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Project Overview

In August 1995, the city adopted the North Boulder Subcommunity Plan (PDF) (1995 Plan, 2020 Update). The 1995 Plan envisions a “beautiful, diverse, inclusive and adaptive” North Boulder and has shaped the area there today.

In 2013, the city launched a plan update with a focus on the North Broadway area and invited the community to participate. During this process, community members indicated strong support for the 1995 Plan’s overarching vision and policies. City Council also requested a focused, action-oriented plan update.

As a result, the city developed an Action Plan to advance those items from the 1995 Plan that have not been fully realized and reflect current community values. Some action items are carried forward from the 1995 Plan (with refinements) and some are new, but all actions are consistent with the 1995 Plan.

This Action Plan does not amend the 1995 Plan. It acts as an implementation guide for the planning horizon. For a copy of the Action Plan or any other related documents, please contact Sarah Horn.

Upcoming Events

City Council and Board meeting dates subject to change.

  • June 1 – 5 p.m. at Shining Mountain Waldorf School, Atrium Room
    • Public Information Session
  • Aug. 6 - Planning Board Public Hearing
  • Aug. 15 - City Council Public Hearing

Updates

Proposed Minor Amendment

In 2022, City Council reviewed a proposal for the North Boulder Creative Campus located in the North Boulder Subcommunity. The Campus proposal includes:

  • A new location for Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)
  • Live/work units
  • Other residential units
  • Commercial spaces

The application is generally consistent with the North Boulder Subcommunity Plan’s vision and policies, but technical minor amendments are needed to enable a land use change within the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. In a study session in July, 2023 City Council requested that staff proceed with an amendment to the subcommunity plan.