The Town of Basalt proudly received two statewide awards recognizing the Midland Streetscape Project for its planning and improvements to Historic Downtown Basalt’s infrastructure. The awards were given by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) and the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), which both host annual awards programs […]
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Basalt Report: Midland Streetscape reaches paving milestone
Prior to the meeting, the Basalt Green Team held a brief presentation outlining both its accomplishments in 2024 and the work ahead in 2025. The Green Team’s areas of expertise are fourfold: Improving Basalt’s built environment, tracking climate goals, educating the public on climate-friendly practices and encouraging greener transportation. The past year, the Green Team […]
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Basalt Report: More music and more construction this summer
This week, the Basalt Town Council convened to discuss both a petition against the Midland Streetscape Project as well as some exciting new events coming this summer. Mayor Kane was absent during the meeting, so Councilor David Knight took his place leading proceedings. The meeting opened with a period for public comment during which several […]
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Basalt Report: E-bike rebates ride into town
On May 23, Basalt Town Council convened for its regular meeting. With Mayor Bill Kane absent, David Knight led discussions on e-bike rebates, Midland construction updates, childcare and more. During the opening public comment period, a citizen presented a petition with 207 signatures asking the Town Council to delay the Midland Streetscape Project construction until […]