Inside Arvada's Community and Economic Development Department with Jessica Garner
Inside Arvada's Community and Economic Development Department with Jessica Garner  
Podcast: Inside Arvada
Published On: Wed Aug 07 2024
Description: Send us Fan MailHow does a city balance preserving its historical charm with the pressing need for affordable housing? What is a comprehensive plan? And how is it different from the land development code? Join us as we engage with Jessica Garner, Arvada's Community and Economic Development Director, who explains the multifaceted role of her department. Jessica delves into the inner workings of the five key divisions she oversees: planning, housing, building, economic development, and systems and administration.Discover how collaborative efforts across departments guide Arvada's strategic community growth and ensure cohesive development. Additional information on topics covered in the episode: Arvada's Comprehensive Plan and other long-range plans The Land Development CodeW. 64th Ave. Sub-Area PlanHousing and the Arvada Housing Advisory Committee Other news and events: The last Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Aug. 10Information about utilities rates on the Utilities Transparency webpageArvada's newest park, Serenity Ridge Park, is now open! The next Movies Around Town is Aug. 9 featuring "Back to the Future" at Wolff ParkTake the People's Choice Movie Poll to help choose the final movie for Movies Around TownCelebrate the end of summer at the Arvada Days festival on August 24Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.