The City of Durango hosted a public meeting March 14th for the preliminary design of the 600 and 700 blocks of downtown Durango. According to staff, the intent of the project is to improve accessibility, expand pedestrian space, and improve safety of downtown Main Avenue from 5th Street to 14th Street while maintaining the historic character and functionality. 

At the open house, the public raised concerns about the loss of parking spaces, disruptions to businesses during construction, costs and funding, and more. 

The next open house will take place at the point of 60% engineering design. 

2026 is the earliest work on these two blocks would start. 

More information is at https://www.durangoco.gov/1661/Downtowns-Next-Step