If you’ve lived in Fort Collins for a while, you know the Southeast Community Center (SECC) has been one of the most anticipated projects in the city’s history. Originally approved through the 2015 Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), this was supposed to be the project that brought a full-service community, recreation, and library facility to
If you live in Fort Collins, you’ve probably noticed your utility bill creeping up over the past few years. Between water, electricity, wastewater, and stormwater, it all adds up. The City of Fort Collins is currently reviewing rates for 2026, and while there may be small adjustments on the horizon, our rates are still competitive
The 2025 Fort Collins mayoral race is shaping up to be one of the most interesting we’ve seen in years. Six very different candidates are running — each with their own background, leadership style, and approach to some of the biggest issues facing our city: affordability, growth, and a projected $11 million budget shortfall. If
Fort Collins has always been a forward-thinking city when it comes to transportation. From building out one of the most connected trail systems in Colorado to investing in bike-friendly infrastructure, the city has long been known as a place where walking, biking, and now rolling on two (or four) wheels is part of daily life.
November 4, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most important local elections in recent memory. Voters in Fort Collins and Loveland will decide mayoral and city council races, along with several countywide and statewide ballot measures. But this election also marks a historic first for Fort Collins: the introduction of ranked-choice voting
Building a new home in Fort Collins is already an expensive endeavor, and one piece of that cost comes from impact fees—one-time charges assessed on new development to help fund infrastructure and public services. In Fort Collins, these are called Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs) and Transportation Capital Expansion Fees (TCEFs). These fees are designed to
Fort Collins is often ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., but let’s be honest — no place is perfect. If you’re considering moving here, it’s important to know the challenges alongside the perks. These are 16 harsh truths about living in Fort Collins that most people don’t talk about.
The City of Fort Collins asks Fort Collins’ residents to weigh in on what’s working well in our community and where we need to improve. The 2025 Community Survey is now in, and it paints a clear picture: people love living here, but concerns around affordability and growth are louder than ever. Quality of Life:
This November, Fort Collins voters will decide whether to renew the Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) — a 0.25% sales and use tax that has funded some of our city’s biggest community projects for more than 40 years. If approved, the program will continue for another decade (2026–2035) and is expected to generate about $110
If you’ve tried parking in downtown Fort Collins on a Friday night, you know the frustration—circling the block, hoping someone pulls out before you give up. The truth is, our city has what consultants call an “upside-down parking model.” The most valuable spaces—right on College Avenue or near Old Town Square—are free. Meanwhile, the garages