Housing and urban planning

Local News

Durango townhome proposal, with rented studio space, receives cool reception

Proposed development falls short of city’s affordable housing program

July 8, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College plans to break ground on student housing in December

$14 million loan to finance 150-bed facility

June 7, 2020

Local News

Habitat for Humanity builds despite coronavirus challenges

home projects expected to be complete by September

June 3, 2020

Local News

16-home development approved by Durango Planning Commission

of the units include studio spaces for owners to rent out

June 2, 2020

Local News

Nearly 40 manufactured homes proposed east of Durango

Concerns raised over water availability, traffic impacts

April 21, 2020

Local News

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser calls on state courts to pause evictions

Weiserdu1-i-syn “In this emergency, evicting any Coloradan from their home would exacerbate the public health and economic crisis we are…

March 22, 2020

New Mexico

Is Aztec becoming Durango’s bedroom community?

housing prices high, Durangoans see more options to south

March 13, 2020

Local News

Low-income senior housing development in Durango receives bonds for renovation

Upgrades will help Tamarin Square maintain its affordable status until 2050

March 10, 2020

Local News

La Plata County unveils skeleton – or table of contents – of revised land-use code

Residents raise concerns about public input, grandfathering issues

March 7, 2020

Business

Iron Horse: From inn to affordable housing

motel converted to Red Cliff Apartments

February 23, 2020

Local News

Jobs, housing top concerns in Durango community satisfaction survey

Results to inform city spending, collaboration with local agencies

February 11, 2020

Regional News

Development plan for Calkins Commons moves forward in Cortez

Construction of affordable housing expected to begin in spring

February 11, 2020

Local News

How should short-term rentals be taxed in Colorado? Bill in Legislature creates uproar

Legislation calls for increasing property tax from 7.1% to 29%

February 10, 2020

Local News

Durango West 1 metro no longer being threatened with dissolution

Geotechnical survey planned for troubled park with collapsing tennis courts

February 9, 2020

Local News

4-story building proposed for East Second Ave. in Durango concerns neighbors

Durango Planning Commission delays decision on project

January 29, 2020

Local News

Does Durango have blight? The answer could help city redevelop

urban renewal authority would help spur construction

January 22, 2020

Local News

Tiny-home residents zero in on thrift, simplicity

stories of how Durango couples have downsized

December 16, 2019

Local News

144-unit apartment complex on north Main Avenue denied

Durango Planning Commission unanimously rejects proposal

December 10, 2019

Local News

Rental rates stay high in Durango despite building boom

Subsidized housing helps, but not enough to meet demand

December 4, 2019

Local News

Developers propose 144-unit apartment complex on north Main Avenue

Planning Commission to consider height variance

November 25, 2019

Local News

It took two years, but district plans are complete

Documents will help guide growth in La Plata County

November 8, 2019

Local News

Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions

Locations needed for shelter, new camp, lockers

October 30, 2019

Local News

Talk about town: What’s that big new structure in Hermosa?

A large steel building is being built in Hermosa north of Cometti Lane between County Road 203 and U.S. Highway…

October 16, 2019

Local News

Funding granted to build 40-unit complex for disabled homeless residents

Construction could start next year on city property in west Durango

October 9, 2019