By Nicole Speer in Nicole's Notes — 08 Mar 2026

March 9, 2026

Spring construction, recreation center cleaning, possible 2026 ballot measures, BVCP engagement opportunities, and a mix of statewide stories.

If you're feeling like the "This is Fine dog" these days, you are not alone. Find a list of local supports on the resources page. Photo by Shannon Kunkle / Unsplash

What's new?

The city is upgrading signals and crossings at three high‑risk intersections this spring, with brief lane closures and detours. Read more here.
Recreation centers have their annual week‑long maintenance closures coming up, starting with East Boulder from March 14–22. Read more here.
No meeting next week; it's Council's spring recess.

Upcoming Topics

At this week’s study session, Council will look at a proposal for a new downtown and University Hill funding district and discuss possible 2026 ballot measures.

Learn more about this week’s topics + upcoming items

Recent Decisions

Last week, Council approved an airport maintenance grant, asked staff to revise a framework for how the city considers development in Area III, appointed 38 board and commission members, and discussed Boulder’s affordable housing needs.

Learn more about recent decisions

Get engaged

Stop by the Community Open House on March 10 to learn about the updated draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Provide feedback through March 16 on a proposal to let property owners create special districts to pay for basic infrastructure in new developments.

Community kudos

Thank you to staff for bringing forward the draft of the updated Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. This draft reflects 18 months of community input and years of work. Read the draft, learn more, and provide feedback here.

What I'm reading/listening to

Secret ICE detention centers held thousands in Colorado last year, including babies and elders. (Colorado Times Recorder)
Progressive lawmakers are once again trying to remove Colorado’s uniquely challenging barriers to worker organizing. (Colorado Newsline)
How New Mexico is making childcare free for working parents, and why Colorado isn’t there. (Colorado Sun)
A 4,000‑acre ranch along Escalante Creek and the Gunnison River is now in public hands. (Colorado Sun)
Boulder’s own Nude Foods will be on Shark Tank this week. (Denver 7 News)

Quote for the month

Hope is not prognostication. It is an orientation of the spirit, an orientation of the heart. It transcends the world that is immediately experienced, and is anchored somewhere beyond its horizons.

-Václav Havel, playwright, dissident, president

Community resources

Click here to find local financial and social assistance programs, report an issue, contact staff or Councilmembers, learn about grant opportunities, and more.