Possible Woodward move could serve as growth catalyst

By now, everyone understands how important it is to keep Woodward Inc. in Fort Collins for job-retention reasons. But the location of a new headquarters for Woodward could spell redevelopment for a still-struggling area of downtown and deliver a boost to the local real estate market.

The Link-N-Greens golf course is located near the intersection of Mulberry and Lemay, just a short trip up Riverside Avenue from the gateway to the North College area, a section of town long in need of redevelopment.

Efforts have been made, and are ongoing, to bring the North College area up to speed with the rest…