City to begin construction of flood protection project at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï South
The city of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï hasÌý at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï South in about six weeks.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý2021 annexation of CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï South capped a yearslong collaboration between CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, the city and the community to bring flood protection for 2,300 downstream residents, housing for CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï students, faculty and staff, and 119 acres of new permanently protected open space to the site.Ìý
For more information about the city's South °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Creek Flood Mitigation Project, .
Completion of the flood protection project will pave the way for CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï development of housing and other amenities, along with open space restoration.
During flood protection construction
- The city of °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï will manage the site and lead communication and outreach efforts.Ìý
- Construction is expected to take three to five years.
- The site will remain closed during construction to prioritize community and worker safety and to minimize impacts on open space.Ìý
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CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï site planning
The flood protection project must be completed before CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï can begin developing housing on the site. CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï site planning for the developable portion of the site has not yet begun.ÌýWhen it does, engaging students, faculty, staff and the community will be a priority.
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