Tag: growth
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GUEST COLUMN: Smart growth begins where the jobs are
There is good news coming out of Colorado Springs… incredibly good news. Peak Innovation Park, anchored near our airport, is rapidly emerging as one of the most important economic engines in the region. Today, an estimated 5,500 people already work within the Park. In the near term, new projects like Swire Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, and Forge…
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Chipotle eyes Polaris Pointe for its 12th restaurant in the Pikes Peak region
Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to expand to Polaris Pointe, which would continue the fast-casual chain’s recent growth spurt in the Pikes Peak region. The California-based Chipotle, which specializes in burritos, tacos, quesadillas and other items, has proposed construction of a 2,327-square-foot restaurant at 99 Spectrum Loop, southwest of North Gate Boulevard and Voyager Parkway, according…
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Chipotle eyes Colorado Springs’ far north side for its 12th restaurant in the Pikes Peak region
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to expand on Colorado Springs’ far north side, which would continue the fast-casual chain’s recent growth spurt in the Pikes Peak region. The California-based Chipotle, which specializes in burritos, tacos, quesadillas and other items, has proposed construction of a 2,327-square-foot restaurant…
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Chipotle eyes Colorado Springs’ far north side for its 12th restaurant in the Pikes Peak region
Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to expand on Colorado Springs’ far north side, which would continue the fast-casual chain’s recent growth spurt in the Pikes Peak region. The California-based Chipotle, which specializes in burritos, tacos, quesadillas and other items, has proposed construction of a 2,327-square-foot restaurant at 99 Spectrum Loop in the 200-acre Polaris Pointe development,…
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All-American city: Fountain updates its strategic plan for 2025-2027 to address roads, water accessibility
The city of Fountain has finalized its goals for the next two years, emphasizing needed road improvements and a project that would shore up the city’s water security. The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, passed on Tuesday along with next year’s budget, sets out what Fountain hopes to achieve or set into motion as a municipality in…
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Cherokee, Meridian metro districts celebrate water plan approval that will fuel growth
Editor’s Note: A hearing officer with the Colorado Division of Water Resources approved the stipulated water replacement plan that would allow metro districts to pump additional water. The officer has not entered a final order in the case. This story erred in saying Colorado Water Court approved the plan. Two metro districts expect to use…
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Inaugural State of the Utility address highlights needed investments in Colorado Springs infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that 20% of Colorado Springs Utilities’ electric generation is made up of hydroelectric, wind and solar power. Changing state and federal utilities regulations, evolving technology and limited resources are impacting how water and energy services are delivered in Colorado Springs — with a hefty price tag. But…
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Former Golden Gloves champ running unaffiliated in El Paso County Commissioner race
A 23-year-old former Golden Gloves boxer is hoping his lifelong ties to the Security-Widefield community will be enough to earn him a seat on the El Paso County Commission. Luis Ybarra Jr., is running against Republicans Cory Applegate, Karl Dent, Brenda Delgado Miller and Raymond Garcia, as well as Democratic at-large Councilwoman Detra Duncan to…
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City Council aims to guide city growth with new changes to Colorado Springs annexation code
Editor’s note: The City Council’s voting record has been updated in this article, and Councilwoman Yolanda Avila’s vote has been corrected. New properties looking to annex into Colorado Springs city boundaries will have to prove there is a surplus of capacity and resources for all four utilities services, not just water. The City Council on…
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Growth brings changes to Pikes Peak Avenue
In Colorado Springs, “Santa Joe” Monaco, a longtime resident of Pikes Peak Avenue, finds the old-school charm of his community facing new challenges due to city growth.