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We share a progress update on our goal to repave 75 lane miles of road, more than double what is completed in a typical year. We explain how the pavement management program decides what roads to repave and clear up common misconceptions about surface treatments, warranties, and safety concerns.
See where work is happening or proposed in 2026
Learn about the program funding and decision making process
Check out the dashboard of progress on our 2026 goals
News & Events
Movies Around Town on Friday, Aug. with Little Shop Horrors
People's Choice Movie Poll: vote for the movie you want to see by Aug. 31!
Bulky Item Drop off Event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
Participate in 150 Tables Across Colorado
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We sit down with Commander Jason Ammon to explain ARTIC, Arvada’s Real Time Information Center, that connects cameras, drones, and dispatch tools to support emergency response. We walk through how drone first response works, why it can make scenes safer, and how privacy limits, data retention, and a public transparency dashboard keep the program accountable. 
News & Events: 
Movies Around Town: Little Shop of Horrors at West Woods Park, Friday, August 21
Arts and Culture Commission is selecting artists to replace the Olde Town street murals later this year
Final Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
Be sure to register your neighborhood event for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 to request a visit from Arvada Police and Fire
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We talk with Arvada’s homelessness manager, Lynette Badasarian, about how the City is addressing homelessness, including outreach, help with IDs, reunification, and transitional housing. We also break down common myths, share local data on homelessness, and explain how community members can support the network of partners doing this work every day. 
In this episode:
Lynette’s role supporting her team of navigators, outreach, grants, budgets, and cross-department leadership
Listen back to Inside Arvada episode 22 with homelessness case managers Hudson Janz and Alex Williams  
Progress update on the city's goal to help 65 people exit homelessness in 2026, with 47 exits so far 
How the City's homelessness team coordinates efforts with Arvada PD and the Parks Department to connect people to safer options and resources 
The City's transitional housing program at Suburban Studios and why readiness affects success rates 
How people can get support with homelessness, including basic needs and benefits, a day shelter, food assistance, health and medical, housing and navigation, and legal/judicial
How you can help address homelessness, including donating through the Colorado Gives Foundation or providing supplies through our Amazon Wish List
Answering some frequently asked questions about homelessness, such as what percentage of people 'choose to be homeless' 
Data from the 2026 Point In Time Count 
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Chief Building Official Kylie Flynn breaks down Arvada’s building code updates and explains why these standards can protect your safety, your finances, and your home’s long-term value. We walk through what’s changing around wildfire resiliency, energy readiness, and residential sprinklers, plus how to avoid costly surprises by asking the right permit questions early. 
In this episode: 
2026 building code updates
Preparing your property for wildfire
Wildfire resiliency code FAQs
Search your wildfire risk zone using the online map
News & Events: 
4th of July Fireworks Display at Stenger Sports Complex
June 25 open house for Robbery Ferrufino Park playground renovation
Late summer Garden In A Box with Resource Central pre-sale is available now
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We walk through what Jeffco Public Schools does after a school closes, from the board’s surplus vote to the different paths a property can take before it ever reaches the open market. Jeffco COO Jeff Gatlin explains how community benefit, municipal partnerships, and long-term enrollment projections shape outcomes in Arvada. 
Included in this episode:
How the board decides to surplus a closed school property 
What “municipal interest” means, why cities get first conversations and the Municipal Interest Flow Chart
Where Arvada properties stand, including Allendale, Arvada K-8, Campbell, Fitzmorris, Parr, Peck and Thomson
Why reuse proposals can reduce disruption and move faster than redevelopment 
Opportunities to engage in the property disposition process, including meetings, newsletters and ways to submit input 
How the Property Disposition Advisory Committee uses community ad hoc members 
Why school sales do not solve the district’s budget challenges and where proceeds go 
How Jeffco weighs community fit alongside dollars when selecting an offer 
What enrollment projections say about whether schools might be needed again 
Plus, trivia! 
As a reminder we love hearing from our listeners you can stay in touch by texting us using the link at the top of the show notes or you can email us at podcast@arvada.org. 

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