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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Continued from page 1 ing. I had all the expected DNA markers — Norwegian, Scottish, Irish and Native American — but also much more. I also have lots of markers that would originate from the Iberian Peninsula, Basque markers, and more Native American markers than you would expect from my one known ancestor. As I said at the kickoff event, I know a lot about my ancestors but apparently I'm related to lots more people as well. The great thing about living in America is that I don't have to go overseas to meet these distant relatives -- they've come here as well. The One Action Project is using arts and cultural events to facilitate the immigration discussion. I hope you take advantage of the opportunity to attend many of these events. You can go to a showing of Motus Theater's movie Rocks Karma Arrows about the early history of Boulder from the point of view of Chief Niwot. This will be shown in three parts at the Louisville Center for the Arts. Or go see a discussion with the CU professor who is a Bolivian Immigrant, now a physicist, and recipient of a genius grant. These events will continue throughout 2016. The schedule can be found at One - Action.org. I hope you'll attend and that thinking about immigration, past and present, will help you "listen to all sides and filter them" for or from yourself. -Bob YOUTH CORPS HIRING FOR THE SUMMER The Boulder County Youth Corps is gearing up for its busy summer season, and the City of Louisville Project Sponsors are planning projects for the City's team to work on this summer! The Youth Corps is now hiring teens ages 14 -17 to fill 160 Corpsmember positions and adults for 34 Leader openings to work all over Boulder County. Corpsmem- ber applications will be accepted through Friday, March 25, and girls are encouraged to apply. Leader applica- tions from those 18 and older will be taken until all of the positions have been filled. Challenge yourself this summer by joining the Youth Corps! Find more information online at www.Boulder- County.org/YouthCorps. Youth Corps Improving Or¢rehvev Inprvmng Our Commmritp SMALL AREA PLANNING PROCESS CONTINUES SOUTH BOULDER ROAD AND MCCASLIN CORRIDOR The small area plans for the South Boulder Road area and the McCaslin Boulevard corridor are continu- ing. The plans will use public input to identify the community's vision and goals for each area and transform those visions and goals into development regulations. The regulations will include allowed land uses and building forms, as well as desired infrastructure improvements and areas for public spaces like parks and plazas. The South Boulder Road Plan is approaching completion — a draft plan based on all public input is being re- viewed by the Planning Commission and the City Council in preparation for adoption. Keep a look out for upcom- ing meetings for your opportunity to participate in the public hearings. The McCaslin Boulevard Plan had its final community workshop in February to review design alternatives and develop a preferred draft plan. The draft McCaslin plan will be presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council for review and adoption starting in late spring or early summer. Thank you to those who have participated in the process so far, both by attending meetings and contributing on- line. Information about the projects can be found on the City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov. You can stay up to date by following the Planning Department on twitter @Plan4Lsv1CO. Any questions or comments can be directed to the project manager, Scott Robinson, at 303.335.4596 or ScottR @LouisvilleCO.gov. We want to hear from you, so please participate. March 2016