Less than a week after announcing it would explore using nuclear power , Denver International Airport has put on hold plans to commission a study of the option.

The move came after Denver Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore questioned why the airport didn’t talk to the community and residents around DIA before issuing requests for proposals to conduct a feasibility study. Gilmore represents District 11, which includes the airport.

The councilwoman said she asked Phil Washington, airport CEO, to pull the requests because “there had not been any community conversation with the folks in my neighborhood.”

The process was put on hold Friday, according to DIA. “Our goal is to present this idea to the community, listen to their feedback, and understand what they would like to see included in the fea

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