In 2015, the City of Boulder purchased 8.8 acres of property from Boulder Community Health. The properties include the former BCH hospital site at 1100 Balsam Ave. (corner of Balsam Avenue and Broadway), as well as two properties on Alpine Avenue and two small properties on North Street.

One property - the Brenton Building - has already been re-purposed as city offices. In 2016 and 2017, the city worked with the community to develop a Vision Plan for the rest of the site.

For the past two years, the city has been working on an area plan for the site and for a portion of the city surrounding it. Wait, what's an area plan and how much area, besides the site, is being examined?

There's been extensive community engagement both online and at in-person events, and it is clear the community has strong and varied viewpoints, especially with regard to uses and building types.

The city is now at the stage of seeking feedback that will inform a draft area plan that will go to the Planning Board on August 15 and City Council on August 27. Whether you have been following this discussion closely or you're brand new to it, your input matters to us! Please share your thoughts by July 25.

Consideration of changes to the area presents many issues and challenges. For more information on further analysis of impacts and opportunities, view this booklet to learn more.