Who should have the power to pump up the volume at Colorado’s venues
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of noise regulation in Colorado, focusing on recent legal changes and their implications for local venues.
Decades ago, Colorado lawmakers set statewide limits on noise for different types of areas — lower limits near homes, louder away from them. But a recent court case has upended the status quo around which venues are allowed to be extra loud and how much say local governments have, and that has state lawmakers this year stirring up a noisy debate over noise. CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Dan Boyce delve into the complexity of noise and how people experience it, the debate over state limits versus local control, and why the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is at the center of this debate. Catch up on our coverage: CPR News: Local noise permit bill passes Senate after contentious committee hearing KRCC: Statehouse proposal would allow cities to issue noise permits for properties like the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs KRCC: Ford Amphitheater opponents hope Colorado Supreme Court ruling will bring the noise down KRCC: Colorado Springs mayor, city staff will meet with operators of Ford Amphitheater after widespread noise complaints And check out two past Purplish topics that are back in the news: Colorado banned conversion therapy for minors. A U.S. Supreme Court case could…
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