The word given at the orientation I attended was that the critical parcel which would have shut them down can't be developed, however AGC wasn't the reason for the developement not proceeding.

The reason was Buckley AFB.

The property due south of AGC was being considered for re-zoning which would have closed AGC. However at the meeting to hear from all sides two full bird Col. showed up with facts and figures. The land in question is on the flight path currently used by Buckley and if this is developed the flights will not be able to happen. Buckley would have to be closed.

Now comes the part that spelled doom for the developer.

If Buckley were to close then over a BILLION in spending would not be happening in Aurora. That's not taxes. That's what spending goes on in the local economy as a result of the base being present. Housing, food, entertainment, cars, gas, etc.

I'm told that the eyes on the city council got real wide after that eye-opener. What's 100 housing units vs a billion lost to the businesses in Aurora?

The issue got tabled with a heavy thud.

AGC has seen the writing on the wall and considers this a temporary stay of execution, not a reprieve. They have a committee looking for alternative sites that will proceed.

Even if the current site closes the club might still have a life, just further away from Aurora.