Media coverage of Welton Street, DURA, FPBD, Denver City Council and issues surrounding housing, construction, legislation, TOD, and TIF.
“The Denver Urban Renewal Authority’s (DURA) Emergency Home Repair (EHR) Program, which helps Denver residents stay in their homes by providing assistance with emergency home improvements, has funding available and is looking for homeowners in need of urgent repairs to use these funds by the end of the year. DURA’s EHR Program is designed … [Read more…]
“Virtual Hearing: New Liquor License Application Applicant: Woods Boss Brewing Company Business Address: 2210 California Street Business File Number: 2020-AMEND-0005496 Liquor License Type: Standard Cabaret License Please find attached the hearing packet for a virtual hearing on 12/28/2020 at 9:00AM. The hearing information can be found in the attached applicant letter. Take special notice … [Read more…]
“At the beginning of the pandemic, there was widespread speculation around how this public health crisis would affect different commercial real estate sectors. Now several months in, it has become unmistakably clear the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on the retail and hospitality industries. Once-bustling gathering places, many restaurants, in particular, have been … [Read more…]
“Sixteen years in real estate has taught Muriel Williams-Thompson the market is different for different people. She knew that when she got into the business after hearing stories from her grandparent’s who sold homes seven decades ago. “Selling homes to Black families back in the ’50s was, it put your life in danger as … [Read more…]
“A group of Black gun owners in Colorado are coming together to protect themselves during this time of nationwide racial unrest. The 1770 Armory and Gun Club is the first of its kind in the state and opened its doors recently as an increasing number of African Americans are arming themselves across the U.S. … [Read more…]
“Working from home isn’t quite the same when you’ve turned your house into a doughnut bakery and delivery service. But that’s exactly what happened after Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton started Pandemic Donuts in early April. Months later — with every inch of countertop designated for business and their guest bedroom filled to the … [Read more…]
“Four months after Mayor Michael Hancock expressed his support for safe-camping sites, city officials are formalizing the process for locating land and signing up service providers. “We’ve never done this in Denver before, so we’re open to which providers want to bring forward an approach and a proposal,” says Britta Fisher, executive director of … [Read more…]
“Denver’s Department of Housing Stability is seeking proposals from land owners and service providers interested in helping the city stand up temporary sanctioned camping sites for people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 emergency. For nearly four months, roadblocks and community backlash have stunted city leaders’ efforts to establish city-sanctioned campsites, or “Safe Outdoor Spaces,” … [Read more…]
“LaSheita Sayer has a vision for the old Crossroads Theater space in the heart of Five Points. She’s been working on a concept she calls Melody Market: a convenience store that fully embraces the neighborhood’s historic legacy. “I want to start with what it’s not,” she said. “It’s not a Black convenience store. It … [Read more…]
“The ACLU of Colorado has notified the Denver City Attorney’s Office (CAO) that the City is violating the terms of the Lyall settlement and threatening public health by arbitrarily designating two former homeless camp sites for “regular public works cleanups” without the support of the Homeless Advisory Group. Stephen Meswarb, interim executive director, and … [Read more…]