Archive for Lamar
Urban Redevelopment Financing – TIF (tax incriment financing)
When Lamar, Colorado started chattering about Urban Redevelopment Planning, the concensus was fairly good – until they began implementing the concept of TIF, without the consent of the voters. Excuse me, but taxes belong to ME (the voter) and if you don’t want me to have a say in how they’re spent, do NOT touch [...]
Tourist Attraction – Urban Renewal Changes the Face of Colorado
Urban Renewal Changes the Face of Colorado Dramatic changes across Colorado offer fresh vistas, delightful getaways, and irresistible tourist attractions. Whether you’re visiting in Colorado Springs where visible gateways unite the crossroads of Interstate 25 and US Highway 24, or Lamar, where US Highway 50 and US Highway 287 run along the same strip of [...]