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Legislation

Denver’s banning slot homes – 6 illustrations show what could come next

7 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The era of the slot home may finally be over in Denver, and its funeral turned into an airing of grievances. “I hate slot homes. I hate them,” said Maggie Miller, a resident who worked to rein in the controversial building design. “It feels like being in a canyon.” With a unanimous 11-0 vote … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: architecture, Denverite, design, Legislation, slot homes, Zoning - City of Denver

After years of booming development, Denver’s slot home crackdown comes too late for some neighborhoods

6 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “Heather Noyes walks along the northern reaches of northwest Denver’s Tennyson Street district and sizes up what has been built over the past decade, replacing house after house. She and other longtime residents repeatedly see this from the sidewalk: a bank of gas meters, a fire door and perhaps a storage closet window. Newer … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Denver Post, Housing, Legislation, slot home, Zoning - City of Denver

New film shows eminent domain gone wrong

4 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “Step aside, Avengers. The story behind one of the nation’s real-life heroes is finally coming to the silver screen. Little Pink House, which opened in Denver on May 4, recounts how Susette Kelo went …”   read the entire article   Sibilla, Nick. Denver Post 4 May 2018.  

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Denver Post, eminent domain, Kelo, Legislation

Five Points neighbors close the door to apartments and big houses after a two-year crusade

25 April 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The neighbors knew it would be a long shot. They had seen blocky new houses and apartments cramming onto the blocks of other neighborhoods. They thought that their corner of Five Points would be next — and they saw a way to stop it. “We kept telling ourself, ‘This may not work, but at … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: apartments, City Council, Construction, density, Denverite, height limits, Housing, John Hayden, Legislation, little triangle, Zoning - City of Denver

Denver leaders close the door on slot homes

12 March 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The Denver City Council just voted to end the era of the slot home, implementing a temporary moratorium that will likely bridge the gap to a permanent ban. With a unanimous vote on Monday night, the elected officials said that, starting this week, the city will no longer accept applications to build the much-criticized … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: Denver City Council, Denverite, design, Legislation, slot home, Slot Home Task Force, Zoning - City of Denver

Colorado landlords would have to limit rental application fees and explain why tenants were rejected under measure

26 February 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “Landlords would be required to tell prospective rental-property tenants more about their application costs and requirements in a measure that passed the Democratic-controlled House on Monday. House Bill 1127 also seeks to limit rental application charges to the costs of background and credit checks and mandate that landlords spell out to applicants the requirements … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Colorado Apartment Association, House Bill 1127, Housing, landlord, Legislation, rental, rental application, tennant

How you can lobby the Colorado Legislature

10 January 2018 by Welton Corridor

“NOTE: This citizen’s guide to lobbying was originally written by 9NEWS political reporter Brandon Rittiman as a resource for anyone seeking to influence the state legislature. He has updated it each year to reflect the most current information. DENVER— Accusations of harassment overshadow the start of the 2018 session of Colorado’s legislature and lawmakers will … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: 9News, democrat, how to, laws, Legislation, lobby, lobbyist, Republican

Verify: Are investment companies buying Denver’s affordable housing?

11 August 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “THE QUESTION Imagine trying to sell your house, and the City of Denver says you can’t sell it for just any price. You have to sell for the price it picks. That’s what you signed up for if you bought a house through the city’s affordable housing program. Now imagine your next-door neighbor — … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 9 News, affordable, Housing, income resrtiction, Legislation, market value, price, resale, sell

City Agrees to Amend Safe Occupancy Program Proposal

14 July 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “After more than seven months of discussion, the city presented its Safe Occupancy Program proposal for DIY spaces and other unpermitted facilities at the Denver City Council meeting on Monday, July 10. And despite that seven months of discussion between various city agencies, activists, artists and other stakeholders, councilmembers got an earful from people … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: building code, Calhoun, City Council, Legislation, Safe Occupancy Program, Westword, Zoning - City of Denver

Coloradans are pushing back on urban renewal abuse

4 July 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “In June, a south suburban Denver fire district filed suit against the urban renewal authority (URA) in Parker, Colorado over the diversion of property taxes to subsidize redevelopment projects. Also in June, news broke that the URA in Arvada, Colorado in the north metro Denver area sold a 9-acre parcel of land to a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: blight, fire department, law, Legislation, property tax, school, tax-increment financing, The Hill, TIF, Urban Renewal
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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • 2019 Urban Arts Fund applications open Monday, Feb. 18 14 February 2019
  • WELTON STREET CAFE IS A DELICIOUS PILLAR OF FIVE POINTS’ OLD GUARD 14 February 2019
  • Half-acre site along Welton in Five Points sells for $2.4M 14 February 2019
  • Denver housing prices drop 13 February 2019
  • As development plans flood Denver’s poorest neighborhood, fear of gentrification lingers 5 February 2019
  • Denver Arts & Venues now accepting applications for Five Points Jazz Festival Vendors 5 February 2019
  • Denver Expands Gunshot Detection System After Killings Rise 4 February 2019
  • The rising Western skyline 4 February 2019
  • $100,000 gift spotlights Black History Month, family of pioneers in Five Points 30 January 2019

Upcoming Events

Feb
24
Sun
2019
2:00 pm 8th Annual Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
8th Annual Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  “Come celebrate winter with friends and neighbors at the 8th Annual Curtis Park Ice Festival. This small, neighborhood event features artists carving ice sculptures, music, winter themed games and treats. This year’s event will ... [Read more...]
Feb
25
Mon
2019
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Mar
4
Mon
2019
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Mar
5
Tue
2019
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2019 meeting does not contain any items in the Welton Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb Building ... [Read more...]
Mar
6
Wed
2019
9:00 am Hearing: Department of Excise an... @ Wellington Web Municipal Building
Hearing: Department of Excise an... @ Wellington Web Municipal Building
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  view PDF of application documents 18 January 2019  
Mar
7
Thu
2019
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
Mar
11
Mon
2019
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Mar
18
Mon
2019
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 18 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Mar
19
Tue
2019
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2019 meeting does not contain any items in the Welton Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb Building ... [Read more...]
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