Public Review of the draft Southeast Strong Community Plan
A draft of the Southeast Strong Community Plan is available for review by the public in both English and Spanish.
About the Plan
The Southeast Strong Community Plan is the first community planning project undertaken through the Neighborhood Planning Program. The plan area is generally the southern half of Council District 4 that consists of six neighborhoods nestled between Interstate 25 and Powers Boulevard: Deerfield Hills, Pikes Peak Park North, Pikes Peak Park South, Soaring Eagles, Southborough, and Spring Creek.
This plan is anticipated to provide guidance on physical development within the 4A planning area. Recommendations from this plan will touch on development topics such as transportation, economic development, celebrating culture, housing, climate resiliency, public safety and public health.
Advisory Groups
The Steering Committee for the Southeast Strong Community Plan consists of local government, non-profits, business groups, and resident representation from within the six neighborhoods that make up the 4A planning area.
Board Member | Affiliation |
| Yolanda Avila | City Council Representative |
| Laura Nelson | Apartment Association of Southern Colorado |
| Dr. Wendy Birhanzel | Harrison School District 2 |
| Keith Thompson | Council of Neighbors & Organizations |
| Pastor Ben Anderson / Alana Lipscomb | Solid Rock Community Development Corp |
| Janet H. Brugger | Black Chamber of Commerce |
| Joe Aldaz | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| Joyce Salazar | RISE Coalition |
| Matt Craddock | Craddock Commercial |
| Pam Shockley-Zalabak | CommuniCon, Inc. |
| Elizabeth Dukes | Peterson Air Force Base |
| Julie Ramirez | Resident |
| Reggie Graham | Former City Planning Commission |
| Woody Longmire | Resident |
| Patience Kabwasa | Food to Power |
| Heather McBroom | The Thrive Networks |
| Denise Larzo | Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care |
| Technical Support Team Agencies |
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| Colorado Springs Communications Department |
| Colorado Springs Economic Development Department |
| Colorado Springs Fire Department |
| Colorado Springs Office of Innovation |
| Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department |
| Colorado Springs Police Department |
| Colorado Springs Public Works Department |
| Colorado Springs Utilities |
| El Paso County Planning Department |
| El Paso County Public Health Department |
| Mountain Metro Transit Services |
| Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments |
| Planning – Community Development |
| Planning – Land Use Review |
Supporting Documents
The Southeast Strong Community Plan is informed by data compiled from years of studies and assessments. Please find the list of supporting documents below that guide the recommendations of the plan.
- Air Pollution in Southeast Colorado Springs
- Southeast Colorado Springs Food Security Research
- Policy Recommendations to Alleviate the Urban Heat Island
- Southeast Colorado Springs: Mitigating the Urban Heat Island
- Academy Boulevard Corridor Great Streets Progress and Measures 2021
Appendices
FAQs
Does the Southeast Strong Community Plan replace or nullify existing master plans?
Given the number and variety of existing plans already in place throughout the city, staff cannot make the overarching statement that the Southeast Strong Community Plan replaces all plans or that certain plans will not be folded into this plan – that will all be determined through the process of plan development and stakeholder engagement.
Public Engagement and Surveys
- Southeast Strong Community Plan Survey
- Encuesta sobre el Plan Comunitario de Southeast Strong
- Southeast Strong Community Plan Survey results analysis
- Oct. 3 community meeting priorities and notes - verbatim
- Oct. 3 community meeting priorities and notes - analysis
- Análisis de las notas de la reunión pública del Plan Comunitario de Southeast Strong
Video highlight of the public meeting held on October 23
The City will hosted a public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23 starting at 5 p.m. at the Stompin’ Groundz (2050 Jet Wing Dr).