The city restored the practice of fee-in-lieu for developers looking to pay their way out of parkland set-asides.
Lakewood loosens green space mandates for builders after projects grind to halt
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Lakewood’s controversial parkland measure grinds residential projects — even small ones — to a halt
The ramifications of Lakewood’s new law have been abrupt and widespread: The city hasn’t issued any residential building permits since Dec. 7, when the ordinance went into effect.
Restaurateur closes three of four local eateries after foreclosure, lawsuits
“It’s not a terribly unique story,” said Jared Leonard. “It’s the industry right now.”
Judge pauses enforcement of new Lakewood development law
The injunction lets Kairoi Residential seek city approval for a much-criticized project.
Developer sues Lakewood over rule change it fears could sink apartment project
Kairoi Properties says city leaders changed land-use rules mid-game.
Restaurateur hit with Lakewood foreclosure, rash of collection suits
Jared Leonard no longer owns the building where Campfire Lakewood operates, but says sales are stable across his four eateries.
Fire district buys land off Wadsworth in Lakewood for new station
“The area around 5th and Wadsworth is one of our busiest areas,” a West Metro spokeswoman said.
‘Everything that Colorado loves all in one space’ to replace planned brewery
Live Slow Brewing planned to open in the Wheat Ridge space before a co-founder ended up in court.
Investors say internal docs prove small Lakewood bank wasted $20M on aircraft
Solera Bank’s chairman says those planes yield profits and investors are trying “to make us look bad.”
Vacant Lakewood office complex last used by feds hitting auction block
Corporate Center at Academy Park fetched $29 million in 2002.
