Historic, architecturally significant structures are essential to Denver’s intellectual vitality and cultural enrichment. CHUN is committed to preserve existing historic structures with an emphasis on adaptive reuse, restoration, and innovative design. Community assets that offer historical, architectural, geographic, or cultural significance, and located within CHUN’s geographic boundaries, are of particular interest to further neighborhood character and promote civic livelihood. CHUN works actively to preserve architecturally significant landmarks, supports effort to revitalize historic properties, and is committed to celebrating the rich history of the greater Capitol Hill community.   

CHUN Members Join 7th Avenue Governor's Park Conversations

CHUN History Matters representatives and Travis Leiker have been in dialogue with neighbors and business owners in the Governor's Park area, which is experiencing a great deal of change. 

​CHUN will continue to have a key voice in discussions about maintaining the character and history of this important neighborhood.

Activating Neighborhoods

Rowena Algeria ​honors the Chicano and Latino roots of many Denver neighborhoods.

April History Matters Webinar guest speaker, Rowena Alegria, is Chief Storyteller for the City & County of Denver, founder and director of the Denver Office of Storytelling and the citywide storytelling and cultural preservation project, I Am Denver.

​Alegria introduced a new documentary, ¡Qué Viva la Raza!, that honors the Chicano and Latino roots of many Denver neighborhoods.

Revitalizing properties through preservation and adaptive reuse.

CHUN supports the soon-to-be revitalized All In Motel. This project is the nexus of historic preservation, smart development and neighborhood activation.

​Further, in partnership with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, the project will provide exciting neighborhood serving amenities like a coffee shop, public pool, and other local economic activation.  

[photo,  Renovated bathroom, Westword 3/2020]​

As 2021 draws to a close, CHUN continues to work with City Street Investors and Semple Brown Design on the renovated and restored Tears-McFarlane House and new annex cafe.

This year has seen significant milestones for the project including approval from the Landmark Preservation Commission on September 7th and the preparation of final design documents for the project. Semple Brown Design is currently working with the City of Denver to obtain the necessary site development plan and building permit approvals for the project. A building permit is expected in the first quarter of 2022 and work will begin once a permit is received and a contractor is selected. ​Expect to see big changes in 2022!

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