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Downtown businesses warn proposed Remington Lot housing deal could remove critical parking; city says replacement options are being explored
Summary
Business owners, the Aggie Theater and downtown restaurateurs told council a planned housing project on the Oak Remington surface parking lot could wipe out more than 160 public spaces and harm regional attendance. City staff said they are exploring replacement options with the Downtown Development Authority.
Business owners and cultural venues urged the Fort Collins City Council to rethink plans to offer the city‑owned Oak Remington surface parking lot for a proposed affordable‑housing development led by Housing Catalyst.
Holly McAlee, owner of Killen’s downtown restaurant, told council the lot holds about 160 public parking spaces — including long‑term leased spaces and two‑hour public stalls — and said she had been told replacement parking would not be provided under the revised memorandum of understanding. “We’re going to lose potentially 160 spots,” she said, and warned that a deficit would…
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