Preparing Boulder for Sundance Film Festival: A Community Housing Panel
With the Sundance Film Festival set to arrive in Boulder in 2027, community conversations around housing, neighborhood impact, and responsible planning are already underway.
On March 5, Fox Property Management will host Preparing Boulder for Sundance Film Festival: A Community Housing Panel — an open forum designed to provide clarity, transparency, and thoughtful dialogue around what this moment means for homeowners and the broader Boulder community.
Corporate sponsors and production teams often begin securing housing more than a year in advance of major events. As excitement builds, local homeowners are asking important questions:
- What will housing demand actually look like?
- Could I rent my home during the festival?
- Is it financially worth it?
- What are the risks?
- How might this affect my neighborhood?
- How do we approach housing in a way that reflects Boulder’s values?
This moderated panel brings together leaders from across the community to explore these questions from multiple perspectives. The goal is not promotion, but preparation — helping residents understand the potential opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities associated with hosting a global event of this scale.
“We believe proactive planning leads to better outcomes,” said Julie Walker, COO of Fox Property Management. “Sundance Film Festival presents a meaningful opportunity for Boulder, but how we approach housing matters. Stewardship, transparency, and education must lead the conversation.”
The event is open to Boulder and surrounding area homeowners, neighbors curious about housing impacts, individuals considering renting during the festival, and community members invested in responsible growth.
Event Schedule:
4:00–4:30 PM | Arrival and Networking
4:30–5:30 PM | Moderated Panel Discussion
5:30–6:00 PM | Open Q&A and Community Conversation
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of housing demand projections, city considerations, community impacts, and practical next steps for those exploring short-term or mid-term rental options during the festival.
As Boulder prepares to welcome Sundance Film Festival, this panel invites residents to engage early, ask thoughtful questions, and help shape a housing approach that supports both economic vitality and neighborhood integrity.
For more information or to register, visit the event page.
Media Contact:
Ross Bowdey, Director of Short-Term and Mid-Term Rentals, Fox Property Management
303-748-3478
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