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Mayor Hancock

Redlined in Denver between 1938 and 2000? The city might help you put a down payment on a new home

22 April 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver’s long history of redlining, through racist zoning and loaning practices, iced out Black, Indigenous and people of color from homeownership for most of the 20th Century. Now the city’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), is trying to undo some of the damage through a new housing program that will offer forgivable homebuying loans … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Department of Housing Stability, discrimination, gentrification, Mayor Hancock, red lined

Mayor Hancock proposes sanctioned campsite in Five Points where unhoused people already camp

12 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Two months after publicly coming around to the idea of government-sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Saturday that his administration is eyeing some city-owned land in Five Points for the experiment. In a Facebook announcement, Hancock framed the idea as a deal not yet done. He also emphasized that … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Blair-Caldwell Library, Colorado Village Collaborative, Curtis Park Neighbors, Denver Coliseum, Elyria-Swansea, encampment, Jeff Baker, Mayor Hancock, Sonny Lawson Park

Plenty of Denverites are ready to elect a new mayor in 2019. Should Michael Hancock be worried?

30 December 2017 by Welton Corridor

“Michael Hancock looks at the city he has led for more than six years and sees a thriving Denver that has rebounded from the Great Recession, gained national cachet as a millennial magnet and tackled, as best as it can, the challenges that come with a booming population. He’s eyeing a likely bid for a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Denver Post, elections, gentrification, ink!, Mayor Hancock

Denver mayor announces housing experiment that could bring affordability back to city

10 July 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “While there are hundreds of apartments in Denver sitting vacant, finding an affordable place to live is tough. That’s why Denver’s Mayor Michael Hancock is proposing an innovative partnership to bridge the gap between how much those existing vacant homes cost and how much many people can actually afford. “If it’s not impacting you … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable housing, Housing, Housing and Opportunities for People Everywhere, Mayor Hancock, median income, State of the City

Affordable housing still a growing problem in Metro Denver

10 December 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Just how many people in the Metro Denver are having a hard time making monthly housing payments and need affordable housing? 9NEWS has learned from various organizations that it’s nearly impossible to put an exact number to the need because there are many people who are currently sleeping on friends’ sofas or teaming up … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: affordable, Construction, Housing, Mayor Hancock

More cameras, patrols part of plan to curb gang violence

30 April 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Crime statistics for the first four months of the year show gang-related crimes are on the rise. The city has already seen more gang-related murders this year than it did all of 2014. Hancock was joined by city and federal officials during a press conference on the matter of gang violence at the City … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: crime, Denver Post, gentrification, Mayor Hancock, police, urban planning

Top-raising Denver City Council candidates pull in large hauls

4 February 2015 by Welton Corridor

“Mayor Michael Hancock may have raised more than $900,000 for his re-election since 2012, including $450,914 last year, but several Denver City Council candidates also have raised relatively large hauls ahead of the May 5 election. Fifty-one candidates have filed initial paperwork for council seats, and the ballot petitioning period began this week. Topping the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Albus Brooks, campaign contributions, Campaign Finance Report, City Council, Donations, elections, Mayor Hancock

Colorado lawmakers gear up for construction-defects reform in 2015

4 January 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Supporters of a change to a Colorado law blamed for slowing condominium construction to a trickle are hopeful 2015 will be the year they succeed. Lawmakers have tried for the past two years to reform Colorado’s construction-defects law, which developers complain makes building condos too fraught with legal liability. Both times, the legislature came … [Read more…]

Posted in: Construction, IN THE NEWS, LEGISLATION Tagged: condo, Construction, Housing, law, lawsuit, Legislation, Mayor Hancock

About

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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