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Boulder Mountain Open Space Acquisition

Summary

The city is buying 33.62 acres of ridgeline and habitat land for $1.185 million, keeping it undeveloped forever. Residents pushed this for 18 months, and it pushes protected open space to about the 50% mark of the city.

At a glance

Total mentions
4
Last 30 days
4

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$1.185 million from the habitat mitigation in-lieu fee fund, which is replenished by developer fees and interest income.

✅Who benefits

Everyone who hikes, rides horses, or values Poway's ridgelines and open views — plus future generations.

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