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The height of controversy: Proposed 36-story high-rise in downtown Colorado Springs spurs views vs. vibrancy debate
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ABOVE: The 36-story VeLa Peakview apartment tower, proposed for the southwest corner of a block bounded by Cascade and Vermijo avenues and Sahwatch and Costilla streets in downtown Colorado Springs, would be 350 to 400 feet tall, according to the project’s developers. At its maximum height of 400 feet, VeLa Peakview would be 62% taller…
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Denver City Council talks rapid transit bus, other business today
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The Denver City Council typically approve more than five resolutions and bills during their Monday meeting. Most resolutions are approved during the first part of the meeting, which starts at 3:30 p.m. Here’s a is a list of the major happenings during council today: Contracts Resolution 22-1524: Approves a three-year, $25 million contract with Burns…
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Public employee collective bargaining bill narrows focus to counties, higher education
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A collective bargaining bill for public employees in the works for the past two sessions continues to draw strong opposition from local governments and public higher education institutions. But in recent weeks, negotiations between Gov. Jared Polis, who opposed the legislation’s concepts as contained in early drafts, and bill sponsors have resulted in narrowing down…
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Most Denver offices, city services to close on President’s Day
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Most Denver offices, facilities and agencies will close Monday in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Closures include all motor vehicle offices, workforce centers, City Council offices, the mayor’s office, the clerk and recorder’s office, the auditor’s office and all county and state-operated courts. Libraries and recreation centers will be closed as well. The Office…
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Coors Field-area parking lot may become apartments after rezoning proposal
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A parking lot next to Coors Field may soon become an apartment building after the Denver City Council land use committee approved the rezoning proposal Tuesday, moving it to the full council for a final vote. The parking lot is located at 2000 Blake St., on the corner of 20th Street and Blake Street, immediately…
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Aurora City Council inducts new members, confirming right-leaning majority
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Four new members were inducted into the Aurora City Council on Monday, confirming the council’s newfound right-leaning majority. Republicans Steve Sundberg, Danielle Jurinsky and Dustin Zvonek were sworn in to fill the Ward 2 and two at-large seats, respectively. Democrat Ruben Medina was elected to represent Ward 3 and Democrat Crystal Murillo was re-elected to…
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Denver OKs $700 million in bonds for Denver International Airport capital improvements
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The Denver City Council approved the issuance of $700 million in bonds to the Denver International Airport on Monday, intended to fund capital improvements at the airport. The bonds were approved in a 10 to 1 vote with Councilman Chris Herndon absent and Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca voting no without comment. Senior Financial Management Analyst Lupe…
