Housing and urban planning

Local News

Now hiring: Advocate to tackle homelessness

Elected officials suggest new site for homeless camp

December 8, 2017

Local News

Latest homeless count likely underestimates numbers in Durango and Colorado

Affordable housing shortage driving problem

December 7, 2017

Local News

City of Durango adopts stricter energy code

Council hears opposition from builders, housing assistance advocates

December 5, 2017

Local News

Townhouses proposed near Island Cove Park

Owner’s agent: No active plans for redevelopment of mobile home site

December 5, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council issues split vote on energy codes

rigorous regulations would increase efficiency, be more expensive

November 20, 2017

Local News

Second phase of Lumien Apartments in Durango will start next year

Affordable housing units will serve low-income residents

November 3, 2017

Local News

Durango sets sights on affordable housing solutions

Publicly funded ideas draw interest, questions

October 31, 2017

Business

Townhomes planned for Three Springs, but how much will they cost?

is to make them most affordable homes in area

October 30, 2017

Local News

City of Durango drafts affordable housing plan

is to encourage construction

October 22, 2017

Business

New ownership transforming Days End into Motel Durango

looking to clean up area around Junction Creek

October 14, 2017

Local News

Three Springs townhomes win early nod of approval

Subdivision would include pocket park, commercial buildings near hospital

September 26, 2017

Local News

Durango considers changes to vacation rental regulations

Proposed land-use changes would also affect parking regulations and handicraft shops

September 26, 2017

Local News

Permanent homeless camp idea in Durango faces management hurdle

Council asks staff to persist

August 22, 2017

Local News

HomesFund seeks to increase affordable houses in La Plata County

Nonprofit loaning money for pre-construction costs

August 21, 2017

Local News

Federal funding cuts could affect local infrastructure, transportation

Durango Herald file<br><br>Federal funding cuts proposed by President Donald Trump could hurt infrastructure construction, popular grant programs and air service.…

August 20, 2017

Business

Three Springs growing, but not immune to industry struggles

shortage, lot availability and fees slowing construction in town

August 6, 2017

Local News

Durango fire chief asks city, county for new impact fees

Funding needed to help pay for fire protection services, he says

July 25, 2017

Local News

Townhomes at old Boker Lumber site may move forward

Landowner looking to sell or donate challenging parcel

July 23, 2017

Local News

Council to vote on how marijuana shop buffer zones are measured

Planning commission voted against staff recommendation

July 16, 2017

Local News

Residents advocate for homeless campground

question establishing a site near social services

July 8, 2017

Local News

City of Durango buys second condo for employee housing

Contractor will use one; police chief using other

July 3, 2017

Local News

Durango approves largest condominium project since 2009

development likely doesn’t signal a housing shift

June 30, 2017

Local News

Possible sites for homeless discussed by council

has obstacles to overcome if campground is created

June 27, 2017

Regional News

Bayfield Town Board OKs sketch plan for Clover Meadows addition

Trustees may consider study of ditches running through town

June 22, 2017