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Historic Preservation Board adopts citywide survey and context plan
Summary
On Oct. 6, 2025, the Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board approved a Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan prepared by Tatanka Historical Associates, accepting staff-recommended edits and four conditions; the plan will be presented to City Council as an informational item.
The Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board voted Oct. 6 to approve a citywide Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan prepared under a State Historic Fund grant.
Staff said the project was prioritized by the board in 2022, the city hired consultant Ron Sladek of Tatanka Historical Associates in 2023, and work began in 2024. A draft was released for public and board review in March 2025 and a final draft was presented to the board in August 2025. Staff recommended adding a note to the neighborhood map acknowledging sub‑neighborhood names; that note was incorporated as one of four approval conditions.
"This is not just a product of me; this is a product of the community," said Ron Sladek, the plan's consultant, thanking residents and board members for extensive input. Bill, a planning staff member who presented the item, said state reviewers had indicated their comments were addressed but that final State Historic Fund approval was still pending submission of the final draft.
Board members framed the plan as a tool for future neighborhood surveys, outreach and grant applications. The board approved the motion by roll call, with five votes in favor. Members noted the plan will be presented to City Council and the Planning Commission as an informational briefing rather than an approval item.
The plan is expected to guide future survey work, outreach and potential nominations to the National Register. Staff said photographic documentation and other supporting materials collected for the plan will be provided to the city for posting online.
What happens next: staff will transmit the approved plan and meeting minutes to City Council and to History Colorado, and will coordinate timing for any presentations to Council or the Planning Commission.
