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N4ew commercial district takes shape By Carin Kirkegaard; graphic by Tim Gamble
CastlePinesConnection.com
Last month, construction and infrastructure work began on the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road.
Since the City’s incorporation in 2008, the roughly 10-acre parcel of land has remained vacant. It was recently purchased and subdivided into six parcels (and one tract), two of which were dedicated to the City for a future city hall building and a potential future community center or other civic amenity.
This will be the rst time in nearly a decade the City of Castle Pines expects to see commercially-zoned construction west
of I-25.
Phase I construction efforts include grading, utility installation and roadway and sidewalk improvements. Although no additional construction is currently scheduled after Phase I, the property is actively being marketed to attract retail, investors and employers.
Any future development of the site will require additional City approval. To learn more about the project, including traf c impact analysis and minor development plans, visit https://www.castlepinesco.gov/ city-services/city-departments/community- development/current-development-activity/ and click on “Business District.”
Low-income energy assistance
By Patte Smith
Families, individuals and seniors who need heating assistance for the winter months
in Colorado may qualify for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado administers the Douglas County LEAP program for the Colorado Department of Human Services.
The federally funded program assists with heating costs, equipment repair and/or replacement of inoperable heating tools
to those who quality for assistance. For information about applying for LEAP
or program eligibility, visit https://www. colorado.gov/paci c/cdhs/leap. There is also information about other resources for additional assistance programs that may be available.
LEAP will begin accepting applications for the 2020-21 season on November 1. Call HEAT HELP at 1-866-432-8435 for more information.
For Douglas County LEAP information, visit https://www.douglas.co.us/community/ housing-and-energy-assistance/.
October 2020