South Nevada Avenue sees mixed progress in decade-long revitalization effort

COLORADO SPRINGS — Change is taking hold along South Nevada Avenue as the city works to address ongoing challenges in an area designated as

blighted nearly a decade ago.

The Urban Renewal Authority continues to monitor a project that began in 2015 when the city deemed the entire South Nevada Avenue corridor as blighted.

The area presents a stark contrast between development and decay.

On the west side of the street, new developments have emerged.

However, the east side tells a different story with boarded-up windows and run-down facilities creating what observers call a "weird contrast."

"We need cooperation from other business owners," Walker said.

Walker explained that decay attracts trouble, emphasizing that property owners bear responsibility for preventing their buildings from