Battle over 27-story apartment building in downtown Colorado Springs continues

Beals Avenue condo project gets green light after Board of Appeals revokes earlier decision

A project to build a 36-unit condominium complex off Beals Avenue may commence after the Board of Appeals revoked an earlier decision on the grounds that the appeal had been filed after the 30-day deadline.ne.

Colorado Springs City Council denies appeal, giving final approval to 1st downtown skyscraper

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)— The Colorado Springs City Council denied an appeal to stop the construction of downtown's first skyscraper, ONE Vela, allowing the project to proceed. The city council voted 6-1 to deny the appeal, with two members absent. The 27 story building would be 68 feet taller than the current tallest building (Wells Fargo building) in the downtown skyline. Developers say it would bring 400 new apartments and new commercia…

Plans for 27-story building in downtown Colorado Springs move ahead after appeal fails

The Colorado Springs City Council voted 6-1 to support the design approval the Downtown Review Board gave for the 27-story, roughly 300-foot tall downtown apartment building earlier this year.

Controversial 27-Story Skyscraper Approved for Downtown Colorado Springs

A controversial high-rise project has been given the green light in downtown Colorado Springs, despite significant public opposition over its potential impact on the city’s iconic view of Pikes Peak.

ONE VeLa to proceed after City Council denies appeal 6-1

UPDATE: MONDAY, 4/7/2025 4:03 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City Council denied the appeal in a six to one vote, clearing the way for the project to move forward. Councilmember Dave Donelson submitted the one vote to approve the appeal. PREVIOUS HEADLINE: City Council to discuss appeal of ONE VeLa proposal MONDAY, 4/7/2025 1:09 p.m. Colorado Springs City Council will be discussing the appeal of the ONE VeLa proposal in downtown Colorado Springs.…

Battle over 27-story apartment building in downtown Colorado Springs continues

Someone has appealed the decision to approve a 27-story apartment complex in downtown Colorado Springs, leading to a special city council meeting on Monday.