Citywide Strategic Plan 2027 - 2030

Strategy A

Fortify community readiness for disasters.

Draft Strategy Statement

Proactively responding to the threat of natural disasters, now more prevalent and dangerous due to the effects of climate change, the City of Boulder will deliver a higher level of readiness and response through improvements to evacuation plans, stationing recovery resources, and accelerated resilience initiatives for neighborhoods, businesses, & organizations.

Strategy B

Reduce the risks of wildfire.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder will provide prioritized and measurable wildfire resilience that reduces the risk to the community, life and property in these new climate conditions, an effort that expands existing programs and launches new initiatives developed by the Wildfire Ready collaboration.

Strategy C

Adapt our water supply for the climate future.

Draft Strategy Statement

A unified, coordinated approach to securing the future of our water supply will be led by the City of Boulder in order to plan for scenarios that balance reliable supply for urban and agricultural uses with resilience and the protection of water rights.

Strategy D

Partner to update the safety net.

Draft Strategy Statement

In response to the unusual and profound stressors of current economic and social challenges, the City of Boulder will find new and better ways to collaborate on support for our most vulnerable community members with enhancements to basic needs assistance including access to food, health care, behavioral health, and housing.

Strategy E

Deepen social connection and wellbeing.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder's investments and partnerships in social infrastructure, public amenities, parks, public health, and welcoming urban environments will have a ripple-effect of benefits in the community including public safety, health, emotional wellbeing, and belonging.

Strategy F

Treat nature as Infrastructure.

Draft Strategy Statement

Environmental resilience, social connection, and a thriving economy will be among the contributions of the City of Boulder's deeper focus on natural infrastructure in urban areas, with improved regulation and services that encourage pollinator corridors, greenways, forestry, rain gardens, wildlife-friendly public places, and more.

Strategy G

Advance urban design and 15-minute neighborhoods.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder will lead a shift in how our code, economic tools, and transportation options encourage new, welcoming neighborhood elements which are easily accessible within 15 minutes from home by walking, rolling, or biking for people of all abilities.

Strategy H

Encourage new housing opportunities across the city.

Draft Strategy Statement

In response to new circumstances, the City of Boulder will retool existing programs and explore new ideas for expanding attainable housing that is focused on middle-incomes and families, balancing collaboration with developers and increasing housing opportunities with environmental protection, social connection, hazard resilience, and mobility options in mind.

Strategy I

Accelerate mobility options.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder will increase mobility options and build new infrastructure, including for pedestrians, bicycles and e-bikes, cars, busses, and in particular for the arrival of a commuter train, emphasizing connections, comfort, reliability, convenience, and dignity.

Strategy J

Build trust in government through improved outreach and transparency.

Draft Strategy Statement

To best serve the community, the City of Boulder will deepen the commitment to transparency, expand tools for accessible interaction with government, and strengthen outreach to bring information and relationships to the community.

Strategy K

Enhance ecosystem health.

Draft Strategy Statement

The resilience of nature in city-managed land, water, and environmental systems will be improved and protected by the City of Boulder's advancement of regulations, governance, and shared tools in collaboration with regional partners and the private sector.

Strategy L

Leverage our agricultural lands.

Draft Strategy Statement

Through thoughtful stewardship of city-owned agricultural lands, the City of Boulder will demonstrate how increased access to responsibly managed, locally grown foods can contribute to resilient soil, human health, biodiversity, and stable supply chains.

Strategy M

Generate electric resilience.

Draft Strategy Statement

Through an expanded regulatory framework and improved infrastructure, the City of Boulder will accelerate the transition to electric buildings and support electric transportation, while also advocating for changes to achieve a reliable power grid.

Strategy N

Stabilize the city's long- term financial future.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder will stabilize the municipal government's fiscal future by implementing the future action steps described in the Long-Term Comprehensive Financial Plan delivering increased flexibility of funding, more reliable prioritization of city service levels, asset management actions including the sale of certain buildings, and increased stability, sufficiency, and diversity of revenue sources.

Strategy O

Create welcoming experiences with government.

Draft Strategy Statement

The community will enjoy an improved experience with receiving government services including, new online tools, accountability, a centralized and approachable customer service experience, and the efficiency of services.

Strategy P

Supercharge teams with tech, data, and process tools.

Draft Strategy Statement

City of Boulder staff will deliver more efficient and effective services to the community with new business tools, improved processes, responsibly deployed data systems, and healthy policies for tech and A.I.

Strategy Q

Respond to the Changing Economy.

Draft Strategy Statement

Evolving economic conditions demand a new approach to fostering good jobs, generating economic activity, supporting local industries, and delivering a healthy, accessible, resilient, and sustainable economy; which the City of Boulder will realize through leadership and collaboration on improved regulation and new tools for success.

Strategy R

Activate the night economy and destination events.

Draft Strategy Statement

With economic benefits, improved public safety, and inclusion in mind, the City of Boulder work with the community on a renewal the nighttime economy, edifying cultural experiences, destination events, and the vibrancy of our commercial areas.

Strategy S

Activate our great public spaces.

Draft Strategy Statement

The City of Boulder will expand work for cleaner and safer gathering places while leading the community on improvements to placemaking and vibrancy in new urban developments, parks, and commercial areas across the city and especially downtown.