Title
Informational presentation of the Southeast Strong Community Plan, the first community planning project proposed under the PlanCOS key initiative for a Neighborhood Planning Program.
(Legislative)
Located in Council District 4.
Presenter:
Page Saulsbury, Planner II, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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Summary:
The Southeast Strong Community Plan (Plan) the first community planning project proposed under the PlanCOS key initiative for a Neighborhood Planning Program details priorities, goals, and strategies related to mobility, economic development, and housing among other determinants identified through locally-informed, public input processes. The Plan is tactical and advisory and will help guide efforts and efficient use of public and community-based resources to maximize the success of our neighborhoods. The Plan represents a City-community partnership and is a derivative of the PlanCOS Vibrant Neighborhoods key initiative for neighborhood planning.
The Council adopted PlanCOS includes goals for neighborhood and corridor revitalization as well as an emphasis on maximizing opportunities and continuing to address challenges in the southeast areas of the City.
The planning area is geographically between Interstate 25 and Powers Blvd. with a northern boundary of Fountain Blvd and the City boundary to the south along Milton E Proby Pkwy and includes six PlanCOS neighborhoods: Spring Creek, Pikes Peak Park North, Pikes Peak Park South, Southborough, Deerfield Hills, and Soaring Eagle. Map of Community Plan area: https://coloradosprings.gov/document/plan4aadjusted6202107132022.pdf
A recommendation for adoption by the Planning Commission is expected on February 12, 2025. A City Council hearing is scheduled for hearing and on the 25th of February 2025, by resolution.
Background:
A presentation to City Council in March of 2022, by the Planning Department, proposed a plan of action to re-init...
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