Episode 54 – An Interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Planning & Community Development Meggan Herington
In this episode we talk about the facts and fiction surrounding PCD and why water is such an important topic of discussion.
97 RetoolCOS: Modernizing Colorado Springs’ Zoning and Subdivision Policies
How will Colorado Springs’ updated zoning and subdivision ordinance make our community more sustainable and resilient?
The 2023 Mayoral Election in Colorado Springs
Will the future mayor of Colorado Springs be able to handle what’s coming down the pike?
19 Growth! Planning for the Future of Colorado Springs
Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates.
Relative Subjects (No! We’re not talking about your relatives)
Are you and your family prepared for a natural disaster?
Council Matters: Banning Lewis Ranch Post Mortem – May 7 2018
Amending the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement was just the first step. According to Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray, “The Heavy Lifting” is yet to be done. This includes road construction, fire and police stations. Bill Murray and Tom Strand also discuss Arbor Day and the teachers protests (locally and in Denver). (Episode 74,…
Town Square: Banning Lewis – Giving Up Too Much?
Four citizens discuss flaws in the proposed amendments to the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement, and the shortcomings in the process that are giving us this result. Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote in April on this proposal designed to jump-start development. The ranch represents about 20% of the total area of Colorado…
Council Matters: Trouble at Banning-Lewis Ranch – Jan 22 2018
The troubled Banning-Lewis Ranch annexation agreement amendment proposal: Is there a master plan? Are the financial projections a little too “rosy”? Has there been adequate public input and participation? Is there a shorter name for this albatross? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss. Should a citizens committee be formed to scrub the pro-development…
CityTalk – November 18 2016
Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs.