Resistance grows as developer seeks ‘flagpole’ annexation to Douglas County city for 3,650-home project

Resistance grows as developer seeks ‘flagpole’ annexation to Douglas County city for 3,650-home project

"It all boils down to: It doesn't meet Castle Pines standards," city resident Lacy Bradley said of a proposed flagpole annexation of 800 acres. "I think it erodes the character of the city."

A movement to put the brakes on a proposed 3,650-home mixed-use project near Castle Pines is gaining steam in a suburban county that has been on a growth tear for decades. Residents in this well-hee… [+8031 chars]