Project Update
PHASE I
Planning for the Redevelopment of
3120 Broadway

7.23.07

BOULDER HOUSING PARTNERS
INTRODUCES NEWSLETTER
This is the first edition of a regular newsletter that will provide the latest information on the planning process for the redevelopment of Boulder Housing Partners' (BHP) office site at 3120 Broadway. This update will be published on BHP's website as well as mailed to those without access to the Internet. It will include news, project information, responses to your questions, ideas, and schedule updates. Your feedback and suggestions to improve this newsletter are welcome.

BHP MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
In November, 2003, BHP finished construction of its new offices at 4800 Broadway; the northeast corner of the intersection of Broadway and Lee Hill Rd. This the first time in BHP's 39 year history that all 53 employees of the organization are in one location. The entire first floor of the building is devoted to maintenance. Leasing and occupancy staff, resident services, Section 8 program administration, and planning and development are located on the second floor. The building was designed by Garth Braun and Associates and built by CCM Construction; both of Boulder.

What will happen to the structure at 3120? We don't know yet! 3120 has been BHP's main offices since the mid 1980's. It was converted from a single family home when BHP built the forty six dwelling units of housing located immediately to the west. Now that it is no longer being used as an office, BHP has begun a process to determine the most appropriate use of the property. A few ideas that have been discussed include multi-family attached affordable housing, housing with a community room for after school programs, and a mixed-use building combining housing with a coffee shop and community room. Choosing the right concept for this site is complex. The process will include information gathered from the City of Boulder, the surrounding neighborhoods, the overall community, and BHP's own mission to provide affordable homes for low and moderate income families. “Phase I” is a process f information gathering, brainstorming, alternatives analysis and feasibility planning. It is not a very glamorous title but when not much is known and nothing decided, "Phase I" seems to accurately describe what we are doing; the first step.

DESIGN BUILD TEAM SELECTED
FOR PHASE I ANALYSIS
In December, 2003 after a rigorous competitive process, BHP's Board of Commissioners selected the Design/Build Team of Stephen Sparn and Associates, Studios Points Architecture + Research, and Deneuve Construction. This team will collect and analyze information and help develop and sort through possible alternatives.

FOUR MONTHS SCHEDULED
FOR PHASE I
Phase I started February 1, 2004. For two months, BHP will be collecting information and ideas. The third month is focused on developing alternatives. In the final month, alternatives will be narrowed down from many to three and then to one. BHP plans a neighborhood Open House to look at some of the ideas this spring. A final recommended plan will be presented to BHP’s Board of Commissioners at the end of May, 2004.

BHP INVITES YOU TO BE INVOLVED
BHP welcomes and encourages your participation in this planning process. You can stay current and make suggestions in the following ways: Regularly check BHP's website <boulderhousing.org> for information. Look for the "3120 ?" button as seen on the top of this Project Update; Submit an email with your comments and ideas to be posted on the message board on the web-site or to request additional information; Call BHP's Project Planner; Send your email address to get notice of regular updates; If you don't have access to email, call or send a letter. Note your name and address if you would like mailed copies; Ask that BHP's Project Planner meet with your neighbors or a small group to discuss the project; and Attend the Open House this spring to look at and discuss some of the alternatives that have been developed. Please note that BHP will post a lot of information on our website; start there for answers to your questions. If you do not have access to a computer, please call or write to make arrangements to receive mailed information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Stuart Grogan, Project Planner
Boulder Housing Partners
4800 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304
Tel: 720-564-4644
Fax: 303-544-9553
Email: grogans@ci.boulder.co.us