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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.
Kick-Off Open House
Join us for our Kick-Off Open House to celebrate 50 years since the adoption of the plan and the start of the next major update! You’re Invited & Everyone is Welcome!
When: Saturday Oct. 19, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St Boulder, CO 80302
- Learn about the plan and the update process. To hear why it’s so important for your voices to be heard and be a part of this update.
- A keynote speech from State Demographer Elizabeth Garner who will give an overview of Colorado and Boulder’s populations, and what it might look like in the future.
- Come experience playback improv and see your story on stage with a performance from Motus Theater!
- 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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Follow Along Online
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.