Colorado Springs City Council Dissolves Downtown Development Authority
What happened
The Colorado Springs City Council formally dissolved the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on September 28, 2026. The council voted to dissolve the authority in a 5-4 vote. The DDA had been established by voters in 2024, but its primary funding source—a five-mill levy—was rejected by residents and property owners.
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Why it matters
The DDA was responsible for organizing and funding major improvements to the historic section of Colorado Springs, specifically the Colorado Avenue corridor. The authority had not initiated any redevelopment projects or improvements to this area since its establishment. The council stated that what would replace the DDA for the historic section remains unclear and likely distant.
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- city councilLegislative body that governs the city of Colorado Springs
- Colorado SpringsCity in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
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