Housing and urban planning - The Durango Herald

Economic forum sounds alarm on housing crisis in La Plata County

Local group receives state grant to strategize a path to equitable homeownership

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

DATE: Jan 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

Those who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Report also addresses using natural lands to support economy

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rent rising faster than wages puts strain on Durango housing market

Rental costs went up four times as much as income during nine-year period

DATE: Nov 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango extends due diligence period in effort to purchase hotel for affordable housing

Developer proposes 120 units at Best Western Inn and Suites

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners restart Regional Housing Alliance

Agreement with Durango, Ignacio and Bayfield signals new push to meet worker demand

DATE: Nov 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Espero Apartments opens to applause

Supportive housing offers place to heal and thrive for unhoused, low-income and disabled residents

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hotel project for transitional housing included in federal bills, but it’s less than hoped

City likely to receive $3 million for purchase of Best Western

DATE: Oct 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline

Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local funding

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bayfield town trustees discuss priorities for 2022 budget

Faster internet, workforce housing top list of key items to tackle

DATE: Oct 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News