Development & economy in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,860 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most development & economy activity
- Larimer County, CO (120)
- Colorado Springs, CO (101)
- Eagle County, CO (95)
- Buena Vista, CO (90)
- Lyons, CO (89)
- Longmont, CO (86)
- Greeley, CO (86)
- Grand Junction, CO (76)
- Mountain View, CO (70)
- Denver, CO (70)
- Commerce City, CO (67)
- Edgewater, CO (66)
Latest matching meetings
Mountain View Downtown Committee meeting canceled for Oct 6
The Downtown Committee meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026. No other business is on the agenda.
Council study session to set strategic direction and discuss budget, safety, land use
The Dacono City Council is holding a study session to work on strategic direction, align Council and staff roles, and discuss key topics including budget and capital improvement planning, organizational issues, public safety, land use and economic development, and policy initiatives. No formal decisions are scheduled…
Neighborhood meeting set for proposed annexation of 8979 Nelson Road into Longmont
The Planning Division is holding a virtual neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed annexation of a 0.88-acre parcel at 8979 Nelson Road into the City of Longmont. The property owner, Connection Church Longmont, Inc., seeks to join the city, currently located in unincorporated Boulder County. The meeting will…
Planning Commission to consider Sterling Ranch development amendment
The Planning Commission will hold a land use hearing regarding a minor development amendment for Sterling Ranch Filing 6A. This item is identified as File SB2026-014.
Englewood Parks and Rec to review bond updates and 2026 commission goals
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on September 10, 2026, at the Englewood Recreation Center to discuss park project updates, Pirates Cove 2026 statistics, and the Renew and Recreate Bond progress. The agenda also includes staff introductions for park supervisors and Pirates Cove personnel…
Council to consider pre-annexation agreement with GlobalAI
The Greeley City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving a pre-annexation agreement with GlobalAI (Colorado) LLC. The council will also vote on a motion authorizing the city attorney to prepare and sign related documents. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive…
Fraser Downtown Development Authority meeting canceled for September 8, 2026
The Downtown Development Authority Board has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.
Board to review variance approval criteria revisions
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a study session to discuss proposed revisions to variance approval criteria in the 2025 Land Development Code. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion only.
Economic Development Committee to discuss city's economic resilience
The Cañon City Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss the city's economic resilience, covering strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The next meeting is set for October 5, 2026.
Planning Commission to review Ponderosa subdivision and development agreement
The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission is meeting to review a major subdivision sketch plan and a planned development agreement for the Ponderosa area, along with a design review for the Healing Waters Redevelopment. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
City Council to vote on major Banning Lewis Ranch zoning changes and $555M utilities bonds
The Colorado Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and second readings on multiple zoning map amendments for the Banning Lewis Ranch development, including changes to over 1,200 acres across several parcels. Additionally, council will consider two large bond ordinances totaling up to $555 million for…
Board to hold public hearings on Legacy Park development and wildfire code
The Berthoud Board of Trustees will hold two public hearings: one on a revised vesting development agreement for Legacy Park and another on adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 1389) and an agreement with the Berthoud Fire Protection District. The board will also consider routine consent…
Beautification board reviews 2026 funding and fall/winter decor plans
The Buena Vista Beautification Advisory Board meets to ratify prior minutes, receive town updates on the 2026 beautification budget, and plan fall and winter seasonal decorations. The board also discusses a 2027 budget presentation scheduled for September 8.
Grand County historic preservation board reorganizes and sets priorities
The newly reestablished Grand County Historic Preservation Board meets to elect officers, adopt bylaws, and regain Certified Local Government status. Members will also discuss historic property surveys and coordination with local preservation groups.
Committee reviews annual Business Improvement Area renewal and downtown development updates
The Downtown Committee will approve June 2026 minutes and receive staff updates on downtown development projects and Castro Street activities. The primary new business item is the annual renewal of the Business Improvement Area, which includes a staff report and an update from the Downtown Business Association. The…
Historic Preservation Board to discuss Certified Local Government status and Cross Orchards site
The Historic Preservation Board will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings and discuss two topics: the Certified Local Government program and the Cross Orchards Historic Site. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.
County seeks public input on Water and Growth Elements of Comprehensive Plan
La Plata County Community Development is holding a series of public meetings to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meetings are scheduled for August 24 (online), August 25 (in-person in Bayfield), August 31 (hybrid in Durango), and September 1…
Commission discusses public art for Heart of Golden and strategic plan updates
The Arts & Culture Commission reviewed public art opportunities for the Heart of Golden project and discussed the integrated department strategic plan. Members recommended forming an ad hoc subcommittee to revise the strategic plan to ensure it remains accessible and aligned with the original intent.
CPIR discusses special event land use code update and department updates
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Special Event Land Use Code Update. The Community Development Director will provide a status update, and the Community Planning, Infrastructure, and Resources (CPIR) department will present its general update. No votes or final decisions are…
Board to vote on Spark Grant for Sangre de Cristo Community Care
The La Junta Urban Renewal Authority will hold a regular meeting to review financial statements, hear reports on local projects, and take action on a Spark Grant application from Sangre de Cristo Community Care. The board will also receive information on an Economic Development Summit and discuss upcoming work…
Planning Commission to review ADU, tavern expansion, and Tamarron DA amendment
The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three land-use applications: a minor accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a separate septic system, a sketch plan to expand Webb's Market and add a tavern, and a proposed amendment to the Tamarron (Glacier Club) development agreement. The…
GURA to consider initiating The Junction urban renewal plan for 51-acre site
The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will review reports on The Junction, a proposed 51.28-acre urban renewal area along State Highway 93, and consider Resolution 172 to formally initiate the plan. The reports identify five blighting factors and estimate $59 million in public improvements. The board will also discuss…
Council to place two citizen-initiated charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot
The Castle Pines City Council will hold a study session on wildfire resiliency code, then a regular meeting with consent agenda items including resolutions to place two citizen-initiated charter amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The council will also hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment, and…
Revitalization Authority to discuss Gardner Main Street and Rio Cucharas Inn updates
The Huerfano County Revitalization Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on old business items (Gardner Main Street and Rio Cucharas Inn), and discuss outreach to taxing entities and plan adoption. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed.
Forestry Board to weigh removing Significant Trees code section
The Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and develop a recommendation on the potential elimination of the Significant Trees section of the Grand Junction Development Code. They will also draft a letter with their recommendations to be included in the City Council packet for the September 2…
Council to vote on 555 Basalt Ave mixed-use project and 0.5% sales tax ballot referral
The Basalt Town Council will hold public hearings and second readings on several ordinances, including a mixed-use development at 555 Basalt Avenue, a 64-unit development with short-term rentals at 431 Emma Road, a 0.5% sales tax increase referral to the November 2026 ballot, and financing for housing and capital…
Bennett trustees to weigh data center impacts in study session
The Bennett Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss data center considerations, with a staff report and presentations from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and CORE Electric Cooperative. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single discussion item.
Main Street Advisory Board to plan Oct. 9 launch event
The Fort Morgan Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the upcoming Main Street Launch event on Oct. 9 at the Cover Theatre, including possible activities like a trivia competition, scavenger hunt, window decals, and giveaways. The board will also review results of the Summer Savings promotion and approve…
Council to vote on tax increases for public safety, child care, and open space
The Longmont City Council will hold a regular session with several public hearings and votes. Key items include second readings of ordinances on a public safety tax increase, a short-term rental license for major events, and additional appropriations. The council will also consider consent agenda items including urban…
Council to set hearings for Banning Lewis Ranch rezonings, BID vacancy, and Kettle Creek district
The Colorado Springs City Council is meeting to set public hearing dates for several land-use items, including large rezonings in the Banning Lewis Ranch area, a service plan for a new metropolitan district, and a Briargate business improvement district board vacancy. The council will also hold public hearings on two…
Public meetings on County Comprehensive Plan water and growth elements
La Plata County Community Development is hosting four public meetings (Aug 24–Sept 1) to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Meetings are offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats at locations in Bayfield, Durango, and Hesperus.
Commission to review short-term rental code amendment and economic year in review
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider a code amendment regarding short-term rentals and accessory tourist rentals, and to participate in a work session on the Economic and Community Development Year in Review. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from…
Council to discuss Ewing annexation, street projects, and more
The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics presented by staff. Items include a suicide awareness proclamation, the Ewing annexation amendment, a change order for Koshio Park irrigation, and several engineering services agreements for street reconstruction…
Council to review comprehensive plan update and code amendments
The Breckenridge Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the comprehensive plan update, review Planning Commission decisions, and consider several legislative items including code amendments for food and beverage employee housing mitigation and delivery zones. They will also vote on resolutions to engage…
Council to consider emergency moratorium on data center permits
The Dacono City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, with several items on the agenda. Key actions include considering an emergency ordinance to temporarily halt data center development permits, approving agreements related to the Sharpe Farms Towne Center development, and holding public hearings…
Commissioners review 2027 budget proposals from eight county departments
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive informational presentations on the proposed 2027 budget. No votes or final decisions are scheduled during this session. The agenda covers budget requests from departments including Public Works, Human Services, and Community Safety.
Planning Commission and City Council to discuss land development code rezoning
This is a joint study session between the Planning Commission and City Council to discuss the Land Development Code Legislative Rezoning Project. No formal action will be taken; the session is for discussion only. The agenda includes staff presentations and proposed zoning maps for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Planning Commission to weigh second-floor apartment at 305-307 Main St.
The Fort Morgan Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on a special use permit for a new residential dwelling unit on the second floor of an existing commercial property at 305-307 Main Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 13, 2026 meeting and receive development updates. The special…
Sheridan Redevelopment Agency to approve $168K in August disbursements
The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial reports, and authorize $168,071.88 in disbursements for August 2026. The agenda includes no resolutions and only one new business item: a report from The Teresa for June 2026. The meeting is largely routine financial and administrative…
Council to consider dissolving engagement program, business license code overhaul
The City Council work session will hear mid-year updates from tourism and cultural organizations funded by the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax, and consider several ordinances to repeal and reordain business licensing code articles, plus a resolution to dissolve the City Council Engagement Program and one supporting a…