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Mary Dolores Young
Boulder City Council
303-501-2439

"All ethics . . . rest upon a single premise: that the individual is a member of a community of interdependent parts . . ." - Aldo Leopold



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From: Young, Mary
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:03 PM
To: Robertson, Jim
Subject: Comments on Alpine/Balsam Corridor Design Framework and Vision Plan


Jim,


Thank you to you and all other members of staff for an outstanding set of documents to set the stage for further community engagement and re-development of Alpine/Balsam.


Attached is a PDF of my comments and suggestions in tabular form. They are also posted below.


Best,


Corridor Design Framework




General Comment


A glossary of terms would make document more accessible and provide greater clarity. It should include terms such as what we mean by “sustainability”, “sustainable urbanism”, “traditional urban”


Packet p. 253


Last bullet point calls for expansion of B-cycle system. While a good objective, if improved mobility is the goal, the aim should be to expand all modes including carshare and transit. A goal of expanding the number of “mobility nodes” is more appropriate.


Packet p. 255


Under 'Role and Character' of the Hill, some recognition as to the upcoming loss of practical services such as a laundromat (Doozy Duds) and Bova's (small grocer) as well as Dot's (a local institution) should be made. Perhaps a statement that recognizes the Hill as a place where some residents need perform practical and necessary elements of living such as washing their clothes.


Packet p. 260


Third bullet point under Connections (Alpine/Balsam node), working with RTD on connections should be an overall goal of the framework, not just the Alpine/Balsam.


Packet p. 260


Sixth bullet point should recognize that North Boulder Park primarily serves neighborhoods on the west side of Broadway. Broadway is a huge barrier and few on the east side of Broadway see it as serving their neighborhood. Full disclosure: I live on the east side of Broadway in this part of town.


Packet p. 287


Route 201 has not existed for a very long time. If this is shown to illustrate future routes, then it should be specified as such.


Corridor Vision




Packet p. 335


Under Guiding Principle #2, 2.3 Multi-Generational and Multi-Cultural: the sub-points seem to mean that the activities be inclusive, so perhaps a better title “Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural and Socioeconomically Diverse Activities”The point being that whatever is there there should include options that appeal to budgets of any size.


Packet p. 339


3.4 Retail: include a phrase that addresses affordability of retail spaces and retail products that foster socio-economic diversity. Suggestion: Foster availability of retail spaces and products to accommodate socio-economic diversity.


Packet p. 339


3.6 Parking: include a phrase that recognizes shift, restaurant and bar employees that are forced to drive. Suggestion: 3.4.4 Recognize that for some, especially employees of businesses with late night and early morning shifts, mobility options includes the imperative to drive.


Packet p. 341


Photo 4.4, I really like the display which suggests that the sidewalk area could function as an affordable option for retail space and products. So maybe “innovative outdoor retail spaces that include sidewalk frontage”


Packet p. 342


Under Strategies, 4.2 Prioritize permanently affordable housing units for low/moderate and middle income levels including ADA... add “families”


Packet p. 343


4.1.2 as written is difficult to understand. Consider: Foster diverse and inclusive participation with engagement strategies to cultivate community leadership that leads to inclusive policies that recognize the importance of equity across racial, ethnic and socio-economic lines.


Packet p. 346


Under Strategies, 5.2 Engage local and national experts... Consider instead of 'national experts' to “draw from national best practices”National experts do not always or necessarily understand the place they are asked to comment or provide ideas to




Mary Dolores Young
Boulder City Council
303-501-2439

"All ethics . . . rest upon a single premise: that the individual is a member of a community of interdependent parts . . ." - Aldo Leopold
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