Tag: Public Comment
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City Council approves downtown urban renewal district over concerns of Mill Street neighbors
The Colorado Springs City Council approved a new urban renewal district at the south end of downtown Tuesday, without the delay or community investment some neighbors had sought. The urban renewal district sits at the intersection of Moreno and Cascade avenues. Norwood Development Group and the Sage Hospitality Group plan to build the seven-story boutique…
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No-fare bus to Manitou Springs among proposed changes to Mountain Metro routes
The public has a few more days to weigh in on Mountain Metro Transit’s proposal to make the bus trips between Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs more frequent and free for all passengers. The changes along Route 3 connecting the two cities are the most notable of 10 proposed updates Mountain Metro could make to…
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After public questioning, Colorado Springs City Council may recognize Black History Month
The Colorado Springs City Council is expected to vote on a resolution that would recognize February as Black History Month after a civil rights group pushed back when councilmembers did not issue a proclamation during last week’s council meeting. “We see you, as a body, playing it safe,” Angela Stevens, president of the Colorado Springs…
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Colorado Springs’ new development tracker intended to increase transparency
Colorado Springs officials have launched a new webpage they say will provide more transparency and clearer communication about proposed development projects across town. The new development tracker webpage includes an interactive map that shows land use applications either under review or recently approved by the city. On the map, users can find “clear direction” to…