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Housing Plan Blocked by Air Force Noise | Colorado Springs News
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Monument, Colorado’s town council just killed a $205-home housing project near the Air Force Academy — citing noise from military training and potential interference with future airfield operations. The controversial Santa Fe Meadows development, once zoned for 500 units, faced fierce opposition from the Air Force, which warned of constant gunfire, explosions, and drone activity. Council members feared a flood of noise complaints from new residents, while the mayor declared any project threatening Academy readiness a “nonstarter.” For now, the dream of new homes on the north side is on hold — a stark reminder of the tension between growth and military necessity.
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