Housing and urban planning

Local News

Durango residents demand action ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Council says one site location has been proposed to La Plata County, others being considered

September 7, 2022

Local News

Durango seeks to grow workforce housing with rebate for accessory dwelling units

also adopts less restrictive regulations

September 6, 2022

Local News

Durango to explore pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Terminal Reservoir

will look at logistics, costs to support city water supply

September 2, 2022

Local News

32nd Street pedestrian bridge, underpass open in Durango

Project fully connects 9-mile Animas River Trail

September 1, 2022

Local News

22-unit townhome complex with workforce housing breaks ground

Project is within Durango’s North Main Gateway Urban Renewal Area

August 31, 2022

Local News

Study seeks answers, solutions to downtown Durango parking woes

the city need higher meter fees, better public transportation, a parking garage – or none of the above?

August 29, 2022

Local News

More affordable housing is coming to Silverton

purchases 1.2 acres adjacent to existing subdivision

August 25, 2022

Regional News

Colorado voters to decide affordable housing funding measure in November

Initiative would not raise taxes, but it could draw from TABOR refunds

August 23, 2022

Regional News

Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals

Sean Bailey sits in his bedroom, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Bailey, who moved to Steamboat Springs…

August 23, 2022

Local News

Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision

August 22, 2022

Local News

In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

August 19, 2022

Local News

Durango to ask voters for permission to keep excess lodgers tax revenue

wants to use about $1.1 million for housing, parking and the arts

August 17, 2022

Local News

More Fort Lewis College students seek housing on campus – a reflection of high rents in town

working with hotel, apartment complex to provide living space

August 10, 2022

Local News

Whatever happened to the SMART 160 Trail? Durango officials say it’s coming soon

would connect Three Springs with central Durango

August 8, 2022

Local News

Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise

Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist

August 5, 2022

Local News

Survey says more than 400 people are living homeless in La Plata County

identifies children, students and others who face housing insecurity

July 28, 2022

Local News

Advisory boards recommend funding Camino underpass in 2025 or 2026

Durango City Council has final say if and when such projects get funded

July 23, 2022

Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

Local News

10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety

Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections

July 9, 2022

Local News

Durango business group upset Camino underpass may be delayed

Project would connect Animas River Trail with downtown corridor

July 4, 2022

Local News

Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado

indicates housing is main cause of increased cost of living

July 1, 2022

Local News

Durango invests in infrastructure designs ahead of anticipated growth in La Posta area

Affordable housing, industrial businesses among planned uses near southern city limits

June 24, 2022

Local News

Durango approves plans for 71 apartments, eight townhomes

Developments to occur at Mercury Village and Animas Cliffs

June 22, 2022

Local News

Dolores awarded grant to study affordable housing

Board is looking for ways to address housing costs

June 22, 2022