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COVID-19

New PPP loan rollout targets small businesses

23 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Ninety-eight percent of Colorado’s businesses are small establishments, yet they are considered to be underserved when it comes to receiving assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is targeting those businesses to make sure they receive the help they need. After a year of struggling through quarantines, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Coffee at The Point, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, COVID-19, Paycheck Protection Program, Ryan Cobbins, Small Business Administration

How Twin Pandemics Transformed Denver’s Black Leadership

20 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “This past June, Wellington Webb, one of the West’s most prominent Black politicians of the late 20th century, was at the high-rise office of his eponymous lobbying firm, in a conference room overlooking the north side of the state Capitol. For weeks, the gray granite structure had been the epicenter of protests in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 5280 Magazine, COVID-19, James Coleman, Leslie Herod, politics, Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church, Tay Anderson, Timothy Tyler, Wellington Webb

Shared streets and car-free parks will remain at least through the fall

26 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “We’ve seen a lot of things we haven’t seen before since COVID-19 hit, including people chilling in camping chairs in the middle of 16th Avenue during what used to be rush-hour. More commonly, though, people are simply walking and rolling down the city’s “shared” streets with fewer threats from drivers of cars and trucks, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 30th Street, Chris Hinds, COVID-19, Denver Bicycle Lobby, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Nancy Kuhn, shared streets

Denver Residents Push To Make Shared Streets Permanent

25 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Those using those streets, like Denver Health Dr. David Mintzer who bikes to work on 11th Avenue say it made all the difference. “Back in March and April at kind of the height of the pandemic I was working COVID ward almost every day, and I can honestly say biking without having to worry … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, Denver Bicycle Lobby, Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, exercise, shared streets

Five Points Business Improvement District COVID-19 Small Businesses Relief Grant Fund

28 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “FPBID COVID-19 Small Businesses Relief Grant Fund Applications due this Friday, July 31 – Online Application – Paper Application The Five Points Business Improvement District COVID-19 Small Businesses Relief Grant Fund was created to assist FPBID businesses suffering from closures (partial or complete) due to the COVID-19 health crisis as documentation of the COVID … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, FPBID, Funding, grant

Hancock asks city councilors who support homeless campsites to suggest locations for them

8 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has sent a letter to the city council that asks members who support sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness to identify where in their district they would want a campsite to go. “Nobody knows your Council district better than you. Therefore, I request that each of you, who recently sent … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, Denver City Council, encampment, Michael Hancock, Safe Outdoor Space

A Mapped Guide to the 10 Best 1-Hour Walks in Denver

6 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points/ RiNo Distance: 2.9 miles Highlights: RiNo Arts District, Curtis Park, Pedestrian Only Champa St, History:Five Points, Denver Fire Station #3 The Lowdown: This walk will take you through both Denver’s past and present by encompassing some of Denver’s oldest and newest neighborhoods. Starting in Five Points, you’ll begin at Denver Fire Station … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Black America West Museum, COVID-19, exercise, Fire Station #3, Harlem of the West, Mesitzo-Curtis Park, murals, RiNo, Rossonian, walk

Denver to open temporary sanctioned camps for people experiencing homelessness

1 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver will be opening temporary, sanctioned and serviced camps where people experiencing homelessness can shelter amid the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the city to clear other camps that have sprung up around town. Mayor Michael Hancock said Wednesday it had not yet been decided how many sanctioned camps would be needed or where they would … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable housing, Ballpark, Capital, City Council, Cole Chandler, Colorado Village Collaborative, COVID-19, encampment, Hancock, health and safety, homeless, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, Kathleen Van Voorhis, Morey Middle School, National Western Complex, Portland, San Francisco, sanitation

Temporary Road Closures to Thru-Traffic

8 June 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Temporary Road Closures to Thru-Traffic Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing select streets to thru-traffic on a temporary basis to create more space for Denver residents to walk, bike and run while complying with physical distancing requirements. The additional room, currently not being used for car traffic, will allow people to enjoy … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 16th Avenue, 30th Street, Bolling Drive, Bryon Place, Congress Park, COVID-19, Curtis Park, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, exercise, Franklin Street, street closure

Denver will close more streets, opening them to walking, wheeling, biking and running

5 June 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Three new stretches of road will close to cars for the most part and open to people looking to stretch out without having to get too close to others. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday that it will close these segments early next week: 30th Street from Welton Street to Larimer Street in … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 30th Street, COVID-19, Curtis Park, Denverite, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, street closure, Welton Street
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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

  • A New Bar and Plant Store Is Finally Ready to Bloom in Five Points 16 March 2023
  • Longtime Five Points soul food restaurant reopening in new location 20 February 2023
  • What’s going on with shared streets? City officials shared an update on them this week 17 February 2023
  • Five Points’ New Businesses Show an Optimistic Future for the Neighborhood 15 February 2023
  • This Denver district’s crime rate was 91% higher than the second worst districts’ 14 February 2023
  • A play about Five Point’s past offers hopes of a more collaborative future 13 February 2023
  • 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
  • Three-plus miles of Broadway, Welton will go car-free for ‘ciclovía’ on four Sundays this year 13 January 2023

Upcoming Events

Apr
3
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 3 @ 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...]
Apr
6
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 6 @ 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...]
Apr
10
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 10 @ 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...]
Apr
12
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Apr
17
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 17 @ 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...]
Apr
24
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 24 @ 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...]
May
1
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 1 @ 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...]
May
4
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
May 4 @ 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...]
May
8
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 8 @ 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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