A plan to convert a Crowne Plaza Hotel into a facility to temporarily house and serve individuals who are homeless has spurred concerns from residents of Aurora and Denver about safety in the area and the effectiveness of the center in addressing homelessness in the region. The Aurora City Council approved the purchase of the … Read more
Colorado cities are ready for a legal fight if necessary to stop a state push to overhaul local housing density rules and allow more tightly packed development along train and bus routes. While many local governments support the goal of concentrating people in apartments around transit hubs so they drive less, mayors have objected to … Read more
After a bruising, losing battle over Proposition HH, a breakneck special session and a public plea from Gov. Jared Polis for local governments to lower their property tax rates, further relief appears to be a trickle more than a torrent for Coloradans. Few local officials have taken up Polis’ request so far, including in metro … Read more
