Neighborhood Groups
As of October 2008, seven Boulder neighborhoods have formed (or are forming) local climate action groups that are building community by offering events and education focused on reducing our household carbon footprints. Initiatives include a walking Solar PV tour, a block party/movie night, film and book clubs, recycling education, car-sharing, bulk insulation purchases, and more.
Click here for a PDF with some residents' visions and ideas.
How to Get Started
Join your neighborhood group by visiting one of the websites listed below. Contact Beth Powell at 303-441-1846 or powellb@bouldercolorado.gov to find out if efforts are underway in your neighborhood. We'll hook you up!
"How to get started" (and ongoing support) meetings are being hosted every two weeks at the city's ClimateSmart headquarters in downtown Boulder. Contact us soon to be invited to the next one, or Google "ClimateSmart" on facebook.com to invite yourself to the group.
Active Neighborhoods
- Shanahan Ridge Neighbors for Climate Action
- Newlands "Greenlands"
- Whittier Neighbors for Climate Action
- Crestview - contact Dennis Arfmann
- Mapleton - contact Linda Cornett
- Flatirons/Hill - contact Stephen Mannhard
- Holiday - contact Kevin Bracy-Knight
Resources
- ClimateSmart Background, Goals, & Offerings to Boulder Neighborhoods (PDF)
- Neighborhood Visions & Ideas
- City of Boulder Neighborhood Map (PDF - ask us to create one for your neighborhood!)
- Sample Climate Dialogue options for your group (PDF)
- www.2people.org