Housing and urban planning

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

An overnight warming center will be available on nights below 15 degrees

DATE: Dec 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Dec 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

Parcel suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units

DATE: Dec 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Renters don’t benefit from property tax cuts, experts tell Colorado legislative panel

Experts told Colorado’s property tax commission on Thursday that rate cuts and tax decreases don’t often translate into savings for renters but that tax hikes can lead to higher rents. This ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

This new Cortez home is made of foam

The nontraditional build will be move-in ready by the end of the month

DATE: Sep 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed

U.S. senator says workers need higher wages

DATE: Aug 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Durango projects receive housing catalyst fund money

Animas View Mobile Home Park Co-op secures another round of funding

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manufactured housing: An untapped economic opportunity for Southwest Colorado?

Region 9 has a lack of affordable housing. Some think manufactured housing is part of the solution

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

Ballot question would go to voters in November

DATE: Aug 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

The HomesFund has helped hundreds of people with low- or no-interest loans

DATE: Jul 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez searching for full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator

The position will exist for two years and was created from a grant The city of Cortez is seeking a full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator to take on the position for two years a...

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community