Tag: noise
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LETTERS: Individual property rights; something to celebrate
Individual property rights Giving local control over noise limits may create a negative quality of life for more Colorado communities, as it has had for hundreds of families for the past two concert seasons under the variance, aka “local control”, given by Mayor Yemi Mobolade and our police chief. Local control for the amphitheater is…
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Survey from Ford Amphitheater owner touts support for noise bill moving through legislature
A bill that would help Ford Amphitheater and other for-profit concert venues receive noise exemption permits for future concerts is being considered by a state House subcommittee after passing the Senate on a 30-4 vote this month. State lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 98 after a 2025 Colorado Supreme Court ruling in a noise pollution case…
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Extra noise expected around Fort Carson
Residents near Fort Carson for about the next two weeks can expect to hear field artillery training, which started Monday. The post expected the 4th Infantry Division Artillery’s training, schedule to run through Dec. 12, to cause an increase in noise and dust during the day and throughout the night south of the main post,…
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Colorado Springs, Ford Amphitheater developer announce new sound measures — but there could be a wait
Enhanced mitigation measures designed to tamp down noise at the new Ford Amphitheater, whose debut last summer in northern Colorado Springs generated hundreds of complaints from area residents objecting to what they called unwanted and obtrusive sound from the outdoor concert facility, were announced Tuesday by Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s office and VENU, the Springs-based entertainment…
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New noise mitigation steps being considered at Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said Friday the city is continuing to work with the owner of the new Ford Amphitheater, who outlined additional noise-mitigation efforts being explored to address concerns of nearby residents — some of whom have complained bitterly about noise from the outdoor venue’s concerts since it opened in August. The mayor’s office…
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Homeowners lose another round in court to challenge Ford Amphitheater
Homeowners who sued to block operation of the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater unless it complies with a state noise pollution law have lost another round in court. The Colorado Court of Appeals on Sept. 12 upheld a 4th Judicial District Court judge’s decision to dismiss the homeowners’ lawsuit, which had alleged amphitheater noise would…
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Colorado Springs homeowners lose another round in court to challenge Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs homeowners who sued to block operation of the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater unless it complies with a state noise pollution law have lost another round in court. The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a 4th Judicial District Court judge’s decision to dismiss the homeowners’ lawsuit, which had alleged amphitheater noise would…
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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…