Tag: Permitting
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Denver approves $4.6M AI-powered permit review contract
The Denver City Council approved a $4.6 million contract with ComplyAI on Monday for a new online tool intended to speed up the city’s permitting process. Officials say the platform, CivCheck, uses artificial intelligence automation, machine learning and “intelligent document analysis” to streamline application intake and code-compliance review. The council approved the five-year contract on…
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Colorado air regulators propose higher fees for pollution permits and reports
Colorado’s air quality agency plans to raise charges for air pollution permits and emissions reports for businesses that release even modest amounts of contaminants, potentially increasing fees by 65-70% over two years to generate $13.5-$14 million, according to state budget documents. The Air Pollution Control Division has proposed updates to two existing regulations. The changes…
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Is Denver poised to become the Silicon Valley of the ‘New West?’
With an abundance of available talent, robust university partnerships and a “welcoming give first mindset,” global leaders in artificial intelligence are pointing to Denver as the next hotbed for public sector tech innovation. As Mayor Mike Johnston wrapped up his second city-led – and sold-out – AI Summit on Tuesday, he told attendees that with…
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston claims city exceeded goal to reduce permitting time by 30%
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said his administration has exceeded one of his campaign goals to cut permit review times for certain projects by a third. He previously committed to reducing residential and commercial permitting review times by 30%. Johnston attributed the success to a “tiger…
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4 Denver mayoral hopefuls suggest strategies to address city’s building permit woes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A housing developer must budget up to two years for a building permit if they want to build in Denver, according to recent Denver Gazette reporting. And when it comes to construction, time is money. A few mayoral candidates — who participated in a Denver Gazette/Colorado…
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Boulder County Xcel utility line replacement project halted
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Xcel Energy must halt work on a utility line replacement project it’s been working on since April after area residents filed an appeal and the Boulder County Board of Adjustment ruled in their favor Thursday.…