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🌱 Patch AM: What “gentle infill” could mean for your Boulder neighborhood

Also, don't miss Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner on the Boulder Patch calendar

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Hello Boulder! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What "gentle infill" could mean for your Boulder neighborhood
  • How Boulder County fire districts can tap $2M in new grants
  • Want front-row access when Sundance lands in Boulder? Volunteer now

Also on today's calendar: Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boulder's new plan could allow for 40% more housing through 'gentle infill' (planetizen.com) — Boulder and Boulder County have approved an updated Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan that could enable roughly 35–40% more housing, mostly within city limits. By emphasizing "gentle infill" like ADUs, duplexes and townhomes, officials hope to add thousands of units by 2032 and ease pressure on Boulder's rents and home prices.
   

2. Fall 2026 Fire Protection District Grant Round Opens Sept. 1 (bouldercounty.gov) — Fire protection districts serving Boulder County's rural and mountain areas can now seek a share of $2 million in emergency services grants, with applications opening September 1 and due October 13. The county-funded program supports equipment, training, and infrastructure, with awards decided by commissioners based on need and impact, making this a key opportunity to bolster local firefighting and rescue capacity.
   

3. Volunteering for the Sundance Film Festival (boulderweekly.com) — Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder in January 2027, and organizers are recruiting 2,000 volunteers, with Boulder County residents getting priority. Applications open August 31, 2026, with Zoom info sessions in September and a wide range of roles, perks, and time commitments available for locals eager to help host this major cultural event.
   

4. Boulder moving forward with flood mitigation project amid litigation (dailycamera.com) — Boulder is finally starting construction in October on the long-debated South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project, aiming to better protect homes in the south Boulder 100-year floodplain. The $76.5 million spillway and detention system follows a key court ruling upholding the city's financing approach, even as opponents consider their next legal steps.
   

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Ok Boulder! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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