Downtown Partnership conducts its own research, as well as participating with other lead civic organizations to provide up-to-date information, data and trends. Often, individual reports can be generated for specific businesses as they consider the Downtown market. If you do not find the data you need, or for possible customized data, please contact us for more detailed information at 719-886-0088.
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. Read the plan.
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2019 State of Downtown Report
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2018 Downtown Partnership Annual Report
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2018 State of Downtown Report
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2017 Downtown Partnership Annual Report
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2017 State of Downtown Report
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2016 Downtown Partnership Annual Report
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Experience Downtown Plan of Development and Master Plan - Published Q4 2016
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Downtown Market Assessment – Published Q1 2016
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2016 State of Downtown Report
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2015 Downtown Partnership Annual Report
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Form Based Code
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Plan COS
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Creative Vitality Index
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Affordable Artist Housing - Arts Market Survey Report
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2040 Moving Forward Regional Transportation Plan
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2016-17 Quality of Life Indicators
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Pikes Peak Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
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Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
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Envision Shooks Run Facilities Master Plan
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2016 Southern Colorado Economic Forum Presentation
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Colorado Springs Location Finder
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Cultural Plan of the Pikes Peak Region
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Colorado Springs Infill and Redevelopment Plan
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Colorado Springs Economy at a Glance
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City of Colorado Springs
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El Paso County
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Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC
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Colorado Springs Utilities
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
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Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
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Colorado Springs Housing Authority
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Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR)
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Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center
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Colorado Springs Business and Liquor Licensing
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Colorado Springs Sales Tax Information
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Colorado Business Express Filling Information
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Colorado Occupational License Database
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Colorado State Taxation Division
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Retail Food Establishment Licensing Packet
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Mobile Food Vendors Licensing Packet
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EZ Fact Sheet
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EZ Pre-Certification Link
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A-frame sign guidelines and regulations (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)
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A-frame sign frequently asked questions (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)
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A-frame sign permit application (provided by the City of Colorado Springs)
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Graffiti removal authorization form
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Private property (no trespassing) enforcement letter
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Downtown Special Event Impact Fee Application
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Downtown Banner application
Downtown Reports
Regional Reports and Tools
Partner Organizations
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.
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.
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.
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