City to begin construction of flood protection project at Â鶹´«Ã½ South
The city of Boulder hasÌý at Â鶹´«Ã½ South in about six weeks.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý2021 annexation of Â鶹´«Ã½ South capped a yearslong collaboration between Â鶹´«Ã½, the city and the community to bring flood protection for 2,300 downstream residents, housing for Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
- will be the best source of information.
Â鶹´«Ã½ site planning
The flood protection project must be completed before Â鶹´«Ã½ can begin developing housing on the site. Â鶹´«Ã½ 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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