More Denver Public Schools students returned to in-person learning this semester. At the same time, teachers and staff in schools are beginning to have access to COVID-19 vaccines. For months, parents, teachers, and community members […]
Following the rezoning of the Chaffee Park neighborhood to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), Councilwoman Sandoval is proposing to allow more ADUs in the Sloan’s Lake area. ADUs, sometimes called carriage houses, are a secondary […]
A proposal eight years in the making, Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval’s office is hoping to enact a measure they believe will preserve retail and other commercial corridors, promote mixed use (commercial and residential) development, and ensure […]
With a unanimous vote from the Denver City Council, a decades long fight has ended: the park on 38th Ave between Osage and Navajo streets will officially be known as La Raza Park. Councilwoman Sandoval’s […]
Happy New Year. Last month we sent out a community feedback survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it out; the responses have been incredibly helpful. We’re going to leave it […]
While Denver has large, citywide plans including Blueprint Denver and the Comprehensive Plan 2040, the Community Planning and Development Department also spearheads smaller local plans with support from district city council offices and community groups. […]
Jason Lewiston believes he’s building for the future while meeting a critical need in the present. “The fundamental issue is middle class people can no longer afford to buy homes in urban areas,” Lewiston explained. […]
If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to assume that you’re a fan of community journalism and appreciate the return of a local paper in North Denver. Thank you for reading. This has been an […]
The state legislature typically meets from mid-January through mid May of each year. When the need arises, however, the governor can call them into a special session to address specific needs. With federal gridlock, COVID-19 […]
In a unanimous vote, Denver City Council approved a neighborhood-wide rezoning for the Chaffee Park neighborhood. While individual property rezonings usually aren’t newsworthy, rezoning an entire neighborhood is far less common and far more significant. […]
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