Urban Renewal Authority targets long-blighted site for redevelopment and community investment
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A key redevelopment effort is taking shape in North Fort Collins as the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (FCURA) finalized the purchase of the long-vacant property at 1636 North College Avenue on July 15, 2025.
The 50,000-square-foot former grocery store, situated on 4.68 acres near Willox Lane, has remained vacant since 2014. Its decline has sparked years of community concern about blight and criminal activity. The acquisition marks a pivotal step in the city’s efforts to transform this underutilized site into a vibrant, community-centered space…