“Watson co-founded a consulting firm focusing on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and has lived in Denver for 30 years. He graduated from CU Denver, and currently serves on the city’s Housing Stability Strategic Advisors board, and served as a co-chair on the Denver Game Plan for a Healthy City task force, which published … [Read more…]
“In anticipation of the release of 2020 U.S. Census numbers, the City of Denver has launched the process that will redraw Denver City Council districts across the city. “We want to, as best as possible, keep communities of interest intact. And that stops gerrymandering from happening,” explains Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval, who is guiding Denver’s … [Read more…]
“When I entered the affordable housing world, one thing I didn’t count on was how many projects across Denver don’t even pass the visioning stage. There are a variety of reasons for this, mainly revolving around finances, but the one I was not counting on was…parking. Yes, you read that right. I had no … [Read more…]
“On Monday night, Denver City Council approved $4.1 million in financing to help provide housing and medical services for people experiencing homelessness in Five Points. The nine-story Legacy Lofts project will be built at 21st and California, and will include 98 affordable units and a 75-bed recuperative care center. The property is currently a … [Read more…]
“City Council approves contracts supporting 98 affordable units and a 75-bed recuperative care center DENVER – Monday, December 14, 2020 – Denver City Council tonight approved three contracts totaling $4.1 million that will provide much needed housing and medical services for people experiencing homelessness. The financing helps make possible the Colorado Coalition for the … [Read more…]
“A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community Outreach Service Center, Inc. to provide supportive housing services to formerly homeless residents at Charity’s House. Approves a contract with Community Outreach Service Center, Inc. for $950,000 and through 12-31-37 to deliver supportive services to people formerly experiencing homelessness … [Read more…]
“Two key affordable housing developments targeted for people experiencing homelessness were approved for City financing by Denver City Council tonight. Investments totaling $3.7 million, to be made through Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), will support 187 income-restricted units in Capitol Hill and Northeast Park Hill. “We’re continuing to partner with many organizations to … [Read more…]
“A police officer with the Denver Police Department (DPD) has filed an ethics complaint against a Denver city councilwoman following an incident last month. The complaint details an incident that occurred on Aug. 19 involving City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca. According to the complaint, filed on Sept. 4, Officer Mallory Lutkin was in the area … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article source: City of Denver email 28 August 2020.
“Tensions continue to run high between one member of the Denver City Council and the Denver Police Department — with the latest battle playing out on Twitter. Candi CdeBaca, who represents District 9 on the Council accused a Denver Police officer of pulling a gun on her and others using a video taken at … [Read more…]