MILE STONES

Take a look at the success stories and milestones in the Gateway! Exciting changes include improved roadways and infrastructure, art sculptures, enhanced sidewalks and new lighting.

This photo shows the old La Fun Motel sign in an empty lot with Pikes Peak in the background. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

La Fun Motel

Provided tax increment funding to acquire the property and cover the costs of revegetation and demolition to help the redevelopment of the blighted site.

This photo shows Adam's Mountain Cafe with Pikes Peak in the background. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Adam’s Mountain Cafe Remodel and Expansion

Through tax increment financing (TIF) provided financial offsets to the cost of remodel and expansion of the updated Adams Mountain Cafe on Manitou Avenue.

This photo shows the Pike Ride electric bikes along the avenue Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.

Pike Ride Station

In alignment with City of Manitou Springs climate action goals, funded installation of Pike Ride e-bike station in front of Quality Inn at Manitou Avenue and Beckers Lane.

This photo shows the streetscape along the avenue with Pikes Peak in the background against a blue sky. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.

Pollination Station

In alignment with City Council’s Resolution Establishing the Commitment to Have a Sustainable Environment and An Ambitious Response to Climate Change for the City of Manitou Springs, MSURA funds were used to cover the cost of planters, plantings and regular maintenance of free standing planters located along Manitou Avenue near the intersection with Beckers Lane. Since there is inadequate room to plant trees within the road right-of-way, the planters also provide visual relief from the hardscape of the Avenue The mission of the Manitou Pollinators and Pollination Station is “to enhance the natural environment of Manitou Springs and make it a more pollinator friendly city.”

This photo shows the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel against a blue sky with vehicles in the parking lot. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.

NEW Holiday Inn Express Featuring EV Charging Station

Featuring EV Charging Station: tax increment financing (TIF) provided financial assistance to build out the new Holiday Inn Express and install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station also in alignment with Manitou Springs carbon footprint initiatives. Property tax revenue generated from the increased value of the property were used to offset extraordinary redevelopment costs.

This photo shows the new EV Charging Station installed along the avenue. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.

Art on the Streets

In partnership with CRANE (Creative Alliance Manitou Springs), funded the acquisition of multiple community sculptural art pieces throughout the corridor as part of the ” Spirit of Manitou Springs” project.

This is Soaring Eagle, a sculpture made from Rocky Mountain granite. It is an eagle in flight against a blue sky. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.

Soaring Eagle

John Kessler sculpture at the east end of Manitou Avenue corridor near the welcome to Manitou Springs sign. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK »

This photo shows the Manitou Juniper sculpture by artist Tom Benedict in front of Holiday Inn Express on Manitou Avenue. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Manitou Juniper

Tom Benedict wood carving sculpture in front of Holiday Inn Express on Manitou Avenue.

This photo shows the Spirit of Manitou sculpture by artist Jodi Bliss in front of the Quality Inn. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Spirit of Manitou

Jodie Bliss sculpture in front of the Quality Inn at Manitou Avenue and Beckers Lane. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK »

This photo shows the Wild Contemplation sculpture by artist Amie Jacobsen in Field's Park. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Wild Contemplation

Amie Jacobsen sculpture and bench in Field Park near the new Marcy Morrison Bridge..

Becker Lane Improvements

Provided funding to reduce flooding potential, improve pedestrian safety by adding sidewalks, lighting and streetscape upgrades, rebuild Beckers Lane, improve new Marcy Morrison Bridge including mosaic tile art panel installation.

This photo shows the Sign on the Marcy Morrison Bridge, which reads: In recognition of Marcy Morrison's years of dedicated service to the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority, The City of Manitou Springs, The Pikes Peak Region and the State of Colorado; The Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Manitou Springs dedicated this bridge over Fountain Creek in her honor. September 25, 2021. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
Image showing the Historic Manitou Springs Arch against a blue sky, which is seen as you enter the Gateway to Manitou Springs. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
This photo shows the Marcy Morrison Bridge on Becker's Lane with the new art mosaic across the sides. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
This photo shows the Marcy Morrison Bridge with the new art mosaic across the sides. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
This photo shows the Marcy Morrison Bridge with the new art mosaic across the sides. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

East Entry Plaza

MSURA developed an entry plaza by the east entry arch that includes interpretive information, art pieces, lighting, landscaping and seating. The plaza marks the entrance to Manitou Springs by car and the multi-use trail along Fountain Creek.

Image showing the Historic Manitou Springs Arch against a blue sky, which is seen as you enter the Gateway to Manitou Springs.
This photo shows the Creek Walk Trail with a bridge spanning over the creek and person crossing the new bridge. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
This is Soaring Eagle, a sculpture made from Rocky Mountain granite. It is an eagle in flight against a blue sky. Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority Success Stories.
This photo shows the new signage next to the creek and new bridge. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Sheldon’s Auto Repair Fascade

A new painting was added to Sheldon’s front facade.

This photo shows the new artwork on the facade of Sheldon's Auto Repair. Success Stories from the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

The Gateway to Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Area offers the opportunity for a unique destination retail market for the Pikes Peak region. We need investors with ideas and a desire to make this area a distinctive place for the local community to live, work and play. Are you interested in this unique opportunity?

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