Thursday, August 10, 2017
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Session 1: Introduction to the Academy and Knowing Aspen |
Learn about the Citizens Academy program and the basics of city government. |
| Thursday, August 17, 2017 |
Session 2: Financing Aspen |
Learn how the City determines priorities and gain an overview of finance in Aspen. |
| Thursday, September 7, 2017 |
Session 3: Building Aspen |
Learn about the process behind developing a community's physical infrastructure, from planning to approval and beyond.
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| Thursday, September 21, 2017 |
Session 4: Living in Aspen |
Learn about how the City is distinct from other agencies in the Valley. |
| Thursday, October 5, 2017 |
Session 5: Caring for Aspen |
Learn about how the City provides basic needs for the community, from safe drinking water to clean streets. |
| Thursday, October 19, 2017 |
Session 6: Protecting Aspen |
Learn about the various ways the City protects the community (policing, traffic safety, and more). |
| Thursday, November 2, 2017 |
Session 7: Housing in Aspen |
Learn about the past, present, and future of affordable housing efforts in Aspen.
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| Wednesday, November 8, 2017 |
Session 8: Playing in Aspen |
Learn about how the City encourages the Aspen Idea through various recreational opportunities.
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| Thursday, November 30, 2017 |
Session 9: Getting Involved
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Discuss how to get involved with the City and make a difference in the community.
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| Thursday, December 7, 2017 |
Session 10: Interactive Wrap-Up and Make-Up |
Opportunity for a final class exercise; any make-up presentations. |
| Thursday, December 14, 2017 |
Graduation |
Celebrate the Aspen Citizens Academy graduates. |