Beth Hall Roalstad at Homeward Pikes Peak
Beth Hall Roalstad at Homeward Pikes Peak
14 Intersection of Housing and a Vibrant Downtown
14 Intersection of Housing and a Vibrant Downtown
14 Intersection of Housing and a Vibrant Downtown
Monday 19th December 2022
Susan Edmondson discusses affordable live/work spaces for artists and the vibrant future of downtown Colorado Springs on A Place for Everyone.
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Get the buttons here!Artful Living: Affordable Spaces and a Thriving Downtown
For many years, the top priority has been to bring more residents to downtown, and for many years, that wasn't really happening.
Why is downtown Colorado Springs buzzing with excitement? Host Beth Roalstad dives into this question with Susan Edmondson, the CEO of the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. They discuss why the recent surge in downtown housing hasn't made it cheaper and explore a groundbreaking project called Artspace. This initiative aims to create affordable live/work spaces for artists, with rents tailored for those earning up to 60% of the average median income.
Susan shares insights into the structure and goals of the Downtown Partnership, highlighting efforts to revitalize the city center. Despite challenges like aging infrastructure and costly parking solutions, over 1,000 new housing units have been added in recent years, bringing a fresh vibrancy to the area. The episode also touches on the importance of a lively downtown for the city's economy and discusses new transportation options like the shuttle bus running along Tejon Street.
Tune in to discover how these developments are shaping a bright future for downtown Colorado Springs.