Downtown Colorado Springs likely to evolve as City for Champions’ venues take shape
“City for Champions, the effort to develop four tourism-related projects in the Springs, was awarded $120.5 million by the Colorado Economic Development Commission on Monday. That money is a portion of state sales tax revenue…
Eminent domain decision on Lakeshore Drive land delayed
“A long-delayed decision on whether a former Lakeshore Drive property owner received just compensation following the city of Canandaigua’s 2009 decision to use eminent domain to acquire his land has once again been pushed back….
With Champions approved for Colorado Springs, planning and fundraising to begin
“Hours after City for Champions supporters learned Monday they would receive $120.5 million from the state to help fund four proposed tourism projects, and amid handshakes, hugs and high-fives at an afternoon news conference, former…
Eco Devo Commission opens wallet for Colorado Springs project. Here’s why.
“That the Colorado Economic Development Commission chose to award Regional Tourism Act funding Monday to Colorado Springs’ “City for Champions Project” wasn’t terribly surprising, considering the competition — Colorado Springs was the only government entity…
Downtown Colorado Springs revitalization proponents hope more choose the heart of the city
“Proponents of downtown revitalization efforts hope more people will move to the heart of the city. Bring in more residents to downtown, urban planning experts say, and they’ll fuel retail development and create a more…
City for Champions means tax relief
“Springs residents asking for “tax increment financing” are mostly fiscal conservatives seeking the aforementioned tax relief. They want state officials to cut Colorado Springs a break on 13 percent of the state’s portion of prospective…
Dillard’s ‘price’ case starts Wednesday
“Attorneys can use three common real estate appraisal techniques to make their cases about what the preliminary price should be for the Longmont Dillard’s department store, based on a ruling from Boulder District Court Judge…
No more fan fare for Fanfare site in Aurora
“The Fanfare building, near East Third Avenue, was a shopping center in the 1960s. The building resembles a soccer ball sliced in half sitting on concrete. A year ago, the city of Aurora’s Urban Renewal…
Famed artist’s studio seized by eminent domain
“Famed artist’s studio seized by eminent domain.” read the entire article and watch the video Morris, Clayton. Fox News 8 December 2013
Colorado Springs makes its case for economic development aid
“here was song and dance, booing and cheering, criticism and support Wednesday as City for Champions, a $250 million Colorado Springs development, was pitched to the Economic Development Commission. The commission will decide later this…