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Highlights for the March 20 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting include:

• Recognition of outgoing Board Member Alex Thomas.
• Election of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Tiffany Ball.
• Election of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Pro Tem Karen Guerra.
• A presentation from the City's contractor, Hord Coplan Macht, about a community survey to help finalize playground options for Phase 1 of improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.
• A discussion about potential additional project options for Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.
• Discussion about naming existing public trails throughout the community.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the board.

About the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

The agenda for the March 25 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

The March edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the upcoming Happy Canyon Interchange project open house, the 2025 Spring Cleanup Day, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceMarch2025

Visit the City's website to subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Castle Pines, CO – March 13, 2025

The City of Castle Pines is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2025 Polimorphic Service-First Award winner for its dedication to leveraging technology to improve resident services and enhance community engagement. This award highlights local governments that prioritize innovation, efficiency, and accessibility in serving their residents.

Castle Pines was selected for this recognition due to its implementation of AI-driven solutions, such as the AI-based website and document search function. This initiative has improved the way residents interact with the Castle Pines government, providing faster access to services, increased transparency, and an overall better user experience.

"We are honored to receive the Polimorphic Service-First Award, which recognizes the City's innovation and commitment to making government services more accessible, responsive, and resident-focused," said City Manager Michael Penny. "By embracing modern solutions, we are creating a more efficient and connected community, ensuring that our residents receive the services they need in the most effective way possible."

Polimorphic, a leading provider of AI-powered and digital transformation solutions for local governments, created the Service-First Award to celebrate cities and counties that lead the way in modernizing government services.

"We are thrilled to recognize Castle Pines for its outstanding leadership in using technology to enhance the resident experience," said Parth Shah, CEO of Polimorphic. "Castle Pines is setting a new standard for local government services, and we are proud to help power their efforts in making government more accessible, efficient, and future-ready."

About Castle Pines

Incorporated on February 12, 2008, Castle Pines is a city of about 16,000 located approximately 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County, Colorado. The City works to enhance our community's unique character by ensuring excellent infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, maximum citizen participation, and conscientious development that balances open space, residential and commercial uses. Learn more about the City at CastlePinesCO.gov.

About Polimorphic

Polimorphic is on a mission to create technology that lets governments of all sizes deliver for the people. Polimorphic’s CRM & Workflows, AI Chat, and VoiceAI solutions empower service-first governments to provide residents with the highest quality communication and engagement. Serving hundreds of public sector departments across the country, Polimorphic is built for the unique needs of government, including cities, counties, and state agencies. Learn more or request a demo at polimorphic.com.

Contact Information:

Camden Bender, Communications Director

City of Castle Pines

720-597-5059

communications@castlepinesco.gov

castlepinesco.gov

Join the Castle Pines Planning Commission for a virtual meeting this Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. as they continue discussions for the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) planning process.

During the meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss possible commercial uses for existing and future commercial areas. In addition to the Commission's discussion, they'll seek input from residents on the various uses and how they can best fit into our community.

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE MARCH 13 VIRTUAL ULDC MEETING

ULDC Planning Process Background

At the conclusion of this process, the City will have a modernized and tailored land development code that meets the needs of the City and its residents through alignment with the City’s Comprehensive plan. This will include everything from organization and formatting to common terminology and cross-referencing. The final updated ULDC will combine the current Zoning Code and the Subdivision Regulations into one unified code.

The process is led by the City Council, the Planning Commission, and City staff. Several opportunities will be available for the public, including residents, property owners, business owners, developers, and builders, to provide input.

At the conclusion of this process, the updated ULDC will:

• Support the Castle Pines Comprehensive Plan
• Improve the compatibility of current development with existing and future development
• Provide greater certainty and predictability for property owners, developers, builders, and residents

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ULDC PROCESS