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Housing and urban planning

Flood plain zoning blocks west Durango mobile home residents from forming co-op

Flood plain zoning blocks west Durango mobile home residents from forming co-op

‘We’re pretty much screwed, really,’ resident says

Durango asks developers for qualifications to develop Rivergate property

Durango asks developers for qualifications to develop Rivergate property

Environmental survey showed no mitigation efforts required at this time

Tenants ask: When will Residences at Durango open?

Tenants ask: When will Residences at Durango open?

Affordable workforce housing complex lags six months behind schedule

Polis to shut off grants to cities, counties that don’t comply with state housing policies

Polis to shut off grants to cities, counties that don’t comply with state housing policies

Governor using more than $100 million in funds as leverage to gain compliance

Californian city planner and author warns of NIMBYism’s pitfalls in Durango

Californian city planner and author warns of NIMBYism’s pitfalls in Durango

Gray says zoning reform, ADUs most popular West Coast policy

These housing policies passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025

These housing policies passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025

to ban rent algorithms, spur condo construction await action by governor

Homes prices up, number of buyers down in Durango

Homes prices up, number of buyers down in Durango

Builders have steady stream of projects despite fewer clients

Apache Mobile Home Park in west Durango back on market – at higher price

Apache Mobile Home Park in west Durango back on market – at higher price

Residents have until June to submit offer to purchase land

Tiny homes, expansive lives

Tiny homes, expansive lives

Durango residents say cost-efficient living allows more time for adventure, community

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

February 24, 2025

Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

February 21, 2025

City planning is all about impact, Durango’s new Community Development director says

City planning is all about impact, Durango’s new Community Development director says

Lopko brings over 20 years experience to department

February 11, 2025

Durango housing manufacturer receives grant to build off-site homes

Durango housing manufacturer receives grant to build off-site homes

Process reduces cost and waste, which helps lower home prices

February 10, 2025

Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income

February 9, 2025

Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness

Volunteers in Durango join biannual statewide tally of people experiencing homelessness

U.S. Housing and Urban Development point-in-time count underway

January 30, 2025

Residents of Apache Mobile Home Park in Durango mobilize to purchase property

Residents of Apache Mobile Home Park in Durango mobilize to purchase property

Concerns about continued affordability rise in the face of impending sale

January 14, 2025

72 units in Residences at Durango motel conversation nearing completion

72 units in Residences at Durango motel conversation nearing completion

Affordable housing units to target people earning 30% to 60% area median income

January 9, 2025

River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

say southern Camino del Rio corridor has been crime hot spot for years

December 13, 2024

As winter nears, Durango’s houseless community looks to stay warm

As winter nears, Durango’s houseless community looks to stay warm

overnight warming center will be available on nights below 15 degrees

December 9, 2024

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024

Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks

Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks

74 aged trailers to be replaced with new modular units

December 3, 2024

Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units

December 2, 2024

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

Apartment project grows to 500 rentals planned near Mercy Hospital

Apartment project grows to 500 rentals planned near Mercy Hospital

25 units to be offered at below market rates

October 29, 2024