Inside Arvada

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Inside Arvada as we sit down with Nalini Margaitis, Arvada's Senior Sustainability Coordinator, to learn more about the City's first Climate Action and Sustainability Plan. Together, we explore the history behind Arvada's sustainability initiatives, the creation of Nalini’s position, and key focus areas of the new plan.  Topics discussed in this episode: ...

Send us Fan Mail October is Pedestrian Safety Month! In preparation, we sat down with Arvada's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Kellee Van Bruggen, to talk about the City's transportation safety and planning efforts.  What goes into making a city bike-friendly and ensuring pedestrian safety?  We tackle this question and more as Kellee dives into the challenges, opportunities, and inno...

Send us Fan Mail The City's Emergency Management Coordinator Nick Adams is our guest as part of September's National Preparedness Month. In this episode, Nick shares why it's important to prepare for emergencies and disasters in order to keep you, your families and your community safe. Learn practical tips like having a fire extinguisher and an emergency plan, and understand how new...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a quasi-governmental entity? What does an economic development association do? And can they really help improve our community? Join us as we talk with Executive Director, Iza Petrykowska about the Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) . From helping recruit and retain businesses to collaborations with city teams and everything in between, AEDA is a...

Send us Fan Mail How does a city balance preserving its historical charm with the pressing need for affordable housing? What is a comprehensive plan? And how is it different from the land development code?  Join us as we engage with Jessica Garner, Arvada's Community and Economic Development Director, who explains the multifaceted role of her department. Jessica delves into the inner workings...

Send us Fan Mail On August 24, 2024 Arvada will turn 120 years young! Join us as we find out how to celebrate the city's 120th anniversary with Rachael Kuroiwa, the City's Director of Communications and Engagement. Rachael shares information about the ways you can celebrate all summer-long, including at Arvada Days on August 24th . Learn about the establishment of the city, discovering g...

Send us Fan Mail July is Park and Recreation Month in Arvada! Join us for a special edition of the podcast as we celebrate this year's theme of "Where You Belong." To celebrate, we visited a variety of parks and trails in Arvada to hear from community members how our parks and trails provide a sense of belonging. Interviews included in this special edition episode include:  Dave and...

Send us Fan Mail Arvada's water begins its journey high in the Rocky Mountains making it's way from the Fraser River and Clear Creek to one of Arvada's two water treatment plants. Water Quality Administrator, Evelyn Rhodes, leads the team who ensures that when Arvadans turn on the tap, we can trust that our water has been treated, monitored, and tested to protect our health and safe...

Send us Fan Mail Arvada is home to more than 100 neighborhood, community and regional parks. But there's always room for more! Learn about the city's current and future plans to expand and improve the City's unparalleled park system from Darin DeLay, the City's Parks and Urban Design Manager.  Darin explains how his team of landscape architects take projects from visionary conc...

Send us Fan Mail Marco Randazzo is an Arvada resident, dad, music lover, and Neighborhood Leader. In this episode, Marco talks about what it means to be a Neighborhood Leader with the City's Neighbors Connected Program and the value he has found in discovering new, creative ways to connect with his neighbors.  Some of the topics covered: Block party trailer (reservations open now) Neighborhoo...

Send us Fan Mail City Forester Ian McDonald joins the podcast to talk all things trees in Arvada! Arvada was recently named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year! And for the fourth straight year, Arvada earned the Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for our outstanding commitment to sustainable urban forest management. In this episode, Ian ex...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqueline Rhoades joins Inside Arvada to talk about all things transportation in Arvada! Jacqueline is the Public Works Director who oversees an expansive department that includes engineering, inspections, streets and traffic operations, mobility planning, facilities and much more. In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics related to the City's transportation includi...

Send us Fan Mail Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center ! Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to...

Send us Fan Mail Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival . Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart.  The event takes...

Send us Fan Mail Inside Arvada is the official podcast from the City of Arvada! Learn more about what to expect from the new podcast about Arvada, Colorado from co-hosts Katie Patterson and Sean Star. Join us for conversations with those who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the team members who help make it all happen. ...