Broomfield City Council
Coverage of Broomfield City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Broomfield's long-awaited Town Square still in limbo as developer faces deadline to secure permits
Broomfield's Town Square project, envisioned as a walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, and housing, remains delayed as developer City Street Investors faces a Sept. 12 deadline to secure permits. A 2019 redevelopment agreement binds the city to a 25-year commitment with the developer, preventing immediate replacement if the deadline is missed. Residents express frustration and cautious hope as the developer claims to be retooling its approach.
- Broomfield approves 18-month pause on data center development
Broomfield City Council approved an 18-month moratorium on new data center development requiring 10 megawatts or more of power to allow time for drafting local regulations on zoning and water use. The pause also accounts for potential state data center regulations expected in 2027, with the council voting nine to zero in favor.
- Broomfield City Council considers temporary ban on new data center development
Broomfield City Council will vote on an 18-month moratorium on new data centers with at least 10 megawatts of power demand. The pause aims to study electricity demand, water use, infrastructure, and neighborhood impacts before new developments are approved. Existing facilities, including the 20-megawatt Chase data center, would not be affected.