Colorado Springs Couple Credited with Playing Key Role in Remaking City's Downtown; Also Blamed for Violence

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Sam and Kathy Guadagnoli have gained a reputation as one of Colorado Springs' most creative, even fearless, dealmakers.

It's no wonder: In the last 10 years, they've played a key role in remaking the city's once-sedate downtown into a lively, diverse and busy destination.

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Colorado Springs Couple Credited with Playing Key Role in Remaking City's Downtown; Also Blamed for Violence

While they've won much respect, they also have received some criticism. Some blame the Guadagnolis for helping create a downtown that they see as a rowdy, even dangerous club district.

The Guadagnolis acknowledge downtown's problems, but argue that they're often blamed for issues over which they have no control.

"The people who cause the problems, they're not our custom...

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