From The Gazette-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is embarking on two ambitious planning efforts designed to guide and shape growth in the heart of the city for years to come.

If they work – and similar efforts have breathed new life into the urban core of other cities – downtown would evolve into a more pedestrian-friendly center of activity.

Imagine high-density housing, alternative forms of public transportation and a wider mix of offerings, such as grocery stores, high-end restaurants and maybe even a ballpark, an idea that’s been tossed around before.
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