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What makes Northern Colorado unique?


That is the driving question behind this long-arc project examining place-making in our immediate surroundings. NoCo123 seeks to provide interdisciplinary insights on the diverse, local space that we share along the northern Front Range. The beauty begins with the physical environment, where the boundaries between the natural and human have always blurred.
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  • The distinct skies that inspired our mythical tagline of "300 days of sunshine"
  • The "purple mountain majesties" that frame our western horizon
  • The yellow fields of harvests that blanket our eastern sectors
  • The meandering rivers that guide life itself in our semi-arid climate
  • The scattered, urban centers that foster economy and culture
  • And the seasonally green open spaces and natural areas that we all enjoy
    • Our geography reflects an ongoing interplay that not only connects us to the environment but also to each other. Three major themes guide the work of NoCo123 in elevating this shared tapestry that also includes our individual stories and backgrounds.

    Past

    Quality research and accessible interpretation reveal how generations of people have shaped Northern Colorado. We can examine a variety of historical artifacts like photographs and oral histories; with these primary sources, we can better understand who we have been and what we have carried forward.

    Present

    The work, voices, and creativity of local people's daily efforts sustain connection and community. We can share in those moments as we explore how neighbors and projects reveal the ways Northern Colorado continues to evolve.

    Place

    Together, we create place from space. The rivers, plains, foothills, neighborhoods and locations of Northern Colorado become meaningful not only though their physical form but through the lives shaped within them. We can explore how geography becomes home through routine, contact, and relationships.