Right here in Colorado in 2005, a study was done for the town of Pagosa Springs on the impacts of 'big box' and 'superstores' on the community and local businesses. Of course, Pagosa Springs isn't nearly as large as Arvada, nevertheless the findings of the 'Big Box' Task Force is... Continue reading

PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for Arvada Plaza Redevelopment/Walmart Store and... Continue reading

We had a marvelous meeting last night and made a good start on the process of creating a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving our quality Arvada neighborhoods and communities. There is just no doubt, a Walmart Superstore in the Arvada Plaza is simply not a good fit for our town.... Continue reading

UPDATE! MEETING REMINDER! Stop Arvada Walmart Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. Jaycee Hall 5640 Yukon Street Arvada, CO 80002 MAP For more information call: 303-424-9897 Continue reading

We encourage folks to visit the web page of this grassroots group of concerned Arvadans. The character and unique history of Arvada is right now under pressure from powerful developers and special interests. Olde Town Arvada and the Arvada Plaza areas are both in danger of losing the notable qualities... Continue reading

There is now a MoveOn.org petition opposing a Walmart for the Arvada Plaza. Make sure and sign! Individuals of all different and various political and philosophical persuasions can understand how a Walmart in the center of Arvada is not a good fit. QualityArvada.info will gladly present petitions from other points-of-view... Continue reading

Arvada Plaza Redevelopment -- Second Submittal PDP Plans (Revised) Elevations -- Walmart (Revised) Traffic Report (Revised) Preliminary Storm Drainage (Revised) Contacts City of Arvada, Communication Manager, Wendy Forbes: wforbes@arvada.org or 720-898-7507 for questions or concerns related to the City of Arvada's involvement in the Triangle Area project. Industrial Realty Group,... Continue reading

Arvada residents organize against Walmart - YourHub/Denver Post; Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge; Thursday, May 2, 2013A group of Arvada residents is circulating petitions in opposition to the 138,000-square-foot Walmart store proposed for Ralston Road and Independence Street. George Pramenko, a longtime Arvada resident, organized the petition drive and said 1,820... Continue reading

The Arvada Fire Protection District is holding a 'special' election on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, with the sole question being whether or not term limits for their board of directors should be repealed. News to you? This is not a good government proposition -- read the essay at the link.... Continue reading

We gather again! Share your information, research, concerns and thoughts about a Walmart superstore in the Arvada Plaza with fellow members of this group. Bring your ideas about what we might put on a flier to distribute to raise neighborhood awareness of this controversial development. Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:30... Continue reading

UPDATE! From the Arvada Fire Protection web site: Results: Yes - 88 No - 327 Every now and then -- despite the best efforts of government insiders -- the people can become informed and exercise their sovereign power. The AFPD... Continue reading

"Knowledge is power!" The more those of us who wish to preserve a Quality Arvada standard of living know about Walmart's plans for our city, the more empowered we will be to resist this ill-conceived project. Analyze and evaluate these documents/links ... ask your questions and voice your concerns. Here... Continue reading

UPDATE! We had a very pleasant and productive get-together. We shared a lot of insightful thoughts and useful information ... and met some of Arvada's nicest and most concerned citizens. We will do this again soon! Share your concerns about a Walmart Supercenter in the Arvada Plaza with friends and... Continue reading

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Grassroots recognition that Walmart is not a good fit for Arvada. Continue reading

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Here is a news report from Bloomberg.com today, April 2, 2013. Surely, Arvada can work to attract a higher quality and better run business for a revitalized 'Triangle' area than Walmart! Wal-Mart Customers Complain Bare Shelves Are Widespread | Bloomberg.comWal-Mart founder “Sam Walton must be rolling over in his grave... Continue reading

If this report wasn't about a company as notoriously miserly as Walmart you probably wouldn't believe it. Exclusive: Wal-Mart may get customers to deliver packages to online buyers | Reuters.com Wal-Mart Stores Inc is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers, a new twist... Continue reading

Walmart does not promote a Quality Arvada. And others agree! A Supercenter along narrow Ralston Road, across from our new, improved Ralston Central Park simply does not fit in Arvada ... no matter how it might be 'redesigned'. Panel: Proposed Walmart should be redesigned for healthier Arvada | YourHub.com -... Continue reading

Walmart's predatory business ethos may be finally catching-up with the new economic realities of 21st century America. Has Walmart become a corporation so big and cumbersome, so bureaucratic and profit-obsessed that it is a business on the edge of decline? Indeed, one has to wonder just how much consumer demand... Continue reading

Walmart submits Arvada store plans | YourHub.com - March 20, 2013 Entire strip mall would be torn down to make way Continue reading

Developer submits application for Walmart | Arvada Press - March 12, 2013 A Quality Arvada depends upon preserving the unique character of our community. A Quality Arvada depends upon protecting and promoting existing local businesses that are owned by people who live in our neighborhoods. A Quality Arvada depends upon... Continue reading

Here are words that should cause every Arvada taxpayer to grasp their wallet a bit tighter: "The Arvada Plaza site will be developed in partnership with the City of Arvada and the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority ..." That is the sentence right out of Walmart's press release from Janaury 4,... Continue reading