Deception by Design or Community Forum? [Aspenization]
by Osman ParvezEarlier this week, I attended Why Housing Matters - a community form to discuss housing challenges in Boulder. Here are my takeaways. - It's…
Tag: city council
The Risk of Municipalization [Due Diligence]
by Osman ParvezEver since the movement began to create a municipal electric utility in Boulder, I've received a steady stream of emails from concerned clients.…
Boulder, Can We Talk?
by Osman ParvezHere's how last night's meeting went. Sam Weaver withdrew his ill considered proposal for a 9 month emergency moratorium and Council narrowly voted against…
More on the Moratorium
by Osman ParvezA few additional thoughts to my post yesterday on Council Member Sam Weaver's proposal for a moratorium on building permits.1. I'm not against…
Council Looking for Ways to Increase Hobos Downtown
by Osman ParvezThis is a controversial topic. I'm probably going to offend some people. I'm still diving in...Last week, the Daily Camera published…
State of the City | Boulder [Watch It]
by Osman Parvez----Boulder unveiled it's State of the City video yesterday. Even if you've lived in Boulder for decades, it's worth watching to get…
The Sky is Not the Limit | A History of Boulder’s 55′ Height Limit
by Osman ParvezClose your eyes. Imagine what Boulder would look like with 300 foot buildings stretching from downtown to 33rd street. Believe it or not,…
Avery Brewery Time Lapse
by Osman ParvezDid you know Avery's new $27MM brewery took nearly two years to go through the planning process? When complete, it will feature the…
Council Seeks 9 Month Ban on Building Permits [Aspenization]
by Osman ParvezHeads Up. Boulder City Council is preparing to vote on another emergency ordinance on Tuesday. The proposed ordinance is below. Links…
How Tight Can You Squeeze? [Development]
by Osman ParvezEarlier this week, Boulder City Council enacted a moratorium on building permits for multi-family housing on University Hill. Did you catch it? …