Housing and urban planning

Local News

Durango continues building homes, but important projects unfolding in Bayfield, Ignacio

Regional Housing Authority chairperson reviews developments across La Plata County

April 2, 2024

Local News

Proposal for ‘bridge housing’ at Adventure Inn in north Durango a no-go

Community Investment Alliance struggled to meet funding requirements, CEO says

March 30, 2024

Local News

Housing official says workforce, character of Durango threatened by lack of affordable inventory

speaker renews warnings during Eggs & Issues forum

March 26, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council approves preliminary plan for US Eagle Credit Union

Financial institution plans to build branch near Three Springs subdivision

March 19, 2024

Community

Mancos Common Press to offer housing to workers in Mancos

Housing applications are open until March 25

March 19, 2024

Local News

‘Compassion Center’ grows, meeting needs of Durango’s houseless

Community Compassion Outreach among several nonprofits trying to fill gaps in the care continuum

March 18, 2024

Local News

Durango invites conversation at upcoming meeting about reimagining of downtown

seeking feedback for designs of 600 and 700 blocks of Main Avenue

March 8, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council approves 30 sale units at former Animas High School site

Buttes development gains legs after sitting idle for years

March 7, 2024

Local News

East Bayfield housing development finally proceeding after funding headaches

still looking for developer on Cinnamon Heights townhome project

February 29, 2024

Local News

Opening construction phase for Mustang Crossing subdivision wrapping up

Infrastructure work should be done by or before June 1, says Bayfield developer

February 22, 2024

Local News

Durango to explore creating left-hand turn from historic East Third Avenue onto 14th Street

route would eliminate a left-turn option at ‘Malfunction Junction’

February 22, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council approves a 62-unit, single-family housing plan

of three construction phases to begin in May

February 21, 2024

Business

Timber Age Systems based in Durango awarded state loan to build a factory

Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing

February 20, 2024

Local News

Residents for and against Durango Crossings sound off

Project would be the largest workforce housing project in the city

February 16, 2024

Local News

Two Durango mobile home preservation projects awarded second round of catalyst funding

labor shortages continue, organizations search for ways to bolster housing inventory

February 6, 2024

Regional News

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

February 3, 2024

Local News

Housing inventory declines as certain markets in Bayfield decrease in median price

Interest rates could lower into the 5%-6% range in 2024

February 3, 2024

Regional News

Colorado could spend $18 million – and use a controversial legal power – to get ADUs built

ADUs line the alleyway north of College Drive between East Third Avenue and East Second Avenue on Wednesday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

January 31, 2024

Local News

Durango approves $1.88 million DOLA block grant for mortgage assistance

161 people housed in over 76 homes during 2019-23 grant contract period

January 28, 2024

Local News

What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?

Man’s application for assisted living denied, even though he makes enough to cover rent

January 19, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use

Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification

January 18, 2024

Local News

La Plata County set to adopt updated flood plain regulations

maps finalized in October go into effect April 25

January 18, 2024

Local News

Durango Community Development, Engineering make move to Big Picture building

Planning director says transition is first step in realizing eventual civic center

January 13, 2024

Local News

La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

January 12, 2024