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Rossonian Hotel

Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street

16 January 2023 by Welton Corridor

  “The Five Points Business Improvement District has a new board chair. Haroun Cowans clinched the seat last week. Cowans grew up in east Denver, and his professional life has revolved around the neighborhood for years. He was part of the development group attempting to renovate the historic Rossonian Hotel starting in 2018 but is … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Agava Shore, Five Points Business Improvement District, Goshen Development, Haroun Cowans, Rossonian Hotel

Chef Daniel Young is creating a hub for fine dining, entertainment and a ‘Black experience’ in Five Points

27 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “While most of us barely had reason to shower in the morning last year, Denver Chef Daniel Young managed to keep very busy. He started the year by opening Jive, a gorgeous restaurant on Broadway that later fell victim to the pandemic. He then opened two new eateries on Welton Street, as part of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Daniel Young, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, Rossonian Hotel

What’s next for Five Points? Learn more in our upcoming panel.

19 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “One of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods, Five Points is home to several areas that have drawn serious interest from developers over the past decade, including the River North Art District and Arapahoe Square. But its beating heart is the Five Points Historic Cultural District, a segment of Welton Street that stretches from … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2600 Welton, Five Points Historic Cultural District, Haroun Cowans, James Rodriguez, LaSheita Sayer, Matthew Burkett, Rossonian Hotel, The Flyfisher Group, The Hooper, Zozo Group

Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’

27 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Once acclaimed as the “Harlem of the West,” Denver’s Five Points neighborhood gained popularity as a destination for some of the world’s most famous jazz performers including Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Today, it is one of the most sought after areas for real estate investors. A walk down Welton Street reveals landmarks that … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Dr. Joseph Westbrook, Dr. Thomas Ernest McClain, Harlem of the West, Justina Ford, Rossonian Hotel, Sigma Pi Phi, Terri Gentry

Charlie Burrell, the “Jackie Robinson of music,” turns 100 years old

4 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  ““Today is an historic event because we are celebrating the centenarial, or 100th birthday, of one of the most preeminent musicians who ever played,” Purnell Steen said as friends, family and strangers gathered to celebrate Charlie Burrell outside of his home in Lowry on Sunday. “He is known as the Jackie Robinson of music. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Charlie Burrell, Denver Symphony, jazz, Rossonian Hotel

Mimosas Opens as the First Major Step in the Flyfisher Group’s Inspired Redevelopment of Five Points

23 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “here must be something special about a restaurant named Mimosas to have a massively successful opening month without being able to serve liquor (while in the middle of a pandemic nonetheless). Even though the spot could easily survive on the strength of its food alone, fortunately, hooch is set to join the roster in … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, brunch, Daniel Young, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, restaurant, Rossonian Hotel, Ryan Cobbins, Spangalang Brewery

Black Denver restaurant owners are standing firmly with protesters, even as windows are broken

4 June 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “When people began gathering at the State Capitol last week to protest the death of George Floyd, racism and police brutality, Zac Gabani saw himself clearly in their cause. “I understand what these people are going through,” said Gabani, whose father was from Sudan. “I myself have had an injustice done against me by … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, African American, Black Lives Matter, Coffee at The Point, Daniel Young, Dunbars, George Floyd, Jive Kitchen and Bar, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosa, police, protest, racism, Rossonian Hotel, Ryan Cobbins

New brokerage aims to help revitalize Five Points, bring more diversity to Denver commercial real estate

22 April 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Alec Wynne has spent 25 years at some of Denver’s most prominent commercial real estate firms, including stints at CBRE and as the Denver office leader for Avison Young. The latest chapter in his career will feature a new focus on Five Points, where a recently founded brokerage hopes to play a key role … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Alex Wynne, Ascendant Realty, Five Points Development Corp, FlyFisher Group, Haroun Cowans, Matthew Burkett, Rossonian Hotel, The Hooper

Go Behind Colorado’s Rich History Of African-American Baseball

15 September 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Colorado’s baseball tradition got started long before the Rockies. You can trace it back to the 1920s to a team called the Denver White Elephants. Bob Kendrick has dedicated his life to talk about one of the forgotten chapters in American sports history: Negro League Baseball. Kendrick is the President of the Negro Leagues … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: A.H.W. Ross, Albert Henderson Wade Ross, baseball, history, Rossonian Hotel, White Elephants

New Development To Bring Businesses To Five Points Neighborhood

24 April 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “The Hooper will be built in the Five Points Neighborhood near 26th and Welton.”   watch the video   CBS 4 News 24 April 2019.  

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Busboys and Poets, Pallisade Partners, Rossonian Hotel
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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

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Apr
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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...]
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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...]
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10
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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...]
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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
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17
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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...]
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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
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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...]
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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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