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    Inside Arvada

    Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the City team members who help make it all happen. Explore the complex topics impacting our community and dig in to conversations about parks and sustainability, development, transportation, water resources and more.

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    How Shared Meals Are Building Community Oct 28, 2026
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    We talk with Tim Jones, founder of Longer Tables, about how shared meals build trust, reduce isolation, and help neighbors connect. We also trace Tim’s family connection to Arvada founder Benjamin Wadsworth and how that legacy of community building shows up in Arvada’s Longer Tables efforts.

    • What is Longer Tables and how they focus on food, story, and belonging
    • Follow two simple rules to show up as yourself and not talk about work
    • Participate in 150 Tables Across Arvada by next August to build community in your neighborhood
    • Insights into how to host a neighborhood table, including guides, prompts, and support

    News & Events

    • Compost your leaves at the Leaf Drop-off Event (Nov. 7 - 21 at Stenger Sports Complex)
    • The City has achieved two big goals for the year: house 65 people out of homelessness and repave 75 lane miles of road!
    • Council passed 2027 water, wastewater, and stormwater rates
    • We are posting Council meeting recaps after each business meeting
    • Join us for Food Trucks and Fireworks at Stenger Sports Complex on Friday, Nov. 6 (fireworks start at 6:30 p.m.)

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    Arvada's Playground Replacement Program Oct 14, 2026
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    We talk with senior landscape architect Chad Hollingsworth about how Arvada renovates playgrounds each year, from construction timing to the behind-the-scenes safety and planning that decides what gets replaced first. We also dig into inclusive play design, bigger upgrades like Robbie Ferrufino Park, and what your community survey feedback actually changes.

    Included in this episode:

    • Construction timing for Ralston Cove, Terrace, and Pioneer playground renovations
    • How we prioritize renovations using equipment age, safety inspections, and equity across the city
    • Parks that are getting new playgrounds in 2027: Allendale, The Meadows at West Woods and Russell
    • How designers balance physical, social, sensory, and cognitive play
    • The new all abilities playground coming to Robby Ferrufino Park
    • Why certain features like zip lines require more space and safety clear zones
    • Other parks and trail projects our landscape team supports

    News and events:

    • Food Trucks and Fireworks is Friday, Nov. 6 at Stenger Sports Complex. This is our make-up event from when fireworks were postponed on July 4th because of the fire ban.
    • Arvada's community-wide leaf drop-off starts Nov. 7 and goes through Nov. 21 at Stenger Sports Complex. Visit the webpage for more information.


    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    Why Arvada Parks Will Keep Watering After Oct. 1 Sep 30, 2026
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    Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins the show to discuss how the Parks Department has limited its use of water to follow drought restrictions throughout the summer. Steve also explains why some City parks, athletic fields and golf courses will continue watering into October despite Denver Water's ban on residential lawn watering that goes into effect on Oct. 1.

    Included in this episode:

    • How the Parks Department has reduced its water use by 20% with smart irrigation, weather stations, and prioritization
    • Why trees and shrubs count as high-value green infrastructure
    • How the City's two golf courses, West Woods and Lake Arbor, are limiting and prioritizing its water use during drought restrictions
    • What drought damage looks like in parks, from brown patches to more weeds
    • How soil history changes turf performance across different parks
    • How native grasses and fescues can reduce long-term water demand
    • Winter watering tips for young trees, including 10 gallons per inch of diameter
    • How computerized irrigation detects leaks, alarms, and mainline breaks
    • Practical weed control options beyond chemicals, from pulling to mechanical removal

    News and events:

    • Our Movies Around Town series wraps up Friday, Oct. 9 at Clear Creek Valley Park with a free showing of our People’s Choice Movie Poll winner, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Event page with more details.
    • Lawn watering will no longer be allowed beginning October 1. All other Stage 1 water restrictions remain in effect. No fall watering variances will be permitted.
    • New water use and supply page that shows what our month-to-month trends are looking like for water use and savings.

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    How Arvada Times Traffic Signals Sep 16, 2026
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    We talk with Traffic Engineer, Elijah Vignet-Kotze about how signal retiming works, how it reduces stops and emissions, and what it takes to balance needs of multiple directions of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at busy intersections. We also answer listener questions on flashing signals, roundabouts, and speed bumps, then share what corridors and projects are coming next.

    More from the episode:

    • Which major roads CDOT manages (contact CDOT webpage)
    • Read more about the traffic signal retiming effort on page 8 of the August / September 2026 Arvada Report
    • How Arvada manages about 120 traffic signals
    • Signal outages can be reported by calling the non-emergency police line at 303-980-7300
    • Signal retiming outcomes along 64th Avenue and 80th Avenue for fewer stops, faster times, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
    • How we respond to speeding concerns and requests for new traffic signals, stop signs, and crosswalks
    • Updates on signals being installed at 64th and Easley and 63rd and McIntyre


    News and Events

    • Movies Around Town: watch GOAT at Volunteer Firefighter Park on Friday, September 18
    • People's Choice Movie will be The Nightmare Before Christmas at Clear Creek Valley Park on Friday, October 9
    • Lawn watering will no longer be allowed beginning October 1, all other Stage 1 drought restrictions remain in place
    • W. 72nd Ave. restoration work is underway with an extended weekend full closure Friday, Sept. 18 to Tuesday, Sept. 22
    • CDOT I-70 birdge replacement at Kipling will require a full weekend closure of north and southbound Kipling for two consecutive weekends


    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    How to Give Public Comment at City Council Sep 02, 2026
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    City Attorney Rachel Morris joins us to break down how public comment works at City Council meetings. Rachel explains what changes when council shifts into a quasi-judicial role for land use hearings and how to make your testimony more effective.

    Included in this episode:

    • How to sign up and speak during general public comment at City Council meetings
    • The City's development review decision-making matrix that determines which development cases reach City Council
    • What “quasi-judicial” means and why council members cannot discuss case merits outside the hearing
    • General public comment versus sworn public testimony during a public hearing
    • How to use the Council meeting packet and staff report to focus on applicable criteria
    • Why the Council's quasi-judicial decisions are based on criteria and evidence, not vote-by-crowd energy
    • How to submit written public comment
    • Why the city is seeking community input on improving the public comment process and how you can participate

    News and events:

    • Movies Around Town continues Friday, Sept. 18 with a free showing of the film "GOAT" at Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park
    • ADA improvement project at West Arvada Dog Park
    • W 72nd Ave restoration work is starting from Oak to Kipling

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    New Public Art Is Taking Shape Across Arvada Aug 19, 2026
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    Sarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission joins us to discuss some exciting public art projects coming soon across Arvada. We also break down how the Arts and Culture Commission selects artists, how residents can weigh in, and where to find a map of city-owned murals and sculptures.
    Included in this episode:

    • The Olde Town street murals are returning this fall after they had to be removed for street maintenance in the spring
    • As part of one of the street mural installations, there's a community paint day planned for Sept. 12 during the Olde Town Shindig
    • A new underpass mural coming to the Ralston Creek Trail near Long Lake Regional Park and 66th Ave. just south of the Arvada-Blunn Reservoir
    • Arvada West High School traffic box art pilot project along Ralston Road
    • A call for entry is open now through Oct. 4 for a new sculpture along Carr Drive near the Arvada Aquatics Center
    • The Arts and Culture Commission's goal of bringing public art within 10 minutes of every Arvada resident
    • A new interactive public art map available online and plans for a printed map
    • Ways to participate by attending an Arts and Culture Commission monthly meeting or applying through CaFÉ
    • The 150-250 short stories initiative using the city’s short story dispenser and local history prompt

    News and events:

    • Movies Around Town continues Friday, Aug. 21 with a free showing of "Little Shop of Horrors" at West Woods Park
    • Vote in the People's Choice Movie Poll now to decide which film will be shown Oct. 9 at Clear Creek Valley Park
    • New traffic signals are being installed at 64th and Easley, followed by 63rd and McIntyre. Both projects will require single lane closures, and possibly temporary full road closures near the work zones to ensure safe installation.
    • W 72nd Ave restoration work is starting soon, with 4 to 5 months of construction to restore the section of corridor from Kipling to Oak that was not completed with a widening when the underpass portion of the project was canceled earlier this year.
    • CDOT's bridge repairs at Kipling and Garrison are underway with overnight work, single lane and shoulder closures.

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    How Arvada Decides What Roads to Repave Aug 05, 2026
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    We share a progress update on our goal to repave 75 lane miles of road, more than double what is completed in a typical year. We explain how the pavement management program decides what roads to repave and clear up common misconceptions about surface treatments, warranties, and safety concerns.

    • See where work is happening or proposed in 2026
    • Learn about the program funding and decision making process
    • Check out the dashboard of progress on our 2026 goals

    News & Events

    • Movies Around Town on Friday, Aug. with Little Shop Horrors
    • People's Choice Movie Poll: vote for the movie you want to see by Aug. 31!
    • Bulky Item Drop off Event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
    • Participate in 150 Tables Across Colorado

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    How Arvada Police Are Using Drones Jul 22, 2026
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    We sit down with Commander Jason Ammon to explain ARTIC, Arvada’s Real Time Information Center, that connects cameras, drones, and dispatch tools to support emergency response. We walk through how drone first response works, why it can make scenes safer, and how privacy limits, data retention, and a public transparency dashboard keep the program accountable.

    News & Events:

    • Movies Around Town: Little Shop of Horrors at West Woods Park, Friday, August 21
    • Arts and Culture Commission is selecting artists to replace the Olde Town street murals later this year
    • Final Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
    • Be sure to register your neighborhood event for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 to request a visit from Arvada Police and Fire

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    How Arvada is Addressing Homelessness Jul 08, 2026
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    We talk with Arvada’s homelessness manager, Lynette Badasarian, about how the City is addressing homelessness, including outreach, help with IDs, reunification, and transitional housing. We also break down common myths, share local data on homelessness, and explain how community members can support the network of partners doing this work every day.
    In this episode:

    • Lynette’s role supporting her team of navigators, outreach, grants, budgets, and cross-department leadership
    • Listen back to Inside Arvada episode 22 with homelessness case managers Hudson Janz and Alex Williams
    • Progress update on the city's goal to help 65 people exit homelessness in 2026, with 47 exits so far
    • How the City's homelessness team coordinates efforts with Arvada PD and the Parks Department to connect people to safer options and resources
    • The City's transitional housing program at Suburban Studios and why readiness affects success rates
    • How people can get support with homelessness, including basic needs and benefits, a day shelter, food assistance, health and medical, housing and navigation, and legal/judicial
    • How you can help address homelessness, including donating through the Colorado Gives Foundation or providing supplies through our Amazon Wish List
    • Answering some frequently asked questions about homelessness, such as what percentage of people 'choose to be homeless'
    • Data from the 2026 Point In Time Count

    You can stay in touch by texting us using the link at the top of the episode or by emailing us at podcast@arvada.org.

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    What You Need to Know About the New Wildfire Building Codes Jun 24, 2026
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    Chief Building Official Kylie Flynn breaks down Arvada’s building code updates and explains why these standards can protect your safety, your finances, and your home’s long-term value. We walk through what’s changing around wildfire resiliency, energy readiness, and residential sprinklers, plus how to avoid costly surprises by asking the right permit questions early.

    In this episode:

    • 2026 building code updates
    • Preparing your property for wildfire
    • Wildfire resiliency code FAQs
    • Search your wildfire risk zone using the online map

    News & Events:

    • 4th of July Fireworks Display at Stenger Sports Complex
    • June 25 open house for Robbery Ferrufino Park playground renovation
    • Late summer Garden In A Box with Resource Central pre-sale is available now

    As a reminder we love hearing from our listeners you can stay in touch by texting us using the link at the top of the show notes or you can email us at podcast@arvada.org.

    Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

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