Many city residents and farmers from other counties spoke out against the proposal during the public hearing and comment periods.
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The boundaries of Colorado Springs are set to grow again, now that the 1,900-acre Karman Line Annexation southeast of the city near Schreiver Space Force Base has gained final approval from city council.
The so-called flagpole annexation connects most of the additional acreage to the city via a long thin strip of land along Bradley Road. The proposed development could eventually lead to the construction of about 6,500 new homes as well as commercial and other mixed uses.