Housing and urban planning

Motels converted into long-term housing on north Main Avenue

Resident finds safe harbor in former short-term rental

DATE: Jul 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

No new taxes needed to fund large investments

DATE: May 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango

High costs lead to more commuting, less saving

DATE: May 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County board OKs telecommunication tower

But concerns expressed about airport proximity, health impacts

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

State could increase funding for affordable housing, without a tax increase

Large businesses would see less funding to cover cost of paying taxes

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango encourages resident-led redevelopment approach

At least 25 community members must petition City Council for Urban Renewal Authority

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Affordable housing waiting list to open for new applicants

Disabled residents will be able to apply for a single day

DATE: Mar 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm buries homeless camps west of Durango

Most campers left after 3 feet of snow fell in late February

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, county may spend $70,000 on strategic plan to address homelessness

Other towns have completed similar studies, with mixed results

DATE: Feb 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit expands plans for homeless village, campground

Group aims to meet housing needs for impoverished families

DATE: Feb 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cost of living outpaces a rising minimum wage

Family of four needs to earn $68,120 annually in Durango

DATE: Feb 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Close to $1 million in city fees could bolster affordable housing

Windfall comes from a ‘fair-share’ ordinance passed years ago

DATE: Jan 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business