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Group Living Rules Update

1 November 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “Latest News How should Denver define “household?”   At a workshop on October 8, 2018, the Group Living Advisory Committee addressed the Denver Zoning Code’s definition of “household.” The committee recommended including foster and guardian relationships to the list of permitted residents, and increasing the number of unrelated adults allowed to live in a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: artists, City Council, City of Denver, eldercare, group living, homeless, household, Housing, regulations, transitional housing

Airbnb under scrutiny in Colorado: But is it fair?

18 September 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “To Airbnb or not to Airbnb, that is the question in Colorado. “It pays my mortgage. It pays utilities. It’s great,” Mick Barnhard told Denver7’s Tom Mustin. Barnhard has rented out his Five Points carriage home for three years. His home has been voted the best Airbnb rental in Denver. He charges up to … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Airbnb, Channel 7 News, City Council, regulations, Short Term Rentals, tax

Should Denver homeowners be forced to fix their sidewalks?

23 August 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “While many don’t realize it, Denver homeowners and businesses are responsible for fixing cracked, busted and uneven sidewalks on their property. The city now plans to start enforcing an old ordinance to make sure repairs are made to Denver’s crumbling sidewalk system. “Citywide we have hazardous sidewalks, you’ll see it wherever you go,” said … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Channel 7 News, law, regulations, safety, sidewalk, walking

New Design Standards to Preserve and Enhance Five Points

29 August 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “The Landmark Preservation Commission on July 19 approved new design standards and guidelines for the Five Points Historic Cultural District — the only historic district designated for its history and geography, and not its architecture. The new design standards will preserve and enhance the character-defining features of the area by promoting context-sensitive building types, … [Read more…]

Posted in: City and County of Denver, NEWSLETTERS Tagged: architecture, design, Five Points Historic Cultural District, Landmark and Preservation, regulations, rules

Moratorium approved on “garden court” building form

23 August 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver City Council members also approved on August 22 a moratorium on the use of the Denver Zoning Code’s garden court building form for one year. The garden court building form was introduced in the Denver Zoning Code in 2010, and is used for multi-unit residential development where dwelling entrances may be oriented around … [Read more…]

Posted in: Construction, IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: City of Denver, Denver City Council, Denver Zoning, Legislation, regulations, rules, Zoning - City of Denver

Why Littleton should abolish its Urban Renewal Authority

29 June 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “Municipalities have been overtly abusing the broad authority given them under Colorado’s urban renewal law for decades. What was originally intended to address the problems stemming from people living in sub-standard housing amidst squalor is now almost exclusively used by politicians and planners to give public subsidies to private interests for preferred economic development … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Doug Clark, Federal Housing Act of 1949, Independence Institute, Initiative 300, law, Legislation, Littleton, regulations, rules, Urban Renewal, vote

DRAFT: Five Points Historic Cultural District Design Standards & Guidelines

25 June 2016 by Welton Corridor

  DRAFT: Five Points Historic Cultural District Design Standards & Guidelines date: 27 June 2016 read the entire Design Standards report PDF read the City of Denver email 25 June 2016 PDF Public Hearing The Landmark Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft during its regularly-scheduled meeting on July 19 at 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: DOCUMENTS, Landmark and Preservation Tagged: architecture, City of Denver, design guidelines, landmark commission, Legislation, Public Hearing, regulations

Community Planning & Development – Newsletter Summer 2016

10 June 2016 by Welton Corridor

  Community Planning & Development– Summer 2016 Newsletter PDF   content highlights: Arapahoe Square Design Guidelines Zoning Code Updates Lawn Care Regulations Short Term Rentals Planning and Zoning at Your Fingertips   source: City of Denver email 10 June 2016      

Posted in: City and County of Denver, NEWSLETTERS Tagged: Arapahoe Square, design guidelines, lawn care, regulations, Short Term Rentals, Zoning - City of Denver

DPD Crackdown on Homeless: Camping-Ban Enforcement Up 500 Percent

24 May 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “Since the sweeps began along Park Avenue West on March 8, homeless individuals have described being chased around the city by police officers, who cite Denver’s urban-camping-ban ordinance when prohibiting them from sleeping under cover anywhere in public spaces — including places like the South Platte River. Now open-records data obtained by Westword through … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: ACLU, ban, camping, camping-ban, crime, Denver Police Department, homeless, law, police, regulations, rules

Urban renewal backlash gains strength across Colorado

19 July 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Urban renewal in Colorado, a decades-old strategy used by dozens of communities to replace or rejuvenate aging or derelict shopping malls and neighborhoods, has been under fire. Earlier this year, Littleton passed a first-of-its-kind ballot measure in the state dramatically curtailing the power of its urban renewal authority. Wheat Ridge voters will decide on … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: Belmar, Denver Post, eminent domain, Glendale 180, Golden, House Bill 1348, legistlation, regulations, Steamboat Springs, TIF, Urban Renewal, vote, Wheat Ridge
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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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