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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 jason.whitlock@denvergov.org “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

  • 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

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...]
Mar
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 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...]
Mar
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Mar 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
Mar
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 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...]
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