Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan | Topics

You are here! This page introduces the growth management planning areas that form the foundation for guiding Boulder's future development decisions and priorities.

Boulder residents envision a future with more walkable neighborhoods that support environmental health, social equity and long-term economic vitality.

Food is a basic essential for community life. Access to affordable, healthy, culturally relevant food strongly impacts quality of life and the environment.

Creativity energizes and renews Boulder's spirit, shaping the city's sense of identity, quality of life and its global reputation.

Reflects a desire for more housing choices and greater affordability, meeting the differing needs of families, the workforce and older adults.

As Boulder Valley faces more extreme heat, precipitation and drought, steps are being taken to mitigate impacts and build resilience.

For over a century, the city and county have protected the Boulder Valley's surrounding landscapes that define its identity.

The city and county collaborate closely with major regional partners to achieve shared regional and statewide goals together.

Boulder has planned carefully over the years to ensure a reliable community water supply guided by comprehensive plan policies and projections.

Boulder's location at the edge of the Rocky Mountains is one of the community's defining and most hazard-prone features.

Transportation shapes daily life. It determines whether people can easily access jobs, schools, healthcare, parks and community spaces.