Mission, Philosophy, & Values

Our Mission

The mission of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority is to transform areas throughout Colorado Springs by forging strategic partnerships, catalyzing development with community benefit, and creating long-term value.

Our Philosophy

  1. Capture and leverage new dollars from creation and enhancement of projects in blighted areas that the market would not otherwise deliver.
  2. Facilitate high-impact development and enhancement of places, neighborhoods, and districts that contribute to quality, sustainable environments where people live, work and come together as a community.
  3. Advance fiscally prudent and culturally sensitive urban planning and design aligned with the City’s plans and policies.

Our Values

Catalytic Transformations

CSURA is committed to contributing to projects that transform distressed areas and provide additional public benefit.

Strategic Partnerships

CSURA is committed to being a proactive and collaborative partner with creative approaches to catalyzing development.

Diverse Opportunities

CSURA is committed to curing blight by helping to deliver a range of benefits to include quality jobs, attainable and affordable housing, market rate housing, and missing amenities. 

High-Quality Placemaking

CSURA is committed to the creation of must-see places with iconic features, cool offerings, and memorable experiences.

Resilient Communities

CSURA is committed to reinvesting in existing neighborhoods, supporting smart growth, curing urban sprawl, and raising the standards of development.

We’d Love to Hear From You

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Phone: 719-385-5714
Email:  jariah.walker@coloradosprings.gov