Boulder's Tech Workers Cope With Historic Flood

dcblogs writes "Boulder Co. was recently ranked first in nation for its 'high-tech start-up density,' for cities of its size by the Kauffman Foundation. The ranking is based on a ratio of start-ups to population. But the tech community has left its downtown offices, some of which are flooded and others under threat. Normally there are 70 people working in Gnip's office, but Chris Moody, the CEO, in response to request from the city to get traffic off roads, closed the office. In another part of downtown, TeamSnap's building was flooding, and Dave DuPont, its CEO, said his only commute option was 'by boat.' The city's decision to ask businesses to close was a sign 'that the worse might still be in front us,' said Moody."

Referendum against diverting flood water

[JoeyRox]

In keeping with Boulder's progressive nature I have filed a request for referendum at city hall that would make it illegal to direct, divert, absorb, or otherwise disrupt the natural flow of flood water through the city. Unfortunately this will mean homes and businesses will be flooded beyond repair but someone must represent Mother Nature's interests.

Closing businesses should be a no-brainer

[TheNastyInThePasty]

The city must ask businesses to close because evidently putting your employees' lives in mortal danger isn't too big a risk when there's profit to be had!

Re:Not that bad

[NatasRevol]

Video of water coming down the Big Thompson Canyon from Estes Park.

Usually water is a trickle this time of year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWGK4CiWxeM [youtube.com]

Skip to the 7:00 mark to see what's left of the road.