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AIA Colorado: Fox Park Tour
Denver’s $600M infrastructure investment has expanded the downtown core, with Fox Park being next master planned community to be re-imagined and developed by VITA.
The 41-acre redevelopment area blends cityscape and nature, featuring cultural, retail, hotel, office, and residential spaces connected by 14 acres of urban park. Parking and service areas are discreetly placed below grade in a terraced design. At the center is Fox Square, a modern cultural hub with workspaces, a boutique hotel, event venues, retail, and urban agriculture.
The tour starts at the Saunders Construction office – 4400 Fox Street, Denver, CO 80216 – focusing on the massive site prep, environmental clean-up and horizontal infrastructure needed prior to vertical construction. Team members from Tryba Architects, Saunders Construction, SA Miro, and VITA Fox Park will discuss the future vision of the development and the unique aspects of this new Denver neighborhood. This is an active construction site, so bring your PPE as there may be limited availability.
Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC)
Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI) announces the updated release of the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC), a free, multilingual web tool that helps public water systems, cities, and Tribal communities plan and prioritize lead service line replacement in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Newly updated in July 2025, the tool includes multilingual access, improved usability, and alignment with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and State Revolving Fund (SRF) requirements — supporting environmental justice and clean water planning efforts nationwide.
Empathetic Design with Elgin Cleckley Webinar
Elgin Cleckley, NOMA, is an Associate Professor of Architecture at UVA, where he directs the undergraduate program and leads Design Justice initiatives at the Equity Center. Principal of the award-winning _mpathic design practice, his work spans architecture, education, and community engagement. A UVA and Princeton graduate, he has earned national teaching, design, and public service honors, and his scholarship supports his forthcoming book with Island Press. Elgin is a strong advocate for equity in design education and has exhibited nationally, including at the Smithsonian.
Cleckley's book, Empathic Design, provides essential approaches and methods for designing public spaces with respect for the history and lived experiences of communities. This work ensures that all people, especially those marginalized and harmed by systemic oppression, are represented in their built environment.
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.
Use By Right and Administrative Approvals
Permitting uses by right and implementing administrative approvals can connect a community vision that is based on meaningful community engagement and articulated in a plan with more appropriate zoning review processes, creating more opportunities for investment and growth. This session discusses ways to shift responsibility for administrative development decisions toward the administrative professionals, freeing up elected and appointed officials to set policy and develop broad guidance while reducing gratuitous friction in the review process.
CM | 1.5
Putting an Air Quality Lens on Local Planning (The Work of the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and the Link to Planning at the Local Level)
Air quality, and air quality planning, are important to the health, quality of life, and sustainability and resilience of our communities. Local and state planners routinely consider resources, such as water, in reviews of proposed developments, re-zoning requests, or subdivision applications; and as of late, in comprehensive planning. However, this begs the question of how often is air quality considered in the day-to-day work of planning, particularly at the local level? Further, why is taking cross-siloed look at land use planning and air quality planning important? Join us for breakfast on August 4 to learn about air quality planning and issues in our region from representatives of the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and to participate in a roundtable discussion of ways that air quality can be addressed through land use planning at the local level.
CM | 1.5
SR | 1.0
Event #9314466
RSVP by emailing aknutson@ottenjohnson.com by July 28, please!
In-Person Location: Otten Johnson
950 17th Street
Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
Can't make it in person? Join us virtually via Zoom! Join virtually.
YIMBY Denver: Testify at Denver City Council on Parking Minimums and Happy Hour
Join YIMBY Denver for an exciting event at 1437 Bannock St, where you can testify for parking reform at the Denver City Council.
DCI: Intro to the 2025-2026 Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program
Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to invite your participation to learn more about an opportunity to participate, free of charge, in a program with access to extensive training, workshops, and technical assistance to consider community revitalization and property redevelopment. The Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program will support your community as you establish a list of opportunity sites for investment, build a stronger community team to connect public and private resources to get things done and help shape a funding strategy with a timeline and talking or proposal points to share with funders.
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.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region: Utah Golf Tournament
AIA Colorado: Code Class 2024 IEBC Overview
This seminar addresses the relationship of the International Existing Building Code to existing buildings. The class focuses on the fundamental requirements on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building’s occupancy classification. Discussion will also include the Simulated Performance Alternative path of evaluating a building.
- This full-day program includes lunch.
- This class has been approved for 7.0 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hours.
New Tools for Evaluating Fiscal Impact of Housing in New Hampshire
Guest Host: APA Northern New England Chapter
A common refrain from communities concerned about the impacts of new housing is that the increase in demand for municipal services and schooling from the new development will outweigh increases in property tax revenue. To address this concern and assist New Hampshire communities working on solutions to the state’s housing shortage, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) released the Fiscal Housing Calculator in May 2025. This resource utilizes local data from New Hampshire’s 234 municipalities to estimate economic impacts on revenues, public services costs, assessed values, and tax rates associated with different types of housing, including single-family, middle-density (2-4 units), and multi-family housing (5+ units). The calculator demonstrates that results are unique and dependent on housing type, location, and density. This webinar will detail the methodology behind the NH Fiscal Housing Calculator and include an interactive demo.
CM | 1.5
Effective Governance On The Road: La Junta
CML is bringing their popular Effective Governance workshop on the road to members in Eastern Colorado. 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.
Denver Central Library Tour
Explore the Reimagined Denver Central Library
Join AIA Colorado for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Central Library renovation—an ambitious project focused on modernizing one of the city’s most iconic civic spaces. This transformation enhances safety, accessibility, and infrastructure while introducing new spaces for community gathering, learning, and connection. From upgraded technology to newly designed children’s and teen areas, discover how this historic library is being thoughtfully adapted for 21st-century needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how design can revitalize and future-proof a beloved public institution.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado Sporting Clay Tournament
Our annual sporting clay tournament at Kiowa Creek is just around the corner. Are you thinking about who to team up with for the tournament? A true design-build team of owner, designer, contractor, and specialty subcontractor gains a special advantage at this yearly event!
Tackling Flood Risks with Data-Driven Approaches
Guest Host: APA Water and Planning Network
Floods are among the most devastating natural hazards, disrupting communities and critical infrastructure worldwide. This talk presents state-of-the-art, data-driven approaches to identify, measure, and manage flood risks in urban environments. Leveraging advances in remote sensing, machine learning, and high-resolution modeling, we demonstrate how integrating diverse datasets can support hazard prediction, optimize adaptation strategies, and inform resilience planning. By bridging science and decision-making, this work offers actionable insights for managing flood risks in an era of increasing uncertainty.
CM | 1.5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The CALL FOR SESSIONS is due on or before July 14, 2025 and can be found here: https://ciic.construction.asu.edu/call-for-session-proposals
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!