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Construction on Crystal Valley Interchange is underway
A significant infrastructure project in Castle Rock, the Crystal Valley Interchange (CVI), is underway. On I-25, two miles south of the Plum Creek Parkway and roughly eight miles north of Tomah Road, the CVI has been a top priority of local authorities with the goal to bring improved regional connection to I-25 and the ever-growing community. The Town of Castle Rock, alongside Douglas County and contractor Kraemer North America, began phase one in April.
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The development of a Life Time Fitness location has been approved for the northeast corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Canyonside Boulevard in the City of Castle Pines. Although construction approval and permitting has not been completed, the proposed location includes a 54,000-square-foot facility with pickleball courts and an outdoor pool.
The Canyons expansion plans
Preliminary plans will soon be submitted for an expansion of The Canyons development in the southeast portion of the city. The proposed development encompasses approximately 1,618 residential lots, along with designated areas for future expansion, a school site, a regional park site, and ample open spaces, trails and road connections linking to surrounding neighborhoods.
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Two Road Projects Starting The City of Castle Pines will begin undertaking two major road improvement projects this year. Happy Canyon and Lagae will see the construction of a new roundabout which began the week of February 19 and will continue through June. Traffic at the intersection will be temporarily closed at certain points during construction to enable a more timely completion.
Welcome new City Councilmember
Royal Hills resident Ron Cole won election to the City Council of Castle Pines and is the only new member of the council following the November 7 election.When asked what he is looking forward to working on as his term begins, Cole said, “Responsible growth, water conservation, and business growth.” Cole and his wife of 62 years, Pam, have two sons, one living in Broomfield and the other in Seattle.He cited the people and recreation opportunities as his favorite things about living in Castle...
Prestigious golf tournament plans move forward for 2024
Next August 20-25, 2024, Castle Pines, population 14,800, will host the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club and will see more than 25,000 visitors per day for events hosted by the PGA TOUR and Western Golf Association (WGA).It will be the BMW Championship’s first visit to Colorado since 2014, when Billy Horschel won at Cherry Hills Country Club.
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The community is abuzz with discussions about the possibility of a McDonald’s restaurant coming to town.The potential addition would be built on the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road. According to early filings on the City’s development activity map, the proposed site would be a 3,900 square foot franchise of the popular fast food chain included in the Parkway Plaza development. For additional information, contact information@castlepinesco.gov or call 303-705-0200.
Join the city’s leaf and pumpkin recycling event
Get ready to embrace the spirit of fall as you participate in the city of Castle Pines leaf and pumpkin recycling event on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elk Ridge Park. No bags will be accepted at the event; all leaves will be emptied out of the bags on-site.These collected leaves serve as essential soil amendments for local farms.
Roundabout coming to Lagae and Happy Canyon roads
As part of the City of Castle Pines ambitious 2023 Road Solutions Initiative, residents can look forward to a significant upgrade in road safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Lagae and Happy Canyon roads.This eagerly anticipated project will introduce a roundabout as an improvement to the I-25 and Happy Canyon Road interchange.Currently, a single stop sign and T-junction are all that regulate vehicles at a location that has seen significant property development in the last two years.
City launches online map to show development projects
The City of Castle Pines has launched the Development Activity Map (DAP), an online tool allowing citizens to keep track of ongoing and proposed development projects. The DAP provides information on land use projects to include commercial, residential, parks and more.
Zoning update to Parkway Plaza Development
The City Council of Castle Pines unanimously approved an adjustment to the Parkway Plaza Development’s zoning regulations on August 8. The development will occupy the southwest corner of Lagae Road and Castle Pines Parkway, directly west of King Soopers.The adjustment will add self-storage units and a pet daycare to the applicable zoning uses for the land.The Council also approved changes to the setbacks, or minimum distances a building can be constructed from the land boundaries.
Highest, oldest and solo: scuba diver aims to break record
Scuba diver David Moore has an adventurous spirit and has been training to put a high-altitude scuba diving record on the books this summer.After turning 57 in July, Moore aims to be the oldest diver to conquer Pacific Tarn, the lake with the highest elevation in the United States, and the first to dive the lake without relying on anyone for dive support.
Rueter-Hess Reservoir open for recreation
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (RHR), northeast of Castle Pines, will be open for paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking. RHR will be open for recreation Fridays through Mondays, with operating hours beginning one hour before sunrise and ending one hour after sunset. Reservations will be required due to parking limitations on site. No motorized vehicles will be allowed on the water.
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A new manager will soon join The Country Club at Castle Pines. Beginning later this month, Perry Kenney will take on the day-to-day leadership of the Club and its Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Kenney will join the establishment after more than 21 years at Sawgrass Country Club near Jacksonville, Florida. While at Sawgrass, Kenney served as an assistant general manager, food and beverage director, and executive chef for the club and its 1,400+ members.
March Madness coming to Denver
The Road to the Final Four stops in Denver on March 17 & 19 at Ball Arena when the Mountain West Conference hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Are you or someone you know from the 80108 ZIP code attending a March Madness game? Send your info and pictures from the game to brothe@castlepinesconnection.com. Tickets are available on TicketMaster at www.ticketmaster.com/marchmadness.
Crowfoot Valley Road expansion moves forward
By Bear Rothe; map provided by the Town of Castle Rock
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The City of Castle Pines conducted its 2022 Community Survey, with residents able to participate online from September 21 to October 4. Of the 12,298 residents in Castle Pines, 907 participated in the community survey – for a participation rate of approximately 7.3%. Compare that to the 751 residents of Castle Rock who participated in its 2021 community survey against Castle Rock’s population of over 76,000 – a participation rate of only 0.9%.
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