Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development on Dec 26th, 2007
Historically preserved buildings, landmarks, and districts are critical components that create a sense of place and established character to an area. Preservation enhances environmental, historical, and architectural significance to a home or neighborhood. Preservation of our 50 plus year old Boulder homes and buildings have been a positive influence in maintaining the […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development on Dec 22nd, 2007
Are you caught up in the emerging market of home makeovers?
A group in Canada called the Now House has put together a plan to refurbish existing homes. Their goal is to retrofit homes to generate more energy than they consume. As part of that plan, the thermal envelope of the house will be tightened up […]
Posted in Development, Inhabitants on Dec 21st, 2007
There seems to be a small wave of change in downtown Boulder this holiday season. A number of stores are closing their doors, a number have recently opened or will be soon.
From East to West:
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Design, Development, Inhabitants on Dec 20th, 2007
Boulder is one of many cities in our country that seeks community input regarding design and development of infrastructures and services. From Vermont to Washington State, city planners and community members have joined with new and innovative concepts, initiatives, and programs for community design and development. Over a series of posts, I’d like to […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design on Dec 14th, 2007
Design Critics From The Road – Historic Boulder brought together Boulder residents from different backgrounds and neighborhoods to discuss our city’s history from 1859 through present day. Some featured topics at our round-table discussion included brief highlights of Boulder’s history, current and future historic districts, the West Pearl Historic District, residential and commercial spaces native […]
Posted in Unfiled on Dec 10th, 2007
Lawrence J. King, a Boulder community member contributes his ideas on how to make your living space a better place.
1. Your home should have a warm, happy, and comfortable feeling.
2. Live plants give beauty, freshness, and oxygen to your home.
3. Air out your home frequently by opening doors and windows, even in the […]
Posted in Design on Dec 7th, 2007
Local to Boulder, Community Cycles (CC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is, “to educate and advocate for the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, viable and sustainable means of transportation and personal enjoyment in our community.” CC is composed of a community effort held together by a core of dedicated volunteers. This team […]
Posted in Community Think, Design, Inhabitants on Dec 3rd, 2007
As a tangent to great Boulder restaurants, Blue Velvet restaurant in LA creates an exceptional atmosphere featuring organic food, style and community. Diners are sure to share a culinary delights from Blue Velvet’s seasonally changing menu that utilizes local organic produce, and hormone free meats.
Additionally, their rooftop garden provides the freshest of vegetables and herbs. […]