Downtown Boulder: 48 years young, Pearl Street Mall is quintessential ‘third place’

Downtown Boulder: 48 years young, Pearl Street Mall is quintessential ‘third place’

Well, folks, it’s nearly summer, and that means we’re officially two years closer to the 50th Anniversary of the Pearl Street Mall. Downtown Boulder Partnership is working closely with the city in the initial phase of planning programs, celebrations, and a few improvements to take place in 2027. As we look to the future, I’ve had the great pleasure of looking back at photos from the archives with renewed respect for the visionary people who crea…