*RE-ROUTE OF HWY 550 IS NOW OPEN* These parcels are zoned highway commercial and pre-approved for retail uses in Durango's New Southfork Character District Plan. The development entitlement process has been streamlined, preliminary plan with the Planning Commission, City Council approvals, and final approval by City Staff. This part of Durango is one of the city’s fastest-growing areas due to the concentration of existing and planned economic drivers. Mercy Regional Medical Center is among the top employers in Durango. The surrounding area boasts affluent and active demographics, with a 15-mile radius showing an average household income of $111,391 projected to grow to $129,616 by 2029. Durango is a sought-after mountain west destination ideal for retail sales.