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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

Auditor: TIFs good for Denver

20 July 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Tax-increment financing use by the Denver Urban Renewal Authority has been good overall for Denver, according to a new white paper by the Denver auditor’s office. The sometimes controversial urban-renewal tool has been used to redevelop many areas in Denver. An audit shows that 42 tax-increment financing districts in place between 2004 and 2014 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: blight, Denver Business Journal, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, TIF
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Recent Posts

  • ‘Welton Street Renaissance’ project seeking corporate sponsorships and donations 4 March 2021
  • Denver RTD Approves ‘Equitable’ TOD Policy 4 March 2021
  • Puzzah! Presents Five Points Puzzles 1 March 2021
  • Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’ 27 February 2021
  • Denver RTD Board approves policy to encourage development of affordable housing on RTD property 25 February 2021
  • Pandemic Donuts opens new bakery in Denver — and business is sweet 24 February 2021
  • Denver chapter of women dedicate themselves to giving back 24 February 2021
  • New PPP loan rollout targets small businesses 23 February 2021
  • Landmark Public Hearing Case 2021-COA-066 at 2942 Welton March 2, 2021 23 February 2021

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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
Mar 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule 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 ... [Read more...]
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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
Mar 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule 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 ... [Read more...]
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1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2021 meeting does not contain amy items for the Welton Street Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb ... [Read more...]
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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
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule 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 ... [Read more...]
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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
Mar 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule 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 ... [Read more...]
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6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 1 @ 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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5:00 pm First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  Join us First Friday, February 5th for Jazz in the Park. The performance begins at 5:00 pm in our beloved Cousin’s Plaza between Sonny Lawson Park and the Blair Caldwell Library. Please wear masks ... [Read more...]
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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
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule 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 ... [Read more...]
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1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2021 meeting does not contain amy items for the Welton Street Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb ... [Read more...]
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