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Boulder Civic Area Window 1 Engagement Feedback 2RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Introduction Overview Engagement Window 1 was aimed at getting diverse feedback on the community’s feelings toward the park today, what they would like to see in the future, and of the 7 Guiding Principles, what were the community’s top priorities. Window 1 FEBRUARY 5 EVENTS 5 EVENTS 3 EVENTS MARCH APRIL Central questions posed to the community: 1 2 3 4 BPR 3RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Introduction Overview What do you envision doing in the Civic Area? What are your top values and priorities that will help inform the Civic Area Phase 2 project? What are your top concerns for the Civic Area and future design? How would you like to connect to the Civic Area through the Arboretum? 4RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Introduction Overview Community Feedback Mural - Created at the Public Feedback and Family Concert with Graphic Illustrator Karina Brandson 5RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Introduction Overview What Activities Do You Wish You Could Do In e Park? ¿Qué actividades le gustaría poder hacer en el parque? C a n y o n B l v d . L i b r a r y Bo u ld e r C ree k Path Boulder Creek M u n i c i p a l P e n ﬁ e l d T a t e I I B o u l d e r C l i m a t e B a n d s h e l l I n i t i a t i v e s D u s h a n b eBoulder T e a H o u s e B o u l d e r M u s e u m o f C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t B u i l d i n g Broadway13th St.A r a p a h o e A v e .9th St.Arboretum PathHere are some ideas for recreation activities. What else can you think of? Sports/Fitness: Field sports, running, slacklining, walking, biking, outdoor ﬁtness equipment, skateboard, rollerblade, frisbee, climbing, ice skating, basketball Food: Picnic, farmer’s market, food trucks, community gardens, beer garden, restaurants, organic farming education Community activities: Cultural events, group parties, festivals, pop-up events, outdoor movies, local markets, art events, concerts Play: Traditional playground, natural materials playground, self-guided discovery, teen hangout, arts, cras, building, water play Nature Activities: Creek play, tubing, rock gathering/stacking, birdwatching, siing, photography, art, participating in outdoor programs, snow play, gardens Time alone: sunbathing, siing, reading, walking, strolling, yoga What activities do you wish you could do in the park? Where do you want to do them?(Place stickers where you want to do the activity in the park) ¿Qué actividades le gustaría poder hacer en el parque? ¿Dónde quiere hacerlas? (Coloca etiquetas adhesivas donde normalmente realizas la actividad en el parque) L i b r a r yPublic N o r t h L i b r a r yPublic S o u t h 14th St.A continuación, se ofrecen algunas ideas para actividades recreativas. ¿Qué más se te ocurre? Deportes/Fitness: Deportes de campo, correr, caminar en una cuerda, caminar, andar en bicicleta, equipos de ejercicios al aire libre, patineta, patines en línea, frisbee, escalada, patinaje sobre hielo, baloncesto Comida: picnic, mercado de agricultores, camiones de comida, jardines comunitarios, cervecería al aire libre, restaurantes, educación sobre agricultura orgánica. Actividades comunitarias: eventos culturales, ﬁestas grupales, festivales, eventos emergentes, películas al aire libre, mercados locales, eventos artísticos, conciertos. Juegos: área de juegos tradicional, área de juegos con materiales naturales, descubrimiento autoguiado, lugar de reunión para adolescentes, artes, manualidades, construcción, juegos acuáticos. 1 3 t h S t P l a z a Civic Area Phase 2 February 24, 2024 su actividad favorita aquí Something Else?Other Activity? ? Your Favorite Activity Here su actividad favorita aquí creek play picnic tubing dog-walking kayaking cultural event skateboarding concert ﬁshingreading art yoga playground soccer Rolling runningnature play siing frisbee farmer’s market bike riding andar en bicicleta mercado de agricultores jugar en la naturaleza frisbee correr sentarse fútbol andar en silla de ruedas yoga área de juegos para niños andar en kayak andar en patineta eventos culturales conciertos leer pescarjugar en el arroyo hacer tubing pasear perros jugar en el arroyo arte ¿algo más? otra actividad Scan to learn more about Civic Area Phase 2. Escanee para obtener más información sobre el Área Cívica Fase 2 How Do You Want to Connect through the Arboretum? Write your ideas on sticky notes and add them to the map! ¿Cómo desea conectarse a través del Arboretum? ¡Escriba sus ideas en notas adhesivas y agrégelas al mapa! Civic Area Phase 2 February 24, 2024 CU Campus Civic Area THEARBORETUM Andrew’s Arboretum Connects Civic Area with CU Campus and The Hill. Did you know it was there? How do you want to use it in the future? How do you use it now? Andrew's Arboretum conecta el área cívica con el campus de CU y The Hill. ¿Sabía lo que había allí? ¿Cómo quiere usarlo en el futuro? ¿Cómo lo usa ahora? C A N Y O N A R A P A H O EBOULDERCREEK BROADWAY14TH9TH Another Way? ¿De otra manera? Zip Line Tirolina Góndola Parque Elevado Bici-taxi Gondola Elevated Park Bike Taxi How do you w a n t t o t r a v e l t o Civic Area t h r o u g h t h e Arboretum ? ink BIG! Zip line, Gondola, El e v a t e d P a r k, o t h e r ? ¿Cómo quie r e v i a j a r a l Á r e a C í v i c a a t r a v é s d e l Arboretum? ¡ P i e n s e e n g r a n d e ! T i r o l i n a , G ó n d o l a , Parque Elev a d o, ¿ o t r o ? The Hill Scan to learn more about Andrew’s Arboretum. Escanee para obtener más información sobre Andrew's Arboretum. Scan to learn more about Civic Area Phase 2. Escanee para obtener más información sobre el Área Cívica Fase 2 Visioning for the Future - Public Feedback Key Questions ENGAGEMENT EVENTS HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED FOCUS GROUPS STUDENT GROUPS 23 FEEDBACK MURAL POP-UP LOCATIONS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & FAMILY CONCERT EVENT ATTENDEES 15 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS COMMUNITY COMMENTS 150 6 2 4 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED ONLINE PARTICIPANTS 200 OVER OVER 7RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Racial Equity Demographics: Spanish-First Meeting, Equity Focus Group, Online Questionnaire Total Comments: 231 Top 5 Themes Guiding Principle Recreation Activity 9% 7% 7% 7% 6% Community Recreation/Play Food/Dining/ Picnicking Equity Arts & Music Events Welcoming/Inclusivity/ Multicultural “I would like to see a splash pad for children with trees” “Diversity exists. We don’t need to create it we need to bring it forward, embrace the diversity that is” “areas with tables and chairs to share food with children, friends, and family” “An ice rink for skating” “que pongan un chapoteadero para ninos con arboles” “areas con mesas y sillas para poder compartir una comida con hijo, amigaos, familia” “Un anillo de hielo para patinar.” 8RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Disability Equity Demographics: People experiencing physical and/or sensory disabilities Total Comments: 60 Top 5 Themes Guiding Principle Recreation Activity 18% 14% 12% 9% 7% Universal Access Food/Dining/Picnicking Connection to Nature Arts and Music Events Outdoor Recreation “A fountain with jets to play in - flat for wheelchairs!” “A tree house with an accessible ramp.” “lots of water play! Splash! Get out!” 9RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Youth Equity Demographics: Boulder High School, public feedback event with youth Total Comments: 124 Top 5 Themes Guiding Principle Recreation Activity 25% 10% 8% 7% 5% Community Recreation/Play Outdoor Recreation Art Trees Connection to Nature “bring back the ice rink!” “not enough public art” “coffee shop and hangout space” What we heard... 11RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 12RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Introduction Life and Property Safety Place for Community Activity & Arts Civic Heart of Boulder Outdoor Culture & Nature Enhanced Access & Connections Celebration of History & Assets Sustainable & Viable Future Unsocial Behavior/Illegal Activity Flood Plain Safety Safety/Safe Environment Regulatory & Safety Signage Safe Access Humanitarian Concern Civic/Resource Services Cultural Events Arts and Music Events Festivals Science or Educational Programming Entertainment Amenities Community Space Infrastructure General Amenities Farmer’s Market Multi-Generational Activities Community Partnerships Food / Dining / Picnicking Community Led Programming Community Recreation/ Play Art Welcoming / Inclusivity / Multicultural Equity Unified Space Distinct Identity Center/Hub Commute Connection Universal Access Parking Wayfinding Alternative Transit Integration of Inclusive History Historic Structures Historic Eduction/ Programs Interpretive Signage Open Space/Green Space Trees Boulder Creek Views Outdoor Recreation Connection to Nature Gardening Nature/Climate Education Native Planting/Habitat Stewardship Water Conservation / Quality Longevity Climate Change Resilience Economic Viability Guiding Principles & Emerging Themes from 1318 Comments 13RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Findings of Guiding Principles 33% 19% 16% 13% 9%7% 8%8% 2%2% 13% 16% 18% 36%Place for Community Activities & Arts Outdoor Culture & Nature Outdoor Culture & Nature Place for Community Activities & Arts Civic Heart of Boulder Civic Heart of Boulder Life and Property Safety Sustainable & Viable Future Sustainable & Viable Future Enhanced Access & Connections Enhanced Access & Connections Celebration of History & Assets Celebration of History & Assets Life and Property Safety Entire Boulder Community Historically Excluded Groups 14RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Findings of Top Themes 33%36% 19%18% 16%16% Place for Community Activities & Arts Outdoor Culture & Nature Outdoor Culture & Nature Place for Community Activities & Arts Civic Heart of Boulder Civic Heart of Boulder Entire Boulder Community Historically Excluded Groups Outdoor Recreation Welcoming/Inclusivity/Multicultural Welcoming/Inclusivity/Multicultural Community Recreation & Play Community Recreation & Play Food/Dining/Picnicking Arts & Music Events Arts & Music Events Connection to Nature Connection to Nature 15RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Findings Related to Safety Entire Boulder Community Historically Excluded Groups 13%13%Life & Property Safety Life & Property Safety Safety/Safe Environment Safety/Safe Environment Unsocial Behavior/Illegal Activity Unsocial Behavior/Illegal Activity “The area has to feel safe for us to bring our kids and relax. Unfortunately, it does not feel safe to spend a good amount of time near the library/creek area. It feels like we’ve prioritized other things over giving kids access to the wonderful features there” “I would like the city to take the impairment of the creek seriously prior to any activities. How can we recreate when the creek isn’t safe near the epicenter of where children and people recreate? Nature and the environment should trump everything else.” “The city already spent a lot of money making a ‘play area’ . Funds would be better spent making the area safe so that families would want to bring their kids there.” “The space makes us feel sad: to see the living conditions of so many homeless individuals” “I would like to see a guard house with first aid in the area” “I don’t feel safe going downtown anymore.” “There’s nowhere to park where I feel safe leaving my car unattended.” Boulder High Spanish Speaking Mapleton HOA Mapleton HOA Online Online Online, Historically Excluded 16RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Findings of Recreation Activities Entire Boulder Community 27%30% 13%13% 11%10% 5%6% 4%6% 4%3% Historically Excluded Groups Programming Programming Experiencing Art Play Eating/Dining/Picnicking In order of popularity... Community Programming, Music Event, Youth Programming, General Programming, Farmers Market, Attending Event In order of popularity... Community Programming, Music Event, Youth Programming, Cultural Event, Attending Event, Attending Festival, Farmers Market In order of popularity... Viewing Art, Making Arts & Crafts In order of popularity... Playground, in Nature, in Water, Games In order of popularity... in Nature, at Playground, in Water, Games In order of popularity... Viewing Art, Making Arts and Crafts Dancing Play Experiencing ArtObserving Nature Observing Nature Gathering with Friends & Family Eating/Dining/Picnicking 17RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Takeaways for Entire Boulder Community Comments often referenced a desire to Experience Nature Several comments reference celebrating diffferent cultures through food, music and art Several mentions of Arts & Music Requested more open space Many comments use the terms welcoming to “everyone” or “all” More places/experi- ences for “youth” & “teens” Need for general amenities, most commonly public restrooms Mentions of spaces/ activation for “families“ and “children“ were prevalent Offered ideas for various outdoor activities “Affordable housing” is mentioned multiple times. A large number of comments relate to space activation & offer ideas for various events Ideas include climbing areas, hammock zones, bike tracks nature play and water play Ideas range from Latinx food festivals, salsa music, silent discos, talent shows, movie nights, street painting festivals, and an expanded Farmer’s Market. Great desire for more connection with nature through diverse outdoor recreation and green space An inclusive space that enables all members of the community to feel welcome and engaged is high priority Community and cultural events that cater to all ages and celebrate different cultures is desired Particular emphasis was made on free or low cost opportunities, especially for food - “lots of us can no longer afford to eat out” 18RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Takeaways for Historically Excluded Groups Several comments emphasize eating or picnicking A lot of comments relate to Universal Access Many comments referred to more ways to interact with or enjoy nature References attending a musical or cultural event Comments call for the co-creation of the space with an emphasis on the Civic Area as a multicultural center for the city. Mentions of a feeling of belonging, welcoming, or diversity were important Mentions of more outdoor recreation for all ages Ideas for various activities & events Ideas include dance classes, play areas, arts and crafts, outdoor fitness areas, pick-up sports, ice skating, lawn games, movies Ideas include additional paths for different uses, safe tubing for children, a bicycle track, hammock zone, and skate park. Ideas include mini gardens, more flowers, nature/bird watching, meditation platforms, writing in nature, sitting in nature. Inclusive and multi- cultural events, activities and gatherings are of great interest to these groups Prioritization of a welcoming, inclusive and accessible space for all identities and cultures Desire for more connection to nature, both actively and passively 19RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Summary of Findings Key Takeaways Related to Safety “Clean” or “Clean up” is mentioned several times in this context “Safety” is mentioned often when asked about park priorities Safety issues relating to unsocial and illegal behavior are greatly affecting the community’s perception of the space “Drugs” is mentioned multiple times in this context “Lighting” is mentioned multiple times in this context Amenities such as “Bike Lockers” and “Trash and Recycling” are mentioned multiple times “Safety” & “security” is mentioned several times in this context Concern for the displacement and respectful treatment of the unhoused community was higher in this group. Monitored/secure public restrooms would mitigate cleanliness issues currently experienced on site. Safety issues relating to unsocial and illegal behavior cause avoidance of the park and invoke strong frustration Reliable general amenities would greatly improve a feeling of safety for the community 0’ N 20’50’100’200’ BOULDER C A N Y O N D R ARAPAHOE A V E9th STBROADWAY11th ST13th ST14th ST9th ST WEST BOOKEND BOULDER C R E E K PHASE 1: COMPLETE D EAST BOOKEND PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTH WEST AGE WELL CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY NORTH MUNICIPAL BLDG BANDSHEL L BMoCA OPERATION S TEAHOUSE IT THE ATRIUM ANDREWS ARBORETUM NEW BRITAIN BOU L D E R C R E E K P A T H B O U L D E R C R E E K P A T H BOULDER CREE K P A T H CREEKSIDE PLAYGROU N D GB2 SKATE PARK PARKING PARK CENTRAL LINCOLN PL11th ST15th ST sad/disappointed angry/frustrateddetermined/hopeful happy/relaxed joyful/excited lonely/bored “These bathrooms are too far away, poorly maintained and inadequately secured. They are insufﬁcient for the needs of the civic area.” “Frustrated that there is no recognition of the displace- ment of people that has occurred in this space...” “This intersection is confusing. Which direction should yield? Who has the right of way?” “I don’t even think of this as a venue it seems to get more use for illegal camping and drug use.” “Unsafe. I no longer visit this area due to open drug use and harassment from illegal campers.” “This whole area south of the creek, east of 9th and west of the library, feels so foreign. There is great potential but how can we activate it?” “Happy to have this senior facility and all the program- ming! It is an important center for the west side of Boulder. The building is a bit dated but it still works.” “Disgusted. This place has become unsafe for adults and children. I certainly would not bring my kids to this playground.” “So much parking. Would love to see some of this converted to a community garden, pollinator/rain gardens, or playgrounds.” “Crosswalk feels unsafe as cars ignore people crossing. trafﬁc calming measures needed on Arapahoe” “Hopeful! Let's get a better connection across the road and through the park for cyclists” “I’d love to see rotating outdoor art exhibits around the museum” “The Atrium Building should be re-imagined as a core, year-round component of the Boulder Farmer's Market. ” “Love the bandshell and any public performances that take place here. Needs more acts!” “This could all be SO much more than a parking lot! Let's use this space to build / contribute to the community.” “This is such a vibrant space when it's closed to private car parking during the Saturday and Wednesday Farmers Market. ” 20RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Emotions Map Summary of Findings Notable Thoughts Summary of Findings 22RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 “I’m concerned that the park may not reflect the history of this place. There should be information about all prior usages starting with early inhabitants.” “Create a Civic Cultural Campus, a singular place that people of all cultures can go if they want to host an event or find each other” “I loved it when there was a skating rink next to Dushanbe; I would like to see something like that return.” “Create a ‘third place’ for high schoolers: home, school, and this third place” “Treehouses!!!” “Beer Garden!” “Fairy Garden!” “Events with several hundred people make me feel safe.” “Paths need to accommodate different types/speeds of travelers - think about young people learning to ride, a person in a wheelchair, etc. - how can we separate and protect?” “People of all ages want to play - think about full-sized swings, little surprises everywhere” “Civic Area is a ‘hidden heart’ - if you don’t know the park is there, there’s a hard shell to break through, if you try to visit coming from Pearl it’s an opaque sense of arrival” “...anything where my wife and kids can actually feel safe being in Boulder alone.” Open House Equity Group Online Equity Group Open House Open House Open House Roll & Stroll Group Community Organizations Community Organizations Community Organizations Online Notable Thoughts: Farmers Market Summary of Findings 23RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 “Use the Atrium building for a Farmer’s Market year round” “I want the Market to have an accessible way for Boulder residents to actually sell there” “I dislike city vehicles occupying parking spots by the Farmer’s Market.” ‘We need a drop off area at the Farmer’s Market” “A year round market hall would be a great addition to the Farmers Market” “Would love to see a permanent Farmer’s Market” “Farmer’s Market is a gem! “more events like the Farmer’s Market” “I personally am a big fan of fairs and markets because it gives people more local interaction and fun” “13th street is a very important space for the community.” “We need more tables with shade during the Wednesday and Saturday markets.” Community Organizations Spanish Speaking Group Online Mapleton HOA Equity Group Open House Open House Open House Spanish Speaking Group Bridge House Spanish Speaking Group 24RIOS Boulder Civic Area Phase 2 Reimagining Engagement Feedback 6/24/2024 Additional Context Historically Excluded Groups Community Wide Engagement Spanish Speaking Focus Group Equity Focus Group Mapleton HOA Focus Group (Manufactured Housing Community) Roll & Stroll Group (People Experiencing Disabilities) Online Questionnaire (Demographic information collected) Bridge House Focus Group (Unhoused Population) Boulder High Art Honors Society Group Community Organizations Meeting (Stakeholders) Family Concert and Community Feedback Public Event Library Mural Pop-Up CU Environmental Design Students Age Well Centers Pop-Up 1 1 2 23 34 4 5 5 6 7 Overview of Engagement Groups