The Colorado Springs Fire Department is being recognized with a 2023 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award for their innovations in the delivery of emergency medical services. CSFD was selected for this award for its Tiered Response Program that dispatches appropriate resources and personnel based on a patient's actual needs. Over 50 departments across the nation have met with CSFD personnel to learn about their program.
The public is invited to review and comment on the City's Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) on outcomes of funding from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2022 program year. The draft 2022 CAPER will be available for public review until June 7 on the Community Development’s website: coloradosprings.gov/community-development.
We have a unique program at the city designed to provide opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to participate in various experiences that help them physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn more about this impactful team enriching our community, one activity at a time!
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is gearing up for summer fun, which includes the opening of several options for swimming and splashing starting Memorial Day weekend. From fountains and spray grounds to outdoor pools and lakes, there are numerous ways to make a splash this summer in Colorado Springs.
City Councilman Dave Donelson invites the public to attend a community Town Hall to discuss issues impacting City Council District One in Northwest Colorado Springs. The Town Hall will be on Thursday, May 25 from 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. at Rockrimmon Library. There will also be Command Staff from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) to help answer questions from the public regarding public safety.
The City of Colorado Springs adopted the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports, an initiative to ensure opportunities and participation of all children to play sports. Mayor John Suthers announced his endorsement of the program today at the Project Play Summit, an event for leaders focused on building healthy children and communities through sports. The summit, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is being held this week for the first time in Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA.
The City of Colorado Springs ranked ninth in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Places to Live rankings. This marks the sixth consecutive year Colorado Springs ranked inside the top 10 of the U.S. News Best Places to Live listing. Olympic City USA was one of only two Colorado cities to place in the top 10, as well as ranking second in the country in the “Most Desirable” category.
Increased investment in stormwater infrastructure over the last several years has made Colorado Springs better prepared for flash flooding. After record rainfall this week, the benefits of those investments can be seen in areas such as Monument Branch and Voyager. The creek was highly eroded causing issues downstream, but the recently finished project added sculptured rock to allow water to flow safely and avoid flooding in the area. From roadway intersections to creeks, all around town stormwater investments are helping to make Colorado Springs a safer place to live.