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Let’s Talk Boulder

By: City of Boulder
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  • A City of Boulder podcast exploring our community, one conversation at a time.
    Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • Episode 8: A Child Friendly Boulder
    Apr 16 2024
    We're talking child-friendly cities this episode, communities where all kids feel safe and cared for, while being able to express their opinions and influence decisions that affect them. Becoming a child-friendly Boulder is an ongoing journey, but we've got a plan for how to get there. Ready, set, tune in! Explore more visions for a child-friendly Boulder. Special guests in this episode:
    • Sarah Huntley, Director of the City of Boulder Communications and Engagement Department
    • Mara Mintzer, Co-Founder and Director of Growing Up Boulder
    • Avery Stuhlbarg, YOAB member
    • Elias Weatherley, YOAB member
    • Jeff Kagan of Jeff & Paige
    • Paige Doughty of Jeff & Paige
    This episode was produced and hosted by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Related Resources:
    • All about the City of Boulder's Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI).
    • Learn more about Growing Up Boulder. Explore their CFCI webpage.
    • Boulder's digital Child Friendly City Map.
    • Check out the city's Be Heard Boulder online engagement platform. Stay tuned for future opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas.
    • Learn about UNICEF CFCI around the world.
      • UNICEF CFCI in the United States.
    • Jeff and Paige's website and music.
    • Fostering a Better Community for Children and Youth, plus Family Services.
    • Dig into the city's Youth Opportunities Program.
      • Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) and how to apply.
      • More opportunities for youth in Boulder.
    Stay in the loop: follow City of Boulder Instagram #CFCIBoulder, and subscribe to city updates and Growing Up Boulder's newsletter. Upcoming Engagement Opportunities:
    • Teen Townhall: A Conversation about Policing and Safety.
    • Boulder Police Department Youth Open House.

    Learn more about both events.

    Music in this episode (adapted): "A Civic Area" by Jeff and Paige.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 7: The Road to Flood Recovery
    Feb 2 2024

    A close look at our years-long recovery from the 2013 flood. We're digging into flood mitigation and preparedness, and lessons learned that have made our response and recovery stronger. 

      Special guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Joe Taddeucci, Director of Utilities
    • Chris Meschuk, Deputy City Manager 
    • Jennelle Freeston, Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for Open Space and Mountain Parks
    • Brandon Coleman, Engineering Project Manager
    • Chad Brotherton, Visitor Infrastructure Senior Manager for Open Space and Mountain Parks
    • Mike Chard, Director of the Office of Disaster Management for the City of Boulder and Boulder County.
    This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Leah Kelleher. It was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.  

    Related Resources:

    • Flood Mitigation Project Roundup
    • Boulder's Web Guide to Flooding
    • How to Be Flood Ready
    • City of Boulder Comprehensive Flood and Stormwater Plan
    • 2013 Flood Interactive Website
    • September 2013 Flood Information and Storytelling

    Upcoming Engagement Opportunities:

    Feb. 22 – Joint City Council and Open Space Board of Trustees public hearing on open space disposal for South Boulder Creek. A decision on disposal will be made in March. Find more opportunities and office hours with city staff on our website.

    Music in this episode (adapted): 
    • The Silver Hatch, Grand Fell, This Passage, Uncertainty and Leadin by Blue Dot Sessions.
    • Brother Richard by Dave Nelson.
    • Confidence Trick by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear.

    All are licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License, Attribution-NonCommercial License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 6: Remembering the 2013 Flood
    Oct 23 2023

    We're going back ten years to remember the 2013 Flood, how it impacted our community, and the courage and care of neighbors who stepped up to help each other. 

      Special guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Joe Taddeucci, Director of Utilities
    • Chris Meschuk, Deputy City Manager 
    • Jennelle Freeston, Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for Open Space and Mountain Parks
    • Brandon Coleman, Engineering Project Manager
    • Chad Brotherton, Visitor Infrastructure Senior Manager for Open Space and Mountain Parks
    • Mike Chard, Director of the Office of Disaster Management for the City of Boulder and Boulder County.
    This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Leah Kelleher. It was also produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. Please see our website for full music attributions.    Related Resources:
    • 2013 Flood Story Map
    • Call for 2013 Flood Art and Reflections
    • Carnegie Library Oral Histories 
    • September 2013 Flood Information and Storytelling
    • Boulder's Web Guide to Flooding
    • How to Be Flood Ready
    • City of Boulder Comprehensive Flood and Stormwater Plan
    Music in this episode (adapted): 
    • By the Pond (Instrumental), Risers, Dim, Ink and Afternoons (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. All are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
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    45 mins

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