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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

  • Melody Market will close at the end of January. It’s the latest Black-owned business to leave Welton Street 19 January 2023
  • Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street 16 January 2023
  • Is Five Points dead? Co-owners of a new business have a few things to say about Denver’s historic neighborhood 6 January 2023
  • History Colorado is heading out on a road trip to research and preserve Green Book sites 5 January 2023
  • Marigold, a plant store and bar, to open in Five Points 5 January 2023
  • After temporary hiatus, Coffee at the Point permanently closes 4 January 2023
  • RTD is officially killing its C and F lines after suspending them during the pandemic 14 December 2022
  • Five Points and West Colfax are hoping people stop by to shop and donate 7 December 2022
  • RTD will shut down the L line for two months in the spring 15 November 2022

Upcoming Events

Feb
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Feb
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 13 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
20
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 20 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
23
Thu
2023
10:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Feb 23 @ 10:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am
Cupcakes, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, games and snow cones for kids at the Stout Street Children’s Park, 25th and Stout. Sponsored by Curtis Park Stewards, Curtis Park Neighbors, and Curtis Park Kids.
Feb
27
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 27 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Mar
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Mar 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...]
Mar
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 6 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Mar
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Mar
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 13 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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