The City of Boulder and Boulder County have published A Boulder Today, snapshots of our community through the lens of the Sustainability, Equity and Resilience Framework goals.

The City of Boulder and Boulder County have published “A Boulder Today,” snapshots of our community today through the lens of the Sustainability, Equity and Resilience (SER) Framework goals, as the first phase of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update. The comprehensive plan guides policy, land use and long-term planning in the Boulder Valley, including how the community will look and feel, the transportation networks that connect us and changes to our natural and built environment over the next 20 years.

The first part of the update centers around understanding the current local context and trends of the Boulder Valley community, the environment and the region in order to best guide future policy choices. A Boulder Today organizes the Boulder Valley’s current conditions by the SER Framework goals including:

As part of the first steps in the update, the city and county asked community members about their hopes and priorities for the future to help shape the plan’s vision and focus areas. The SER Framework goals that came up the most were Livable, Environmentally Sustainable and Safe. Many ideas have begun to emerge from these conversations, including key themes around affordable living, climate action, crime, public safety, social connection, gathering, arts and culture, walkable 15-minute neighborhoods and housing density and diversity.

The next phase of the update, “A Boulder Tomorrow,” will define focus areas for deeper exploration based on the community’s priorities and interests, and inform potential policy updates. Community members are invited to share feedback during this phase in a variety of ways, including:

  • Help further define the community’s vision for the future by answering a few questions online through Feb. 14.
  • In person, on Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Boulder City Council Chambers at 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302. Join the city, the county and Motus Playback Theater for an engaging event where your vision for the Boulder Valley is captured and comes to life on stage. Share your story or reflection about what matters most to you, and watch professional actors transform it into a theatrical performance with movement, music and spoken word. Everyone is welcome, and live Spanish interpretation will be provided. RSVP with Motus.
  • Additional engagement opportunities including pop-up events, questionnaires and office hours with staff will be announced over the next few months. Sign up to receive A Boulder Future News, the city's newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events and the latest about the update!

Visit ABoulderFuture.org to learn more about the update and all the ways to get involved. 

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