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blight

How Denver’s neighborhoods got their shapes

6 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “When Denver was young, the area surrounding Santa Fe Drive became the gateway to the city. Close to rail lines, it was the natural place for immigrants and settlers to land as they moved west. Today, we call that area the La Alma/Lincoln Park neighborhood. The neighborhood’s demographics shifted as the city grew, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, census, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, discrimination, history, redlined, Tracy Huggins

Kelo v. New London

21 April 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “”   listen to the podcast   Produced by Leon Neyfakh of Slow Burn. Tenth episode of 5-4 Podcasd. Kelo v New London 21 April 2020.   Five Points Business Improvement District (FPBID) is a quasi-government that has the power of eminent domain within its boundaries.

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: BID, blight, Business Improvement District, eminent domain, Kelo, Takings Clause, U.S. Supreme Court

Carroll: Gentrification not to blame for Denver’s urban woes

5 March 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “When in doubt, blame gentrification. That seems to be the reflex among some who hunt for the source of urban problems that are difficult to explain. The latest example: linking gentrification to a rise in violent crime. This was the case made by an assistant professor at Metropolitan State University in The Denver Post’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, gentrification, Vincent Carroll

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

What Denverites get when ‘urban renewal,’ ‘revitalization’ and ‘blight’ become part of the government’s vocabulary

22 October 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Kellie Plessinger lives in Aurora now but she grew up in Denver around a notorious strip of East Colfax that, back in the day, may have inspired conservative columnist George Will’s infamous line comparing this street to a warzone. Plessinger works at the Ranch House Cafe at Colfax and Syracuse Street. In the late … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Colfax, DURA, Five Points, gentrification, Tracy Huggins, Welton Street

One man delayed several major area projects. One town fought back.

11 July 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Since Eric Sutherland first stepped into a courtroom about five years ago, he’s represented himself in at least nine lawsuits for pennies on the dollar compared to his taxpayer-funded opponents. Through mid-June, those government agencies have spent more than $910,529 on litigation involving the Fort Collins community activist since 2014 — and those costs … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Coloradoan, Eric Sutherland, Fort Collins, lawsuit, Tax Incriment Financing, TIF

Colorado Bills that Could Affect Development in 2019

23 January 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “The 2019 Colorado General Assembly has only been in session for a few weeks, but bills are already pending or in the works that may affect real property and development. Here, we discuss a few of the most impactful. For more information, you can always contact one of our government relations or real estate … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: BID, blight, Business Improvement District, clean up bill, Colorado General Assembly, government, HB 19-1078, HB 19-1084, HB 19-1096, HB 19-1108, homeless, out of state tax payers, Property Owner Consent to Historic Designation, property owner rights, SDA, Special District Act, Special District Associations, Title 32 Metro Districts, vote

Coloradans are pushing back on urban renewal abuse

4 July 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “In June, a south suburban Denver fire district filed suit against the urban renewal authority (URA) in Parker, Colorado over the diversion of property taxes to subsidize redevelopment projects. Also in June, news broke that the URA in Arvada, Colorado in the north metro Denver area sold a 9-acre parcel of land to a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: blight, fire department, law, Legislation, property tax, school, tax-increment financing, The Hill, TIF, Urban Renewal

Littleton takes a scalpel to urban renewal but doesn’t kill it outright

7 December 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “In a marathon meeting that stretched into the early morning hours Wednesday, Littleton City Council eviscerated its urban renewal program but stopped short of abolishing the authority that administers it. The council voted 4-3 to keep alive its authority — Littleton Invests for Tomorrow — and with it, the Columbine Square shopping center as … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Denver Post, LIFT, Littleton, Urban Renewal, vote

Why Littleton should abolish its Urban Renewal Authority

29 June 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “Municipalities have been overtly abusing the broad authority given them under Colorado’s urban renewal law for decades. What was originally intended to address the problems stemming from people living in sub-standard housing amidst squalor is now almost exclusively used by politicians and planners to give public subsidies to private interests for preferred economic development … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Doug Clark, Federal Housing Act of 1949, Independence Institute, Initiative 300, law, Legislation, Littleton, regulations, rules, Urban Renewal, vote
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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

Jan
30
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jan 30 @ 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
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Feb 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...]
Feb
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 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...]
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...]
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