Bayfield wrestles with housing needs
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Town weighs development pressures with providing adequate amenities By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 9:00 AM
Bayfield wrestles with housing needs The Bayfield board of trustees took a fresh look at housing issues Tuesday, but finding solutions might be like “opening a can of worms,” said Mayor Ashleigh Tarkington. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
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The Bayfield board of trustees took a fresh look at housing issues this week, but finding solutions might be like “opening a can of worms,” said Mayor Ashleigh Tarkington.
Ignacio takes steps toward housing development
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Town considers plans for new apartments, townhomes By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 9:33 AM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 6:07 PM
Ignacio takes steps toward housing development The town of Ignacio is examining plans to bolster affordable housing development within its boundaries. Shannon Mullane/Durango Herald Escuchar en Español:
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The town of Ignacio is moving into the new year with plans to bring more housing options to the community after decades of decreasing development.
Communities around La Plata County are focusing on housing affordability as housing costs increase and more people move to rural areas during the coronavirus pandemic. In Ignacio, the town is trying to revitalize its aging housing stock with plans