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CU STUDENT INSTALLATIONS TO HELP ENGAGE COMMUNITY IN UNIVERSITY HILL DEVELOPMENT
Jun 1st
The temporary installations will serve as the basis of a community charrette, an intense planning and design collaboration, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 3. The event is part of the International Town & Gown Association conference and is cosponsored by the city of Boulder.
“We take great pride in partnering with the city to provide opportunities for students to solve real-world problems,” said Frank Bruno, vice chancellor for administration. “The ability of our students to connect and engage the University Hill community through this interdisciplinary project is truly remarkable and can result in progress for the neighborhood.”
Charrette participants will explore revitalization ideas for University Hill that encompass the education, research and community service resources of CU-Boulder and the vibrant culture of the area as a commercial and residential district, according to organizers.
The project stems from a CU-Boulder Maymester course called Finding Ground. The student works include two interactive survey boards, two tables and 25 hammocks, all for public use.
“The installations are meant to bring people together to explore ideas for community connectedness and the overall use of public space,” said Finding Ground student Richard Mapes, a senior in architecture. “It’s amazing to see so many groups working to positively change the course of University Hill.”
Students carried out mapping exercises, interviews, precedent studies and presentations. They also conceptualized, designed and built the installations.
“We are excited about the close collaboration we’ve had with the university in preparing for this event, and look forward to learning more about the students’ work and their creative ideas during Friday’s charrette,” said David Driskell, executive director of Community Planning and Sustainability for the city of Boulder. “University Hill is a unique Boulder neighborhood, where the university and community literally come together. This course and Friday’s activities are just one example of how we can work together to make the Hill a vibrant and successful place that is welcoming for everybody.”
Students also maintained a group blog and developed a quick response code, which is displayed on three project information signs located on University Hill. It also will be stenciled in chalk on University Hill sidewalks. Visitors with the appropriate cellular phone technology can scan the QR code to be linked to the project website for more information.
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Starbucks
Apr 3rd
2770 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-1881
Location 2: Safeway – Meadows on the Parkway Shopping Center
4800 E Baseline Rd.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 494-5373
Location 3: Pearl Street Mall
1427 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 245-9368
Location 4: On The Hill
1402 Broadway st.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-9199
Location 5: Safeway – Arapahoe Village
2798 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
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Location 6: Target – East Pearl Street
2800 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-3400
Location 7: Basemar Shopping Center
2400 Baseline Rd.
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-5109
Location 8: Sunrise Center
3033 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-5090
Location 9: 29th Street Retail District
1810 29th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-0815
Location 10: Safeway – North Boulder
3325 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 938-1271
Location 11: King Soopers – Table Mesa Shopping Center
3600 Table Mesa Dr.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-4004