Help set guiding principles for West Area Plan
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This is a chance for those who live, work and spend time in the West Denver neighborhoods of Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax to review--at your own pace--what we have already learned and take an active role in helping further refine guiding principles for the plan.
This virtual event walks participants through the concepts of land use, mobility, economy and quality of life and describes what we’ve already heard from West Area residents on these topics and how that input is shaping the ideas of the future draft plan. The page contains maps, surveys, and resources for people to engage with this planning process in multiple languages and completely virtually.
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More Neighborhood Planning Updates
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Thank you to everyone who is helping shape the
East Central Area Plan
. We received almost 600 comments on the second draft! City planners reviewed every comment and have now released a third draft reflecting common feedback.
Visit the plan page
to view or comment on the current draft of the plan or watch the video for an overview.
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Planners are now also reviewing more than 1,000 comments submitted by community members on the first draft of the
East Area Plan
. If your neighborhood organization would like more time to comment or to set up a meeting with the plan team,
visit the plan page
to contact us.
Watch the video for an overview of the recommendations in the plan and how they are coming together.
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Public review draft available of proposed changes to group living rules
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The public review draft of the proposed amendments to the Denver Zoning Code that would update citywide rules on residential uses is now available for review and comment. This draft reflects revisions made to the proposal in response to public input received at open houses in February and March. Major changes include reducing the number of unrelated people who can share a home, adding off-street parking requirements for larger households, and strengthening language to prevent commercial "rent-by-the-room" scenarios, among a number of other revisions. The linked resources below include a summary of the changes.
About this project
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Denver has an immediate need for housing, and the city has made it a priority to address that need by working to make more options available for all residents. Updating zoning rules is one piece of the city’s overall strategy to provide more and better housing opportunities for all residents.
The issues being addressed by this project have become even more urgent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, job losses that are leading to a wave of evictions, the forthcoming loss of our existing community corrections resources, and our country’s long-overdue awakening to issues of equity.
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Help shape Denver's streets and bikeways
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The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is gathering feedback on more than 40 bikeway projects across the city as part of the
Community Transportation Networks
program.
Questions?
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Have you seen our new signs?
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In June, Community Planning and Development switched to a new design for the signs posted on properties that have filed large development applications, demolition applications, or applied for zoning variances/changes. The new signs are easier to spot at a distance and are written in simple, direct language with maps and visuals as needed. Observers will be able to quickly find links to more information online. This effort is part of our continuing work to keep people informed of changes that might impact them.
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Berkeley’s Howard Chapel designated as Denver's 349th landmark
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This designation caps an ongoing community dialogue that began in spring 2019 when previous owners applied to demolish the building. A group of neighbors submitted an application for landmark designation that led to a series of conversations about the future of the site. A compromise was eventually reached that made way for a sale of the property to its current owners, who have pledged to preserve and adapt the building for re-use.
“This outcome is the perfect example of how promoting community dialogue can lead to mutually beneficial solutions for property owners and neighbors eager to save places important to the community,” said Laura E. Aldrete, executive director of Community Planning and Development. “When we
updated our demolition review process
last year to provide more time for community discussion, this is exactly the kind of compromise we had in mind.”
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Built in 1960, the Howard Berkeley Park Chapel at 4346 W. 46
th
Ave. is the work of architect J. Roger Musick and was home to Howard Mortuary, a cornerstone neighborhood business originally founded in 1917. The mortuary served thousands of Denver families and served the community as a site for farmers' markets, architectural tours, and other neighborhood events.
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Old airport neighborhood getting new name
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The northeast Denver neighborhood that carried the name of former Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton, whose ties to the KKK have been widely documented, is voting on options for a new name. The local neighborhood group and Master Community Association are leading the process, which involves multiple advocacy organizations. Community Planning and Development has committed to updating city plans and maps with the new name.
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Hang on to those design award nominations
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The Mayor's Design Awards will be postponed until next year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep an eye on
DenverGov.org/MDA
for updates on when the awards will return in 2021. There are no time restrictions on potential nominees, so projects built in the last year can be nominated for future awards.
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Want to make it official?
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Are you part of an active neighborhood group and would like to stay informed on city projects in your area? Become a registered neighborhood organization, or RNO, to receive notices on new licenses, rezonings and other projects and submit position statements at hearings. The registration period for new organizations is still open through July 31. Registration is free. Submit the form at
DenverGov.org/RNO
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BUILDING COMMUNITY:
About Community Planning and Development
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Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe and sustainable building. Learn more at
denvergov.org/cpd
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