City of Colorado Springs – The City introduces the Historic Westside Design Guidelines
The City of Colorado Springs, in conjunction with the Organization of Westside Neighbors (OWN), has completed the Historic Westside Design Guidelines.The new guidelines are designed to help recognize and preserve the historic significance and architectural qualities of the residential community that developed around Old Colorado City between 1859 and 1930.
The Old Colorado City real estate area is famous for it’s quaint architecture and historic charm. And the City of Colorado Springs has just taken one step closer to ensuring that the character of Old Colorado City we love today, is maintained for the future. The Historic Westside Design Guidelines will have a great impact on not only the appearance of our City but also the property values as well.
For the most part, historic districts attract flocks of buyers looking to own a piece of history. And for history buffs, it just doesn’t get any better than Colorado Springs! From the Santa Fe Trail, to Nikola Tesla, to Van Briggle Pottery, there’s enough past to Colorado Springs to fill a text book. I am glad the City is investing in the preservation of our heritage, and the Westside Design Guidelines are certainly part of that.
