In the News

Developer Updates Plans for former Racines Site Denver Business Journal 
Church sites proposed after Mayor Hancock pulled the plug on two city-owned sites Denver Post
Cheesman Park building owner withdraws demolition eligibility request BusinessDen
People experiencing homelessness could soon have a safe outdoor site Denver Channel 7
Capitol Hill churches are willing to host sanctioned camping for homeless Denverite
Planners urge approval of Tears-McFarlane Rezone Life on Capitol Hill
How the next 20 years of east-central Denver might look Denverite
Virtual meeting to address development plans for Racines site in Denver Colorado Politics
Denver police are still searching for the suspect who shot 3 people at 14th and Broadway Denver Channel 
Native Roots joins Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods for cleanup Life on Capitol Hill 
Eclectic Golden Triangle undergoing a rezone: Group concerned towers would obstruct view from Cheesman Park Life on Capitol Hill
Project to house homeless in Capitol Hill moves forward: St. Francis Center to convert historic church into residential building Life on Capitol Hill
You have a voice with Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods OutFront Colorado
Rezone for CHUN’s ‘historical treasure’ mansion underway Life on Capitol Hill
Enhancing the Capitol Hill Community; CHUN honors inaugural S.E.E.D. funding recipients, 2020 Good Neighbors Life on Capitol Hill
Neighborhood group, partner look to renovate mansion along Cheesman, add Café BusinessDen
Cheesman Park to get a new gathering space: CHUN joining with business to renovate, add community space to historic home Washington Park Profile
RNO Fights to Make Itself and Others Reflect the Neighborhoods They Represent Westword
East Colfax Neighborhood Association proposes financial incentives for RNOs that diversify Denverite
CHUN Celebrates 50 Years with Wine Tasting Event Glendale-Cherry Creek Chronicle
Developer submits proposal for site surrounding Sports Castle, plans calls for 13-story buildings Denver Channel 
CHUN looks to create the future of community Life on Capitol Hill 
CHUN awards celebrate local projects Life on Capitol Hill 
Despite major cancellations in 2019, Denver festival scene still seeing success Denver Post
​Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods shows first profit since 2013 Life on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill United Neighbors goes all volunteer—Roger Armstrong departs Life on Capitol Hill 

Media Inquiries & Interviews:
​Travis Leiker, MPA
President, Board of Directors
travis.leiker@chundenver.org
Mobile: 303.817.5744
​Office: 303.830.1651

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods has played a vital role in shaping this neighborhood by providing a powerful and unified voice to the Denver city and Colorado state governments since 1969. As Denver moves further into the 21st Century, our organization is committed to being collaborative and solutions oriented...building strong relationships with community stakeholders and serving as a go-to resource for Denver citizens. 

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Press Releases, Policy Statements, and Other Communiqué

Policy Memo: Seven Neighborhood Groups and BIDs Issue Policy Memo RE: Homelessness to Mayor Hancock 11.11.2020
Policy Memo: CHUN, Colfax Ave BID, Uptown and Golden Triangle Issue Policy Memo RE: Homelessness to Mayor Hancock 10.10.2020
Statement: CHUN supports latest draft of East Central Area Plan 7.7.2020
Statement: CHUN endorses recommendations of Group Living Advisory Committee 6.29.2020
CHUN Alert: CHUN commits to values decision making & leadership; encourages smart development in Golden Triangle 4.15.2020
Email: CHUN calls on Denver Landmarks to Delay Review of Demolition Permits 4.9.2020
Statement: CHUN issues Letter supporting the redevelopment, revitalization of 1840 Grant Street 3.30.2020
Statement: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Supports Denver Turnverein Historic Colorado Grant 3.15.2020
Statement: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Endorses Rezoning of 2135 Glenarm 1.21.2020
Release: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods announces the recipients of inaugural S.E.E.D. Funding Program and Good Neighbor Awards 1.2.2020
Release: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods to Celebrate 50th Anniversary; launch new initiatives as it celebrates 50 years of community impact 9.17.2019
Policy: CHUN Adopts Broad DEI Statement; First of Kind in 50 years 8.16.2019
Statement: CHUN Board Reflects on Tom's Diner Debate 8.16.2019
Release: Data Regarding Neighborhood Surveys & Tears McFarlane Property 7.23.2019
Analysis: Data from Surveys on the Park 7.23.2019
Release: CHUN Announces Climate Crisis Committee 5.28.2019
Release: CHUN Announces 2019 Good Neighbor Awardees 1.7.2019