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Article: Colorado Springs growth raises question.
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- The Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colorado)
- Article date:
- June 12, 2005
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Byline: Chris Woodka
Jun. 12--Is "Little London" becoming "Little Los Angeles?"
In the late 19th century, Colorado Springs was sometimes referred to as Little London, because of the number of British citizens who relocated there. Today, its rapid growth is creating pressures familiar to large Western cities like Los Angeles: traffic congestion, environmental concerns and the need to import water.
The city's leaders and critics are divided on the reasons and the response to that growth. Some see an inevitable upward swing as families grow and new people are attracted by the nearby mountains, cultural amenities and recreational opportunities. ...