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In tense meeting, Ford Amphitheater developer recommits to additional noise mitigation
In an at-times-tense City Council meeting that saw the Colorado Springs community split in their support for the new Ford Amphitheater, developer JW Roth recommitted Tuesday to addressing noise levels emanating from the venue that some neighbors say have disrupted their daily lives. “I’m here to build bridges. I’m here to say I’m willing to…
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Colorado Springs council members, residents implore Ford Amphitheater developers to ‘turn the volume down’
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify Councilman Dave Donelson’s January 2023 vote on the Ford Amphitheater’s construction and his Tuesday request for additional sound mitigation measures from developers. Some Colorado Springs council members on Tuesday implored developers of the new outdoor Ford Amphitheater to take additional measures to mitigate noise after hearing…
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Residents plan to take Ford Amphitheater noise complaints to Colorado Springs City Council this week
Colorado Springs-area homeowners and apartment dwellers who say they’ve been inundated with unwanted noise from the new outdoor Ford Amphitheater plan to turn up the volume on the City Council. Several residents who’ve posted on social media sites or complained about amphitheater noise to the city via its GoCOS app say they’ll attend Tuesday’s regular City…
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Rain won’t stop Ford Amphitheater debut Friday in Colorado Springs
Bring your rain gear; you’ll probably need it. After more than 1½ years of planning and construction, Friday’s official opening of the 8,000-seat outdoor Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs could be a very wet affair. “It’s not looking good,” said Alan Rose, a meteorologist with Gazette news partner KOAA. The amphitheater, developed by Colorado Springs-based…
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Showtime? Ford Amphitheater officials say new Colorado Springs music venue is ready for next week’s debut
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With less than two weeks until pop band One Republic takes the stage Aug. 9 at the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater that’s under construction on Colorado Springs’ north side, the outdoor music venue isn’t quite ready for its first show. But it will be, its developer…
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Showtime? Ford Amphitheater officials say new Colorado Springs music venue is ready for next week’s debut
With less than two weeks until pop band One Republic takes the stage Aug. 9 at the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater that’s under construction on Colorado Springs’ north side, the outdoor music venue isn’t quite ready for its first show. But it will be, its developer insists. “Oh yeah, no question about that,” said JW Roth,…
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BUSINESS | Ford concept car making 2-month visit to Colorado Springs dealership
Ernest Lanning, service director for Phil Long Dealerships, explains the specifications and special features of the Ford GT, which sells for a base price of $500,000. The car is designed for racing and is displayed at Phil Long Ford of Motor City, 1212 Motor City Drive, for the next two months. (Video by Wayne Heilman)