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Over the past several months, Poudre School District (PSD) has started an important and emotional conversation about the future of its schools. The district is studying whether some schools may eventually need to be consolidated, relocated, or closed due to declining enrollment, aging buildings, and financial pressures. For many families, this topic can feel scary
Fort Collins has long enjoyed a reputation as one of Colorado’s most desirable places to live—anchored by Colorado State University, surrounded by outdoor recreation, and known for a strong sense of community. For decades, growth felt almost automatic. People came for school, stayed for lifestyle, and brought businesses, families, and capital with them. But the
Over the last several years, Fort Collins has been wrestling with a core tension: How do we hit our ambitious climate goals without breaking the people, businesses, and property owners who make up the backbone of our community? When it comes to buildings — which account for over two-thirds of all local greenhouse gas emissions—
The real estate world is changing fast. I recently worked with myself as my own client. It helped me stress-test every part of my systems. It showed me what I expect from myself — and honestly, what every buyer or seller should expect from their own agent today. This new era is not about being
Public transportation in Fort Collins has never been one of those “top-five reasons people love living here.” It’s not what most locals brag about, and that’s okay — it’s just the truth. But that doesn’t mean the City Council hasn’t invested heavily over the years. Remember the MAX line along Mason? That project cost around
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.
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.