Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review
A steel archway, perched between two towers designed to replicate the look of Hoover Dam, beckons visitors to downtown Boulder City. Completed late Dec. 30, the arch was the final piece of the Nevada Way revitalization/beautification project that began in early 2011.
By HALI BERNSTEIN SAYLOR
BOULDER CITY REVIEW
With just about any new job, especially within a municipality, there’s a learning curve as one gets to know the issues and the people.
Imagine getting ready to sell your house, or worse yet, have a disaster in the home, only to find out an earlier renovation or remodel was not up to code? Modifications can bring a home sale to a grinding halt, or cause problems for insurance reimbursement. If you renovated or remodeled your home or accessory structure without getting a building permit first, here is your opportunity to get in compliance.
A request to build a private residential heliport cleared a second hurdle last week during more than an hour-long presentation and discussion.
One of the most discussed topics in Boulder City this past year has surrounded when, where and if dogs can be off-leash.
Decades ago, Boulder City was a stop for weary motorists on their way to Las Vegas, starting a new job at Hoover Dam, or venturing on to California.
The Boulder City Council received an update last week on the new community pool and were shown renderings of what the new facility may look like and a possible completion date.
A half-dozen Boulder City residents signed on the dotted line seeking office for mayor and city council.
The Boulder City Council did its part and now the city is asking residents to do the same.
As reinvestment and renovations occur to many of the older buildings, parks and homes within this community, historic preservation remains an important and celebrated part of Boulder City’s identity. The city’s history is forever tied to the families who came here 95 years ago for the construction of the Hoover Dam, and the places that remain today serve as a meaningful reminder of how it all started.
It’s been around for 95 years and to ensure it does not fall into disrepair, the city is deciding what to do with it.
