Summary
The City of Colorado Springs worked with the Colorado Geological Survey to initiate an Engineering Geology Study of geologic conditions within two areas in the southwest portion of the city. A variety of geological hazards and various soil conditions are well known in many areas of Colorado Springs. This study focused on creating a single repository of local geologic or geotechnical information within the study areas.
Using data from the study, the City now provides the community with an accurate depiction of the geologic and geotechnical characteristics in specific areas in southwestern Colorado Springs. The Engineering Geology Study provides consistent geologic and geotechnical data from which to draw information to better understand geology and slope movement in the area and to make more informed decisions on land use, site development, and potential mitigation alternatives, if needed.
Online Database
FAQ
Q: Who will benefit from this study?
General public: Provides a tool for the public to review geologic and geotechnical information in specific areas and, as a whole, to form a more accurate picture of the geologic and geotechnical characteristics in southwestern Colorado Springs.
Homebuilder/property owner/homebuyer/Realtors: Provides a comprehensive picture of geologic and geotechnical characteristics of this area that can guide potential homebuilders and homebuyers to make more informed decisions. Consistent data will enable them to take their own analysis and testing to the next level should they choose.
Engineers: Provides the engineering community a more comprehensive understanding of the existence of slope movements to better identify required mitigation and possible solutions. Information will also help facilitate a more complete and timely review of required geohazard reports and constructive feedback from inspectors and approval authorities about appropriate mitigation efforts.
Developers: Access to this information repository will help developers be aware of geologic characteristics that can guide decisions for any required mitigation efforts for new or redevelopment. The information will also help facilitate complete and timely review of required geohazard reports and facilitate constructive feedback from inspectors and approval authorities on appropriate/required mitigation efforts.
Regulatory entities: The Information repository will facilitate development of more comprehensive and accurate geohazard reports that can be evaluated against a wide body of information to evaluate proposed mitigation efforts.
Contacts
For more information about the Engineering Geology Study, please contact City of Colorado Springs Engineering Program Manager, Tyra Sandy at Tyra.Sandy@ColoradoSprings.gov.