Media coverage of Welton Street, DURA, FPBD, Denver City Council and issues surrounding housing, construction, legislation, TOD, and TIF.
“Once acclaimed as the “Harlem of the West,” Denver’s Five Points neighborhood gained popularity as a destination for some of the world’s most famous jazz performers including Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Today, it is one of the most sought after areas for real estate investors. A walk down Welton Street reveals landmarks that … [Read more…]
“Gabe Henning and Michael Milton ran out of space in their home kitchen almost as soon as they started posting photos of their colorful donuts on Instagram. The Denver couple started Pandemic Donuts during the early days of stay-at-home orders after they lost their jobs in the service industry. What started as an idea … [Read more…]
“For nearly 70 years, a powerful group of women has been working quietly behind the scenes to give back to the Denver community. “The Links have a stellar reputation of service, of sisterhood, having a willingness to really stand in the gap for the African American community,” Gaye Woods said, “[with the goal] to … [Read more…]
“Ninety-eight percent of Colorado’s businesses are small establishments, yet they are considered to be underserved when it comes to receiving assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is targeting those businesses to make sure they receive the help they need. After a year of struggling through quarantines, … [Read more…]
“Project Scope Under Review: Construct 2-story addition extending across the rear of lots 5-7, set at a right angle to 2942 and 2944 Welton St. Addition will be constructed over the single-story addition at the rear of 2942 Welton. A roof deck will be added on the single-story addition of 2942 Welton in front … [Read more…]
2021-COA-060 2810-2812 Welton Street https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Community-Planning-and-Development/Community-Engagement/CPD-Calendar/1st-Tuesday-LPC March 2, 2021 Landmark Commission Agenda https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/community-planning-and-development/documents/landmark-preservation/lpc/agendas-lpc/2021/03.02.2021/03.02.2021_lpc_agenda_prelim.pdf Comments before March 2, 2021: [email protected] Landmark Commission website 23 February 2021. PDF Application PDF Comments
2021-COA-066 2942 Welton Street https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Community-Planning-and-Development/Community-Engagement/CPD-Calendar/1st-Tuesday-LPC March 2, 2021 Landmark Commission Agenda https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/community-planning-and-development/documents/landmark-preservation/lpc/agendas-lpc/2021/03.02.2021/03.02.2021_lpc_agenda_prelim.pdf Comments before March 2, 2021: [email protected] Landmark Commission website 23 February 2021.
“One local Black-owned gift shop in the Five Points neighborhood is closing its doors after more than 20 years in business. The owner says the pandemic is part of the reason but also points to a changing landscape in her neighborhood. You may not be able to see it now, but she says the … [Read more…]
“In the end, the Welcome Inn just wore out its welcome. Although the joint had always enjoyed a rowdy reputation, development was fast approaching — the Welcome Inn rated a nod as Best Endangered Neighborhood Bar in the Best of Denver 2017. And then in early January 2018, a still-unsolved double murder in the … [Read more…]
“Welton Street Plaza, 2736 Welton Street Wednesday, February 17, 4 to 8 p.m. The folks behind the Five Points Atlas aim to help restore the Five Points business district on Welton Street back to its former glory by showcasing stories about Black businesses and entrepreneurs who are overlooked by the mainstream press. Now they … [Read more…]