Residents near Fort Logan National Cemetery are raising concerns about an expansion project that could impact their community.
Many fear the changes will affect their property values and the overall atmosphere of their neighborhood.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Columbarium Expansion
Fort Logan plans to add a columbarium on the south end of the cemetery near Oxford Avenue.
This will create space for thousands of urns and will affect at least 18 nearby homes.
Many residents voiced their concerns at a town hall meeting, expressing frustration with the lack of communication from cemetery officials.
Homeowners say they received minimal notice about the project, with some only learning of the plans after heavy equipment arrived on site.
As construction continues, residents are calling for more communication and transparency about the process.
Expansion Aims to Address Growing Cremation Needs
The cemetery has experienced a steady increase in cremated burials, prompting the need for more space to accommodate these requests.
The expansion project will create 10,000 new columbarium compartments to address this demand.
This new facility will provide veterans and their families with more options for honoring their loved ones.
The development will span 49 acres, with the goal of preserving Fort Logan’s ability to offer burial services for many years.
The cemetery’s officials believe the project is essential to meeting the growing needs of the veteran community.
Impact on Property Values and Security Concerns
Many nearby residents are concerned that the construction of a columbarium will reduce their property values.
Homes near cemeteries typically see a 12% drop in value, and this expansion could exacerbate that trend.
Property owners worry that the new development will permanently change the atmosphere of the neighborhood.
In addition to property value concerns, some residents fear that the columbarium could lead to security issues.
There are worries about vandalism and other criminal activity, which could disrupt the peaceful and safe environment that currently defines the area.
