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Broomfield’s Town Square Continue to Take Shape
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By Bette Erickson
ike numerous other communities, Broomfield has experienced many changes in its more than a century lifespan. It evolved from a farming community in the mid-1800s, to a bedroom community in the middle of the 20th century, to the mature, thriving, city it is today. But if you’ve lived in the City and County of Broomfield any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the chorus, or maybe even sung it yourself; “We need a downtown! We need a gathering place.” Well Broomfield’s City and County staff, the City Council, and the project developers have heard the plea, and planning continues.
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To be sure, enhancing the acreage near the library has been on the City Council’s radar for going on two decades. Like many Broomfield residents, Seth Patterson is pleased with the proposal the City intends to move forward. “With City Council’s unanimous approval, this long-anticipated amenity for Broomfield citizens can proceed,” he explained. “The project will finally create a downtown-type Broomfield environment, with various features to encourage relaxing and lingering.” If you’re following the re-development status reports on Broomfield’s website, you’re no doubt aware of the progress. If not, here are the most recent and exciting updates. Broomfield City Council and the
Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) unanimously approved the site-specific development plans for the first phase of what is now called the Broomfield Town Square (BTS). These plans are built on the framework for the project through a Redevelopment and Reimbursement Agreement approved in 2019 and the PUD plan (zoning) approved in 2022, supporting residents’ long-desired vision for a gathering place for the community. The first phase of the development is expected to include: • Approximately 471 multi-family (apartment) residential units and 12 townhomes • Approximately 63,590 square feet of
