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Neighborhood Tree Sale — Reserve Yours Today!
The Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association is offering two native tree species for purchase: Bur Oak and Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, with a focus on enhancing the neighborhood’s tree canopy. Each tree costs $85, and pickup is scheduled for April 18th. Reserve yours now, as supplies are limited.
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Get Involved with Colorado Springs’ Free Tree Program
The City of Colorado Springs is launching the Grow Shade Together program, funded by a federal grant, offering free tree planting to eligible residents in low-canopy areas. Applications are open until March 18, 2026, with planting scheduled from April 20 to May 22, 2026. Residents north of Boulder St can purchase trees.
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Permanent Closure of Boulder St
The development plan for Palmer High School has been recommended for approval by the Downtown Review Board and City Planning Commission. It involves vacating Boulder Street to accommodate a running track. City Council approval is likely unless significant opposition arises. Written comments are due by March 9, with a meeting on March 10.
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Try GoCOS to Contact the City
The GoCOS app is the primary resource for contacting the City of Colorado Springs. It allows users to report non-emergency issues like illegal camping and potholes, and provides options for privacy. Reports can be submitted via the app or website, enhancing communication with city departments.
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A Billion Dollar Deal: Defining Growth in Middle Shooks Run
Middle Shooks Run, a resilient working-class neighborhood, faces a pivotal moment with a proposed $1 billion redevelopment. Local entrepreneurs aim to reshape the area while preserving its social capital. Community engagement through public hearings and a Community Benefits Agreement is vital to ensure that current residents share in the benefits of growth without displacement.
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Community Cafe – Taylor Elementary School
District 11 is pleased to invite Taylor Elementary School community partners—school leaders, parents, neighbors, local businesses, and organizations—to join us for a shared meal and roundtable conversation about Taylor’s goals. Together, we will explore how we can coordinate ongoing support for our new principal’s vision and identify specific, practical ways to help Taylor thrive. We…
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Neighborhood Pie Party
Neighbor Heather Briggs is throwing a Pie Party on Saturday, 8 November 2025 from 3:00-5:00pm at the Middle Shooks Run Park Playground. Local non-profit, Hey Neighbor is sponsoring the event. Bring a pie and a chair to hang out in our beautiful park to connect with your neighbors. See the flyer for details.
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Redevelopment – 501 N Wahsatch Avenue
There is a redevelopment proposal for the old Laundromat at the corner of E St Vrain and Wahsatch Ave. See details for DVSA-25-0003 below. Provide comment to Ethan Shafer, 719-385-5397, Ethan.Shafer@coloradosprings.gov by 2 September 2025. Colorado Springs Development Details Page
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Help Shape the Future of Our Parks
The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department is updating its Park System Master Plan, and they want to hear from you! This is a crucial opportunity for all of us in the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood to help shape the future of our city’s parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation…
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Palmer High School Renovation and Campus Consolidation (DEPN-25-0087)
District 11 is renovating Palmer High School and the plan affects Middle Shooks Run. Phase 1 is currently underway and Phase 2 is in application status. The project DEPN-25-0087 requests a ZONE change from Residential (R1-6, R-5) to Form-Based Code Transition (FBZ-T2A) and thus is a a Form-Based Code Zone Development Plan for the first…