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1877: University of Boulder
The 1877 opening of the University of Boulder, now called the University of Colorado Boulder, is a critical point because the established institution provides a steady stream of graduates. These graduates are largely aligned with the technological sector and contributes to the amount of residents in the creative class. Boulder’s industry also benefits from the proximity to the University of Colorado Boulder that adds to research, development, and innovation, as well as to the basic economy; and reinforces the notion that Boulder is and has been focused on the service industry. Additionally, the large population living in close proximity to the university continues the use of infill development within the city.
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