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Dry conditions continue across Boulder County. Local water providers encourage residents to reduce watering by turning off sprinklers and watering trees as needed during dry periods. Every drop counts this fall and winter!
Learn more at ow.ly/5Iyg50ZZv8l
Applications are open for the 2027 Experiments in Public Art Program! 🎨
Colorado artists and artist teams can apply for up to $9,500 to explore new ideas in public art focused on the Pearl Street Mall’s 50th anniversary in August 2027.
Learn more: ow.ly/Kr2750ZZvap
ALT People wearing colorful, large-scale beetle costumes walking through the Pearl Street Mall
The City of Boulder has opened Substance Education Awareness (SEA) Fund request for proposals to support substance misuse prevention for Boulder youth. Applications for this fund round will close on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Learn more at ow.ly/wv8o50ZW3xM
Construction is moving south to the Table Mesa Drive intersection on Broadway as part of a project to reduce travel delays, significantly improve bus travel time and reliability, and install complementary safety and accessibility improvements for all: bouldercolorado.gov/news/tra…
City Announces 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day Events
Events and celebrations honor the existence, culture and contributions of the original inhabitants of North America. Community events are free and open to the public, learn more at ow.ly/fJsj50ZUCTG
🚧 Construction is underway on the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project! CU Boulder South is closed during construction. Community members are asked to obey signage and stay out of fenced and other construction areas. Learn more: southbouldercreek.com
Our Name a Snowplow contest is open to ALL City of Boulder students: K-12 students (with a parent/guardian to help submit) and university/college students.
One entry per person. Puns welcome and snow- and film-themed names encouraged ❄️🎬 → bldr.fyi/snowplow2026
ALT White and orange snowplow truck parked in snow with text inviting Boulder students to name the city's snowplows.
The updated Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan is now live on the City of Boulder website in an easy-to-navigate format online!
Thank you to everyone who helped shape the future of the Boulder Valley!
Explore the plan: ABoulderFuture.org
A travel survey to track progress toward community goals and inform city planning decisions will arrive in mailboxes starting this week. If you were selected for the statistically significant survey, we greatly encourage your participation.
Learn more: bouldercolorado.gov/news/cit…
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Construction on the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project begins Oct. 5. This work will protect against major floods—while keeping US36 accessible during emergencies. CU Boulder South will close to visitors for safety starting Oct. 5.
Learn more: southbouldercreek.com
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Tonight: Arapahoe Avenue westbound vehicle lane closure, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Detours via 63rd St to Valmont Rd, & Cherryvale Rd to Baseline Rd.
The new bridge goes in tonight! A night closure supports safe operations. xitter.cf/16666502/status/208984…
Arapahoe Ave westbound vehicle lanes will close on Weds./Thurs. nights, Aug. 19-20, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Detours via 63rd St to Valmont Rd, & Cherryvale Rd to Baseline Rd.
Closures support safe removal of an old pedestrian/bike bridge to be replaced. Details: ow.ly/TtfB50ZB62p
Did you know? 💧
The Barker Gravity Pipeline has been moving water through Boulder’s mountains for over 100 years—using gravity and supporting hydroelectric power along the way.
Learn more:
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The city is pausing its license plate reader vendor selection to allow for broader policy discussion & community engagement. It had planned to complete vendor selection by 9/15 but now expects the engagement & policy conversation to extend into Spring '27. ow.ly/tIq450ZMlEP
Have questions about how the Alpine-Balsam initiative unfolded? Check out our new interactive tool about this 11-year effort. We're sharing more detailed cost figures as well as key council decision points. ow.ly/HaXt50ZLJp0
All City of Boulder administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.
Some services and recreation facilities will remain open. Learn more at ow.ly/7Czt50ZIsGg
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The free Park-to-Park shuttle to Chautauqua is running for one more weekend this season. Enjoy a convenient, stress-free way to access one of Boulder’s most beloved destinations this Labor Day weekend!
Plan your trip and learn more at ParktoPark.org.
Construction on the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project begins in early Oct. The project will protect our community and advance safety, sustainability and resilience. CU Boulder South will close to visitors during construction for safety. southbouldercreek.com
City manager releases balanced budget with focus on critically vital services and community input about priorities: ow.ly/c4V350ZGJAB
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The City of Boulder has opened rolling applications for 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day events. Events will be co-funded by the Human Relations Fund and Office of Arts and Culture.
Learn more on the city’s website at ow.ly/fp8150ZFQYj
ALT City of Boulder announces funding applications for 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day events
The City of Boulder is inviting qualified development teams to submit proposals for a partnership with the city to develop city-owned properties at the East Bookend of the Civic Area.
Proposals must be submitted by Oct. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Learn more: ow.ly/Vrti50ZFjBJ
ALT Map showing the location of the Civic Area's East Bookend - a block bounded by 13th and 14th streets and Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue