"Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in society. Why? Because human beings are the most dynamic link to the divine on this planet." - John Lewis
August | 2020
ULC's Villas at Wadsworth Nominated for the Eagle Award
On Thursday, July 30th, ULC attended the virtual Eagle Awards Ceremony after receiving a nomination for our project: The Villas at Wadsworth. The ceremony celebrates extraordinary accomplishments and outstanding leadership in housing and support services. We are honored to be included among those nominated, and congratulate the winnerson their achievements. To learn more about The Villas at Wadsworth, click here.
Partner Spotlight of the Month!
The Denver Justice Project
The Denver Justice Project (DJP) was established in 2015 when two activist groups saw the need to consolidate efforts to mobilize a community-led effort to recall then Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey for his lack of prosecuting police officers who assaulted or murdered community members. Since then, the Denver Justice Project has drawn critical attention to the need for district attorney reform and has emerged a determined coalition, poised to achieve meaningful and lasting improvement for the community by transforming the criminal legal system. DJP’s mission is to work with historically marginalized communities to address systemic racism by transforming law enforcement and the structure of the criminal justice system through intersectional movement building, direct action, advocacy, and collaborative education. It aims to end mass incarceration and achieve racial justice. Although the organization is based in Denver, its mission and work has global relevance as cities across the country grapple with like injustices. To read more, click here.
Neighborhood Focus: Santa Fe Arts District
One of the communities ULC is proud to partner with is the vibrant Santa Fe Arts District. In 2011, ULC acquired Santa Fe Ten to preserve affordable housing and community-serving retail space in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. The site includes 16 permanently affordable apartments, and over 7,400 square feet of retail space, and is home to several tenants including Knotty Tie. In addition, ULC purchased land to develop 92 units of permanently affordable for-sale condos by Elevation Community Land Trust. ECLT recently broke ground on the condos, and will finalize construction by mid-2021. To read more about the Santa Fe Arts District, click here.
Policy Corner
Senate Republicans released their Covid-19 economic relief proposal on 7/27/2020, kicking off what could be several weeks of negotiations for the next relief package. The legislation contains, among other things, emergency appropriations to support critical affordable housing programs. The package includes $2.2 billion for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to maintain current Section 8 vouchers for low-income families who have experiences a loss of income due to Covid-19. To read more, click here.
Tony Pickett on Racial Justice and CLT's
Grounded Solutions Network's CEO Tony Pickett talks racial justice and land ownership in an interview with John Davis, one of the editor's of On Common Ground: International Perspectives on the Community Land Trust. To watch the interview, click here.
Below Market Rate Office Space Available in Denver
ULC has 836 square feet of office space available in the heart of Denver at the Mountain View Nonprofit Tower located at Downing and 16th Street. For more information, please contact ULC's property manager.
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