Tag: renovation
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Original chairs from City Auditorium go on sale as part of renovation
A piece of Colorado Springs history could be yours, as the original seats from the City Auditorium are for sale beginning Friday. AVA Presents, the company that has partnered with Colorado Springs to manage the renovation of the historic auditorium in downtown Colorado Springs, announced Friday that it would sell the building’s 1,500 seats. The…
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Air Force Academy’s iconic chapel has a timeline for reopening — and shedding an ‘eyesore’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the big white box is expected to come down fully by January 2028. The Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel could start to shed its big white box next year ahead of reopening in 2028. The chapel’s renovation was originally envisioned to take about four years, when…
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Air Force Academy’s iconic chapel has a timeline for reopening — and shedding an ‘eyesore’
The Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel could start to shed its big white box next year ahead of reopening in 2028. The chapel’s renovation was originally envisioned to take about four years, when it started in 2019. Now seven years into the project, crews have faced numerous delays and ballooning costs after discovering asbestos and…
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Palmer High School plans in jeopardy after Colorado Springs City Council does not vacate Boulder Street
Future designs for Palmer High School have been thrown into question after the Colorado Springs City Council chose not to vacate the block of Boulder Street needed for the school’s master plan. The decision to vacate a block of Boulder Street failed on a deadlocked 4-4 vote at Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting. Councilmembers Dave Donelson,…
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Nonprofit renovates home, pays mortgage for injured Colorado Springs police officer
A national nonprofit recently paid off a mortgage for the family of a former Colorado Springs police officer who was grievously wounded in the line of duty. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a New York-based organization that supports the families of stricken service members, veterans and first responders, also made several “smart home” adaptations to…
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Trump calls for investigation into Air Force Academy chapel
President Donald Trump called for an investigation into the Air Force Academy chapel renovation on Thursday, highlighting the long timeline and high cost. A contract award in August showed JE Dunn had received an additional $88 million for the remodel, bringing the total cost up to $335 million. The renovation is now expected to be…
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Trump calls for investigation into Air Force Academy chapel
President Donald Trump called for an investigation into the Air Force Academy chapel renovation in October, highlighting the long timeline and high cost. A contract award in August showed JE Dunn had received an additional $88 million for the remodel, bringing the total cost up to $335 million. The renovation is now expected to be…
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Ribbon-cutting ushers in new fitness era at Schriever Space Force Base
By O’Dell Isaac odell.isaac@gazette.com During the State of the Bases address in August, Col. Eric Bogue, commander of Space Base Delta 41, told a collection of military, civic and business leaders that he envisioned a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, expanded fitness center at Schriever Space Force Base by the end of September. On Thursday,…
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PPLD’s busiest branch to close for 2 weeks
Pikes Peak Library District’s busiest branch will be closed for parking lot repairs effective Monday, district officials said. Renovations on the East Library’s parking area and access road are expected to be complete by the end of September. Library officials initially planned to complete the project in phases, allowing limited access to the North Union…
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Air Force Academy believes dorm remodel could take almost $600 million
The Air Force Academy estimates over time that one of its two dormitories will need almost $600 million to remodel. Sijan Hall, built in 1968, is expected to need a major remodel to upgrade its heating, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. It also needs work to renovate window walls, bathrooms, cadet rooms and workspaces,…