Colorado Springs’ population could grow by as much as 180,000 over the rest of the century after a vote Tuesday by city council

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Colorado Springs’ population could grow by as much as 180,000 over the rest of the century after a vote Tuesday by city council.

The Gazette reports, councilors have approved an annexation agreement for Banning Lewis Ranch.

Developers want to build nearly 24,000 homes over the next 30 years, increasing the city’s population by nearly 62,000 people.

Over that time, the city would add more than 35,000 jobs.

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