Council to discuss policy options at April study session
Holiday Closures
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed on Friday, July 4. Some facilities and services will be open.
Once you’ve done the hard work of collecting leaves, make sure you compost them for maximum benefit to your garden and the environment. Placing leaves in the trash creates methane, a gas that traps in heat and contributes to climate change.
The City of Boulder has launched three questionnaires on its online engagement platform, Be Heard Boulder, to evaluate community concerns regarding the use of landscaping equipment. The city is seeking feedback from three groups: those who live and work in Boulder, rental property owners, and owners/workers of landscaping businesses that operate in Boulder. The questionnaires will be open through April 17.
Gas-powered equipment like mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers can present environmental and health concerns, including noise and air pollution, and increased emissions. The city began exploring options to address these negative impacts last year and seeks community feedback on potential strategies. These include:
City staff will share the results of the questionnaires and provide an update on its broader landscape equipment work at the April 27 City Council study session.
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