Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Developers Donate Millions to Foundation for New Schools

May 15th, 2006

Residential builders in north metro area are making sure school district can keep up with burgeoning population by Erin Johansen, Denver Business Journal Developers in the fast-growing north metro region have contributed more than $4 million and pledged $12 million-plus to help build schools in three communities. The money is part of the Capital Facility Fee Foundation set up three years ago by builders, local lawmakers and school officials to help fund capital costs in Adams County School District 27J. The district includes Brighton, parts of Commerce City and Thornton as well as some of unincorporated Adams and Weld counties. •MORE

Pioneer Housing Plan OK’d

April 11th, 2006

by Rebecca Waddingham, Greeley Tribune Right now, the plains of southeastern Weld County yield little more than a windswept view of farmland and the Rocky Mountains. In 25 years, that land could play host to 25,000 new residents, if a developer’s view of the future is correct. •MORE

Pioneer Communities — County Approves 7 Special Districts

February 25th, 2006

by Rebecca Waddingham, Greeley Tribune Developers of a nearly 6,000-acre planned community in southeast Weld County cleared one major hurdle Monday. County commissioners unanimously approved seven special districts — financing systems that can pay for infrastructure and services — that will allow further talks for the formation of Pioneer Communities. •MORE

Orpheum Lofts — Urban Living on the Rise

August 13th, 2005

Lofts, Condos Are Hot Market in the Valley by Sue Doerfler, The Arizona Republic When David and Jennifer Staciokas bought a unit at Orpheum Lofts in downtown Phoenix two years ago, lofts were still a novelty here. Not anymore. •MORE

Balterra — Business Briefcase

August 9th, 2005

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