May 28, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Special Meeting and Study Session

Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Recommendations

the work that we are doing on Arapahoe began in 2014 as a recommendation of the 2014 transportation master plan

there is a set of work plan items and improvements on the airport that we would like to budget in

that's very complicated in a FAA um airport situation

Otherwise, my concern is we're having a conversation around a single use for that airport

it was my understanding that climate initiatives have already been starting to look into that for per previous conversations

staff is very much looking and working with our climate initiatives team to think about what some of those uses

And here I'm extending not just the climate goals, but also the affordability issue around energy

It is the Downtown Development Authority referred to as the DDA formation analysis and recommendations

the potential creation of a Downtown Development Authority

Commercial vacancies are a challenge, but they also reflect deeper structural shifts, changing retail dynamics

The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Boulder Vision Plan, and many others.

It's about making sure commercial corridors are healthy, that our businesses feel supported

The updated Boulder Valley Comp Plan has a clear direction

making sure that people of all abilities can actually get to and move through our spaces

it would be another input across all funds that are supported by sales tax

the 2A discussions and you know, there it was talked about this is a measure that's going to

So, are we putting a dent in sluggish office vacancies?

Sales tax was essentially stagnant. And counting for inflation, it eroded. It eroded by more than

there's an opportunity that could be a direct enhancement into the general fund

So, about 50% of our projection would continue to grow for the taxing partners.

The whole DDA area-wide, any natural appreciation continues to flow to the existing taxing entities.

the theory, right, is that that growth can be attributed to the investments that have been made back into the DDA

So, I understand that this proposal will consolidate several parking facilities currently operated by the city

these were all considered heavily in developing the draft plan of development

I would really like more info on the dollar amounts

I am continue to be concerned that our financial projections are not inclusive of our water supply