City development authority authorizes purchase of Sears property at Westminster Mall
“The Westminster Economic Development Authority Monday night authorized the Westminster City Manager to buy the 7.9-acre property at 5501 W. 88th Ave. which contains a Sears store and automotive center. The authority will buy the…
Mayor Bach disputes with Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority
“A dispute between Mayor Bach and Jim Cann of the Urban Renewal Authority has come to Surface concerning 1.25M fee for Ivywild Project. Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach comments on the Ivywild Project at the…
Hallsville farmers face eminent domain
“It’s a rare situation involving eminent domain that leaves some wondering whether the city is overstepping its boundaries. “Homeowners like me call it ‘government theft,’ ” said Hallsville resident Robert Cavanaugh, who said the city’s…
As California’s TIF goes, so might Colorado’s
“The California Supreme Court issued a bombshell decision recently that effectively shuts down that state’s 400 local redevelopment agencies. It was a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown, who is seeking to redistribute redevelopment funds to…
ULI-Colorado TOD Marketplace Recap
ULI-Colorado TOD Marketplace Recap. Schroeppel, Ken. DenverInfill Blog 20 November 2011. “The Colorado district council of the Urban Land Institute held a major event this past week, Denver’s first Transit-Oriented Marketplace. My thanks to Kathleen…
