Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about...
Inside Arvada's Victim Services with Jennifer & Don
Send us a textArvada partners with two organizations providing support and healing for victims of crime and child abuse in our community. Jennifer Griffin of Victim Outreach Incorporated and Don Mosley of Ralston House discuss their organizations' missions, services, and unique partnerships with the City of Arvada. Mentioned in the episode:Victims Rights Week (April 8 - 12) Jefferson County Courage Walk on Saturday, April 12National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)Ralston House Pinwheel GardenNews & Events:First 2025 Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, April 26Mayor Simpson's State of the City is Friday, April 18 (hosted through the Chamber of Commerce)Kite Festival is Sunday, April 13Majestic View Nature Center Earth Day Poster Contest is open!Be a host for the Nature Center's Pollinator Garden TourArvada Reservoir is open for the seasonVisit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.
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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 pavement@arvada.org 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 podcast@arvada.org.
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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 podcast@arvada.org.
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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 podcast@arvada.org.
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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 podcast@arvada.org.
Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the City team members who help make it all happen. Explore the complex topics impacting our community and dig in to conversations about parks and sustainability, development, transportation, water resources and more.
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