as detailed by the City of Boulder, is scheduled for February 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., where locals can join the city, the county, and the Motus Playback Theater at the Boulder City Council Chambers for a dynamic engagement. Here, residents can expect to see their shared stories and visions transformed into performance arts, with professional actors giving them life through music, movement, and spoken word, embodying the hopes of the community in a lively tableau. English-Spanish interpretation will be available, and those interested in attending are requested to RSVP with Motus. To further participate, Boulder Valley residents can check out ABoulderFuture.org for more information and to sign up for updates on future interactive opportunities such as pop-ups, questionnaires, and direct dialogues with staff.
