What: A Focus Group on Land Conservation and Connectivity
As part of SB24-174, the Colorado General Assembly requires the Department of Local Affairs to develop a report on Natural Land and Agricultural Interjurisdictional Opportunities (NLAR) by the end of 2025. Local and regional governments will be asked to consider opportunities for preservation and connectivity of high priority lands and landscapes in future strategic growth and comprehensive planning.
In order to provide applicable, useful information back to local and regional governments for use in current and long-range planning efforts, we will be doing a round of focus groups. We are working to engage a diverse sampling of jurisdictions to get a sense of where local governments are finding success in protecting and connecting high priority lands and landscapes, and where there may be gaps and opportunities.
Who: Local Government and Regional Entity Representatives
Staff or appointed/elected officials are invited to join, with a focus on those involved in long-range planning in local government and regional entities that relate to opportunities for preservation and connectivity of high priority lands and landscapes.
Note: SB24-174 requires DOLA to identify opportunities for local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Therefore, these focus groups will be limited to an audience of local governments and regional entities. There will be additional opportunities for public feedback from other individuals and organizations.
When: Multiple Dates, Mid-April
- Wednesday, April 16, 12 -1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17, 9-10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, April 17, 1 -2:30 p.m.
How to Participate
We invite you to join one of our focus groups (each will cover the same topics) by registering to receive meeting details.
If you are unable to attend would like to receive future updates or provide input throughout the process, or access the draft reports (including templates and toolbox), please indicate this on the registration form.