[1] Osborne was educated at Vassar College and University of Colorado at Boulder where she received an A.B.
[2] After retiring, Osborne taught courses included History of City Planning, Housing Policy and Programs, Energy and Design, Behavior and Environment and several graduate and undergraduate studio classes at the University of Colorado.
During this time, she also completed coursework and dissertation research for a doctorate in Design and Planning.
[3] A plaque in the sitting area along the Boulder Creek Path near 17th Street contains a dedication to Osborne for her years of work as a city planner.
The plaque, which recognizes Osborne for her work to create the Boulder Creek Plan in 1985, is a reminder of her accomplishments as a city planner of 22 years, championing the greenways and bike paths.