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Demolition of blighted asset in US85 urban renewal area

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FURA was formed by the City of Fountain in 2008 with the establishment of the US85 urban renewal area. Today, there are five urban renewal areas designated in Fountain, these include: South Academy Highlands I and II,
Charter Oak, and Bandley.

FURA Mission Statement

The Fountain Urban Renewal Authority (FURA) was formed as a means to revitalize the community's under-served assets through an offering of partnership programs and sole-source project capacity funding.

It avails the opportunity to cultivate a quality "sense of place" and
encourage new business development for a resilient local economy.

"Revitalize, Partner, and Fund with a Sense of Place for Development"

Spotlight Feature:

Woodman Hall Vision courtesy of Tremmel Design Group

2024 Annual Report (Spring 2025)

PRESS RELEASE:  FURA is pleased to announce a new Small Business multi-year tenant lease at its Woodman Hall property located at 102 N. Main Street in Fountain Colorado to occupy 100% of the ground floor as a mercado/restaurant, a fifth storefront known as: Sonora's Prime Carniceria & Taco Shop.
(announced 2.26.25 with an early 2026 grand opening)

Resolution 24-04:  Adoption of the 2025 Budget for the Authority.

Resolution 24-05: Adoption of the 2024 Budget Amendment

Adopted July 9, 2024:  City Council approved a modification of the South Academy Highlands I Urban Renewal Plan to exempt certain property and include such property in a new and separate South Academy Highlands II (SAH-2) Urban Renewal designation area. The SAH 2 URA Plan document is located online, click here.

Woodman Hall Adaptive ReUse Vision Presentation (August 2023)