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Join a preservation initiative to protect & celebrate Denver's Latino/Chicano history
Preserving Denver's Latino & Chicano History
Preservando la historia Latina y Chicana Denver
We want to hear from you!

The City and County of Denver is launching a first-of-its kind initiative in Denver to uncover and share the history and historic places of Denver’s Chicano and Latino communities. Denver’s historic fabric comes from the stories of the diverse persons and groups who comprise its vibrant history.

Join the community kick-off meeting
Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m.

During this meeting, an in-depth
overview of the project, ways to
participate, and a question and
answer session will be provided.
Spanish interpretation will also be provided.

Led by Denver’s Landmark Preservation program in partnership with the city’s
I Am Denver storytelling project, the Latino/Chicano Historic Context is
Denver's first historic context study to
focus on a specific ethnic, racial, or
cultural group.

Through engaging public outreach and traditional historic research, this project
will create a broad overview on the
citywide settlement and development patterns of Latino and Chicano communities in Denver up to the 1990s. The project will identify significant
locations and buildings affiliated with
these cultures in order to preserve and protect them.
¡Queremos escuchar de usted!

La ciudad y condado de Denver está lanzando una iniciativa primera de su tipo para excavar y compartir la historia y los lugares históricos de las comunidades Chicanas y Latinas de Denver. El tejido histórico de Denver proviene de las historias de las diversas personas y grupos que componen su vibrante historia.

Participe en la reunión de lanzamiento comunitaria
El sábado, 10 de abril a las 11 a.m.

Durante esta reunión, escuchará una descripción detallada del proyecto, como participar y respuestas a preguntas comunes. Se ofrecerá interpretación en español.

Dirigida por el personal de Landmark Preservation de Denver en asociación con el Proyecto de narración de historias Yo Soy Denver de la ciudad y la Oficina de Equidad e Innovación Social de la Alcaldía, esta iniciativa ayudará a crear el primer contexto histórico de Denver que se enfoca en un grupo étnico, racial o cultural específico.

Mediante la participación del público y la investigación histórica tradicional, este proyecto creará una visión general amplia de los patrones de asentamiento y desarrollo en toda la ciudad de las comunidades Latinas y Chicanas en Denver hasta la década de 1990. El proyecto identificará lugares y edificios importantes conectados a nuestras comunidades Chicanas y Latinas con el fin de preservar y proteger esos espacios.
Historic preservation income tax credits
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Colorado offers a state income tax credit to property owners for preservation and rehabilitation work on designated historic properties. 

In 2020, the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) approved over $100,000 in state rehabilitation tax credits. That’s up from nearly $92,000 for work completed in 2019. 

For more information on the state income tax credit program and application process, check out our webpage or email landmark@denvergov.org.
Landmark Preservation webinar series
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We're answering all of your Landmark Preservation questions. Join us for one or more focused webinar sessions.

Each session will be held at 12 p.m. via Zoom.

Here's what's coming up:

  • April 8 | Let's Talk About Landmark Signage | Join webinar
  • May 13 | Landmark Window Replacements | Join webinar
  • June 10 | New Construction in a Historic District | Join webinar
 
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Lower Downtown Design Review Commission is looking for qualified member to join team

We are seeking candidates to serve on the Lower Downtown Design Review Commission (LDDRC). The opening is one of our at-large positions and we hope to fill it with a person of color, a design or construction professional, or developer. 

Members are volunteers and serve three-year terms following appointment by the mayor. The LDDRC meets the first Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m., with a potential additional meeting on the second Thursday of the month during times of high application volumes. 

If you are interested in becoming an LDDRC member, please email Jennifer Cappeto at jennifer.cappeto@denvergov.org. 
Did you know?

LDDRC and Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) meeting recordings are now available on YouTube. View the archives >>
About Landmark Preservation
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Landmark preservation is an important function of Denver Community Planning and Development. Denver City Council enacted the Denver Landmark Ordinance in 1967 to foster the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures and districts of historical, architectural and/or geographic significance.

Staff in our Landmark Preservation office and two landmark boards carry out that mission through design review, historic surveys and landmark designations. Staff also assists owners of historic properties by providing guidance and resources for preserving, maintaining and rehabilitating historic buildings and properties.
Learn more about Denver's preservation efforts at denvergov.org/landmark.