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Neighborhood Spotlight: Frasier Meadows

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The East Boulder neighborhood of Frasier Meadows is one certainly worth looking into.  The homes were built in the mid to late 60’s and are full of personality.  In addition, there are plenty of condos and apartments for families of all sizes.  The safe and beautiful winding streets and paths all weave this neighborhood together.  For those looking for a quiet place to call home, Frasier Meadows is just the place.

 

Getting Around

Transportation

Frasier Meadows has two excellent choices for driving in or out of town.  The first is Baseline, perhaps the best route to get downtown.  The second is the unique outlet right onto the Denver Boulder Turnpike.  No other neighborhood in Boulder has access to both of these roads right out of the community.  If public transportation is preferable, then the Meadows delivers yet again.  The RTD has multiple stops along Baseline right in front of the neighborhood.  And, to the south, the Park ‘n’ Ride is just across the street.

 

Biking

Bike riders should prepare themselves for an abundance of choice in Frasier Meadows.  First there is the Meadow’s shopping center, which is bike accessible without touching a main road.  Then there’s all the bike paths right along Baseline, such as the Boulder Creek path.  From there, an entire network of options opens up.  Whether it’s for work or play, biking from this neighborhood may be more convenient than driving.

 

Neighborhood Amenities

As the similar names imply, Frasier Meadows touches right up to the Meadows shopping center.  This little shopping plaza turns an afternoon of errands into a one trip affair.  The Safeway carries all the family’s favorites, plus a Rite Aid on the corner for extra odds and ends.  Or, why not make a day of it and get some ice cream at the locally owned Glacier Ice Cream.  Plus there’s the Meadow’s branch of the public library right around back.  What better way to spend a day than picking up a book and heading over to Burke Park to read by the water?  This quiet little park offers one of a kind views of the majestic flatirons in the heart of the neighborhood.

For families with, or who plan to have, children, this neighborhood is ready with two nearby schools.  Horizons is a K-8 located right next to Burke Park, which is perfect for older kids to walk or bike to.  A little further across the street is Manhattan Middle school.  While it is across Foothills Parkway, there is a convenient pedestrian path that connects these two neighborhoods safely.  Parents can rest assured their kids will arrive safe thanks to this overpass.

 

Frasier Meadows in a Nutshell

Small, beautiful, and convenient.  Frasier Meadows is all of these things and more.  Built for families of all types and sizes, there’s a place for everyone.  Commuters have the best roads in Boulder at their fingertips, and bikers have a huge web of paths to explore.  Shopping and recreation are joined into one thanks to the Meadows shopping center and park.  There just really isn’t anything bad to say about this fantastic neighborhood.

 

Boulder News: Envisioning East Arapahoe

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Envisioning East Arapahoe has found its way back to the city’s agenda after being shelved for two years.  Three main scenarios were created considering different goals and predictions of how the neighborhood will look in the future.

Scenario A is termed “Current Trends.”  This scenario assumes East Arapahoe will continue having small industry, with few opportunities for new office or retail space.  Additional residential buildings would be less likely to be built.  In short, scenario A plans for the least change to our neighborhood.

Scenario B is termed “Districts.”  Walnut East would extend to meet 48th St north Boulder Community Hospital with more medical related offices and possibly retail.  The area below Gerald Stazio ballfields would become “Recycling Row”.  Significant street alterations on Arapahoe including new intersections are planned to increase commuter throughput.  The Arapahoe alterations aim to facilitate transportation modalities.

Scenario C is termed “Housing Choices.”  Affordable housing is planned for between 55th & 63rd on Arapahoe.  New housing would be built within a 15 minute walk from nearby shops and places of work.  The BDT and surrounding grounds would become part of an “Art Center.”  This plan includes the highest level of street alterations.  New parks, community gardens, and public spaces are all planned for scenarios B & C.

The Transportation Plan is another aspect of the Envision East Arapahoe plan. This long term plan aims to increase all types of transportation on Arapahoe.  The plan supports the Boulder’s Transportation Master Plan and the increasing number of commuters from Boulder’s supporting communities.

These plans are likely the most impactful Boulder City intervention in our neighborhood in a long time.  Public meetings for these plans have not been set for the Envinsion East Arapahoe, so stay tuned.   The city has yet to confirm any details on Envision East Arapahoe plan, but there is a public meeting for the Transportation Plan on February 2, 2017.  The previous meeting was on December 5th.  Those who want to have their voices heard on these matters can contact Adam at adam@krollre.com to receive more details as they are available.