The Area-III Planning Reserve is a 500-acre portion of largely rural public and private land located in north Boulder between Broadway and Jay Road. The city estimates this parcel could accommodate up to 6,700 housing units. On Nov. 7, the city will make a decision on whether or not to “accept” the recently completed Urban Services Study, which determined the costs and challenges of bringing city services — such as police, fire, water, etc. — to this area. If there is sufficient interest, council will vote Nov. 21 to add a study of unmet community needs — the next step in the process — to the ongoing update of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.