After an extensive round of engaging with the Nederland community, SE Group has released a report on the information that was gathered from the public open house and online survey, detailing what the community thinks are the most important needs.

Read the full report here: https://engagenederland.us.engagementhq.com/20169/widgets/68080/documents/54326

As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, SE Group is working on a downtown subarea plan that focuses on addressing updates and improvements to the Downtown Area, including new development, and the overall character of Nederland's downtown. Please take this survey to add your input and recommendations. Doing so will ensure that the final plan fits with how we want to see Nederland grow!

Take the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownNed

NOTICE: Due to incoming weather on Wednesday, we are moving the Downtown Workshop to VIRTUAL.

To join the Downtown Workshop on MARCH 13^th 5-7pm (virtually) use this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87568699527?pwd=bHpnQk9TWlRXRWtQWGs1QW1XMGdIQT09
Meeting ID: 875 6869 9527
Passcode: 709681
One tap mobile:
+17193594580,,87568699527#,,,,*709681# US
+16694449171,,87568699527#,,,,*709681# US

We will also hold an in-person meeting on MARCH 20^th 5-7pm at the Community Center if you cannot or do not wish to attend virtually.

Both meetings will start promptly at 5:00pm – please plan to arrive on time.

Note that the content will be the same, so you only need to attend one meeting.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE

Let’s envision the future of Downtown Ned together!

Save the date for the Downtown Nederland Workshop! Join the Town, Downtown Development Authority, and Design Consultants from 5-7pm on March 13^th at the Community Center for an interactive workshop focused on the future of downtown development. At this two-hour workshop you will:

• Learn about previous recommendations and plans that influence Downtown;
• Hear what people said about Downtown on the latest online survey;
• Build your own Downtown improvements exercise;
• Help define what “Nederland Character” is to influence future design proposals;
• And MORE!

This workshop will be a fun, hands-on opportunity to connect with fellow neighbors and the business community to establish a vision for Downtown for the next 15-20 years. If you care about Downtown, you don’t want to miss this! Light refreshments will be offered. All ages welcome!

Thank you to the 96 respondents who have already provided their feedback for the Comprehensive Plan. The planning team will use this information to help guide the future vision for Nederland and establish priorities related to housing, economic development, downtown, recreation, and more. It’s not too late, make sure your voice is heard and take the survey before it closes on March 1^st.

SURVEY LINK: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7688626/Nederland-Comprehensive-Plan-Survey-2024

Thank you to everyone who came by last night's open house and added their input towards the Comprehensive Plan Update! We had an amazing turn out.

If you weren't able to attend, no worries! Take the online survey and add your voice to the community: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7688626/Nederland-Comprehensive-Plan-Survey-2024

Tomorrow night, we will be hosting a community open house for get input on the Comprehensive Plan update. Join us at the Nederland Community Center from 5pm - 7pm to provide your input on the direction of the plan and interact with the project team and your neighbors. Drop-in any time from 5-7 and stay as long as you like.

If you can't make it to this event, stay tuned as there will be more opportunities to get involved in the future.

We hope to see you there!

This is your Comprehensive Plan! We are seeking your feedback and ideas throughout the planning process. You can follow along with the timeline below, and plan to join us during the community engagement opportunities to connect and provide your input. Check back regularly for updates as more engagement events are planned and posted.

• Open House and Survey - Tuesday, January 23rd | 5 - 7pm | Nederland Community Center
• Stakeholder Conversations - February 2024 through March 2024
  • These invite-based meetings will include guided group discussions aimed at identifying concerns, opportunities, and strategies that align with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Topic Area Workshops - May 2024
  • This series of group sessions will be an opportunity for the public to provide feedback and ideas on specific issues. As these workshops becomes available, please read the description for the focus group and register if you are interested in attending and providing feedback on a particular topic area.
• Bi-Monthly Planning Commission Meetings - First meeting December 20th, 2023
• Bi-Monthly Board of Trustees Meetings - First meeting TBD
• Draft Plan Presentation - September 2024

Ten years have passed since the Town's current Comprehensive Plan, which means it is time to complete an update! To that end, Town has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for update do our current Comprehensive Plan by an independent contractor.

Read the full RFP here

Once a consultant has been selected to lead the update process, we will begin actively soliciting the community to provide feedback. If you want to share any initial thoughts or comments about your vision for Nederland's future beforehand, we'd love to hear from you! Leave your comments on this page, and they will be shared with the consultant that is chosen by the Town.

Proposal Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 4:00pm MST.