Options to Address Landslides Under Homes Limited

rain and erosion… from sinkholes … to homes shifting and sliding. the latest target: this home at the bottom of constellation drive in the skyway neighborhood in southwest colorado springs. it’s home at the bottom of constellation drive in the skyway neighborhood in southwest colorado springs. it’s unsettling to see. imagine how it feels to live here. a house on top of a slowly- moving landslide. “he went up and down three streets, knocking on doors, saying this happened to my house, be aware that the wetness of this year is an issue, stay alert.” the city is calling in experts to evaluate the situation. “we’ve also been contacted by some of the residents on zodiac, which is below the landslide, and they’re seeing some movement in their foundations.” at least one homeowner below, is taking action… hiring a contractor to install concrete install concrete supports. one in the garage, another under the basement… for protection in case the home and the hill… slide. “the city says the home on constellation drive is an older home that was built before current and modern building codes took effect in 1996. the city says homes built since then–including this one under construction right now–should not have those kinds of landslide issues.” when a landslide hit a mobile home park near 8th and cimarron this spring… the solution was to move six homes out of the way… until the slide stopped. and in 1999, after a slide in the broadmoor hills area, fema bought out several affected homeowners. for this homeowner … “this was going to be his retirement home.” …the city says the options are limited. another spot causing problems in town – the sink hole off of the options are limited. another spot causing problems in home.” …the city says the options are limited. another spot causing problems in town – the sink hole off of chestnut. the city says its at least 25 feet deep. they’re working to fix it – but could not say how long causing problems in causing