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Denver Launching City Council Redistricting Process

30 July 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “In anticipation of the release of 2020 U.S. Census numbers, the City of Denver has launched the process that will redraw Denver City Council districts across the city. “We want to, as best as possible, keep communities of interest intact. And that stops gerrymandering from happening,” explains Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval, who is guiding Denver’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Amanda Sandoval, at large, City Council, districts, Representable, Westword

Welton Street Art Walk

17 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Welton Street Plaza, 2736 Welton Street Wednesday, February 17, 4 to 8 p.m. The folks behind the Five Points Atlas aim to help restore the Five Points business district on Welton Street back to its former glory by showcasing stories about Black businesses and entrepreneurs who are overlooked by the mainstream press. Now they … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2736 Welton, Five Points Atlas, Westword

Pandemic Donuts Will Settle in With Queen City Coffee Collective

16 November 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Working from home isn’t quite the same when you’ve turned your house into a doughnut bakery and delivery service. But that’s exactly what happened after Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton started Pandemic Donuts in early April. Months later — with every inch of countertop designated for business and their guest bedroom filled to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2962 Welton, donuts, Pandemic Donuts, Queen City Collective Coffee, Westword

Neighbors Suggest Safe Camping Site Near Library in Five Points

14 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “When news broke in July that homeless service providers viewed the Denver Coliseum as the ideal location for the city’s first temporary safe camping site, some residents of the nearby Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods objected. For far too long, they argued, the city had used that part of town as a dumping ground for … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Blair-Caldwell Library, Candi CdeBaca, Charles R. Cousins Plaza, Cole Chandler, Colorado Village Collaborative, Curtis Park Neighbors, Denver Coliseum, dog park, Elyria-Swansea, encampment, Globeville, homeless, Michael Hancock, Mike Strott, parking, public right of way, Ryan Cox, Safe Outdoor Space program, Sonny Lawson Park, Westword

Is This Five Points, RiNo…or Gentrification Station?

8 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “”In an effort to reclaim our spaces, our communities, and our history, I have made it my duty to work to regain the essence of Denver Colorado’s historically black neighborhood,” writes the author of a petition that went live on Change.org last week: “Revert The Rino District back to its historical name ‘The 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Brother Jeff, Calhoun, gentrification, Harlem of the West, Jeff Fard, Jill Hadley Hooper, petition, RiNo, Sonny Lawson Park, Tracy Weil, Westword

Is This Five Points, RiNo…or Gentrification Station?

8 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “”In an effort to reclaim our spaces, our communities, and our history, I have made it my duty to work to regain the essence of Denver Colorado’s historically black neighborhood,” writes the author of a petition that went live on Change.org last week: “Revert The Rino District back to its historical name ‘The 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Calhoun, gentrification, Westword

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

Rita’s Law Opens Today in Five Points

19 June 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “There are laws that must be obeyed, and there are laws that just make sense. “Make a friend, buy your neighbor a drink” belongs in the latter category. You can practice following this one at Rita’s Law, a new bar from owner Rita Price that opens today at 2209 Welton Street in Five Points. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2209 Welton, Rita's Law, Westword

Purple Door Closes Five Points Cafe, Sets Focus on Roasting

10 May 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “The iconic purple door at 2962 Welton Street will close for good at the end of the day today (Friday, May 10), according to Purple Door Coffee’s Facebook announcement. The Five Points staple, which recently celebrated its sixth birthday, boasts a greater mission than simply serving coffee, but strives “to reclaim and sustain the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2962 Welton, coffee, Purple Door, restaurant, Westword

New Year, New Sushi — In Five Points

4 January 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “If you’re looking to expand your sushi-roll horizons in 2019, chef Jay Kuni has something you probably haven’t tried before — because he invented it himself. The chef just opened Kuni Denver at the end of 2018 at 2752 Welton Street in Five Points, and among the traditional and new-style offerings is the San … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, Kuni, restaurant, sushi, Westword
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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

  • Charity’s House to offer affordable housing option for low-income community members, ex-offenders 5 May 2023
  • Get a Preview of Taco Uprising in Five Points on Cinco de Mayo 4 May 2023
  • 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

Upcoming Events

May
29
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 29 @ 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...]
Jun
1
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Jun 1 @ 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...]
Jun
5
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jun 5 @ 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...]
Jun
12
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jun 12 @ 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...]
Jun
14
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Jun
19
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jun 19 @ 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...]
Jun
26
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jun 26 @ 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...]
Jul
3
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jul 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...]
Jul
6
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Jul 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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