1891 2016 CELEBRATING 125 YEARS City of Woodland Park 4 th Annual Teller County Economic Forecast February 18, 2016
Commercial Projects Completed in 2015 Starbucks and Verizon Eagle Fire Lodge 5 new rooms Teller County Waste Office, Maintenance Garage and Yard
Commercial Projects Completed in 2015 City of Woodland Park Fleet Maintenance Building Rampart Range Rd. Trial Ridge Apartments 168 units Building #6
Single Family Residential Homes 17 SFRs Dewell Road Redevelopment of old cabins Cirrus Court Thunder Ridge
Projects Under Construction Charis Bible College Phase 2
Projects Under Construction Gold Hill North Square façade improvements and garage/storage
Projects Under Construction Memorial Park Improvements
Projects on the Horizon in 2016 17 Best Western Hotel in Gold Hill South Square Woodland Park Assisted Living Facility Village Terrace
Projects on the Horizon in 2016 17 Goodwill Paradise Lodge Lane
Projects on the Horizon in 2016 17 Valley View Apartments NE corner of Hwy 67 & Valley View Drive
Projects on the Horizon in 2016 17 Bus Loop Woodland Aquatic Center 111 Baldwin Street
TYPE WP Building Permits 2015 compared to 2014 Plan Reviews WOODLAND PARK/PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 Plan Reviews 2015 Plan Reviews 2014 Inspections 2015 Inspections 2014 Building Permits Issued 2015 Building Permits Issued 2014 Building Permit Valuation 2015 Building Permit Valuation Single Family 14 19 454 588 12 19 $4,832,735 $6,513,092 Residential Alterations 49 68 933 1,139 399 436 $2,258,937 $1,781,999 New Commercial 9 6 409 642 67 50 $17,373,151 $1,167,946 Commercial Alterations 26 30 327 467 105 96 $26,589,773 $6,409,616 All Other 8 7 39 103 9 23 $217,102 $259,445 Totals 106 130 2,162 2,939 592 624 $51,271,698 $16,132,098
TYPE WP Building Permits 2015 compared to 2014 Inspections WOODLAND PARK/PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 Plan Reviews 2015 Plan Reviews 2014 Inspections 2015 Inspections 2014 Building Permits Issued 2015 Building Permits Issued 2014 Building Permit Valuation 2015 Building Permit Valuation Single Family 14 19 454 588 12 19 $4,832,735 $6,513,092 Residential Alterations 49 68 933 1,139 399 436 $2,258,937 $1,781,999 New Commercial 9 6 409 642 67 50 $17,373,151 $1,167,946 Commercial Alterations 26 30 327 467 105 96 $26,589,773 $6,409,616 All Other 8 7 39 103 9 23 $217,102 $259,445 Totals 106 130 2,162 2,939 592 624 $51,271,698 $16,132,098
TYPE WP Building Permits 2015 compared to 2014 Permits Issued WOODLAND PARK/PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 Plan Reviews 2015 Plan Reviews 2014 Inspections 2015 Inspections 2014 Building Permits Issued 2015 Building Permits Issued 2014 Building Permit Valuation 2015 Building Permit Valuation Single Family 14 19 454 588 12 19 $4,832,735 $6,513,092 Residential Alterations 49 68 933 1,139 399 436 $2,258,937 $1,781,999 New Commercial 9 6 409 642 67 50 $17,373,151 $1,167,946 Commercial Alterations 26 30 327 467 105 96 $26,589,773 $6,409,616 All Other 8 7 39 103 9 23 $217,102 $259,445 Totals 106 130 2,162 2,939 592 624 $51,271,698 $16,132,098
TYPE WP Building Permits 2015 compared to 2014 Valuation WOODLAND PARK/PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 Plan Reviews 2015 Plan Reviews 2014 Inspections 2015 Inspections 2014 Building Permits Issued 2015 Building Permits Issued 2014 Building Permit Valuation 2015 Building Permit Valuation Single Family 14 19 454 588 12 19 $4,832,735 $6,513,092 Residential Alterations 49 68 933 1,139 399 436 $2,258,937 $1,781,999 New Commercial 9 6 409 642 67 50 $17,373,151 $1,167,946 Commercial Alterations 26 30 327 467 105 96 $26,589,773 $6,409,616 All Other 8 7 39 103 9 23 $217,102 $259,445 Totals 106 130 2,162 2,939 592 624 $51,271,698 $16,132,098
Pikes Peak Regional Bldg. Dept. PPRBD.org Dan Friedell Inspector
Sale Tax Revenues
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GROSS TOTAL TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUATION 13,773,420 15,192,460 16,176,550 18,889,740 19,271,270 21,401,930 21,620,620 22,861,600 22,663,360 22,275,870 22,216,470 23,347,700 24,095,870 22,962,630 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Main Street Woodland Park Program of the National Historic Trust now under Department of Local Affairs 18 Statewide and 2,000 nationally; Provides additional resources through grants and other funding opportunities under DOLA and partners Maintain Property Inventory and Improvements in Main Street Boundary Property information (year built, assessor valuation, parcel ID) Approximately 100 businesses in Main Street Area Business Survey 20 businesses along Midland Avenue
Main Street Woodland Park Boundary
50 45 Uses in Main Street Area 47 40 35 30 32 25 20 15 10 5 0 3 2 3 2 6 2 1 9 5 2 3 2
Business Types in Main Street Boundary 18 17 16 14 12 11 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 2 4 1 1 4 2 2 2 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 6 3 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 6 1 8 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 0
Restaurants in Main St. Area BUSINESS ADDRESS BUSINESS TYPE Joanie's Deli 110 E Midland Ave Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch The Hungry Bear 111 E Midland Ave Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Bierwerks 121 E Midland Ave Restaurant Lunch/Dinner/Bar Grandmother's Kitchen 204 W Midland Ave Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Historic Ute Inn 209 E Midland Ave Restaurant Lunch/Dinner/Bar The Donut Mill 212 E US 24 Donuts/Ice Cream/Coffee Ute Pass Brewing Co 222 W Midland Ave Restaurant Lunch/Dinner/Bar Yogurt Twist 310 W Midland Ave Frozen Yogurt Café Leo Coffee Shop
Main Street Business Survey Alpine Firearms Barn Door Bier Werks Brenda s Boutique Colorado Mtn. Spas Cowbells Cowhand Full House Hot Heads Joanie s Michael Harper Real Estate Mountain Wookies Outside the Box PC Shop Polaris Rainbow Twist SYS Auction House Tweeds William Brothers Furniture Woodland Designs Hungry Bear
Survey Results What are the greatest challenges to maintaining a sustainable business in Woodland Park? 1. Seasonal economy.. 4 business owners (20%) 2. Property taxes or rent 4 business owners (20%) 3. Finding quality employees. 3 business owners (15%) 4. Highway 24 3 business owners (15%) 5. Parking. 3 business owners (15%) 6. Difficult pedestrian environment. 3 business owners (15%) 7. Lack of local support. 2 business owners (10%) 8. Dealing with government.. 2 business owners (10%)
Survey Results What products or services would you most like to see in Woodland Park? 1. Restaurants 7 business owners (35%) 2. Boutique/specialty shops... 5 business owners (25%) 3. Clothing stores. 4 business owners (20%) 4. Outdoor recreation store. 2 business owners (10%) 5. Chipotle 2 business owners (10%) 6. Tourist shops. 2 business owners (10%) 7. Antique/thrift stores.. 2 business owners (10%)
Survey Results What short term solutions do you see for improving Woodland Park s retail environment? 1. Slow traffic on Highway 24...6 business owners (30%) 2. More parking or parking signage.. 3 business owners (15%) 3. Coordinate and space out events better.3 business owners (15%) 4. Improve pedestrian experience 3 business owners (15%) 5. Improve Highway 24 pedestrian crossings. 2 business owners (10%) 6. Business consultations and assistance 2 business owners (10%) 7. More events.. 2 business owners (10%) 8. Allow marijuana dispensaries.. 2 business owners (10%)
Survey Results What long term strategies do you see for improving Woodland Park s retail environment? 1. Slow Traffic on Highway 24 4 business owners (20%) 2. Encourage destination businesses 4 business owners (20%) 3. Address high property taxes. 4 business owners (20%) 4. Construct a bypass on Highway 24...4 business owners (20%) 5. Shopping local.. 3 business owners (15%) 6. Improve pedestrian experience 3 business owners (15%) 7. More parking. 3 business owners (15%) 8. Encourage more small shops.. 3 business owners (15%) 9. Focus on identity and history..2 business owners (10%) 10. Focus on beautification.2 business owners (10%) 11. Don t construct Highway 24 bypass...2 business owners (10%)
Enhance Downtown Increase walkability downtown by addressing safety, parking and access; Proposal to construct reinforced planters in the amenity zones along Highway 24 at intervals, to provide beautification and protect pedestrians Quinn Alley improvements to create pedestrian friendly walkway to the north of Downtown businesses to increase pedestrian traffic and provide for entrance to the businesses from the back side Placement of Farmers Market at Woodland Station with parking
Enhance Use of Downtown Pedestrian Plaza
Install Rest Area signs at Rest Area and Info Kiosk
State of Colorado Tourism Guide 550,000 Distribution 2014 & 2015 layouts
KOAA TV 5 6 month campaign TV Ad Online Event Ads Community Event Calendar
Greener Corners Recycle Bin Billboards 2015 Colorado Springs City Parks Colorado Springs Park 2015
Military Family Vacation Guide 2015 Distributed to Colorado Springs Military Bases
Colorado Springs Business Journal Engage Business and Relocation Guide
Chamber of Commerce Woodland Park-Teller County Guide
Pikes Peak Courier Teller County Guide 2015 Economic Development Ad
1891 2016 CELEBRATING 125 YEARS Thank you! Sally Riley, AICP Planning Director 687 5283 Darlene Jensen Main Street Coordinator 687 5231 Brian Fleer Executive Director Office of Economic Development 687 6954