The Coloradon reports that it might only be the first step, but Poudre Fire Authority took a big step toward opening a new fire station in Timnath. The PFA board of directors gave the go-ahead to pursue alternate funding at Tuesday's meeting, opening the door for the station in Timnath. http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007708290331
Hitch a ride on BRTs
Another story in the Colordoan reports that key players involved in Fort Collins' future planning and economic development got a sneak peak Wednesday at one of the new Bus Rapid Transit vehicles slated to service the proposed Mason Corridor project. Part of the $70 million corridor project includes a handful of New Flyer BRTs that will provide transportation along the 5-mile long Mason Corridor, which begins at Cherry Street in the north and extends past Harmony Road to the south. http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070830/BUSINESS/708300360
Real Estate Related Laws Passed in the 2007 Legislative Session As reported in the Realty Times, the 2007 Legislative session is over, and 1000 of the 3000 bills introduced were passed. Of that thousand, over 200 of them directly affect our industry. The bills range from studying environmentally friendly lighting systems to tightening condo conversion requirements, and the rights of tenants and landlords in cases of domestic violence and other crimes. http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20070829_legislationpassed.htm