Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Park
York St. and Thornton Parkway, Thornton
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Launching Advancing Adams Phase 2: Planning for a Shared Future
Posted on: June 10, 2021
After a successful first phase featuring analysis of existing conditions, listening to the community, and establishing goals for the future, Adams County is launching Phase 2 of engagement for the Advancing Adams planning process. This planning process, which kicked off in August 2020 and concludes in Spring 2022, will result in a trio of long-range master planning documents – a Comprehensive Plan, a Transportation & Mobility Master Plan (TMP), and a Parks, Open Space & Trails Plan (POST). Reports on existing conditions and opportunities for each of these plans are linked on the Advancing Adams website.
These three plans will guide Adams County toward the vision of becoming the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses for the next 20 years and beyond. To do this successfully, the county wants to hear from our diverse residents and workforce. As public health considerations allow, we will meet community members in person throughout Phase 2, in addition to our ongoing virtual engagement activities. The community can meet with county staff at outdoor public events and at a community workshop later in the process and can also contribute their thoughts and priorities via online surveys and other virtual engagement activities.
Phase 2 public engagement activities include:
- Focus Groups with Stakeholders: These focused virtual meetings with technical stakeholders who have specific knowledge about topics relevant to the individual plans will happen throughout the summer.
- Public Workshops: Dates for public workshops in the fall will be shared in upcoming communications and on the project website. Workshops will give community members the opportunity to review plan ideas and recommendations and provide feedback to refine the plan.
- Pop-Up Events: Throughout the summer, Adams County staff will set up Advancing Adams pop-up stations at major community events, including Stars & Stripes on July 3 and at the Adams County Fair Aug. 4-8. These pop-up stations will involve opportunities to engage with material from the master planning effort, participate in activities to support the planning work, contribute ideas for the future of the county, and engage directly with county staff. Please note these events are contingent upon public health guidance and state mandates for public events.
- Online Surveys: Throughout Phase 2 of the Advancing Adams planning effort, the county will offer online surveys for public participation. These surveys will include a presentation of the plan content and opportunities for the public to weigh in on the project’s direction.
- Bilingual Communicators: Throughout Phase 2, bilingual members of the planning team will set up Advancing Adams engagement stations in prime locations throughout the community and will encourage community members to participate in web-based surveys and recorded presentations in Spanish.
- Email Updates: Send an email to [email protected] with questions or suggestions or sign up for our email newsletter to keep informed of all new developments from Advancing Adams.
Through these opportunities for involvement, we hope to hear your ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future. Visit advancingadams.org for more information on the planning process and to stay updated on its progress.
Posted on: September 8, 2016
Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Events
If you're looking for a new addition to your family, come out to one of the free adoption events offered by the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. The shelter will have dogs from the shelter available for adoption.
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Community Resource and Employment Fair
Join us for the next Community Resource and Employment Fair on Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. at the Waymire Dome, Adams County Regional Park (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton). Meet with employers, apply for jobs and attend our free job workshops. Also, register for a wide variety of support programs, including: food assistance, Medicaid, housing, childcare, early childhood education, senior services, employment services, health and wellness, and more. Additional information, including helpful documents, will be posted shortly.
Posted on: August 23, 2016
New Section of South Platte River Trail Opens
Adams County Parks and Open Space has opened the new segment of the South Platte River Trail. The trail became active on Wednesday, August 24, completing the trail within unincorporated Adams County. This $1.8 million project, funded by the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax and a Great Outdoors Colorado “Paths to Parks” grant award, will add approximately two miles of concrete trails along the river as well as two bridges to accommodate pedestrians between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course Grand Opening
Adams County Parks and Open Space will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m., for Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course, located at the Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The ceremonial “First Disc” will be thrown at 3:45 p.m.
Posted on: August 8, 2016
County Hires Oil and Gas Liaison
The Adams County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) hired Chris Simmons to serve in the role of oil and gas liaison. In an effort to increase public outreach and provide administration of the county’s new oil and gas regulations, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time oil and gas liaison following a six-week moratorium on oil and gas development, which ended March 22, 2016.
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Construction Begins on North I-25 Express Lanes from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground this week on the latest expansion of the I-25 Express Lanes project. The $97.5 million project is an extension of the Express Lanes project completed on I-25 between US 36 and 120th Avenue, which will add one tolled express lane in each direction from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470. Details regarding construction and toll information can be found here.
Posted on: July 6, 2016
Commissioners Add Evening Schedule for Public Hearings
With the goal of increasing citizen engagement and participation, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is adding one evening hearing per month for the duration of 2016. The first evening hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, at the Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Posted on: June 22, 2016
County Wage Growth Leads Colorado
Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.
Posted on: March 21, 2016
Commissioners Approve Amended Oil and Gas Regulatory Process
Ending a six-week moratorium on new oil and gas permit applications, the Board of County Commissioners today approved amendments to the county’s regulatory process by a 3-2 vote.
A vote on a separate amendment to revise the county's fee schedule to add new application fees for administrative use by special review application also passed on a 3-2 vote with the Board's direction to create a task force to provide recommendations on traffic impact fees as they relate to oil and gas production.
