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• Inside Arvada's Pavement Program with Ben Sawaya

  Send us a textArvada's Pavement Program Manager Ben Sawaya gives an inside look at how the City maintains and repairs its 1,500+ lane miles of roads.Ben explains the different types of work the program is responsible for, how they prioritize work, and how they address program challenges, stretching limited resources as much as possible to perform maintenance and rehab work throughout the vast network of roads. Learn more about the program and see the map of proposed work areas each year at arvadaco.gov/pavementprogram. Contact [email protected] with questions about work in your area.News & Events:Annual water main flushing is underway, learn more and view the map of work areas on the City's websiteArvada water customers can receive discounts on Resource Central water saving programs Share feedback about the City's bi-monthly Arvada Report publicationThe Arvada Reservoir opens April 1, passes can be purchased onlineVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada Urban Renewal with Maureen Phair

  Send us a textLearn about the work of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) with Executive Director, Maureen Phair, focusing on urban revitalization efforts over the last two decades. Hear about AURA's funding structure, relationship to the City, and a variety of projects that showcase a commitment to improving our community and fostering sustainable development. In the episode:Introduction to AURAHow urban renewal works and is fundedDevelopment areas in ArvadaCurrent projectsClick into an individual project page to see before / after photos. For example, the Arvada Ridge Marketplace discussed in the episode.News and events:Register to volunteer at the Arvada Reservoir, training starts in MarchMajestic View Nature Center is hosting a volunteer open house on March 8 from 11am to 1pmCheck out outdoor water saving programs with Resource CentralTake the Arvada Report surveyJoin the Neighborhood Walk at Standley Lake Library Trailhead on March 15 from 3 to 5pmVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's Public Art with Sarah Kolb

  Send us a textSarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission, joins us to talk about some of the new public art projects in the city. In this episode: History of the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission and how it relates to the Arvada Center Garrison Street Underpass MuralQuaker Street Underpass Mural Update to the Babe Walls murals Upcoming projects for the Arts and Culture Commission News and events:The Lake Arbor Center and Golf Course Master Plan open house is Thursday, Feb. 20 Arvada Winterfest is Saturday, Feb. 22 in Olde Town ArvadaThe Arvada Reservoir is looking for more volunteers for the 2025 seasonDiscounts on water-saving programs available to Arvada residents through Resource Central partnershipThe City of Arvada has re-opened the recruitment process for our next City ManagerStarting March 3, City Council meetings will be held on Tuesdays instead of Mondays  Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Arvada's Homelessness Case Management

  Send us a textHomelessness Resolution Case Managers Alex Williams and Hudson Janz share information about their work with the unhoused population in Arvada. In this episode:How the case management process worksUnderstanding the Point-In-Time countSharing City-run and other local resourcesThe day-to-day work and recent success storiesCold weather resources and other challenges facing the unhoused populationNews & eventsCity Manager search to recruit additional candidatesCity recertified as Silver-level Bicycle Friendly CommunityRalston Creek Trail section closed for flood risk mitigation projectLake Arbor Master Plan open house from 4 - 6 pm on Thursday, Feb. 20Winterfest, the City's multicultural winter celebration, is Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11am - 4pm in Olde TownVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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• Inside Gold Strike Park with Maki Boyle

  Send us a textSenior Landscape Architect Maki Boyle discusses the Gold Strike Park revitalization project. Located at the confluence of Clear Creek and Ralston Creek in southeast Arvada, Gold Strike Park is known for being the location of the first documented gold discovery in Colorado. Maki shares what's happened so far with the project and what to expect next!  In this episode: History and background of the Gold Strike Park project Significance of the park’s history, thanks largely to the efforts of Lois LindstromThe project's Preferred Schematic Site Design$7.3 million in grant funding the project was selected to receiveCollaboration with the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes for authentic storytelling and park design News and events: Update on the City manager selection process Ralston Creek Trail closure near West Woods Golf Course Olde Town now has recycling! Lake Arbor Center and Golf Course Master Plan Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].

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