The City of Longmont, Colorado has hired Tony Chacon as the new Redevelopment & Revitalization Manager.

Chacon has more than 20 years of experience as the Urban Renewal Supervisor for the City of Aurora, Colorado and as Redevelopment/Revitalization Coordinator for the City of Westminster Colorado.

“I look forward to bringing my experience and insights to the City of Longmont as we promote new vitality into economically-challenged areas,” Chacon said. “Longmont has laid a great foundation for redevelopment and I hope to build on that success.”

In addition to his vast planning and development experience, Chacon has a Master’s degree in Planning and Urban Development from the University of Colorado-Denver, a Bachelor’s degree in Science in Sociology with Certifications in Urban Studies from Colorado State University, and he is accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

“Tony comes to us highly recommended by professionals in the public sector as well as private sector developers in communities where he has worked,” Longmont Assistant City Manager Shawn Lewis said. “Tony will be working on the South Main Station project, the 1st and Main Transit Center and the redevelopment corridors identified as priorities during this year’s City Council retreat.”  

Chacon replaces David Starnes who recently accepted a position with Foundry Builders, a Louisville, Colorado-based real estate development company with focus on urban infill development.

About Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado, is a 29-square-mile city with more than 300 days of sunshine and a spectacular vista of the Rocky Mountains. With a population of nearly 94,000, Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level. With more than 1,800 acres of parks and open space, a robust craft beer scene, thriving art culture, fresh dining opportunities, and a Main Street teeming with new energy, Longmont is perfect for everyone from young families to those young at heart. Longmont is also home to several high-tech companies and a nationally recognized school district. Longmont is located in Boulder County conveniently situated 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder and 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.