Housing and urban planning

Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

January 10, 2024

Local News

Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023

MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says

January 10, 2024

Local News

Access road to Powerhouse, downtown Durango fire station to be named ‘West 12th Street’

Council takes Planning Commission’s advice, favors practicality first

January 6, 2024

Local News

Durango now accepting applications for new Community Development Commission

Deadline for applicants is midnight Jan. 15

December 29, 2023

Local News

The housing market has buoyed Colorado’s state budget. That may not last

was the first major financial update for lawmakers since they approved $434 million in property tax cuts during the special…

December 21, 2023

Local News

La Plata County approves development fee increase

revenues will cover 50% of Community Development Department operation costs

December 13, 2023

Regional News

A look at what’s top of mind for Colorado voters heading into the election year

A new poll shows that cost of living, crime and public safety, and housing affordability are what worry Coloradans the…

December 13, 2023

Local News

Making it work in Durango

an expensive community, how and why do low-wage earners make it work?

December 13, 2023

Local News

Zoning changes would push Durango developers toward building more affordable housing

Fair Share policy proposals include extension to rentals, higher fees in lieu and reduced parking requirements, among others

December 8, 2023

Local News

Road to growth: Bayfield sees highway connection as key to future development

than 900 homes could be built in coming years, nearly doubling size of town

November 30, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council gives first approval for proposed Community Development Commission

Changes for accessory dwelling units and Fair Share Program pass first readings

November 25, 2023

Regional News

Colorado has a housing crisis. Could 3D-printed homes be a solution?

Exterior of the new Habitat for Humanity 3D printed house Monday Dec. 20, 2021.Rob Osterrmaier While, to some, 3D printing…

November 15, 2023

Local News

Durango’s rental subsidy program extends application deadline

date for prospective renters is 10 a.m. Nov. 28

November 14, 2023

Local News

La Plata County set to increase development fees

Building and planning fees likely to jump Jan. 1, 2024

November 14, 2023

Local News

Economic outlook not good, say Durango residents in community survey

Questionnaire compares sentiments to other municipalities

November 13, 2023

Local News

Durango company receives housing incentive grant to build 66 affordable homes

Age Systems gets up to $680,000 for cross-laminated timber projects

November 9, 2023

Local News

Home prices up, sales down during third quarter in La Plata County

interest rates a ‘nemesis’ for prospective homebuyers

November 5, 2023

Regional News

Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos

Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions

October 30, 2023

Local News

Groundbreaking cues construction on Residences at Durango

Best Western motel conversion gets started toward construction of 120 rental units

October 28, 2023

Local News

Durango’s new rental subsidy program targets ‘missing middle’ workforce

Application window opens for 30 multifamily below-market units at Gauge Apartments

October 28, 2023

Local News

Regional Housing Alliance opts into Proposition 123

Plata County government entities commit to building 320 units over the next three years

October 6, 2023

Local News

Durango will finally break ground on converting former Best Western building into affordable housing

‘Residences at Durango’ project the first hotel-to-residential conversion project in Colorado

October 6, 2023

Local News

Bayfield breaks ground on Pine River Commons townhomes

66-unit project seeks grant funding to set home prices as low as possible

October 5, 2023

Local News

Fair housing advocates say S.W. Colorado forums can do wonders educating property managers, consumers

Durango forum scheduled for Wednesday, Cortez forum on Thursday

October 3, 2023