When I mention I’m originally from the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., it conjures the exuberance found in ironing shirts. “I’ve heard of it,” said one guy, with a listless shrug. “By Washington, huh? Oh, man. I love Puget Sound.” And then his: “Ain’t Merryland way down yonder in the Paw Paw patch?” Finally: “Yeah, […]
Today is the 10th anniversary of the devastating 2013 flood. In Longmont, all waterways were flooded with development situated near St. Vrain and Left Hand creeks experiencing the worst damage. Where open spaces and agricultural areas were impacted, the land was able to absorb the flood waters in a way the built environment wasn't.