Shaping an urban area in the rural West: Part II

How well did realty adhere to the 1971 road map?

This is the second in a three-part series looking back at a 1971 comprehensive plan—and ahead at what changes might be in store—for the southwestern Colorado community of Durango. Although Durango-focused, much of the issues facing Durango 50 years ago are relevant to other Western communities. Read Part I here.

This picture—most likely taken in the 1960…