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Effective Governance On The Road: Meeker
CML is bringing their popular Effective Governance workshop on the road to members. This interactive workshop focuses on practical governance skills from staff/council relationships, ethics, liability, open meetings, leadership, grass roots advocacy and more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and empower your community.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region: Federal Design-Build Symposium
DBIA gathers the nation’s leading federal sector design-builders each year for a one-of-a-kind conference for industry and Owners. The Federal Design-Build Symposium brings together key players from federal agencies and the design and construction industry for sessions focused on the challenges and opportunities we face on a national level.
Effective Governance On The Road: Ridgway
CML is bringing their popular Effective Governance workshop on the road to members along the western slope. This interactive workshop focuses on practical governance skills from staff/council relationships, ethics, liability, open meetings, leadership, grass roots advocacy and more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and empower your community.
How to Address Active Bird Nests During Construction and Effective Strategies for Protecting or Minimizing Impacts on Nests and Habitat
Join Lexi Hamous from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to discuss how to address active bird nests during construction and effective strategies for protecting or mitigating impacts on nests and habitat. Lexi will discuss High Priority Habitat (HPH) designation and how it pertains to land use development. She will also discuss typical HPH recommendations, special recommendations for raptors, and CPW's role in the land use permitting process.
Lexi is the Land Use Coordinator in the Northeast region for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She has worked for CPW for 3 years, specifically working on hundreds of land use requests from energy developments, oil and gas, housing developments, bike parks, trails, and everything in between on ways to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to wildlife. Lexi leads the effort in the Northeast region for engaging in County code and County master plan updates throughout the region. Prior to CPW, Lexi worked for USACE, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and a non-profit wildlife organization on various wildlife research projects. She earned her first bachelor's in Agricultural Science and Natural Resources from Oklahoma State in 2017, her second bachelor's in Wildlife Biology from West Texas A&M in 2019, and her masters in Biology at Middle Tennessee State University in 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her husband and three dogs and going to new breweries.
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ULI Colorado | Annual Summer Party at Belleview Station
Belleview Station – Walkable, Livable, Masterfully Planned: Creating New Mixed-Use Urban Centers
This year, our summer celebration will take our members to Belleview Station, a new, mixed-use urban center along Denver's I-25 light rail lines. This master plan was driven by a unique opportunity to develop 17.5 acres with excellent access to the Denver Region via public transportation and freeways. Belleview Station is a case study in the urban design strategies that promote interaction between people and their environment at an urban and pedestrian scale. Join us for the new master-planned urban center and fellowship with your ULI peers.
Boulder Fire Station #3: Sustainability, Equity, and Resiliency
This event is for AIA Colorado members. AIA member number required for RSVP.
The new Boulder Fire Station #3 is an all-electric, 100-year facility, designed to meet the City of Boulder’s Energy Conservation Goals (CoBECC). Its design serves as a beacon of safety, supported by columns created from reclaimed steel from the decommissioned Boulder Community Hospital, lowering the facility’s embodied carbon. The 22,000-sf station is augmented with 6,000 sf of administration space and a community room designed for use by the public without compromising security and privacy of operations spaces.
REVIVE + THRIVE | Collaborative Solutions for Safer, Stronger Business Districts
Join DOLA for a dynamic summit focused on real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Colorado's downtown districts. Connect with BID leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and community advocates to share best practices and transform obstacles into opportunities.
AICP Exam Prep Webinar
An engaging conversation about exam preparation resources and strategies for success is available from APA National. Join APA staff alongside AICP exam prep experts Jordan Yin, AICP, and Andy Cross, AICP.
FloodNet - Realtime Urban Flood Monitoring
Guest Host: APA Water and Planning Network
Urban flooding is a significant and growing challenge, exacerbated by climate change, aging infrastructure, and expanding urbanization. Despite the critical need for actionable, real-time flood data to address this issue, existing environmental monitoring solutions are often inadequate in their granularity, scalability, and real-time responsiveness. Motivated to address critical data gaps, FloodNet, supports community flood resilience and enhances flood emergency planning and response in urban environments. FloodNet technology combines sensor-driven telemetry, advanced AI-driven data processing, and scalable hardware to deliver accurate, real-time insights into flood dynamics. The technology is currently in beta-phase with a proof-of-concept installation in New York City (NYC) that comprises 275 sensors already deployed across NYC streets and a goal of 500 by 2027. The project's technical lead Charlie Mydlarz will introduce FloodNet, its technology and the flood data it has captured so far.
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Lone Rock Retreat Tour
Located just west of Denver, near Bailey, Lone Rock Retreat, a nonprofit resort-style experience exclusively for use by the education community, was designed for thorough integration into its iconic Colorado landscape.
The design team was challenged to ensure every space promotes social relationship-building and guest well-being. The campus-style experience includes intimate discussion spaces, 60 individual guest cabins, a seminar lodge with specialized gathering spaces and three unique dining options, a support building that houses back-of-house functions and deliveries as well as wellness amenities with yoga, fitness and hot springs-style pools. The entire experience is further supported by open air walking paths offering stunning natural vistas that promote taking in fresh air and engaging with nature.
The design team from OZ Architecture will lead a tour facility. AIA Colorado Premier Partner IMEG Structural will speak to the mass-timber system used to create the sculptural shape of the lodge.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region: Young Professionals Networking Event
Design-build is all about teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. For many young people new to the A/E/C industry, design-build is a perfect fit. One of the best ways for design-build young professionals to build their network is to engage with peers at the local level. DBIA welcomes practitioners, Owners, or any individual involved in the delivery of design-build projects who are 35 or younger to join us for our annual kickoff networking event!
Developing and Building a Network that Works for You Webinar
Please join us for this informative webinar to learn more about the importance of building a strong professional network and get tips on how to build your network.
Learning objectives will include:
- How to introduce yourself to others when first meeting them.
- Continuing a conversation after introducing yourself to others.
- How to nurture and maintain meaningful connections.
- How to leverage your contacts to add value as a planning professional and accelerate your professional growth.
- Why having a robust and diverse professional network is important.
This webinar will be a good fit for planning professionals at all levels in their career who are looking to expand or diversify their professional network.
ULI Colorado: DeTour | Nita
ULI Colorado Young Leaders Group presents the quarterly Detour of Nita, located at 11th and Santa Fe, followed by a Happy Hour.
While hosted by ULI Colorado’s Young Leaders Group, this event is open to all!
Join us for an exclusive tour of Nita, Holland Partner Group’s newest multifamily community in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. This vibrant mixed-use project features urban one- and two-bedroom apartments, a suite of community-driven amenities, and curated spaces that reflect the creativity of the surrounding neighborhood.
AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship Applications Due
To promote greater diversity within the planning profession, APA will award 50 scholarships to help offset the cost of either the fall AICP exam or the experience assessment.
Denver South: Edge City Summit
Denver South’s Edge City Summit is an opportunity to engage with colleagues, regional decision makers, and renowned industry leaders Chuck Marohn and Wes Marshall as we envision the future of the South I-25 Corridor and other similar suburban commercial districts throughout the country.
Colorado Building Symposium
September 4th & 5th, join architects and builders in the West for an an annual residential building science driven symposium for Colorado Builders, Architects, and Trades People. After a successful first Symposium, Held in Denver, January of 2025, this event features builders and building science experts, all based in Colorado, speaking to Colorado specific issues. A single track symposium offers the additional opportunity for robust conversation and debate at breaks and receptions, as everyone has heard the same presentations. View the schedule, meet the presenters, and register here: https://bsandbeerdenvermetro.info/c-building-symposium-west
APA Colorado Board Election Ballots Due
Serving as an elected leader in APA offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of the organization. Online ballots will close on September 5, 2025.
APA Colorado Executive Committee Meeting
APA Colorado is served by an Executive Board consisting of Officers, Area Representatives, and specially appointed positions. The Board is responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the overall strategic mission of the organization through activities such as adopting an annual budget, setting chapter policies, and reviewing APA programs. The Board generally meets on the first Friday of every month and board meetings are open to all members to attend.
ULI Colorado - Loveland Downtown Revitalization + Heart Improvement Plan
Join us for an immersive celebration—and insightful discussion—around the Heart Improvement Plan (HIP) in downtown Loveland. The event will bring to life the past, present, and future of 4th Street’s transformation through a thoughtfully crafted walking tour and expert panel discussion. This event offers direct insight into infrastructure upgrades, placemaking efforts, public-private collaboration, and the community’s future vibrancy—all in the heart of 4th Street’s transformation zone. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the shared vision breathing new life into Loveland’s historic downtown and wrap up with drinks, light apps, and connection with city leaders, DDA staff, and local land use professionals—all while soaking in the revitalized downtown atmosphere.
Learn more: https://www.downtownloveland.org/heart-improvement-plan
Metro Area Mobile Tour - BID, DDA, URA-Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior
Join CML and DCI as we invite municipal leaders, staff, and stakeholders to explore innovative projects and hear directly from the people driving success across Colorado.
AICP Office Hours
Planning to take the AICP exam this November?
Join APA staff for one or all of our upcoming AICP Office Hours sessions to get your questions answered and connect with others preparing for the AICP exam.
AIA Colorado: 2025 Design + Honor Awards Celebration Event
Join AIA Colorado as we unveil the recipients of the 2025 Design + Honor Awards and celebrate the exemplary work of Colorado architects.
When: Thursday, September 18 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Enjoy delicious food, signature craft cocktails, and a visual showcase of the awarded projects displayed on a large video wall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the awards program will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m.
Connect with like-minded professionals, forge new relationships, and expand your industry network as we celebrate this year’s recipients. Bring your team, clients, family, and friends! Photographers will be onsite to capture winners and attendees on the red carpet in front of the photo wall.
Planning Across Borders Webcast
Guest Host: APA Sustainable Communities + International Divisions
Sustainability challenges intensify when regions cross national boundaries. This joint session from APA’s Sustainability and International Divisions compares three cross-border regions—San Diego–Tijuana, Lake Huron, and Belgium–Netherlands—highlighting how they navigate differing policies, governance, and resources to achieve sustainable outcomes. Three sub-panels and a closing discussion will share lessons and strategies for coordinated, resilient planning.
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DBIA: Rocky Mountain Region - Lean & Design-Build: A Winning Combination for Project Success
This jointly hosted session brings together the DBIA and LCI communities. Attendees can expect a 1-hour educational session that provides an overview of Design-Build Best Practices and the key pillars of Lean Construction. Our speakers will cover how applying Lean principles in design-build projects will enhance your chances of success. Next, we will conduct an audience exercise to brainstorm how we can effectively apply the principles of each to one another. Last, we will close with a Plus/Delta exercise.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of Design-Build Best Practices.
- Understand the basics of Lean Construction Principles
- Discover how integrating Lean Construction will help your design-build projects.
- Identify the differences and similarities between Lean Construction and Design-Build
CASTA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo
CASTA holds two conferences a year: the Spring training conference in May, and the Fall conference and expo in September. Transit agencies have the chance to gain and share helpful information in a number of sessions, improving both the knowledge and network of the transit community.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region: Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy
Elevating Leaders - Optimizing Outcomes
The rapid growth of design-build presents the need for leaders who can deftly navigate the unique landscape of collaborative project delivery. Projections show that nearly half of all construction spending will be design-build by 2026, so building a strong foundation of leadership is vital to keeping up with that trend.
DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy is designed to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills and mindset needed to successfully transition from a segregated services approach to an integrated one. The Academy elevates the capacity and capability of individual team members to create optimized solutions that translate into project outcomes that consistently exceed expectations.
AIA Colorado: Code Class 2024 IRC Update
It is important to have an up-to-date residential construction code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwelling.
It is important to have an up-to-date residential construction code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as provide affordable housing. This seminar covers the critical changes within the 2024 International Residential Code. Changes to building requirements are discussed.
- This full-day program includes lunch.
- This class has been approved for 7.0 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hours.
Hot Topic: Reimagining Heat Hazard Mitigation Through Art and Technology Webcast
Guest Host: APA Arts and Planning Division
Extreme heat is becoming one of the deadliest and most complex climate threats—and planners must adapt. But what if we approached heat hazard mitigation not just with data and infrastructure, but also with art, storytelling, and technology? Join the APA Arts and Planning Division, APA Technology Division, and the Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery Planning Division for a solutions-focused conversation exploring how exploring how a multidisciplinary approach using creative and technological tools is key in reshaping the way planners can reshape the way planners understand, communicate, and respond to extreme heat.
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Construction in Indian Country Conference 2025
Indian country is facing challenges to funding for projects that include infrastructure, healthcare and education. This year’s conference is an opportunity to address these issues and more as we BUILD Indian Country – together. The conference will be held at the Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler, AZ.
APA Colorado Board Meeting
APA Colorado is served by an Executive Board consisting of Officers, Area Representatives, and specially appointed positions. The Board is responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the overall strategic mission of the organization through activities such as adopting an annual budget, setting chapter policies, and reviewing APA programs. The Board generally meets on the first Friday of every month and board meetings are open to all members to attend.
Western Slope Planning Confernce
October 23 - 24, 2025
Grand Junction, Colorado
Join us for the premier event for planners and community leaders across the state. We'll head to Grand Junction this year for the opportunity to earn 11 CM credits through a full day of sessions on October 23rd and a half day of sessions the morning of October 24th. This conference will feature a dynamic lineup of sessions, mobile tours, and networking opportunities that highlight innovative planning practices, local and national trends, and the unique challenges facing Colorado communities. Join us to exchange ideas, gain professional development, and celebrate the impact of planning in shaping vibrant, resilient places.
DBIA: Design-Build Annual Conference and Expo
The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest design-build event in the nation. In addition to the largest number of education tracks, we also honor the nation’s best design-build projects, teams and individuals at our annual awards night celebration. It’s a jam-packed three-day session that leaves everyone energized and equipped to deliver the best design-build projects possible.
APA Colorado Board Meeting
APA Colorado is served by an Executive Board consisting of Officers, Area Representatives, and specially appointed positions. The Board is responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the overall strategic mission of the organization through activities such as adopting an annual budget, setting chapter policies, and reviewing APA programs. The Board generally meets on the first Friday of every month and board meetings are open to all members to attend.
AIA Colorado: 2025 Practice + Design Conference
The annual event attended by over 500 AIA members, allied members, and industry professionals is a yearly testament to the vitality of Colorado’s design community and 2025’s edition promises to be yet another milestone moment!
Save the dates! The 2025 Practice + Design Conference will take place at Keystone Conference Center, Keystone, CO, November 12 – 15!
All conference information will be shared as available at AIA Colorado’s conference webpage.
AIA Colorado: Business of Architecture - Owner Burnout
Join AIA Colorado’s Business of Architecture Committee for a roundtable discussion. This is a hybrid event, taking place in person and via Teams.
When: Wednesday, December 10th
Time: Networking 5:30 – 6 pm; Roundtable discussion 6 – 7:30 pm.
Teams: Available at 6 pm
Where: Neoera office: 1200 Bannock Street, Denver (street parking, parking meter)
Topic: Owner Burnout. We will discuss topics such as:
- What is owner burnout and what does it look like?
- How does an owner get to burnout stage?
- Dealing with stress
- How to release/delegate responsibilities
- Taking a sabbatical
APA Colorado Executive Committee Meeting
APA Colorado is served by an Executive Board consisting of Officers, Area Representatives, and specially appointed positions. The Board is responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the overall strategic mission of the organization through activities such as adopting an annual budget, setting chapter policies, and reviewing APA programs. The Board generally meets on the first Friday of every month and board meetings are open to all members to attend.
Western Planner: Western Matters Rural Summit Conference
Western Planner: Conference
2027 Colorado Planning Conference
See you in Colorado Springs for 2027 Colorado Planning Conference!