Living in Fort Collins The Podcast

About Living in Fort Collins The Podcast

Stay connected with what’s happening in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado each week. From local events and new developments to interviews with community leaders and business owners, we bring you real conversations about our region’s growth and lifestyle. Get quick real estate market updates and insights that matter to residents and investors alike. Hosted by the Soukup Real Estate team, licensed agents in Colorado. Contact Patrick@soukuprealestate.com or call/text (970) 893-3533

Publisher

Living in Fort Collins The Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   FoCo in 15 Minutes | Data Center Moratoriums, $1.5B Broadcom Expansion, Housing Changes & CSU News

   Welcome to Living in Fort Collins — The Podcast, your weekly insider look at what's happening across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, from growth and development to local government, business, real estate, and things to do. 🏗️ Northern Colorado Communities Push Back on Data Centers — Loveland and Berthoud have approved 12-month pauses on new large-scale data centers, while Fort Collins is considering a six-month moratorium. Meanwhile, Weld County residents are collecting signatures to challenge the approved Global AI project near Windsor. Water consumption, electricity demand, and infrastructure costs are driving the regional debate. 💰 Bohemian Foundation Donates $5 Million to CSU — The Fort Collins-based foundation is investing $3.8 million into CSU's Powerhouse Energy Campus to support energy research, grid resilience, wildfire research, and AI computing capabilities. Another $1.2 million will endow two university prizes. 🐾 CSU Launches New Veterinary Professional Associate Program — Colorado State University's first-of-its-kind program aims to address veterinarian shortages by training mid-level veterinary professionals. The inaugural class has 14 students, but questions remain about licensing requirements and the scope of practice as state regulators finalize the rules. 🏈 Fort Collins High School Football Makes History — The Lambkins improved to 7-0 after defeating Fairview 44-36, becoming Colorado Class 5A's only remaining unbeaten team. Junior quarterback Jace Garcia accounted for five touchdowns, and Fort Collins now prepares for the Harmony Cup rivalry game against Fossil Ridge on October 16. 🛑 Fort Collins Moves Toward a Data Center Moratorium — Council voted 5-1 to stop accepting applications for qualifying data centers while staff prepares a proposed six-month moratorium for October 20. The discussion centers on electricity demand, water resources, and whether large-scale data centers fit the city's long-term development goals. 🏭 Broadcom's $1.5 Billion Expansion Approved — Council unanimously approved a performance-based incentive package supporting Broadcom's planned $1.5 billion investment in its Fort Collins manufacturing campus through 2036. The expansion includes at least 100 new permanent jobs, with the city offering up to $8.9 million in verified sales and use tax rebates. 🏠 Major Changes to Housing Approvals Become Final — Council passed Ordinance 118 by a 5-1 vote, allowing most residential developments to move through a staff-level approval process without a public hearing. Supporters believe this could reduce delays and encourage additional housing construction, while opponents raised concerns about immediate affordability needs. 🏘️ Strauss Lakes Development Moves Forward — Council advanced the annexation and zoning of approximately 147.5 acres near Ziegler and Horsetooth roads. The proposed development includes single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily housing, commercial space, and an affordable housing component. A second vote is scheduled for October 20. 🚴 Open Streets 2026 + Ollie's Bike Parade — October 18 | Laurel Street, Fort Collins 🎃 The Farm: Pumpkin Sale & Pony Rides — October 17–18 | Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins 🍂 Spooky's Pumpkin Patch — Daily Through October 31 | Harmony Road, Fort Collins 🎸 Kansas in Concert — October 16 | Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley 📲 Thinking about buying, selling, investing, or relocating to Northern Colorado? My team and I help clients make confident, well-informed real estate decisions with boots-on-the-ground insight across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Patrick Soukup 📞 970-893-3533 📧 info@livingfortcollins.com (mailto:info@livingfortcollins.com) 🌐 livingfortcollins.com

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   FoCo in 15 Minutes | Global AI Center Approved, Greeley Zoning Reversal, Amazon Opens & E-Bike Crackdown

   Welcome to Living in Fort Collins — The Podcast, your weekly insider look at what’s happening across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, from growth and development to local government, business, real estate, and things to do. 🤖 Weld County Approves Global AI Data Center — Weld County commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the region's first data center at the former Kodak/Carestream industrial campus near Windsor. The project includes noise restrictions and a closed-loop, air-cooled system, while any future expansion will require another round of county review. ⚖️ Court Strikes Down Greeley Voters' Repeal of Catalyst Zoning — A Weld District Court judge ruled that the February ballot measure overturning zoning for the Catalyst entertainment district and surrounding Cascadia development was unconstitutional. Financing hurdles remain, but the decision puts the future of the Highway 257 corridor back in focus. 📦 Amazon's Massive Loveland Fulfillment Center Is Open — The roughly 3.5-million-square-foot facility near Northern Colorado Regional Airport is now processing packages. About 1,100 people currently work there, with hundreds more expected as operations ramp up toward the holiday season. 🍷 Sweet Heart Wine & Cider Expands to Windsor — The Loveland winery is opening a roughly 6,000-square-foot second location in RainDance. The taproom is expected to open in mid-October, followed by the full restaurant in early December. 🏠 NoCo Parade of Homes Enters Its Final Weekend — Tour 36 homes from 24 builders, ranging from approximately $400,000 to $3 million, across Northern Colorado September 18–20. Admission is free and the tour is self-guided. 🚗 Safe Parking Pilot Moves Forward — Council directed staff to bring forward code changes allowing a one-year pilot for people living in their vehicles. Two local churches would host up to seven passenger vehicles at a time under specific eligibility and operating requirements. ⚡ E-Bikes & E-Motos: Education Now, Potential Ordinance Next — UCHealth reported a 184% increase in e-mobility injuries from 2024 to 2025, with 2026 running another 84% higher over the comparable period. Police are increasing education and enforcement, while city leaders discussed registration options and a potential future ordinance. ❤️ 87% of Residents Rate Fort Collins' Quality of Life Positively — The city's annual Community Survey found that residents overwhelmingly enjoy living here, but affordability remains the major pressure point. Just 6% positively rated the availability of affordable, quality housing. 💵 New Small-Business Incentive Program Proposed — Fort Collins is developing a program that could provide up to $50,000 per project for eligible site improvements, equipment, and professional services, aimed largely at helping smaller local businesses overcome expansion barriers. 🏗️ Council Questions Its Own Development Costs — The small-business discussion expanded into a broader conversation about whether city fees and development requirements themselves are preventing businesses from expanding, an issue Council plans to continue examining. 🏈 CSU vs. No. 11 BYU — September 19 | Canvas Stadium 🌶️ Timnath Homecoming Kickoff Cookoff — September 19 | Main Street, Timnath 🏡 NoCo Parade of Homes – Final Weekend — September 18–20 | Northern Colorado 🌮 Final FoCo Food Truck Rally of the Season — September 15 | City Park 📲 Thinking about buying, selling, investing, or relocating to Northern Colorado? My team and I help clients make confident, well-informed real estate decisions with boots-on-the-ground insight across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Patrick Soukup 📞 970-893-3533📧 info@livingfortcollins.com (mailto:info@livingfortcollins.com)🌐 livingfortcollins.com

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   FoCo in 15 Minutes | Downtown Hotel, Rental Housing Changes, ADU Money & a Snowy Winter Ahead

   Welcome to Living in Fort Collins — The Podcast, your weekly insider look at what’s happening across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, from growth and development to local government, business, real estate, and things to do. 🏨 6-Story Hotel Proposed for Downtown Fort Collins — A developer is eyeing the former Wells Fargo bank site for a new six-story hotel. The existing building has historic significance, meaning the proposal could face Fort Collins' historic-preservation review process. If it moves forward, it would add lodging capacity in the heart of downtown. 💻 Fort Collins-Based TurboTenant Acquires TenantCloud — Local property-management software company TurboTenant has acquired competitor TenantCloud, bringing together two platforms focused heavily on independent landlords. It's another significant move for one of Fort Collins' homegrown technology companies. 🎓 PSD Students Outperform Colorado Again — Poudre School District students beat statewide averages in every subject and every grade level tested this spring, marking the fifth consecutive year PSD has accomplished that. CMAS results came in 12 to 25 percentage points above state averages, while PSAT and SAT readiness benchmarks were 15 to 19 points higher. 📊 Colorado Unemployment Holds at 3.9% — Colorado's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from June to July. After several months of movement, the latest numbers point toward stability rather than a significant shift in either direction. ❄️ Could a Big Snow Winter Be Coming? — The Climate Prediction Center puts the odds of a very strong "super" El Niño this fall and winter above 90%, with multiple forecasters pointing toward above-average snowfall for much of Colorado. The Front Range could potentially see stronger snow periods early and late in the season. 🏘️ Rental Housing Program Reaches Roughly 80% Compliance — More than 9,000 properties have registered and self-certified under Fort Collins' Rental Housing Program. The city has also invested more than $200,000 in property upgrades and recorded more than 6,000 community contacts last year. 💰 Rental Registration Fees Could Change — Council is expected to revisit the program's fee structure before the end of the year. One concern raised is whether larger rental properties should pay under a similar structure as much smaller properties like duplexes. 📉 Are Rental Regulations Removing Housing From the Market? — Council requested additional data on what happens when illegal or noncompliant rental units are identified. The question is whether those properties are corrected and returned to the rental pool or simply disappear from the city's available housing supply. Staff committed to providing additional information. 🏡 ADU Grant Funding Approved — Council approved state grant funding for Fort Collins' Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program. Staff also clarified an important distinction: a second unit at 45% or less of the primary home's size qualifies as an ADU, while an equal-sized second unit would be treated as a duplex. 🚲 Tour de Fat 2026 — August 29 | Mountain Avenue & New Belgium Brewing 🎸 BluesFest 2026 — August 29 | Odell Brewing Company 📀 It's A 2000's Party — August 29 | Aggie Theatre ⛳ Fore The Kids Golf Classic — August 28 | Loveland 📲 Thinking about buying, selling, investing, or relocating to Northern Colorado? My team and I help clients make confident, well-informed real estate decisions with boots-on-the-ground insight across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Patrick Soukup 📞 970-893-3533 📧 patrick@soukuprealestate.com (mailto:patrick@soukuprealestate.com) 🌐 soukuprealestate.com 📰 This Week in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado🏛️ Fort Collins City Council Highlights🎉 Things To Do This Weekend

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