“One of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods, Five Points is home to several areas that have drawn serious interest from developers over the past decade, including the River North Art District and Arapahoe Square.
But its beating heart is the Five Points Historic Cultural District, a segment of Welton Street that stretches from 24th to 30th Street. The area has experienced several transformations, from a focal point of jazz and Black culture in the first half of the 20th century to a more recent revitalization following years of disinvestment.
It’s also been home to an array of large projects, most recently The Hooper, a nine-story, mixed-use project that’s nearing completion at 2600 Welton St. The redevelopment of the adjacent Rossonian Hotel, once a destination for legendary jazz musicians, is also on the horizon.”
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Rodriguez, James. Denver Business Journal 19 April 2021.