Talk to neighbors, developer told, an article from The Gazette, reports that the final decision on the new store at Citadel Crossing was delayed.  Colorado Springs City Council was just short of approving a new Lowe's store at Citadel Crossing center after a four-hour hearing stretched past 9:30 on Tuesday night.  The council told the developer to meet with neighbors to outline the latest proposal, postponing the vote for two more weeks with a final decision to come on October 23.  The purpose of the meeting would be to discuss changes that could be made to address opponents' concerns and reduce the impact the store might have on the neighborhood.
http://www.gazette.com/articles/center_28314___article.html/lowe_neighbors.html

Survey Shows Real Estate is Still Most Popular Investment Choice, an article from RISMedia.com, reports that Guidant Financial Group, a leading provider of self-directed IRA services, conducted a survey recently that provided data on self-directed investment trends.  The survey was completed by nearly 1000 self-directed IRA holders and individuals seeking IRAs across the country.  Guidant's survey results reveal that investors still consider real estate as their top investment option, despite the condition of the housing market.  Almost 65% of respondents cited investment property as an option they are considering for their retirement savings.   
http://rismedia.com/wp/2007-10-09/survey-shows-real-estate-is-still-most-popular-investment-choice/
 

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Cimarron bridge closing Nov. 1 for rebuilding
http://www.gazette.com/articles/bridge_28301___article.html/street_lanes.html

Wachovia expanding in Springs
http://www.gazette.com/articles/world_28293___article.html/wachovia_savings.html

Certified green
http://www.gazette.com/articles/office_28294___article.html/first_green.html

Realogy, Better Homes & Garden Team Up for New Franchise
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007100902
 
Judgment Day for Condo Market: Boom or Bust?
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007100904
 
Landlords Want More Say on Who Moves In
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007100905

How to lose your home in a few easy steps
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21082646/