Plus, redesigned postcards and posters for notification on development applications
The City of Colorado Springs has launched a new development tracker webpage, along with redesigned posters and postcards, to provide increased transparency and clearer communication around land development projects that are submitted to the City for review.
“The City is proud to release these new tools to help ensure residents know what development projects are proposed for their neighborhoods, along with the ways they can comment on them and participate in public meetings,” said Katie Carleo, acting assistant planning director. “A key part of our review process for a development application is receiving comments from residents, and we want to ensure that process is as transparent and clear as possible.”
The development tracker webpage includes an interactive map that shows applications that are either under review or recently approved. The map also gives clear direction for residents to easily find additional project information. The webpage consolidates information on how to participate in public hearings and if there are upcoming neighborhood meetings for a proposed development. In the future, it will feature tutorial videos on the review process and how to be engaged in the planning process.
The City also redesigned its posters and postcards that notify property owners and residents about development applications in their neighborhood. The new designs are purposefully engaging and provide clear information on each project. They also include a QR code to easily get to the development tracker webpage, along with information on how to comment on the application or participate in a public hearing or neighborhood meetings.
The development tracker webpage can be found at ColoradoSprings.Gov/DevelopmentTracker.