Bite into Boulder. Mmm!
by Osman Parvez ---- For just a week, 40 of Boulder's top restaurants are offering a special three course $26 prix fixe dinner menu. What an opportunity to check out the finest dining in Boulder. Menus and other links are below. Visit the website for more details. It runs through November 9th. 14th Street Bar & Grill 444-5854 Map Menu 4580 448-1500 Map Menu Reserve Online Aji 442-3464 Map Menu Alba 938-8800 Map Menu Reserve Online Bacaro Venetian Taverna 444-4888 Map Menu Reserve Online Black Cat 444-9110 Map Menu Reserve Online Bombay Bistro 444-4721 Map Menu Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern [...]
Seven Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Summit County, Colorado
by: Joanne Hanson from the Mountain Living Blog About two-thirds of second homes in Summit County are bought by people from the Front Range. Many live in Boulder and the nearby towns. As traffic gets worse on Sunday afternoons, more people consider the option of staying later and leaving after dinner, or going home on Monday morning. Or, better yet, spending more time in Breckenridge or Frisco during the week and staying in Boulder on the weekends! A second home in the mountains gives many options, but what will it cost? Surprisingly, not as much as you would think. Here [...]
The News That Fits
by Osman Parvez ---- Here's a quick glance at some news stories that caught my attention this morning. Click on the links for the full articles. Water issues from Summit Daily News Municipal planners in northern Colorado say the prospect of drought combined with a booming population (predicted to increase three-fold by 2050), leaves only one solution: more water storage, in the form of the Northern Integrated Supply Project. "This is not a case of 'if you don't build it, they won't come,' " says Carl Brouwer, project manager. "Bottom line: More people equals the need for more water." Updated [...]
Burning Down the House
by Osman Parvez ---- Last year, there were 1.6 million fires reported in the United States. Although it always seems to happen to someone else, it's a real danger. Over 300 people died in fires during 2006. And just like lightning, it can strike twice. Yesterday there was a fire at Gold Run in Boulder. Again. You could say I have some familiarity with Gold Run. Years ago, I lived there for a Summer. It's located centrally and in close proximity to the university. The units are nicely situated and all are a little different from one another. It's right [...]
Restaurant Review: Nepali Cuisine
by Osman Parvez ---- Dining in South Boulder (SoBo) is pretty good. There are a half dozen decent restaurants, all within walking distance. Already good, your options just got even better. Introducing Nepali Cuisine. Tucked away on a side street off Table Mesa drive, the restaurant sits inside an unimposing office building, nestled among accounting firms and other small businesses. As we walked to the door, a white plastic banner flapped in the October breeze, announcing last month's grand opening. With friends giving it enthusiastic thumbs-up, I was hopeful. And boy were we glad we went! And I grew up [...]
Dealing with Success
by Osman Parvez ---- Here's an interesting piece on the recent rapid growth of small towns in Colorado. From New West: Across the West, small-town business leaders, city officials, and local residents are dealing with the consequences of success. Downtowns once marked by decaying storefronts, “For Sale” signs and empty apartments are now thriving, and the questions now are not about how to revive commerce and contemporary housing, but how to define the limits of growth. ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to our client research report. Want to get blog updates via email? Click HERE. [...]
Actually, It’s Easy to Be Green
by Osman Parvez ---- A nice thing about living in Boulder is the range of efforts to promote environmental sustainability. At our neighborhood association meeting Monday night, we enjoyed a presentation by Yael Gichon, an education and outreach specialist from the City of Boulder, Environmental Affairs office. Here are a few programs and websites that you should be aware of. Climate Smart: a Boulder County effort to help individuals, families and businesses increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. ClimateSmart helps connect people and businesses to various programs designed by the city of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs, [...]
Another Opportunity to Speak Up!
by Osman Parvez ---- While I'm on the subject of speaking up, here's another opportunity. It's time for a "mid-term" review of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, or the "Comp Plan" as it is commonly known. Property owners and other members of the public may submit requests for the following changes to the plan: Land Use Map and description changes Area IIB to Area IIA changes Minor Service Area boundary changes Minor additions or clarifications to the policy section The deadline for submitting a request is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. Request forms and information is available at the [...]
The Washington Street School Debate Rages
by Osman Parvez ---- Here's more open dialogue occurring around the Washington Street School Re-Development Project. This continues from my previous post. From Greg Sherwin: Hi John and Washington School Neighbors, Thank you, John, for taking the time to share your “neighborhood” perspective about Wonderland Hills, BVSD, the City government and yourselves as Washington School neighbors. I am receiving an education. The gift that you have given me, and ultimately perhaps yourselves, is detailing your reasoning for your chosen course of action to try and kill this Wonderland Hills proposed development of this site. I can now offer another perspective [...]
Martin Acres Neighborhood Garage Sale
by Osman Parvez ---- It ONLY comes once a year. The Annual Martin Acres Neighborhood Association Garage Sale is THIS weekend. Tons of stuff, plenty of variety, and of course GREAT bargains. If you liked the Martin Acres Development Map, this is a good chance to walk around the neighborhood. Don't miss it! Most homes will have garage sales beginning at 8am Saturday and Sunday. A neighborhood map and partial list of streets with garage sales is below. You'll find Garage Sales at: Ash Ave Chase Ct. Martin Drive Eastman Ave Fordham Ct. 31st Street 32nd Street S 33rd. S [...]
A Star Shines in Nederland
by Osman Parvez ---- I happened to be in Nederland a couple of weeks ago. I was sitting in the sun, enjoying a sandwich outside the Mountain People Co'op when, further down the street, I saw a group of people on the patio of the old Acoustic Cafe. Live bluegrass music was filtering up the street. Strange, the last I heard, the old cafe was for sale or closing permanently. So I wandered over to see what was happening. On the patio, I found a gregarious bunch of musicians flicking their six strings, banjos, steel guitars, harmonicas, and belting out [...]
Catch Me, If You Can – The Bolder Boulder
by Osman Parvez ---- This Memorial Day I joined 50,000+ people running, walking, and rolling through the streets in the 29th annual Bolder Boulder. The annual 10K road race has been held in Boulder since 1979. Along with the Boulder Creek Festival, it's Boulder's official kick-off to Summer. If you have an opportunity to run or watch the Bolder Boulder in the future, here's what to expect; music and entertainment including hula and belly dancers, a Journey cover band (in costume), Slip 'n Slides, Elvis impersonators, a Scottish bagpipe band, and homes where residents offered runners a cold spray from [...]
Should Landlords Act as Parents?
by Osman Parvez ---- The wrestling match is over. It’s on the books. A few days ago Boulder’s City Council stepped up enforcement of nuisance laws holding landlords accountable for tenants bad behavior. Some landlords are steaming but local residents may have won an important new way to maintain safe, livable neighborhoods. There are many student renters in neighborhoods close to CU. Their presence is an obvious reality in Boulder, but it’s sometimes a challenging for certain neighborhoods. Most students integrate themselves into a neighborhood without causing problems. The good ones clean up after themselves, let neighbors know when they’re [...]
Why Pearl Street Works
by Osman Parvez ---- Since first moving to Boulder, I've enjoyed Pearl Street's independent shops, cafes, and art. When we have out of town guests, a stroll through the Farmer's Market and Pearl Street is usually on the agenda. And I don't even like shopping. Pearl Street is different somehow. Even when we don't have guests, I enjoy a visit and frequently meet with clients or friends in one of its cafes or restaurants. The Pearl Street Mall is a central feature of Boulder and quite simply, it works. Have you ever wondered why? Today I came across a piece [...]
City Snow Plow Problems?
by Osman Parvez ---- Call Felix Gallo, Coordinator for Transportation and Utilities Maintenance. Or as the Camera calls him. The Plowmaster. Contact information below. By the way, it looks like the crews have been putting in a massive effort to keep the roads in Boulder safe. According to a letter to the editor, published in the Camera (bold is mine).... As the Transportation and Utilities Maintenance Coordinator for the city of Boulder in charge of snow operations since Dec. 12, I would like to invite citizens to contact me directly with concerns and/or comments regarding our efforts during the recent [...]
