Research, Reports & Resources

2021 State of Downtown

The annual State of Downtown report looks at economic indicators and development trends for the greater Downtown Colorado Springs area.

The report, produced by the Downtown Development Authority, shares the data, trends and analysis to inform key stakeholders including investors, brokers, developers, retailers, civic leaders and property owners in mind.

• 2021 State of Downtown Report

• 2021 State of Downtown Report - Executive Summary

• Development Map (updated April 2021)




Past issues

Click on links below for past issues of the State of Downtown Report.

• 2020 State of Downtown Report

• 2019 State of Downtown Report

• 2018 State of Downtown Report

• 2017 State of Downtown Report

• 2016 State of Downtown Report




Experience Downtown Master Plan

The Experience Downtown Colorado Springs Plan of Development and Master Plan serve as significant and tactical updates to the 2007 Imagine Downtown Plan of Development and 2009 Master Plan. The plan was approved by City Council in Q4 2016. The plans are the culmination of an 18-month process that included engagement with hundreds of stakeholders through focus groups, interviews and online surveys; review and integration of over a dozen city and regional plans; consultant expertise; tours; and deep research and market analysis. The plans work in harmony to provide a strategic, actionable, consensus-built roadmap to ensure a thriving, vibrant city center.

• Experience Downtown Plan of Development and Master Plan - Published Q4 2016

• Downtown Market Assessment – Published Q1 2016




Downtown Partnership Annual Report

Annual reports for the Downtown Partnership include financial information, donors, sponsors and members.

• Annual Reports




Regional Reports and Tools




• Plan COS

• Form Based Code

• Creative Vitality Index

• Affordable Artist Housing - Arts Market Survey Report

• 2040 Moving Forward Regional Transportation Plan

• 2016-17 Quality of Life Indicators

• Pikes Peak Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

• Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

• Envision Shooks Run Facilities Master Plan

• 2016 Southern Colorado Economic Forum Presentation

• Colorado Springs Location Finder

• Cultural Plan of the Pikes Peak Region

• Colorado Springs Infill and Redevelopment Plan

• Colorado Springs Economy at a Glance




Partner Organizations




• City of Colorado Springs

• El Paso County

• Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC

• Colorado Springs Utilities

• Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

• Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

• Colorado Springs Housing Authority

• Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR)

• Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center




Local and State Business Licensing

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• Colorado Springs Business and Liquor Licensing

• Colorado Springs Sales Tax Information

• Colorado Business Express Filling Information

• Colorado Occupational License Database

• Colorado State Taxation Division




El Paso County Public Health

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• Retail Food Establishment Licensing Packet

• Mobile Food Vendors Licensing Packet




Enterprise Zone Forms:

Downtown Colorado Springs is located within an El Paso County Enterprise Zone, and any business located in the zone is eligible to pre-certify for EZ state tax credits. Businesses must pre-certify though the state in order to be eligible. Additionally, Downtown Partnership and Downtown Ventures are eligible for Enterprise Zone contributions.

• EZ Pre-Certification Link




Signage




• A-frame sign guidelines and regulations (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)

• A-frame sign frequently asked questions (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)

• A-frame sign permit application (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)




Other Forms




• Graffiti removal authorization form

• Private property (no trespassing) enforcement letter

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