BVCP-25-0001: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update
Overview
Since the 1970s, Boulder County and the City of Boulder have jointly adopted the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) to guide planning and development in the city and surrounding area. Every ten years the BVCP undergoes a major update to reflect changing conditions and community values. Initial scoping for the BVCP 2025 update began in 2024. The update will address a wide range of topics to ensure the plan provides a relevant vision as Boulder Valley looks ahead.
Public Events and Meetings
Joint Work Session of City of Boulder and Boulder County on the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
A joint working session will be held between the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners, Boulder County Planning Commission, City Council, and Planning Board. These boards and staff will gather to share information about existing conditions, provide a project progress update, and gather early input on the vision and focus areas for the next phase of work with the community.
Public testimony will not be taken.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
Where: University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, University Memorial Center, Conference Room 235, 1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder, CO
Contact: The Community Planning & Permitting Department with questions or comments at longrange@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-3930.
Storytelling Events with the Motus Playback Theater
Boulder County, the City of Boulder, and Motus Playback Theater invite you to two unique and engaging events to help shape the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). This will be an interactive experience to share your vision for Boulder’s future. Professional actors will bring your stories to life on stage using movement, music and spoken word.
This innovative approach ensures your voice is heard and reflected in the city’s next 20 years of planning. Join us for a fun, creative and impactful experience! The events are free, open to all and include live Spanish interpretation.
Join Us at the Main Library Canyon Theater
When: Saturday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Main Library Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
Register to attend on Jan. 25.
Join Us at the Boulder City Council Chambers
When: Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302
Register to attend on Feb. 8.
Kick-Off Open House, Oct. 19, 2024
A Kick-Off Open House to celebrate 50 years since the adoption of the plan and the start of the next major update was held on Oct. 19, 2024. Attendees could:
- Learn about the plan and the update process, and hwhy it’s so important for community voices to be heard and be a part of this update.
- Listen to a keynote speech from State Demographer Elizabeth Garner who will gave an overview of Colorado and Boulder’s populations, and what it might look like in the future.
- Experience playback improv with a performance from Motus Theater.
- Enjoy fun activities for kids and adults alike.
Boulder Valley Planning Area
The planning area encompasses the Boulder Valley, which is generally defined as those areas bounded by the mountain backdrop on the west, 95th Street on the east, Davidson Mesa and the Coal Creek drainage on the southeast, the south county line on the south, Mineral Road on the northeast and Neva Road and Niwot Road on the north. The plan includes the City of Boulder and portions of unincorporated Boulder County surrounding the city, including Gunbarrel (it does not include neighboring communities such as Niwot, Louisville, and Lafayette). The current boundaries of the planning area are as shown on the Planning Areas I, II, III Map.
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The primary website for this project is ABoulderFuture.org. There you will find more detailed information about Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan 2025 update.
Public Hearings
The BVCP is adopted by four bodies, City Planning Board, City Council, Boulder County Planning Commission and the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners. Information on any upcoming meetings will be posted here.