A long-time Colorado Springs group focused on neighborhood issues recently hired a new executive director after facing some turnover in leadership, public criticism and misunderstanding of its mission.
The Council of Neighborhoods and Organizations, a 43-year-old group, used to advocate on behalf of neighborhoods directly, but transitioned away from that model a few years ago, said Rick Hoover, board president.
Newly hired Executive Director Sara Vaas now expects the organization to hone in on the group s mission to educate residents about city issues and how to advocate for themselves. CONO cannot be all things to all neighborhoods. . What we can do is raise up leaders within their own neighborhoods, she said.
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Once this is lost, it can never be recovered, Councilman Bill Murray said of land dedication requirements.
The proposed parkland dedication rules would lower how much land developers must dedicate to the city to 5½ acres per 1,000 residents, down from 7½ acres per 1,000 people. The proposal is part of a slate of changes to an ordinance that governs what land or fees homebuilders must assign to the city when they build new neighborhoods and apartments.
The change is based on the 2000 and 2014 parks master plans that stated the city s goal is to provide 3 acres of community parkland per 1,000 residents and 2½ acres of neighborhood parkland per 1,000 people, said Chris Lieber of NES, a consultant hired by the city to work on the changes. The master plan standards do not include city open space, such as Garden of the Gods, he said. When open space is taken into account, the city provides about 37 acres per 1,000 residents, Lieber said.
Diver Rich Rotte cleans the corral at the About 600 tropical fish were released into their new home, a 16,000 gallon aquarium at the Scheel’s All Sports under construction in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The sporting goods superstar is set to open in late March. Divers will go into the tank four times a week to clean the aquarium. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Courtesy of The Broadmoor Stacy and Witbeck crews work on completing one of three passing siding tracks for the new Pikes Peak Cog Railway near the top of Pikes Peak. The $100 million project is scheduled to reopen this spring, marking a milestone in the return of one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. undefined