In a classic example of the “squeaky wheel getting the grease,” a small group of homeowners in a neighborhood adjacent to CSU were able to drive a City Council policy discussion. A group called the Coalition of Neighbors asked the City to implement a moratorium on the approval of new multi-family/student housing. The request promptedContinue reading “Fort Collins Council Opts not to Pursue Moratorium on Student Housing – For Now”
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Larimer County Considers Code Regulations for Victims of High Park Fire
The County Commissioners and Planning Commission took the first step in adopting measures to make the process of rebuilding easier for property owners impacted by the High Park fire. They passed a resolution that will allow rebuilding without payment of impact fees and allow the use of temporary housing (RVs, etc.), which would normally beContinue reading “Larimer County Considers Code Regulations for Victims of High Park Fire”
City of Loveland Needs Funding for Water Infrastructure
At a recent study session staff provided the results of its latest cost-of-service water rate study. The problem is that the City hasn’t raised water fees in while and has deferred capital maintenance. Now the City’s infrastructure is aging and needs repairs. Since the capital reserves have been depleted, the Council will have to decideContinue reading “City of Loveland Needs Funding for Water Infrastructure”
City of Fort Collins gets Federal Grant for Mason Street Corridor
The City of Fort Collins announced it has received a $54.5 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration for the Mason Street Corridor. The grant will pay for the Mason Express bus rapid transit service (MAX), which will service the five-mile corridor on Mason Street from Cherry Street to Harmony Road. The $87 million projectContinue reading “City of Fort Collins gets Federal Grant for Mason Street Corridor”