The Issues
North East Fort Collins is a
distinctive area with distinctive problems
distinctive area with distinctive problems
Residents of North East Fort Collins face unique challenges, some of which are informative of issues elsewhere in Fort Collins. By prioritizing solutions to connectivity and community issues early, we can help the entire City planning process.
Severe Traffic
One main overtaxed thoroughfare for over 1,000 homes to reach the Elementary School and only local grocery store (Country Club Road)
Almost a decade before Conifer and Suniga connect through to Turnberry
One in-progress railroad-crossing-free route into Old Town
North East Fort Collins connectivity is not prioritized in the Fort Collins City Council budget for at least the next two cycles
Car travel required
No bike-accessible schools, libraries, hospitals, healthcare services, or restaurants
The closest large community park is City Park
Only one completed neighborhood park North of Vine & East of Lemay (2 in-progress parks)
No bike-accessible grocery store or staple goods store/general shopping.
Service Gaps
Missing sidewalks, bike lanes, bike trails, walking trails, and exposed power lines in many areas
No access to XIP grants. No homeowner rebates for water-saving features or xeriscaping
Isolated neighborhoods that receive minimal attention from elected officials
Reduced Services
Police services diminished (fewer patrols, more vandalism)
No connection to the Poudre Trail or larger trail system
No parking services, must call FCPD
No public transportation options North of Vine
Limited cell phone connectivity
Take a virtual bike ride along
Country Club Road to Tavelli Elementary
Country Club Road to Tavelli Elementary
If you care about these issues, or know about issues that we haven’t listed,
now is the time to get involved. We need your help.
now is the time to get involved. We need your help.