Public open houses planned for COS Creek Plan feasibility study

Residents are invited to attend upcoming open houses for the COS Creek Plan, a long-term effort to restore the natural functions of Monument and Fountain creeks while improving flood resilience, recreation opportunities, and environmental health.

This phase of the project is the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study, a collaborative effort between the City of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Waterways, and Colorado Springs Utilities.

The study is evaluating solutions to:

• Restore ecosystem health
• Reduce flood risk
• Improve water quality
• Enhance parks, trails, and community access

Community members are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming open houses:

• June 24, 2026 | 5-6:30 p.m.
  UCCS Downtown Campus
  102 S. Tejon St.
  
• July 15, 2026 | 5-6:30 p.m.
  Colorado Springs Police Department - Gold Hills Community Room
  955 W. Moreno Ave.

These informal, drop-in events will provide an opportunity to review project information, speak with the project team, and share feedback that will help inform future recommendations. A brief presentation will begin at approximately 5:20 p.m., but attendees may arrive at any time during the event.

While the project is currently in the planning phase and no physical changes are occurring yet, community feedback will play a key role in guiding future improvements.

For those unable to attend in person, a self-guided online open house is available at coscreekplanopenhouse.com.

The online open house includes the same information as the in-person events but gives the public an opportunity to share feedback at any time until July 15, 2026.

Input collected during this process will help inform next steps, including potential future partnerships and funding opportunities that could support project design and construction.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, and those with Limited English Proficiency. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid, language services, or reasonable accommodation to participate in this program should make the request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact [email protected] or Dial 711 or 800-659-3656 for Relay Colorado.