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City of Denver Press Release: City Funding to Support Two Crucial Affordable Housing Ventures for People Exiting from Homelessness

  “Two key affordable housing developments targeted for people experiencing homelessness were approved for City financing by Denver City Council tonight. Investments totaling $3.7 million, to be made through Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), will support 187 income-restricted units in Capitol Hill and Northeast Park Hill. “We’re continuing to partner with many organizations to … [Read more…]

Denver Strengthens Permitting Procedures to Increase Safety and Access around Construction Zones

  “MEDIA ADVISORY March 27, 2019 Denver Strengthens Permitting Procedures to Increase Safety and Access around Construction Zones DENVER –Denver Public Works is releasing updated procedures that aim to lessen construction impacts to people as they move about the city and to improve access to adjacent homes and businesses. The department worked in conjunction with … [Read more…]

Press Release City of Denver

  “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…]

Five Points Jazz Festival announces band line-up, parade grand marshals, festival honorees

  “Denver Arts & Venues’ annual Five Points Jazz Festival returns 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19 to 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, celebrating the music, culture and roots of Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. The free, family-friendly festival takes place on Welton Street between 26th and 29th streets, and features more than 45 bands playing … [Read more…]

Email from City of Denver to Partners about Development of 2907 Welton Parking Lot

  “Dear partners, Together with RTD, this past Tuesday, we released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of a mixed-income condominium project at 29th & Welton. Affordable homeownership continues to be a critical challenge for Denver as prices for both single-family homes and condominiums have doubled in the last several years. Condominiums have … [Read more…]

Development proposals sought for vacant RTD site at 29th and Welton

  “DENVER, CO ­- Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) are seeking a development partner to construct a transit-oriented, mixed-income condominium project in the Five Points neighborhood. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) supporting this public-private partnership will be issued beginning August 15, 2017, … [Read more…]

City and RTD Seek Development Partner to Build Affordable Condos in Five Points

  “DENVER, CO ­— Wednesday, August 9, 2017 — The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) are seeking a development partner to construct a transit-oriented, mixed-income condominium project in the Five Points neighborhood. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) supporting this public-private partnership will be issued beginning August 15, 2017, … [Read more…]

East Side Crips Taken Down by Metro Gang Task Force in One of the Largest Federal Drug Enforcement Actions in the Past Decade

  “A federal grand jury in Denver has returned eight separate indictments charging a total of 52 individuals with trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine in the Denver metro area, Acting United States Attorney Bob Troyer, FBI Denver Division Special Agent in Charge Calvin Shivers, Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz, and members of the Metro Gang … [Read more…]

City celebrates grand opening of new affordable apartments in Five Points

  “DENVER, CO ­— Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — Denver’s inventory of affordable housing units is on the rise with the completion of a new, 223-unit apartment complex in Five Points. City, state and federal officials today celebrated the grand opening of Welton Park, an income-restricted development located at 2300 Welton St. The $43 million … [Read more…]

Denver Solicits Applications for Sustainable Neighborhoods Program

  ” Denver Environmental Health is soliciting applications from residents and neighborhood organizations to join Denver’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program. Up to two neighborhoods will be selected for the program, and will join the West Colfax, North City Park, Chaffee Park-Regis, Barnum, Villa Park, Green Valley Ranch, Baker, East Montclair/East Colfax, Congress Park, and Highland neighborhoods. … [Read more…]