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We share a progress update on our goal to repave 75 lane miles of road, more than double what is completed in a typical year. We explain how the pavement management program decides what roads to repave and clear up common misconceptions about surface treatments, warranties, and safety concerns.

• See where work is happening or proposed in 2026
• Learn about the program funding and decision making process
• Check out the dashboard of progress on our 2026 goals

News & Events

• Movies Around Town on Friday, Aug. with Little Shop Horrors
• People's Choice Movie Poll: vote for the movie you want to see by Aug. 31!
• Bulky Item Drop off Event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
• Participate in 150 Tables Across Colorado

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We sit down with Commander Jason Ammon to explain ARTIC, Arvada’s Real Time Information Center, that connects cameras, drones, and dispatch tools to support emergency response. We walk through how drone first response works, why it can make scenes safer, and how privacy limits, data retention, and a public transparency dashboard keep the program accountable.

News & Events:

• Movies Around Town: Little Shop of Horrors at West Woods Park, Friday, August 21
• Arts and Culture Commission is selecting artists to replace the Olde Town street murals later this year
• Final Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
• Be sure to register your neighborhood event for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 to request a visit from Arvada Police and Fire

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We talk with Arvada’s homelessness manager, Lynette Badasarian, about how the City is addressing homelessness, including outreach, help with IDs, reunification, and transitional housing. We also break down common myths, share local data on homelessness, and explain how community members can support the network of partners doing this work every day.
In this episode:

• Lynette’s role supporting her team of navigators, outreach, grants, budgets, and cross-department leadership
• Listen back to Inside Arvada episode 22 with homelessness case managers Hudson Janz and Alex Williams
• Progress update on the city's goal to help 65 people exit homelessness in 2026, with 47 exits so far
• How the City's homelessness team coordinates efforts with Arvada PD and the Parks Department to connect people to safer options and resources
• The City's transitional housing program at Suburban Studios and why readiness affects success rates
• How people can get support with homelessness, including basic needs and benefits, a day shelter, food assistance, health and medical, housing and navigation, and legal/judicial
• How you can help address homelessness, including donating through the Colorado Gives Foundation or providing supplies through our Amazon Wish List
• Answering some frequently asked questions about homelessness, such as what percentage of people 'choose to be homeless'
• Data from the 2026 Point In Time Count

You can stay in touch by texting us using the link at the top of the episode or by emailing us at podcast@arvada.org.

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