The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is revising expansion plans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in response to concerns raised by residents of the nearby Pinehurst Estates neighborhood. The original plans, which included a columbarium and additional burial plots, faced opposition from residents who worried about the impact on their property values and views. The VA is now moving the columbarium's location and halting construction while the revised plans are developed, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and finding a compromise.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is revising plans at Fort Logan National Cemetery in response to Pinehurst Estates neighbors expressed dissatisfaction with expansion plans. The cemetery's original expansion plans included a columbarium, which is a place for ashes to be stored, and space for additional burial plots. Back in December, Denver7 shared that residents of the Pinehurst Estates neighborhood were unhappy with the development.
Carrie Thompson saw all the construction taking place in her backyard and faced the columbarium potentially obstructing her view of the cemetery. Thompson is pleased the VA listened to her community’s concerns and made adjustments.“I have great respect for the fact for the VA their mission and what they're doing.
FORT LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY EXPANSION PLANS VETERANS AFFAIRS NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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