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Denver Urban Renewal Authority sues former grant recipient over apartment project

27 November 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “A quasi-governmental organization that works to spur redevelopment of blighted areas in Denver has sued a former grant recipient. The Denver Urban Renewal Authority filed a lawsuit against EJ Thompson and two entities he controls last week, accusing the developer of fraud and breach of contract. Thompson did not respond to a request for … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 3057 W. Kentucky Ave, 3057 West Kentucky LLC, affordable, blight, Denver District Court, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, EJ Thompson, Elizabeth Och, Enclave Apartments, Hogan Lovells, Housing, Tracy Huggins

Westfield sells RiNo block to apartment developer for $15M

6 February 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “A Virginia-based apartment developer has purchased a block in RiNo for $15 million. AvalonBay Communities purchased 1185 26th St. in Denver — a 2.45-acre parcel that comprises the full block formed by Lawrence and Arapahoe streets, and 26th and 27th streets — last month, according to county records. An architect submitted a project concept … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2600 Arapahoe, 2600 Lawrence, affordable, affordable housing, Ava RiNo, AvalonBay Communities, Curtis Park, Denver Housing Authority, DHA, Housing, Jonathan Alpert, RiNo, Westfield

Metro Denver rents decline as more apartments come online

23 January 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “After experiencing years of rapidly escalating rents, tenants in metro Denver are starting to catch a break. According to the Denver Metro Area Apartment Vacancy and Rent Survey, rents have dropped for the second consecutive quarter. The survey, by Ron L. Throupe, Ph.D. of the University of Denver Daniel’s College of Business, and Jennifer … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Channel 7 News, Housing, rent, vacancy

News about our proposed housing project

10 October 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) received word late last month that the Permanent Supportive Housing Project known as Glenarm Commons was not awarded tax credits needed for the project to move forward. We know that this news is a disappointment for some and less so for others. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Housing, St Andrews Church

For Denver apartment builders, luxury still king despite demand for workforce units

24 June 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The Radiant sure draws the eye. The team behind the lustrously named luxury apartment building now consuming the 2100 block of Welton Street this week celebrated topping out on its 18th and final …”   read the entire article   Rubino, Joe. Denver Post 25 June 2018.  

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2100 Welton, affordable, Construction, Denver Post, Housing, luxury, The Radiant

Denver to build 176 units affordable housing for seniors, people with disabilities

7 February 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “It’s called Vida at Sloan’s: 176 one-bedroom units with an activity facility, rooftop garden and commercial space on the ground floor. Tenants would pay one third of their gross income for rent. “It’s about a $64 million price tag on this building,” said Ryan Tobin, the director of Real Estate Development for the Denver … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Denver Housing Authority, Denver Public Schools, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DHA, disabled, DPS, DURA, Housing, Ryan Tobin, Schools, seniors, tax-increment financing, TIF, Tracy Huggins, Vida at SLones

“Gentrification moves fast”: A hard look at economic displacement in Denver’s most historic black neighborhood

15 December 2017 by Welton Corridor

“Welton Street Café is an east Denver community institution. Occupying a corner spot in Five Points Plaza — about a block from the neighborhood’s namesake intersection, just off a light-rail stop — the diner has been serving wings and Southern-style and Caribbean fare since 1999. Owner/founder Flynn Dickerson, who runs the place with his children, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Denver Post, Five Points Plaza, gentrification, Jacob Vanderslice, rent, RiNo, VanWest Partners, Welton Street, Welton Street Cafe

A metro Denver county sees one of nation’s highest rent increases

13 December 2017 by Welton Corridor

“Broomfield County saw one of the greatest increases in gross rent nationally, according to a recent study from the U.S. Census Bureau. Over a five year period, the study said that the increase was $312 — from $1,105 to $1,417. To put that figure into perspective, the study found the nation overall saw a $21 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Broomfield, Denver Business Journal, Housing, rent

Yes, This Is Public Housing: How Denver Housing Authority Is Mixing It Up � and Making Better Homes

13 December 2017 by Welton Corridor

“From I-25 turn left onto Mariposa Street at the local landmark known as the Lincoln Park Lounge. The block crunched between 8th and 9th avenues is crowded with two-bedroom starter homes that, today, rest in the shadows of something unexpected: Towering, LEED-certified townhomes, constructed with contemporary, natural wood façades and shiny steel, as part of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, affordable housing, Confluence, Denver Housing Authority, DHA, HOPE, Housing, Housing and Opportunities for Peope Everywhere

Verify: Are investment companies buying Denver’s affordable housing?

11 August 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “THE QUESTION Imagine trying to sell your house, and the City of Denver says you can’t sell it for just any price. You have to sell for the price it picks. That’s what you signed up for if you bought a house through the city’s affordable housing program. Now imagine your next-door neighbor — … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 9 News, affordable, Housing, income resrtiction, Legislation, market value, price, resale, sell
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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

  • Five Points is getting a new pedestrian-friendly community space near the Five Points Plaza 28 April 2022
  • Redlined in Denver between 1938 and 2000? The city might help you put a down payment on a new home 22 April 2022
  • AICHO Developing 60-Unit Mixed Income Apartment Complex 22 April 2022
  • Melody Market opens in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood 21 April 2022
  • Dozens of new apartment units planned for Duluth’s Morgan Park 18 April 2022
  • AVAILABILITY OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 9 April 2022
  • A feud is festering in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood 7 April 2022
  • After Larchmont, Missoula County land inventory advancing as directed 5 April 2022
  • Apartment developer pays $7M for site of third planned Denver project 15 February 2022

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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
May 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Jun
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2022
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Jun 2 @ 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...]
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6
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jun 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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13
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jun 13 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Jun
20
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jun 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Jun
27
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jun 27 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Jul
4
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jul 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
Jul
7
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2022
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Jul 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...]
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11
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2022
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jul 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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