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DURA

Denver Urban Renewal Authority

Forget the legacy project. Give tax increment financing money back to the schools

19 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “The City of Denver is planning a project to completely reconstruct the 16th Street Mall with an estimated price tag in excess of $100 million. On Monday night Denver City Council, our elected officials, will vote to commit tax dollars to help make it happen, but those dollars come with a twist: about $30 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 16th street mall, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, Funding, Schools, Tax Incriment Financing, TIF

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

Press Release City of Denver

15 March 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) today announces the recent completion of 36 contracts, providing a diverse range of public benefit projects throughout 2019, including housing services, workforce development, entrepreneurship, child care and other programs supporting self sufficiency and asset building. The funded projects were selected from 85 proposals received in response to a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Brothers Redevelopment Inc, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Colorado Health Network, Colorado Housing Assistance, DEDO, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, Denver Housing Authority, Denver Office, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, Florence Crittenton Services, Funding, grant, Housing, La Raza Services, Mi Casa, Mile High Ministries, NEWSED, NEWSED Community Development Corp., Northeasst Denver Housing Center, press release, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, Sunshine Home Share Network, Volunteers of America, West Community Economic Development Corp., Year One Mile High Youth Corps

City Program To Help Keep Families In Their Homes Extended

26 February 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “The SFR program has been extended through May 2020 with an infusion of $850,000 in federal funds. The city says, “To qualify for the SFR program, applicants must be a Denver resident, own and occupy the home as their principal residence, and have a household income of no more than 80 percent of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: CBS 4 News, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, homeowners, Housing, interest rate, loan, repairs, SFR program, Single Family Rehabilitation Program

Denver to build 176 units affordable housing for seniors, people with disabilities

7 February 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “It’s called Vida at Sloan’s: 176 one-bedroom units with an activity facility, rooftop garden and commercial space on the ground floor. Tenants would pay one third of their gross income for rent. “It’s about a $64 million price tag on this building,” said Ryan Tobin, the director of Real Estate Development for the Denver … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Denver Housing Authority, Denver Public Schools, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DHA, disabled, DPS, DURA, Housing, Ryan Tobin, Schools, seniors, tax-increment financing, TIF, Tracy Huggins, Vida at SLones

Artist makes Denver more beautiful with a paint brush

18 September 2017 by Welton Corridor

“The piece near the Alameda RTD station will take at least a month to complete, with days lasting up to 10 hours. The artist, Aaron Glasson is being compensated through the Denver Urban Renewal Authority – a group that partners with different developers in the city – and helps fund their projects through TIF – … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Art, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, RTD, tax-increment financing, TIF

DURA Director Tracy Huggins to lead ULI Colorado

11 July 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Tracy Huggins, executive director of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, became the new chair of Urban Land Institute Colorado July 1. Huggins was named vice chair in 2015 and will serve as chair of a 25-member executive committee until June 30, 2019. Huggins directs the agency’s involvement in redevelopment with combined DURA financing of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Amy Cara, Denver Urban Renewal Authority, DURA, Tracy Huggins, ULI, Urban Land Institue

Goed Zuur beer bar sets opening date in Denver’s Five Points

27 February 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Goed Zuur expects to begin pouring life back into a more than 120-year-old spot in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood starting this spring. The pub focused solely on sour and wild beers is tentatively set to open April 7. Goed Zuur would be the latest draw along the historic, reinvigorated Welton Street Corridor and occupy … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2801 Welton, beer, Cody Boll, DURA, Funding, Goed Zuur, John Fayman, mural, Yuye Cafe

The Five Points Business District Office

18 October 2016 by Welton Corridor

  The Five Points Business District Office date: unknown publication found on Renew Denver – Denver Urban Renewal Association (DURA) website 18 October 2016 read the entire report and view the entire slide show PDF Contact: Renew Denver – Denver Urban Renewal Association (DURA) website source: Renew Denver – Dnver Urban Renewal Association (DURA) website … [Read more…]

Posted in: DOCUMENTS, LEGISLATION, Reports - DURA Tagged: BID, Business Improvement District, DURA, Legislation, PDF, presentation, SlideShow
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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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