City to begin construction of flood protection project at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ South
The city of Boulder hasÌý at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ South in about six weeks.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý2021 annexation of ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ South capped a yearslong collaboration between ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, the city and the community to bring flood protection for 2,300 downstream residents, housing for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ students, faculty and staff, and 119 acres of new permanently protected open space to the site.Ìý
For more information about the city's South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation Project, .
Completion of the flood protection project will pave the way for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ development of housing and other amenities, along with open space restoration.
During flood protection construction
- The city of Boulder will manage the site and lead communication and outreach efforts.Ìý
- Construction is expected to take three to five years.
- The site will remain closed during construction to prioritize community and worker safety and to minimize impacts on open space.Ìý
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ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ site planning
The flood protection project must be completed before ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ can begin developing housing on the site. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ site planning for the developable portion of the site has not yet begun.ÌýWhen it does, engaging students, faculty, staff and the community will be a priority.
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