Embracing Change. Championing Sustainable Urbanism.

Some have argued that the way to achieve community goals is to oppose growth, and try to preserve Boulder as it once was. Better Boulder disagrees. We aim to shape our city’s future by updating policies and encouraging infill development and smart growth. Well-designed density and sustainable urbanism will ensure Boulder grows into a more inclusive, leading-edge city with a smaller environmental footprint and a more dynamic culture.

Better Boulder advocates for:

  • A range of workforce and affordable housing choices
  • Infill development
  • Improved transit systems and bike infrastructure
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Walkable neighborhoods
  • Inclusiveness
  • Effective civic engagement
  • Progressive and innovative elected officials
  • Economic vitality and entrepreneurial innovation

Funding and Leadership:

As with other community groups, Better Boulder receives a mix of $15 membership fees and grants from non-profit organizations that support our community sustainability goals, but we are primarily driven through the voluntary efforts of our Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is made up of a mixture of environmentalists, transportation advocates, and members of the urban design and development community. All members of the committee are unpaid, and serve on a volunteer basis.

Better Boulder’s Priorities

Compact/Connected

Address transportation with of goal of a compact, connected Boulder that is less car-dependent and more walking, bicycling, and transit- friendly.

Sustainable Water

Conserve water resources and improve watershed health, including issues such as supply, quality, conservation, public health, and recreation.

Workforce/Educ

Continue to Grow Boulder’s Economy by Investing in Our Workforce, Education Systems, Entrepreneurs, and Local Businesses.

Green Infrastructure

Use and manage green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature throughout the city.

Creative Economy

Grow, invest, encourage and support Boulder’s live music, festivals, theater, film, digital media, and new creative art forms.

Affordability

Develop and maintain affordable housing, considering household costs, transportation and access to needs as essential and inter-related.

Healthy Boulder

Create a healthy Boulder by coordinating access to community and health services, local and healthy food, and physical activity.

Development Regs

Revise Boulder’s regulations to promote a compact and connected city that depends less on the car and more on walking, bicycling, and transit.