Renewal of the Gateway to Manitou area is actively in process and the City is encouraging investors to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in our community now! If you can imagine it, The City of Manitou Springs and the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority is ready to help you make it a reality. Getting started is easy! Contact us today.

The Gateway to Manitou Urban Renewal Area offers a unique investment opportunity for both first-time and experienced developers. The corridor currently features vacant buildings and underutilized properties in need of transformation. Whether your plan includes developing an infill lot, redeveloping a property for new mixed-use purposes, or adapting existing buildings for new uses, Manitou Springs URA and community leadership are ready to assist you in restoring this important gateway to our city.
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- City of Manitou Springs purchases site of former motel to transform into satellite parking | KRDO 1/10/24
- Manitou Springs City Council votes to buy dated motel as part of plan to expand city parking | Government | gazette.com 12/1/23
- Update on Urban Renewal Authority accomplishments, goals – (pikespeakbulletin.org) 8/26/22
- Meet Jodie Bliss | Artist Blacksmith & Metalworker – SHOUTOUT COLORADO 9/13/21
- Blacksmith captures attention with feminine, soft sculptures | Cheyenne Edition | gazette.com 4/20/21
- Spirit of Manitou | Facebook | 6/25/2020
- Manitou Springs installs new eagle statue (youtube.com)
- Manitou Springs east side improvements to be discussed Thursday night | KRDO 2/20/14