Master plan for Colorado Springs open space nearing contentious finish line

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Brenna McGowan. This is a 5 minute read. [Master plan for Colorado Springs open space nearing contentious finish line]( If a master plan for Colorado Springs' Blodgett Open Space is to be approved, it will be amid staunch opposition. That seemed clear after the latest Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) working committee meeting, which represented the city parks department's closest step toward finalizing the plan that has been in the works for more than a year. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS Temporarily closed arts center near Colorado Springs to reopen for at least two months [READ MORE]( Free Colorado Springs concert features last words of Black men, boys shot, killed by authority figures [READ MORE]( Water or milk? Denver considers banning sugary drinks from kids' menus in restaurants [READ MORE]( [Best burger in Colorado Springs? Vote for your favorite in this year's Burger Bracket]( There are many ways to make a burger — charbroiled, smashed, piled high with toppings, simple and beyond. Colorado Springs is packed full of local and national options for this American classic. In the spirit of March Madness, The Gazette is hosting a single-elimination showdown: the 2024 Burger Bracket. For the next five weeks, you will have the chance to vote in our 2024 Burger Bracket until a champion is announced on April 11. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( [Unsubscribe.](