On Thursday, July 18, Littleton Center and Belleview Service Center will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Municipal Court from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and the Community Development Department from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bemis Library will open at 1:30 p.m. Littleton Museum will remain open.
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Floodplains convey floodwaters, but also have other important roles during both floods and during lower flow:
South Platte Park is a great example of a naturally-functioning floodplain. The Carson Nature Center and the park have interpretive signs and exhibits explaining the beneficial use of floodplains. Much of the park is located in the South Platte River floodplain, which was preserved following the 1965 flood. The South Platte River Corridor Vision(PDF, 10MB) is a planning document for the South Platte River and describes some of these values.
Mile High Flood District has produced a video highlighting benefits of preserving floodplain open space. Smart development and planning within floodplain areas preserves these valuable functions!