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Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority: Tenant and Property Owner Meeting

The City of Castle Pines is pleased to announce the online application process to request financial assistance from the newly formed Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority (CPURA). The City formed an urban renewal authority in 2023 to support investment in the Castle Pines Village Square area by existing businesses and property owners.

CPURA will utilize tax increment financing to reinvest existing taxes into the Village Square area. The effort will focus on helping private sector investors who want to enhance their properties with improvements to existing properties and infrastructure, to incentivize top-tier and intentional development, and to add to the sense of community in Castle Pines Village Square.

The City invites tenants and property owners to learn more on October 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall to learn more. A virtual option is available on Thursday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m.

The City is pleased to be a partner to our private sector property and business owners in creating a vibrant and dynamic community hub. Visit the CPURA webpage for more information about the CPURA.

 

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Xcel Energy to begin transmission line rebuild in October

September 23, 2024 at 3:55 pm

Xcel Energy is rebuilding approximately 25 miles of 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines connecting the Palmer Lake, Castle Rock, Crowfoot Valley, Happy Canyon, and Daniels Park substations in Douglas County. This includes work on the lines that go through the City of Castle Pines. The transmission lines were originally built in the 1950s. Due to natural weathering and the overall age of structures, they have reached the end of their useful life and must be replaced. New infrastructure will improve electric service reliability to homes and businesses in the region, proactively reduce the risk of damage from wildfire and help meet the growing energy needs of homes and businesses for years to come.

Construction will take place within Xcel Energy’s existing right-of-way. The project will be completed in several phases. The first phase, between the Palmer Lake and Castle Rock substations was completed in Spring of 2024. The second phase, which includes rebuilding the line between the Happy Canyon and Daniels Park substations will begin in October 2024. Survey and staking work for segments between the Happy Canyon and Castle Rock substations took place in summer 2024 with construction work beginning in early 2025. All Work should be completed by the end of 2025.

 

Visit the Xcel Energy project webpage for more information or to contact the project team with questions.

Leaf and Pumpkin Composting

Castle Pines residents are invited to recycle leaves and pumpkins for composting on Saturday, November 2.

Have fun with your leaves, jump on them in piles, or re-use them in bags for Halloween props to help us crush them! Next, bring the leaves in large paper bags that you will keep after emptying your leaves. No bags will be accepted at the event. All leaves will be dumped out of bags.

Leaves are collected and used by local farms as a soil amendment and need to be as clean as possible. No garden waste, large brush, branches, or tree stumps are accepted as part of the leaf collection event (no commercial landscaping).

The event is free to Castle Pines residents!

Saturday, Nov. 2
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Elk Ridge Park | 7005 Mira Vista Lane

Castle Pines Pumpkin Race

Join us for the third annual Castle Pines Pumpkin Race! This Fall Fest event gives you the chance to design and create your own pumpkin "race car" to compete against other Castle Pines residents. You can either bring your decorated pumpkin, complete with wheels, or purchase a racing kit to pick up from the Castle Pines Municipal Office. Download Rules and Regulations for the Castle Pines Pumpkin Race.

Need to purchase a kit? Register and purchase a kit to participate. After purchasing a kit, it can be picked up from the City offices at 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite 200. Offices are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.

Already have a kit or want to make a car from scratch? Register to participate without purchasing a new kit.

Trick-or-Treat Street

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Make your way through the businesses along Castle Pines Parkway and through the Village at Castle Pines. Just look for a sign with a pumpkin and "Trick-or-Treat Street" in front of the business and join in the trick-or-treat fun!

Be sure to stop by all our fa-boo-lous locations of participating businesses:

🎃 Castle Pines Former Safeway Shopping Center
🎃 Village Square Shops in Castle Pines (City Offices/Library shopping center)
🎃 Castle Pines King Soopers Shopping Center
🎃 Village Shops at Happy Canyon and Santa Fe

Fall Festival

Mark your calendars for a day of fun for the whole family!

On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City’s Fall Festival will be held at the Village Square shopping area.

Activities will include:

  • Pumpkin Patch: Select a pumpkin to take home from the festival pumpkin patch.
  • Music: Enjoy live music from a DJ.
  • Inflatables & games: Enjoy a variety of thrills from bungee trampolines, axe throwing, and a mechanical bull.
  • Face Painting: Unleash your creativity and transform into your favorite characters or creatures with our fantastic face painting artists!
  • Hayrides: Experience the season's charm with a relaxing hayride around the Village Square area. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
  • Petting Zoo: Don't miss the chance to meet and greet adorable animals at our petting zoo – a treat for all ages!
  • Food Trucks: Savor the flavors of the season with a variety of food trucks. From savory delights to sweet treats, there's something for every palate.
  • Pumpkin Race: Enter your own pumpkin racecar to race down the track in this exciting competition.

Gather your friends and family and join us at the Village Square shopping area on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a day filled with laughter, joy, and fun for all ages.

See you there!

HYBRID: Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Please visit the Planning Commission page for instructions on virtual attendance. Residents are invited to attend the meeting in person or online and there is always an opportunity to provide public comment.

We look forward to your participation.

About the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.