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Park and Recreation Month with Steve Gustafson 09 Jul 202500:26:37

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In honor of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada, Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins us to share his lifelong passion for parks maintenance and the complexities of managing the city's vast outdoor spaces.

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Inside Arvada's City Management with new City Manager Don Wick25 Jun 202500:33:47

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Don Wick talks about his 30-year journey of serving the Arvada community, from starting out as an entry-level police officer in 1985 to recently becoming the new city manager. 

Don explains how all of his previous experience – Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Deputy City Manager – has prepared him to step into his new role leading the city. 

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Inside Arvada's Public Art with Sarah Kolb 19 Feb 202500:28:30

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Sarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission, joins us to talk about some of the new public art projects in the city. 

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Inside Arvada's Homelessness Case Management05 Feb 202500:32:33

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Homelessness Resolution Case Managers Alex Williams and Hudson Janz share information about their work with the unhoused population in Arvada. 

In this episode:

  • How the case management process works
  • Understanding the Point-In-Time count
  • Sharing City-run and other local resources
  • The day-to-day work and recent success stories
  • Cold weather resources and other challenges facing the unhoused population

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Inside Gold Strike Park with Maki Boyle22 Jan 202500:26:27

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Senior Landscape Architect Maki Boyle discusses the Gold Strike Park revitalization project. Located at the confluence of Clear Creek and Ralston Creek in southeast Arvada, Gold Strike Park is known for being the location of the first documented gold discovery in Colorado. 

Maki shares what's happened so far with the project and what to expect next!  

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Best of 2024 01 Jan 202500:44:04

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Happy New Year to all our listeners! As we reflect back on 2024 with some of our favorite moments throughout the past year, we are also looking ahead to be an even better podcast in 2025.

Help us improve the show by taking a short 3-question survey. Provide us your address at the end of the survey and we'll mail you an Inside Arvada podcast sticker! 

This best-of episode features a snippet from each of our first 19 shows (links to YouTube or available wherever you listen):

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Inside Arvada's Police Department with Chase Amos11 Dec 202400:36:50

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Chase Amos, Public Information Officer with the Arvada Police Department, joins us to discuss trending topics in public safety. Chase shares his unique career path, from the US Foreign Service in Israel to local law enforcement in Arvada. 

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Inside Arvada's Snow Operations with Keith Bohan27 Nov 202400:32:08

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Learn about what it takes to help keep our roads safe and passable in the case of a snow storm. 

Hear from Streets Manager Keith Bohan about the City's snow plow operations. Keith shares information about the routes City teams plow, how they make decisions about deployments, what materials they use on the roads, and innovations the team uses like route optimization technology. 

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Inside Arvada's Water Rates with Sharon Israel13 Nov 202400:41:55

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Arvada's Utilities Department ensures that our high-quality, essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services are running 24/7, 365!

Join us with guest Sharon Israel, the City's Director of Utilities, who shares how water, wastewater, and stormwater services are handled with care. Learn more about how the City budgets for these services, including the upcoming adjustments to rates and fees for 2025 that aim to sustain Arvada's robust and aging infrastructure.

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Inside the new Arvada Aquatics Center30 Oct 202400:22:59

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a state-of-the-art aquatics center to life? Want to know when the new Arvada Aquatics Center will open?

Tune in to hear it here first, the grand opening of the Arvada Aquatics Center is just around the corner! The new facility promises to be an amazing asset for local swim teams and regional meets, boasting a 50-meter competitive pool, a 25-yard auxiliary pool, and an impressive dive well. Plus, it's designed with sustainability in mind, achieving a silver LEED certification.

Join us for a conversation with Hillary Romersberger, the Director of Recreation Services for Apex Park and Recreation District. Hillary shares her extensive expertise and passion for community recreation. She details how this project wouldn't be possible without the strong collaboration between the City of Arvada, Apex, and Jeffco Public Schools. 

For more information about the Arvada Aquatics Center visit the City of Arvada's project page. In the future, information about programming at the facility will be available on the Apex website. 

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Inside Arvada's Budget with Finance Director Bryan Archer 16 Oct 202400:26:27

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Finance Director Bryan Archer joins us to talk about the City budget, taxes, bond projects and more. Bryan has been with the City of Arvada since 1996, serving several roles, including budget analyst, accounting manager and controller. In his role as Finance Director, Bryan oversees all areas of finance, including treasury, budget, cash, investments, accounting and purchasing.

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Inside Arvada's Sustainability Division with Nalini Margaitis02 Oct 202400:26:09

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Join us on Inside Arvada as we sit down with Nalini Margaitis, Arvada's Senior Sustainability Coordinator, to learn more about the City's first Climate Action and Sustainability Plan. Together, we explore the history behind Arvada's sustainability initiatives, the creation of Nalini’s position, and key focus areas of the new plan. 

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Inside Arvada Utilities Projects with Mary Stahl11 Jun 202500:19:31

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Utilities Engineering Manager, Mary Stahl discusses some of the public improvement projects happening throughout Arvada to replace aging water and sewer systems. Much of Arvada's underground utilities were installed in the 1960s-70s and now, 50-60 years later, they need to be replaced to maintain public health and prevent service disruptions.

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Visit arvadaco.gov/publicimprovementprojects for a map of current infrastructure projects throughout the city.

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Inside Arvada's Transportation Innovations with Kellee Van Bruggen18 Sep 202400:40:07

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October is Pedestrian Safety Month! In preparation, we sat down with Arvada's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Kellee Van Bruggen, to talk about the City's transportation safety and planning efforts. 

What goes into making a city bike-friendly and ensuring pedestrian safety?  We tackle this question and more as Kellee dives into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations in planning for the future of the City's transportation network and improving bike / pedestrian connectivity. 

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Looking for more about cycling in Arvada, visit the City's bicycling webpage. 

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Inside Arvada's Emergency Preparedness with Nick Adams04 Sep 202400:34:41

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The City's Emergency Management Coordinator Nick Adams is our guest as part of September's National Preparedness Month.

In this episode, Nick shares why it's important to prepare for emergencies and disasters in order to keep you, your families and your community safe. Learn practical tips like having a fire extinguisher and an emergency plan, and understand how new challenges like proactive power shutoffs can mitigate wildfire risks.

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Inside Arvada's Economic Development Association with Iza Petrykowska21 Aug 202400:28:41

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What does it mean to be a quasi-governmental entity? What does an economic development association do? And can they really help improve our community?

Join us as we talk with Executive Director, Iza Petrykowska about the Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA). From helping recruit and retain businesses to collaborations with city teams and everything in between, AEDA is a resource here to help our local businesses of all sizes. Discover why maintaining a vibrant local economy is about more than sales tax but about creating a thriving community.

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Inside Arvada's Community and Economic Development Department with Jessica Garner 07 Aug 202400:32:48

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How does a city balance preserving its historical charm with the pressing need for affordable housing? What is a comprehensive plan? And how is it different from the land development code? 

Join us as we engage with Jessica Garner, Arvada's Community and Economic Development Director, who explains the multifaceted role of her department. Jessica delves into the inner workings of the five key divisions she oversees: planning, housing, building, economic development, and systems and administration.

Discover how collaborative efforts across departments guide Arvada's strategic community growth and ensure cohesive development. Additional information on topics covered in the episode: 

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Celebrating 120 Years of Arvada24 Jul 202400:32:14

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On August 24, 2024 Arvada will turn 120 years young! Join us as we find out how to celebrate the city's 120th anniversary with Rachael Kuroiwa, the City's Director of Communications and Engagement. Rachael shares information about the ways you can celebrate all summer-long, including at Arvada Days on August 24th.

Learn about the establishment of the city, discovering gold, the pivotal role of the railroad, our agricultural roots, and hear about the origins of Arvada's name. Keep listening for some fun facts, including how Arvada earned the title, "celery capital of the world". 

Can't get enough? Check out a virtual walking tour of Olde Town. Head to the Visit Arvada website for a complete list of events and special promotions!

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Celebrating Park and Recreation Month in Arvada 10 Jul 202400:31:41

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July is Park and Recreation Month in Arvada! Join us for a special edition of the podcast as we celebrate this year's theme of "Where You Belong."

To celebrate, we visited a variety of parks and trails in Arvada to hear from community members how our parks and trails provide a sense of belonging. Interviews included in this special edition episode include: 

Visit ArvadaCO.gov/ParksMonth for "31 Ways to Celebrate 31 Days of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada." 

You can also celebrate Park and Recreation Month with our partners at Apex Park and Recreation District by playing bingo for a chance to win prizes! 

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Inside Arvada's Water Quality with Evelyn Rhodes26 Jun 202400:28:47

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Arvada's water begins its journey high in the Rocky Mountains making it's way from the Fraser River and Clear Creek to one of Arvada's two water treatment plants. Water Quality Administrator, Evelyn Rhodes, leads the team who ensures that when Arvadans turn on the tap, we can trust that our water has been treated, monitored, and tested to protect our health and safety. Visit ArvadaCO.gov/Water-Quality for more information, including a map of Arvada's water sources. 

In this episode, Evelyn shares more about:

Editor's note: when discussing PFAS particles as parts per trillion, the analogy that Evelyn was trying to explain was that this would be equivalent to one penny in 10 billion dollars!

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Inside Arvada's Parks and Urban Design Department with Darin DeLay 12 Jun 202400:42:12

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Arvada is home to more than 100 neighborhood, community and regional parks. But there's always room for more! Learn about the city's current and future plans to expand and improve the City's unparalleled park system from Darin DeLay, the City's Parks and Urban Design Manager. 

Darin explains how his team of landscape architects take projects from visionary concepts to tangible, sustainable realities. Topics covered on this episode include: 

You can learn more about the City's Parks and Urban Design team by visiting the city's website at ArvadaCO.gov/ParkProjects. 

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Inside Arvada's Neighbors Connected Program with Marco Randazzo29 May 202400:41:50

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Marco Randazzo is an Arvada resident, dad, music lover, and Neighborhood Leader.

In this episode, Marco talks about what it means to be a Neighborhood Leader with the City's Neighbors Connected Program and the value he has found in discovering new, creative ways to connect with his neighbors. 

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Inside Arvada's Forestry Team: Talking Trees with City Forester Ian MacDonald 15 May 202400:43:59

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City Forester Ian McDonald joins the podcast to talk all things trees in Arvada!

Arvada was recently named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year! And for the fourth straight year, Arvada earned the Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for our outstanding commitment to sustainable urban forest management.

In this episode, Ian explains the criteria required to earn those recognitions (including the fact Arvada spends $8.35 per capita on our tree care – far exceeding the $2 per capita required to be eligible to be named Tree City USA!)

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  • Mayor Lauren Simpson recently gave her first "State of the City" address
  • The City's Volunteer Appreciation Event is now June 8 after getting rained out on April 27
  • The Ralston Central Splash Pad and Olde Town Water Fountain open Memorial Day weekend! 

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Inside Arvada Summerfest with Adelle Burton 28 May 202500:25:13

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Get ready for the City's new summer kickoff celebration, Arvada Summerfest, with Special Events and Public Arts Manager Adelle Burton. 

Summerfest is a brand new event sponsored by the Arvada Festivals Commission on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ralston Park Addition (64th Ave. and Quail St. just north of Arvada West High School). The free event is both family- and pet-friendly. 

Adelle shares with us what to expect at Summerfest, including a beer garden, free kids activities, a pet swimsuit contest/parade and a lineup of live music that features Mighty Holler, Earl Nelson and the Company, and The Barlow!

Participate in Bike Friendly Arvada's community ride before the event, and/or ride your bike to Summerfest and take advantage of Bike Friendly Arvada's free bike valet! 

The lightning round for this episode features some Arvada festivals trivia! Information for the trivia questions was pulled from two sources: "Arvada Comes of Age: A history of Arvada, Colorado During the Period 1942-1976" and "New Frontiers: A History of Arvada, Colorado 1976-2006" both courtesy of the Arvada Historical Society. 

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The outro song for this episode is courtesy The Barlow, who will be headlining Arvada Summerfest on June 7. The song is titled "Standing Next to Me" and is from their newest album, "High Spirits."

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Inside Arvada's Public Works Department: Transportation with Jacqueline Rhoades01 May 202400:37:14

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Jacqueline Rhoades joins Inside Arvada to talk about all things transportation in Arvada!

Jacqueline is the Public Works Director who oversees an expansive department that includes engineering, inspections, streets and traffic operations, mobility planning, facilities and much more. In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics related to the City's transportation including:

Plus, Jacqueline helps explain some of the complexities related to construction that often lead to construction fatigue, funding and managing projects, and how we work with other organizations who provide services in Arvada. 

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Inside Arvada's Majestic View Nature Center: Earth Day and the Environment with Anna Hoover17 Apr 202400:32:31

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Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center!

Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to educational field trips, stargazing events to gardening workshops, the Nature Center offers something for everyone.

Sign up for the Nature Center's enewsletter to stay up-to-date on their program offerings and latest news. 

We also discuss the Nature Centers' annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20. This year's celebration includes:

  • Kids poster contest with the winners getting a tree planting at the Arvada school or park of their choice
  • Family activities and booths
  • Trash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrel

Learn more about this year's Earth Day theme of Planet vs. Plastics and why single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Plus, learn how you can celebrate Earth Day every day with actionable steps using the five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.

Plus, learn about what's in store for the future of the Nature Center, including: 

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Inside Arvada's Kite Festival: City Festivals and Events with Adelle Burton03 Apr 202400:21:30

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Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart. 

The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:

Sign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!

In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town. 

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Inside Arvada Preview: The City of Arvada's New Podcast! 15 Mar 202400:05:11

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Inside Arvada is the official podcast from the City of Arvada!

Learn more about what to expect from the new podcast about Arvada, Colorado from co-hosts Katie Patterson and Sean Star. Join us for conversations with those who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the team members who help make it all happen. 

Visit our website at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast to learn more about the show's hosts and to submit a question to be answered on the podcast. 

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Inside Arvada's Ralston Creek Improvements with Sam Rogers14 May 202500:39:56

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Sam Rogers, Civil Engineer with Arvada's stormwater and floodplain team, details how the City manages flood risks through infrastructure projects. Sam provides updates on the Ralston Creek Improvement Project near the West Woods Golf Course that stems from the 2013 floods.

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Inside Arvada's Trails and Open Space with Bob Bromley 30 Apr 202500:36:29

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Arvada's Open Space Supervisor Bob Bromley shares his 35 years of experience managing the city's trails and natural areas. He explains the ecological approaches used to maintain over 150 miles of hard surface trails and 3,400 acres of open space using sustainable practices.

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Inside Arvada's Sustainable Golf Course Maintenance with Joe Kunze16 Apr 202500:40:52

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Manager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods, implementing sustainable practices that benefit both golfers and the broader community.

Topics discussed in this episode include:
• Tips on how to maintain your own lawn, including when to fertilize and aerate
• How deep, infrequent watering mimics rainfall patterns, saves water and promotes healthier root systems – watering tips webpage
• The environmental benefits that golf courses provide, including wildlife habitats, stormwater management, and carbon sequestration
• The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
• How native grass areas on courses require less water and offer better fire resistance than traditional turf – golf course native area maintenance webpage
• How the City's golf courses are funded through an enterprise fund (and not tax dollars)

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Inside Arvada's Victim Services with Jennifer & Don02 Apr 202500:43:08

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Arvada partners with two organizations providing support and healing for victims of crime and child abuse in our community. Jennifer Griffin of Victim Outreach Incorporated and Don Mosley of Ralston House discuss their organizations' missions, services, and unique partnerships with the City of Arvada. Mentioned in the episode:

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Inside Arvada's Pavement Program with Ben Sawaya19 Mar 202500:27:02

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Arvada's Pavement Program Manager Ben Sawaya gives an inside look at how the City maintains and repairs its 1,500+ lane miles of roads.

Ben explains the different types of work the program is responsible for, how they prioritize work, and how they address program challenges, stretching limited resources as much as possible to perform maintenance and rehab work throughout the vast network of roads. 

Learn more about the program and see the map of proposed work areas each year at arvadaco.gov/pavementprogram. Contact pavement@arvada.org with questions about work in your area.

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Inside Arvada Urban Renewal with Maureen Phair05 Mar 202500:34:29

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Learn about the work of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) with Executive Director, Maureen Phair, focusing on urban revitalization efforts over the last two decades. Hear about AURA's funding structure, relationship to the City, and a variety of projects that showcase a commitment to improving our community and fostering sustainable development. In the episode:

Click into an individual project page to see before / after photos. For example, the Arvada Ridge Marketplace discussed in the episode.

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