Putting Historic Uptown on the Map – Literally!
Historic Uptown is seeking recognition on Colorado Springs’ PlanCOS Neighborhood Map, led by VP Dianne Bridges. Inclusion aims to enhance visibility, eligibility for city support, and solidify neighborhood identity. The community is encouraged to express support via email and participate in upcoming meetings to define boundaries and advocate for the area.
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Add Historic Uptown to the PlanCOS Neighborhood Map
Historic Uptown VP Dianne Bridges is working to ensure our neighborhood is officially added to the City of Colorado Springs’ PlanCOS Neighborhood Map—a key tool used in city planning, funding decisions, and neighborhood recognition.
While the current map was never meant to be definitive, it has often been treated as the “official” list of neighborhoods. The result? Neighborhoods like ours—rich in history and deeply engaged—have been left off entirely.
Dianne, through her work with the Historic Neighborhoods Partnership (HNP), is advocating for a targeted update to the map. She’s urging the city to recognize Historic Uptown’s established boundaries and include us as a distinct neighborhood. Doing so would:
- Give Historic Uptown visibility in future planning initiatives
- Help us qualify for city-led engagement, support, and funding
- Solidify our identity and place within the broader city framework
How Can You Get Involved?
- Neighbors & Businesses: Email Shelia.Booth@coloradosprings.gov and Page.Saulsbury@coloradosprings.gov to share your support for including Historic Uptown on the PlanCOS map.
- Have thoughts about our boundaries? Let us know! Community-defined boundaries are key to this process.
- Join the conversation: Attend our next Historic Uptown meeting to stay informed and be part of the advocacy.
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