Neighborhoods along North Nevada Avenue could look very different within a decade, and the people who live there are already weighing in on what they want to see.

The Urban Renewal Authority and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority are collaborating to revitalize the North Nevada Corridor roughly from Fillmore Street to Garden of the Gods Road.

This plan has been in the works since 2013. Some funding has already been collected to go towards upgrades.

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"PPRTA put in $1.2 million into this project, and then the URA put $500,000 into the design of this project too, so we're vested in it," said Jariah Walker, executive director of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority.

Now, designers and engineers are figuring out what comes next, and they want to hear from the community. People at a Tuesday night town hall shared what concerns they have and how upcoming projects would impact their neighborhoods.

The meeting drew such a large crowd that many attendees had to sit on the floor, stand, or make their own chairs with whatever they could find around them.

"It sounds like I'm going to be dead before all of this happens!" one attendee said.

Alex Quiroz, a Papeton resident whose neighborhood is among those that could see significant changes, said the turnout was a sign of how much the community cares.

"This is just another great example of our community coming together to show out, show that we care," Quiroz said.

Attendees raised questions about what kinds of businesses and amenities could come to the corridor, including ideas for family-friendly options.

"Somebody had mentioned a grocery store. I thought that was a great idea. We don't have a lot of stuff for kids to do in the neighborhood at all. The parks are getting fixed up, so that's a great thing, but it'd be nice to have some more stuff catered towards families and the kids in the neighborhood," Quiroz said.

While many are enthusiastic about the possibilities, Quiroz noted that some businesses are approaching the redevelopment cautiously. Some neighbors say they do not want to see anymore chains.

"We did have one person come out to the Charette, who was pretty concerned, so I'd be interested to see how some of the other businesses may, uh, see this sort of redevelopment process," Quiroz said.

One project is already underway: a complex with 120 multifamily units expected to be completed by late 2029. It would be called the Odyssey at North Weber. It is targeted towards middle-income families.

Walker says there is a lot of room to work with along the corridor.

"This area is well over 700 acres, so there's plenty of stuff to work with," Walker said.

Also on the to-do list: creating sidewalks and bike lanes to improve street safety and connecting greenways and trails throughout the area. Walker says the goal is to bring the neighborhood to life with new amenities.

"More restaurants, they need more coffee shops, they need more walkability and really connecting the neighborhood to these beautiful resources that are around us. I actually think it could be even more successful than University Village if we do it right," Walker said.

Quiroz says he is eager and a bit anxious to see how the community is included in shaping what gets built.

"I think that it's a neat idea, but I also am really anxious to learn how they're gonna incorporate the community into actually building around it," Quiroz said.

For those who were not able to attend the town hall, here is a link to the presentation.

More town halls will be popping up as time goes on. News5 will be keeping an eye on all updates related to the North Nevada Avenue Revitalization.

Halloween is almost here, and Central Springs has plenty of ways to get into the spooky spirit.

From haunted houses to trunk or treats and outdoor movies, Halloween happenings are popping up all around the area.

Jesse Clark, co-owner of HellScream Haunted House, says it is one of the most exciting and hectic times of year.

HellScream has become such a fixture in the community that at least one neighbor measures October by the sounds coming from inside.

"There's actually one neighbor that comes by and says they can't fall asleep at night in October unless they're hearing the screams. I think that's kind of strange, but hey, to each their own," Clark said.

For anyone in search of a scare, Clark says you won't have to go far to find one.

"If you're looking for a haunted house, you don't really need to go far because they're right here ready for you," Clark said.

And if one haunted house isn't enough, there is a second location on East Bijou Street called the Fear Complex Haunted House.

To find the schedule and tickets for both of those, click here.

But if for those who would rather treats over tricks, there are many other events in Central Springs.

In Papeton, neighbors are hosting a trunk or treat at Edison Elementary on Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In Middle Shooks Run, people can meet their neighbors and watch an outdoor movie on Cedar Street on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Downtown there will be quite a few frights and delights. On Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. there will be a Halloween Party at Lolley's Ice Cream.

That night, or even on Halloween, people can watch Edward Scissorhands together at the Pikes Peak Center at 7:30 p.m. The tickets for that can be found here.

On Friday and Saturday, people can also go out on the town for Terror On Tejon. The bar crawl is a part of Halloween celebrations and gives people access to multiple bars along Tejon Street.

The Pioneer's Museum is hosting a "Halloween History Detectives" adventure for families. People can pick up a history detectives passport at the front desk and learn some fun facts. There will be animals and artifacts, creepy-crawl crafts, and a prize at the end. The event goes on from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. To register, click here.

There are many other events all across Colorado Springs, but these are just a few in the Central Springs area.