Pro Military

Colorado Springs is home to five vital military installations, with Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases playing a strategic role in national defense. But rising housing costs and monopolistic development practices (the Norwood cartel) are threatening the military’s long-term presence here (source). Voting YES on Issue 1 supports a smart, strategic development plan—the Karman Line project—which directly answers military requests for more affordable housing and improved connectivity between our key bases. This is more than city planning, it is national security.

Housing Costs:

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Fact: Colorado Springs housing prices are now among the highest in the country for military markets, far exceeding the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for many service members (click text for source).
Fact: The military’s own assessments have flagged this as a strategic issue, with rising prices making Colorado Springs less competitive for federal military investment(click text for source).
Fact: Housing in Huntsville, Alabama—our chief competitor for Space Command—is nearly 50% more affordable. That price gap is tilting the balance away from Colorado.
Fact: The Karman Line project is designed to fix this. It provides attainable, workforce-oriented housing options tailored to military families—a real solution, not more luxury developments.

Supporters of Issue 1: “I work at Schriever and live 40 minutes away because it’s the only place my husband and I could afford. I love this town and I love my job, but we need Karman Line. I am telling all my friends to Vote YES on Issue 1.”

Commute & Travel Times:

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Fact: Many service members assigned to Peterson and Schriever face commutes of 45 minutes or more—often from the far north or west sides of the city, due to lack of housing near the bases.
Fact: Long commutes reduce mission readiness, especially for roles requiring 24/7 response times in space defense and cybersecurity.
Fact: The Karman Line development directly addresses this by building right between Peterson and Schriever, giving families housing options that reduce commute times from nearly an hour to just minutes.

Supporters of Issue 1: “For me, less time in my car means more time with my daughter. My mission is space but my passion is my family and having housing near to work would be a game-changer for us. Yes on Issue One is important.”

Schriever & Peterson: Secure the Future of Space Operations:

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Fact: Peterson and Schriever are not just local employers—they’re the nation’s front line in space-based defense.
Fact: Without new infrastructure and housing, Schriever cannot expand, and Peterson’s support capacity is strained.
Fact: The Karman Line isn’t just housing—it’s a comprehensive plan for mixed-use development including support services, retail, and transportation infrastructure.
Fact: The project also enables Colorado Springs Utilities to service Schriever, a move long requested by military planners but blocked by lack of nearby development.

Supporters of Issue 1: “As one of the commanders at Schriever, I can tell you first-hand how important city infrastructure is to our mission. A Yes vote on Issue One means supporting the future of space defense right here in Colorado Springs.”

Expansion & Stability: Competing with Huntsville Starts Here:

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Fact: The DoD has choices when it comes to where it puts money, people, and missions. If Colorado Springs can’t offer affordability and room to grow, Huntsville will win.
Fact: Issue 1 allows the city to finally say “yes” to growth where it makes the most strategic sense—in the corridor between Peterson and Schriever.
Fact: Without this development, Colorado Springs risks being seen as unprepared and inflexible, making it a less attractive long-term investment for military leadership.
Fact: Norwood Corporation, which controls the lion’s share of local housing development, isn’t building near these bases—a direct contributor to the affordability crisis.

Supporters of Issue 1: “If we are not talking about the impact that housing shortages, commute times, utility infrastructure, and expansion options have for the future of Space Force in Colorado Springs than we are missing the boat. Yes on Issue One (please!)”