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Arapahoe Square Design Advisory Board Agenda

8 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

Meeting Title: Arapahoe Square Design Advisory Board Date: 22 May 2018 Location: Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., room 4.G.2 Time” 11:00 AM view agenda PDF Contact: Jason Whitlock, City of Denver Planner – Urban Design [email protected] “Design Review Agenda: Park Place Condominiums 990 Park Ave W / 2256 Curtis Street – … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2256 Curtis Street, 990 Park Ave, Arapahoe Square, design, Housing, parking, Project #2017PM0000497

Denver’s banning slot homes – 6 illustrations show what could come next

7 May 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The era of the slot home may finally be over in Denver, and its funeral turned into an airing of grievances. “I hate slot homes. I hate them,” said Maggie Miller, a resident who worked to rein in the controversial building design. “It feels like being in a canyon.” With a unanimous 11-0 vote … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: architecture, Denverite, design, Legislation, slot homes, Zoning - City of Denver

Denver leaders close the door on slot homes

12 March 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “The Denver City Council just voted to end the era of the slot home, implementing a temporary moratorium that will likely bridge the gap to a permanent ban. With a unanimous vote on Monday night, the elected officials said that, starting this week, the city will no longer accept applications to build the much-criticized … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: Denver City Council, Denverite, design, Legislation, slot home, Slot Home Task Force, Zoning - City of Denver

Denver shows off plans to replace infamous “slot home”

29 November 2017 by Welton Corridor

“Denver has a plan to kill the “slot home,” a much-criticized architectural style that has spread across the redeveloping city in recent years. Read on to see what might replace them. A brief definition: A slot home is a multi-unit residential project that is designed around a narrow driveway or open space, aka “the slot.” … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: architecture, code, Construction, Denverite, design, slot home, Zoning - City of Denver

Application to be on the Five Points Design Review Committee

11 April 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “The Five Points Business District Design Review Committee provides a forum for residents and developers to work toward achieving a better urban environment through attention given to fundamental design principles. Design Review is intended to affect how new development can contribute positively to the Five Points neighborhood. Design Standards and Guidelines are used by … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: committee, deadline, design, design committee, Five Points Business District, review

Getting a handle on Denver’s “slot homes”

10 April 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Zoning code text amendment project addresses effects on design and neighborhoods As Denver’s building boom has brought new developments into every corner of the city, some residents have raised concerns with Denver planners about one type of multi-unit structure in particular: slot homes. “Slot homes” (also sometimes called “sideways-facing town homes” or “fraux homes”) … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION, Zoning - City of Denver Tagged: amendment, code, Construction, design, slot home, Zoning - City of Denver

Denver Battles With its ‘Fugly’ New Housing

14 March 2017 by Welton Corridor

  ““Every building going up is tan, brown, red or burnt red,” says Brad Evans, moderator of the Denver FUGLY Facebook page. “That’s every color. I have 50 buildings from townhomes to multi-family buildings that are the same color, same façade,” the former Jefferson Park resident adds. Evans recently relocated to the suburb of Lakewood … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: aesthetics, architecture, Construction, design, slot home

Platte Valley Home redevelopment

1 February 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “The Denver Housing Authority (DNA) is in the process of design the redevelopment for the 66 unit Platte Valley Homes which were built in 1943 between Stout and Champa and 30th to 31st Street.”   read the entire article   Barnhart, Mick. Curtis Park Neighbors Newsletter February 2017.  

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 30th Street, architecture, Champa Street, Denver Housing Authority, design, DHA, Housing, Landmark, redevelopment, Stout Street

FPBD – Newsletter November 2016

2 November 2016 by Welton Corridor

  Five Points Business District – Newsletter November 2016 PDF Newsletter archive can be found on the Five Points Business Development website. content highlights: Business Improvement District Vote Five Points Historic Cultural District Standards and Guidelines Welton Park Apartments Opening More information about Five Points Business Development special interest group can be found on their … [Read more…]

Posted in: FPBD Newsletter, NEWSLETTERS Tagged: affordable, BID, Business Improvement District, design, Five Points Historic Cultural District Standards and Guidelines, Housing, Landmark Preservation, vote, Welton Park Apartments

New Design Standards to Preserve and Enhance Five Points

29 August 2016 by Welton Corridor

  “The Landmark Preservation Commission on July 19 approved new design standards and guidelines for the Five Points Historic Cultural District — the only historic district designated for its history and geography, and not its architecture. The new design standards will preserve and enhance the character-defining features of the area by promoting context-sensitive building types, … [Read more…]

Posted in: City and County of Denver, NEWSLETTERS Tagged: architecture, design, Five Points Historic Cultural District, Landmark and Preservation, regulations, rules
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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

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  • 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
  • 2021-COA-060 2810-2812 Welton Street Landmark Commission 23 February 2021
  • Application 2021-COA-066 2942 Welton Street  Landmark Commission 23 February 2021
  • Five Points store closes its doors because of the pandemic and a changing neighborhood 22 February 2021
  • Get Ready to Welcome River, a True Neighborhood Bar 22 February 2021

Upcoming Events

Mar
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2021
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Mar 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...]
Mar
5
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2021
5:00 pm First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Friday Jazz Hop - Cousin's Plaza @ Cousin's Plaza
  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...]
Mar
7
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3:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7, 2021 @ Stout Street Children's Park
        source: Curtis Park Neighbors facebook page 1 March 2021.
Mar
8
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2021
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...]
Mar
15
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2021
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...]
Mar
16
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2021
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...]
Mar
22
Mon
2021
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...]
Mar
29
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2021
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...]
Apr
1
Thu
2021
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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