by meg | Oct 22, 2019 | Natural Spaces & Parks
In 2010, the City Park Train was shut down due to safety concerns. There was a $350,000 line item in the Building on Basics 2 tax that was taken before city voters in 2015 in order to place a safer train in City Park. The tax passed (and included a lot more projects...
by meg | Aug 27, 2019 | Bikes & Peds, Infrastructure, Transportation
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS All New Intersection at Laporte and Loomis There are some significant improvements in the works for an offset intersection in an Old Town neighborhood. While most are pleased with the proposed changes, there are a few who believe the...
by meg | Aug 9, 2019 | Bikes & Peds, Transportation
There’s a lot going on downtown during the summer. Carpooling to Old Town can be a smart way to go. But for some events, like New West Fest, parking spots are in very short supply. At times like that you’ll definitely want to travel by bike or bus instead...
by meg | Dec 10, 2018 | Bikes & Peds, Car Culture
Bicyclist using the new bike lane on S. Shields St. I attended the Magnolia and Shields intersection open house tonight that was hosted by FC Bikes and the City of Fort Collins. In speaking with a fellow participant, I learned the following. All bicyclists are...
by meg | Jul 24, 2018 | Affordability, Built Environment, Growth & Density, Historic Preservation
On July 17th, Historic Denver hosted a tour of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in the Curtis Park Historic District. “Accessory Dwelling Unit” is a technical term that refers to any additional living space on a lot other than the main dwelling. So if a...
by meg | Jul 4, 2018 | Car Culture, Car Parking
Special events often lead to disregard. At any “normal time” most people seem to get that there are rules to where you can and can’t park your car. But when it comes to special events, whether it’s a kids’ soccer game or a holiday parade,...
by meg | May 29, 2018 | Bikes & Peds, Built Environment, Transportation, Transportation Effects Development
“Blessed are the pedestrians, for they have inherited a world made for motorists.”
by meg | Apr 22, 2018 | Built Environment, Resource Management, Waste Storage
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” ― Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day. Humans have been reusing and recycling hand-made goods for...
by meg | Apr 13, 2018 | Sense of Place
At a City Plan meeting last night, there was a short discussion on the term “distinctiveness.” It was a theme in the 1997 version of City Plan as residents wanted to be sure that Fort Collins remained distinct from Loveland, Timnath, Wellington and Laporte...
by meg | Apr 8, 2018 | Arts & Music, Local Culture
In 2006, the City of Fort Collins, through the Art in Public Spaces program, commissioned artwork to be painted on transformer cabinets. Not only would the artwork beautify the city, but it would also be a means of combatting graffiti. Artists would be paid for their...
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