Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update
Consultation has concluded
The Town of Nederland is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan; a key policy document used to guide the goals, expectations, and vision for the development of the community. The comprehensive plan helps align stakeholders, establishes goals and objectives for the Town's growth, and provides the foundation for regulatory tools like zoning, subdivision, and annexation regulations.
The Comprehensive Plan update is a chance for the community to come together and determine its strategic direction for the next several years
The Town of Nederland has hired a team of consultants to engage the community, research planning topics, and ultimately deliver an updated Comprehensive Plan to the Town. The interdisciplinary consultant team includes staff from SE Group, StudioSeed, and Fehr & Peers, bringing combined expertise in community planning, public engagement, transportation planning, and urban design.
Why Update?
Originally written in 1987, the Nederland Comprehensive Plan has gone through several important updates over the years. The plan saw its first major update in 1994, "to include elements and issues not typically addressed in a traditional comprehensive planning process, including governmental administration, ordinance enforcement, and budgeting."
The next major update came in 2002, with three main objectives: 1.) to delete items that had been completed or were no longer an issue, 2.) add items that should be addressed in the future, and 3.) to reference other planning documents that had been adopted.
The most recent update - in 2013 - incorporated new ways of thinking that reflected the continued growth in Boulder County, including sustainability as it relates to long-range planning, and recognizing the planning work that the community has achieved since 2002.
Today, Nederland continues to grow and has become a different place in the last ten years. Comprehensive plans are typically updated every 7 to 10 years to reflect the changes that have occurred within the community and shifts in public goals.
The Town of Nederland is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan; a key policy document used to guide the goals, expectations, and vision for the development of the community. The comprehensive plan helps align stakeholders, establishes goals and objectives for the Town's growth, and provides the foundation for regulatory tools like zoning, subdivision, and annexation regulations.
The Comprehensive Plan update is a chance for the community to come together and determine its strategic direction for the next several years
The Town of Nederland has hired a team of consultants to engage the community, research planning topics, and ultimately deliver an updated Comprehensive Plan to the Town. The interdisciplinary consultant team includes staff from SE Group, StudioSeed, and Fehr & Peers, bringing combined expertise in community planning, public engagement, transportation planning, and urban design.
Why Update?
Originally written in 1987, the Nederland Comprehensive Plan has gone through several important updates over the years. The plan saw its first major update in 1994, "to include elements and issues not typically addressed in a traditional comprehensive planning process, including governmental administration, ordinance enforcement, and budgeting."
The next major update came in 2002, with three main objectives: 1.) to delete items that had been completed or were no longer an issue, 2.) add items that should be addressed in the future, and 3.) to reference other planning documents that had been adopted.
The most recent update - in 2013 - incorporated new ways of thinking that reflected the continued growth in Boulder County, including sustainability as it relates to long-range planning, and recognizing the planning work that the community has achieved since 2002.
Today, Nederland continues to grow and has become a different place in the last ten years. Comprehensive plans are typically updated every 7 to 10 years to reflect the changes that have occurred within the community and shifts in public goals.
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Nederland Comprehensive Draft Plan Survey - Open Until Oct. 25th
Share Nederland Comprehensive Draft Plan Survey - Open Until Oct. 25th on Facebook Share Nederland Comprehensive Draft Plan Survey - Open Until Oct. 25th on Twitter Share Nederland Comprehensive Draft Plan Survey - Open Until Oct. 25th on Linkedin Email Nederland Comprehensive Draft Plan Survey - Open Until Oct. 25th linkA public survey is now available to provide direct feedback on the draft comprehensive plan and downtown subarea plan. This survey will be open until October 25th. Your feedback is critical in shaping the final versions of both plans.
Copies of both draft plans can be found in the document section of this page, and you can watch the draft plan presentation online here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4O_qrpIMY
Consultation has concludedA public survey is now available to provide direct feedback on the draft comprehensive plan and downtown subarea plan. This survey will be open until October 25th. Your feedback is critical in shaping the final versions of both plans.
Copies of both draft plans can be found in the document section of this page, and you can watch the draft plan presentation online here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4O_qrpIMY
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YouTube Live for Tonight's Draft Comprehensive Presentation
Share YouTube Live for Tonight's Draft Comprehensive Presentation on Facebook Share YouTube Live for Tonight's Draft Comprehensive Presentation on Twitter Share YouTube Live for Tonight's Draft Comprehensive Presentation on Linkedin Email YouTube Live for Tonight's Draft Comprehensive Presentation linkIf you want to follow tonight's presentation of the Draft Comprehensive Plan but can't attend in person, you can watch the presentation live on the Town of Nederland YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/live/ic4O_qrpIMY?feature=share
You can also watch the stream live below:
After the presentation is finished, the recording will automatically be uploaded to YouTube. We hope you'll join us, either in-person or online!
Consultation has concludedIf you want to follow tonight's presentation of the Draft Comprehensive Plan but can't attend in person, you can watch the presentation live on the Town of Nederland YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/live/ic4O_qrpIMY?feature=share
You can also watch the stream live below:
After the presentation is finished, the recording will automatically be uploaded to YouTube. We hope you'll join us, either in-person or online!
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Draft Plans Available for Review
Share Draft Plans Available for Review on Facebook Share Draft Plans Available for Review on Twitter Share Draft Plans Available for Review on Linkedin Email Draft Plans Available for Review linkCopies of the draft documents of the Nederland Downtown Subarea Plan and Comprehensive Plan are available for review in the documents section. The presentation of these plans will take place on October 10th at 5pm at the Nederland Community Center. Consider reviewing the draft beforehand, and join us to go over these documents in more detail.
Consultation has concludedCopies of the draft documents of the Nederland Downtown Subarea Plan and Comprehensive Plan are available for review in the documents section. The presentation of these plans will take place on October 10th at 5pm at the Nederland Community Center. Consider reviewing the draft beforehand, and join us to go over these documents in more detail.
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Draft Plan Presentation Save the Date
Share Draft Plan Presentation Save the Date on Facebook Share Draft Plan Presentation Save the Date on Twitter Share Draft Plan Presentation Save the Date on Linkedin Email Draft Plan Presentation Save the Date linkThe consultant team is hosting a draft plan presentation on October 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Nederland Community Center.
This presentation will cover plan organization, key information from the existing conditions analysis, and introduce strategies and recommendations. We hope you'll join us!
Consultation has concludedThe consultant team is hosting a draft plan presentation on October 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the multipurpose room at the Nederland Community Center.
This presentation will cover plan organization, key information from the existing conditions analysis, and introduce strategies and recommendations. We hope you'll join us!
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2024 Engagement Summary
Share 2024 Engagement Summary on Facebook Share 2024 Engagement Summary on Twitter Share 2024 Engagement Summary on Linkedin Email 2024 Engagement Summary linkAfter 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
Consultation has concludedAfter 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
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(Closed) Downtown Subarea Plan Survey - Open until March 31st, 2024
Share (Closed) Downtown Subarea Plan Survey - Open until March 31st, 2024 on Facebook Share (Closed) Downtown Subarea Plan Survey - Open until March 31st, 2024 on Twitter Share (Closed) Downtown Subarea Plan Survey - Open until March 31st, 2024 on Linkedin Email (Closed) Downtown Subarea Plan Survey - Open until March 31st, 2024 linkAs 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!
The survey is now closed. Results for this survey are available in the documents tab.
Consultation has concludedAs 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!
The survey is now closed. Results for this survey are available in the documents tab.
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Downtown Sub-Area Plan Workshop March 13th - ONLINE ONLY
Share Downtown Sub-Area Plan Workshop March 13th - ONLINE ONLY on Facebook Share Downtown Sub-Area Plan Workshop March 13th - ONLINE ONLY on Twitter Share Downtown Sub-Area Plan Workshop March 13th - ONLINE ONLY on Linkedin Email Downtown Sub-Area Plan Workshop March 13th - ONLINE ONLY linkNOTICE: Due to incoming weather on Wednesday, we are moving the Downtown Workshop to VIRTUAL.
To join the Downtown Workshop on MARCH 13th 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# USWe will also hold an in-person meeting on MARCH 20th 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 13th 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!
Consultation has concludedNOTICE: Due to incoming weather on Wednesday, we are moving the Downtown Workshop to VIRTUAL.
To join the Downtown Workshop on MARCH 13th 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# USWe will also hold an in-person meeting on MARCH 20th 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 13th 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!
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Comprehensive Plan Survey Closing March 1st
Share Comprehensive Plan Survey Closing March 1st on Facebook Share Comprehensive Plan Survey Closing March 1st on Twitter Share Comprehensive Plan Survey Closing March 1st on Linkedin Email Comprehensive Plan Survey Closing March 1st linkThank 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 1st.
SURVEY LINK: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7688626/Nederland-Comprehensive-Plan-Survey-2024
Consultation has concludedThank 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 1st.
SURVEY LINK: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7688626/Nederland-Comprehensive-Plan-Survey-2024
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Nederland Comprehensive Plan Survey
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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
Consultation has concluded
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
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Comprehensive Plan Open House Tomorrow Night
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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!
Consultation has concluded
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!
Who's Listening
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Mayor
BGEmail billyg@nederlandco.org -
Town Administrator
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Phone (720) 514-9465 Email engagement@nederlandco.org
Documents
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Nederland Adopted Comprehensive Plan - 2013 Update.pdf (3.87 MB) (pdf)
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RFP #23-004 Comprehsive Plan Update.pdf (370 KB) (pdf)
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Downtown Workshop and Online Survey Results Summary.pdf (6.1 MB) (pdf)
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Nederland Comprehensive Plan Engagement Summary.pdf (6.38 MB) (pdf)
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Nederland Comprehensive Plan Draft - Updated 1.24.2025 (8.51 MB) (pdf)
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Nederland Downtown Subarea Plan Final Draft - Updated 12.11.24 (9.35 MB) (pdf)
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Nederland Comprehensive Plan Map Package - Updated 1.24.25 (31 MB) (pdf)
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Nederland Comprehensive Plan Presentation - Updated 1.23.25 (9.64 MB) (pdf)
Project Timeline
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Meeting with Planning Commission #1
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageDecember 2023
SE Group will be presenting updates to the Planning Commission on a bi-monthly basis from December 2023 - December 2024.
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Visioning Open House and Survey
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageTuesday, January 23rd, 5pm - 7pm
Nederland Community Center -
Base Mapping Set
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageDecember 2023 - February 2024
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Stakeholder Conversations
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageFebruary 2024 - March 2024
Guided group discussions aimed at identifying concerns, opportunities, and strategies that align with diverse stakeholder groups.
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Existing Conditions and Analysis Reserach
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageFebruary 2024 - May 2024
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Topic Area Workshops
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageMay 2024
These group sessions will be an opportunity for the public to provide feedback and ideas on specific issues.
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Draft Comprehensive and Sub-Area Plan
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update has finished this stageMay 2024 - October 2024
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Draft Plan Presentation
Nederland Comprehensive Plan Update is currently at this stageOctober 2024
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Final Plan Draft
this is an upcoming stage for Nederland Comprehensive Plan UpdateDecember 2024
