Media coverage of Welton Street, DURA, FPBD, Denver City Council and issues surrounding housing, construction, legislation, TOD, and TIF.
“Five Points could soon be home to 50 new affordable for-sale condos. Jeff Shanahan of Shanahan Development has proposed a six-story condo building at 2907 Welton St. in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood on a parcel owned by Denver’s Regional Transportation District. Shanahan said he has been working on the project for the past three … [Read more…]
“Moods Beats Potions, or MBP, closed in June.” read the entire article O.Neill, Lilly. BusinessDen 24 July 2022.
“Colorado Springs native and esteemed Denver Black real estate developer and investor Carl Bourgeois is remembered for his work revitalizing historic communities of color in Colorado Springs and Denver. Bourgeois died July 17 at the age of 71 after a long battle with heart disease, according to his family. Coloradans who knew the business … [Read more…]
“Denverites, in less than nine months, you’ll be voting for your next mayor and possibly deciding your next city council representative. With federal and state midterms on the way, it’s still pretty early. Still, citywide candidates who’ve officially kicked off campaigns had their first deadline to file fundraising numbers last week. We’ve got your … [Read more…]
“Carl Bourgeois, a scion of one of the city’s first Black families who was known for restoring historical properties in Colorado Springs and Denver, died Sunday after a lengthy battle with heart disease, according to his family. He was 71. The grandson of Kimbal D. Stroud – who settled in Colorado Springs in the … [Read more…]
“Where can Denverites and East Coast expats go to find an establishment serving hot sandwiches like sausage, peppers, fresh mutz or a twist on the infamous chopped cheese? Five Points, of course. On Welton Street, between 27th and 28th streets, near some other New York-inspired eateries, is Duke’s Good Sandwiches, a spot that recently … [Read more…]
“American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are giving 25 classic restaurants across America grants to preserve them for future hungry generations. Each independent restaurant will receive $40,000 to update their physical space and help with operating costs as part of the Backing Small initiative. Some of the restaurants are well-known, including … [Read more…]
“Welton Street Cafe is in search of another temporary home as it awaits the start of construction on its new restaurant space at 2883 Welton Street — the space is leased, but needs a full kitchen, bar and dining room buildout. The restaurant has been operating as a takeout-only kitchen at 2258 California Street … [Read more…]
“A new development of attainable microapartments is in the works for Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Concept plans submitted to the city on June 10 call for a five- or six-story building at 2821 Welton St. with 114 dwelling units that are each about 400 square feet. Ross Holbrook, managing partner at Stok Investment Group, … [Read more…]
“Two new businesses will open in Five Points on June 22: Duke’s Good Sandwiches and Scratch Bakery and Market, both located at 2748 Welton Street. Duke’s is the brainchild of Dan Sawyer, a color specialist for a fabric company who lives in Five Points with his wife, Michelle, just blocks from where their new … [Read more…]