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RTD will shut down the L line for two months in the spring

15 November 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “RTD will shut down the part of the L line that runs along Welton St. for two months between April and June of 2023 to implement improved safety measures and repairs. No start or end dates have been set. The Welton St. section of the L Line is the light rail system’s most dangerous … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: accident, L-line, repairs, RTD, safety

Housed and unhoused Denverites discussed root causes and solutions to homelessness. Surprisingly, they agreed with each other.

19 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “One lives in a house. One lives in a tent. During a neighborhood meeting Wednesday, two Curtis Park residents had similar reactions to plans the city has to conduct cleanups along Park Avenue next week. Khaled Yohannes said such cleanups lead to the displacement of people experiencing homelessness, making it hard for them to … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Blair-Caldwell Library, Caring for Denver Foundation, Curtis Park Neighbors Association, Gary Sanford, homeless, Homelessness Solutions Committee, Jeff Baker, safety, sanitation, Sonny Lawson Park, Support Team Assisted Response

Denver clears Five Points encampments, citing unsafe conditions

29 May 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver cleared a series of encampments in Five Points on Wednesday, indicating that the blocks will remain closed until they are deemed safe. Denverite reported that the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment found there to be “unsafe conditions associated with recent and ongoing observations by public health investigators, including piles of uncontained … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: California Street, COVID-19, Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Homeless Out Loud, encampment, health, homeless, police, safety

City conducts another cleanup of homelessness encampments in parts of Five Points

27 May 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Protesters, police, outreach workers, street sweepers and trash trucks were on hand Wednesday as the health department started a cleanup of homeless encampments in Five Points. Wednesday’s operation was along California Street from 20th to 22nd streets and along 21st Street from Stout to Welton streets. The health department said cleaners also would start … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 21st Street, California Street, Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19, Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Department of Public Health and Environment, enccampment, health, homeless, Housing, police, public health, safety, Welton Street

Denver Planning Large-Scale Sweep of Homeless Encampments April 30

24 April 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver is planning a sweep of homeless encampments now scattered throughout a huge swath of Five Points. The action, which is scheduled for April 30, is being authorized under laws prohibiting obstructions in the public right-of-way and will help address “deteriorating public health and safety conditions,” according to city officials. “We are seeing the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, encampment, encampments, homeless, police, safety, Stout Street Health Center, tents, Westword

Denver wants to make public bathrooms more accessible

12 March 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “As hand-washing becomes increasingly important amid the coronavirus outbreak, Denver City Council is considering a $3.5 million contract that would widen public access to portable bathrooms, each equipped with soap, water and a sink to scrub off germs. Since the city launched its mobile public restroom project in March 2016, in part to address … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: COVID-19, crime, Denver Day Works, Denver Downtown Partnership, health, Liberty Waste Management, Robin Kniech, safety, sanitation, Sonny Lawson Park, Tami Door, toilets

Cleanup Taking Place In Five Points Neighborhood

5 March 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “People experiencing homelessness in an area of Denver, are part of a “large-scale” cleanup that took place on Wednesday.”   read the entire article   video Channel 4 CBS New 5 March 2020  

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2900 Treemont, camp, CBS News, crime, encampments, homeless, safety, sanitation, trash, video

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

27 March 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “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…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: City Council, City of Denver, Construction, parking plan, pedestrian, press release, safety, sidewalk, traffic

Denver Expands Gunshot Detection System After Killings Rise

4 February 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “More officers will walk Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood and police will expand their gunshot-detection technology into downtown after the city’s core saw an uptick in homicides and other crimes last year. Ten people were killed in the Central Business District and the Five Points neighborhood in 2018 — nearly as many as the number of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: crime, gun, homicide, police, public safety, safety, shooting, shot spotter

Should Denver homeowners be forced to fix their sidewalks?

23 August 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “While many don’t realize it, Denver homeowners and businesses are responsible for fixing cracked, busted and uneven sidewalks on their property. The city now plans to start enforcing an old ordinance to make sure repairs are made to Denver’s crumbling sidewalk system. “Citywide we have hazardous sidewalks, you’ll see it wherever you go,” said … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Channel 7 News, law, regulations, safety, sidewalk, walking
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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

Jan
30
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jan 30 @ 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
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Feb 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...]
Feb
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 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...]
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...]
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