Housing and urban planning

Local News

Durango looks at a new tool for development

Renewal districts could help boost city’s economy

September 13, 2019

Local News

Schools house teachers as recruitment, compensation tools

Ignacio School District adds rental units as incentive

August 30, 2019

Local News

Effort abandoned to set up winter homeless shelters

Faith-based group will shift focus to permanent space

August 22, 2019

Local News

Permanent affordable housing hitting Durango market

Share ordinance spurs construction of 10 units

August 19, 2019

Local News

Bridge shelter and transitional housing to open this fall

Construction delayed by wet winter

July 18, 2019

Business

Spanish Trails Inn & Suites gets a remodel

owner seeks to improve safety and security

July 14, 2019

Local News

Motels converted into long-term housing on north Main Avenue

Resident finds safe harbor in former short-term rental

July 13, 2019

Local News

Custom home subdivision taking shape on Junction Street in Durango

selling for more than $279,000 to $299,000 on Junction Street

June 9, 2019

Local News

New laws aim to protect renters facing eviction, uninhabitable homes

added to list of items that landlords must legally fix

June 4, 2019

Local News

La Plata County approves bonds to remodel Tamarin Square

Commissioners express desire to preserve complex as affordable housing

May 30, 2019

Local News

Mancos board talks encroachment issues

members address right of ways, setting precedent

May 14, 2019

Local News

Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

new taxes needed to fund large investments

May 12, 2019

Local News

Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango

costs lead to more commuting, difficulty saving for homeownership

May 9, 2019

Pine River Times news

Rental prices climb in Bayfield and Durango

costs lead to more commuting, difficulty saving for homeownership

May 9, 2019

Local News

Calkins building development plans move forward

Planning and Zoning Commission OKs affordable housing on site

May 8, 2019

Local News

Durango to annex tiny home village

Council approves addition of 1.77 acres near Escalante Middle School

April 16, 2019

Local News

State could increase funding for affordable housing, without a tax increase

businesses would see less funding to cover cost of paying taxes

April 10, 2019

Local News

Durango encourages resident-led redevelopment approach

least 25 community members must petition City Council for Urban Renewal Authority

April 9, 2019

Local News

Residents identify top health concerns in two-county region

Suicide, substance abuse and lack of affordable housing lead survey

April 8, 2019

Local News

Rooftop solar helping reach ambitious state, regional energy goals

than 100 renewable systems added every year to LPEA

March 29, 2019

Local News

Nonprofit looks at ways to improve housing options for those in need

Navigator will help people search for affordable units, appeal denials

March 21, 2019

Local News

Durango approves change to allow permanent supportive housing to help homeless

Housing Solutions for the Southwest has proposal for 40-unit project

March 19, 2019

Regional News

While Denver’s tiny homes for the homeless help, they may not be a city-sized solution

The Beloved Community Village in Denver is made up of 11 tiny homes. Each sit on cinder blocks on a…

March 17, 2019

Local News

Affordable housing waiting list to open for new applicants

Disabled residents will be able to apply for a single day

March 11, 2019