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Urban Dweller

VOLUME 38, EDITION 2

2/1/2020

 

Message From the President

Greetings Neighbors and Friends,

I hope this message finds you well.  
The February 2020 edition of the Urban Dweller--Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods' (CHUN) monthly e-newsletter--is available online.  Here is the latest from your registered neighborhood organization and community advocate: 

Annual Member Meeting:  More than 100 members and community leaders joined us for the 2020 Annual Membership Meeting on January 9th.  The annual meeting is a report to our members that includes a year-in-review, a discussion about issues facing the city, the election of at-large delegates, and other organizational updates. CHUN also presented its inaugural S.E.E.D. Awards and the 2020 Good Neighbor Awards.  A full list and more information is included in the newsletter.  
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Financial Report:  In 2019, CHUN's net ordinary income was very healthy, with a net gain of more than $59,000.  The financial recovery and success of CHUN over the past few years has resulted in more than 
$150,000 cash on hand.  To our members, donors, sponsors, and even Tears-McFarlane patrons/tenants, we have been responsible stewards of your generosity and commitment.  Simply put...an investment in our RNO is money well spent. 

Tears-McFarlane House & Community Center:  CHUN filed a rezoning application, a planned unit development (PUD), for our home at 1290 Williams Street. The rezoning plan includes restoring the historic mansion and adding other neighborhood-friendly amenities for locals to use and enjoy.  For decades, neighbors and community stakeholders have looked to the Tears-McFarlane House & Community Center as a focal point for community building, diversity and inclusion, and a place to engage in local programs. Located just north of Cheesman Park, the property has hosted everything from concerts in the park to serving as the national office for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).  And, after digging through our archives, we discovered the property had a café in the early 1980s and was supported by CHUN board alumni and Denver dignitaries.  If the rezoning is approved, neighbors will be able to enjoy a coffee during their morning walk; wine in the evening after a long week; and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors and friends.

Governance Reform:  Since becoming president of the board, my colleagues and I have collectively cleaned up the Tears-McFarlane House (literally)--removing clutter and eliminating disorganization.  The next phase of this "clean-up" has been refining governance processes and procedures.  Last year, we worked with our legal counsel to adopt new articles of incorporation to comply with current state statutes.  We also adopted a conflict of interest policy since this has posed a challenge for the organization in the past.  At the annual meeting, the CHUN board presented amended and adopted new by-laws to be consistent with the local, state, and federal laws governing nonprofits and registered neighborhood organizations.  The membership approved the by-laws as presented.  In general, they are streamlined and much more structured. Other modifications include term-limits, two-year terms for directors, membership categories, etc. 

At-Large Delegates & Executive Committee Appointed:  18 at-large delegates were elected in January.  It is great to see so many new, and returning, names join our efforts to shape the future of Denver.  The CHUN board appointed its executive committee. Congratulations to the following Bill DeMaio & Rod Mullins: Co-Vice President(s) of Tears-McFarlane House; Andrea Hamilton, Vice-President of Membership; Molly Williams, Vice-President of Fundraising and Development; Mark Cossin, Vice-President of Neighborhood Engagement; Richard Wilson, Treasurer; and Nichole Racelis, Secretary.  I was reappointed as President.  My deepest thanks to my board colleagues for their leadership.  Their efforts to advance our organization's mission and purpose is invaluable. 

Programmatic Highlights:  Convening neighborhood conversations and events about the vexing issues of the day remains the cornerstone of our work.  During 2019, we gave the CHUN "Seal of Approval" to a number of projects in the city.  In January, we issued a letter of support for the proposed rezoning of 2137 Glenarm Place property from its current designation of R3-UO-3 to C-RX-8--paving the way for residential, mix-used development along a major transit corridor and located near downtown.  We also received an update from the Denver Urban Renewal Authority and Senior Housing Options.  Each presentation helped underscore the value of registered neighborhood organizations and CHUN's central role in shaping the direction of our city.  

February is Black History Month.  I encourage you to reflect on the civil rights movement and the artistic, economic, cultural, and political achievements of African Americans in Denver, Colorado, and beyond.  Resources and exhibits can be found at the Blair-Caldwell Branch of the Denver Public Library, History Colorado, and VisitDenver.

For the Mile High City, 
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Travis Leiker
President, Board of Delegates
Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. 

Member of the Month

Tryba Architects is a Denver-based architecture firm nationally recognized for transforming buildings and sites into active and vibrant places. Some of their notable design work includes spaces at the University of Denver, the Hotel Teatro, Mercantile Square, and much more.

​We are grateful for their support and enjoy working with their team to creative innovative spaces and architectural jewels in our community.

Join CHUN today at chundenver.org/membership
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Congratulations to the Inaugural S.E.E.D. Award Winners

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Launched in 2019, the S.E.E.D. Funding Initiative was designed to encourage civic entrepreneurship and community engagement by providing financial support for small, scalable projects aligned with CHUN's mission and values.  Awards ranged between $500 and $1000 per group. The 2020 recipients are as follows:
  • Friends of Morey Middle School PTO to support student access to basic hygiene needs, low cost school supplies, and after-school enrichments; funding also includes support for the purchase of a Chromebook for students who lack access to technology.
  • The Blue Bench to conduct Safe Bars trainings in the Capitol Hill community. Safe Bars training prepares staff at alcohol-serving establishments to recognize and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and assault. The program promotes active bystander intervention to prevent assault and create safer communities.
  • Harm Reduction Action Center to underwrite a number of ongoing community clean-ups throughout Capitol Hill including removing unwanted trash and litter, as well as improperly disposed syringes and syringe related litter; harm reduction community clean-ups facilitate conversations with the homeless and neighbors who inject drugs.
  • Warren Village to incorporate a new resident mural wall on the first floor of their building located at 1323 Gilpin Street.  The mural will be representative of the cultures and diversity of the residents living at the building.
  • Historic Denver will use their award to pay for access railings at the historic Molly Brown House and Museum located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street; work will also include the addition of access amenities to provide physical access to the historic structure by adding a wheelchair lift, too.   
  • Spirit of the Sun, a nonprofit organization located near Cheesman Park, will use their funding for the Indigenous Youth Art & Culture (IYAC) program—a project that strengthens cultural ties, and provides an outlet for emotional expression, for those Indigenous Peoples residing throughout the greater Capitol Hill community.  
  • Denver Turnverein, a local dance hall and dance education center in the Uptown neighborhood, will use funding to enhance their block through added greenery and environmentally/climate appropriate landscaping.​

2020 Good Neighbor Award Recipients

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The annual Good Neighbor Awards are a longstanding tradition for our organization and an opportunity to recognize extraordinary contributions to the greater Capitol Hill community. We congratulate the following for their service and commitment:
  • Margie Valdez (Tom Knorr Award for Community Service) for bringing people together, building partnerships and helping neighbors realize we can accomplish more when we work together.
  • Molly Williams (Roger Armstrong Outstanding Volunteer Award) for spearheading many of the core aspects of CHUN’s fundraising in 2020.
  • Rose Andom Center (Safe Neighborhood Award) for helping victims of domestic violence who are in need through information, resources, safe shelter, and other critical services.
  • Ivy on 7th and Carboy Winery (Neighborhood Character Award) for transforming the intersection of 7th Ave and Logan Street; the progress made has enhanced the neighborhood’s character while successfully growing small, locally owned businesses.
  • The Denver NEST Program (Homelessness and Affordable Housing Award) for preserving the culture of Denver's neighborhoods experiencing significant change by helping longtime businesses and residents with the resources necessary to remain in place through affordable housing, support for those experiencing homelessness, and other financial initiatives. 
  • Senior Housing Options/Olin Apartments (Historic Preservation Award) for their collective efforts to restore and preserve the historic, architecturally interesting Olin Apartments; CHUN also appreciates the fact that the building will remain open and accessible to those most in need of quality, affordable housing.

Upcoming Events

Generosity Week!

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Kyle Kinsinger, of Thrivent Financial, is hosting a "Generosity Week" during the first week of February to connect great people in the neighborhoods of Denver with great organizations. There are 9 events over 8 days with 12+ organizations in and around Capitol hill and the City Park area.

Events are from February 1st - February 8th.

​The goal of Generosity Week is “a week designed to expose people to great orgs doing great work in our city.  Each event has a unique learning and service opportunity.”  

The organizations involved are:
  • Casa de Paz (who has a volunteer training on 2/1 from 12:45-3pm at Montview Pres. Church
  • Park Hill UMC (taking a tour of the church, as it’s 1 of 9 sanctuary churches in all of CO)
  • GrowHaus in Globeville
  • Women’s Bean Project, Posner Center, and Urban Servant Corps in Park Hill
  • Prodigy Coffee at 40th and Colorado
  • CrossPurpose – career and community development; SW corner of MLK and Colorado
  • Open Door Ministries; near Park Ave. & Colfax
  • SAME Café; pay-what-you-can eatery off Colfax
  • Food for Thought; a food/backpack program for Aurora and DPS school
  • Craftsman & Apprentice (just E of 22nd and Downing) – a creative play and craft workshop, where kids will be making Give.Save.Spend jars (vs. a traditional piggy bank)
List of Events:
  • ​Volunteer training at Casa de Paz: Saturday, Feb. 1st from 12:45-4:30pm
    Attend a volunteer training for Casa de Paz.  Learn about the plight of immigration detainees here in CO  After, walk to Park Hill UMC and learn about sanctuary churches in CO. Pack blessing bags for Casa residents.
    Adult/Kid Friendly (age 9+)
    (24 people max)
  • Volunteer at GrowHaus: Monday, Feb. 3rd - Shifts at 9-11:30 & 11:30-2:30
    Participate in a cooking class using rescued food & help with their no-cost grocery program. 
    Lunch provided.
    ​(10 people max per shift)
  • Walking tour in Curtis Park/RiNo area.: Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 8:45-11:45am​
    Women's Bean Project. Posner Center + other orgs. A shared dialogue around serving and generosity, led by Krista Kilgus of Urban Servant Corps. 
    Coffee/Tea & Lunch provided, plus $15 to spend at Women Bean’s retail store.
    (12 people max)
  • CrossPurpose Tour & Info Night: Wed. Feb. 5th from 5:30-7:30pm
    CrossPurpose is a career and community development nonprofit working towards abolishing  spiritual, economic, and relational poverty.  Sit in on a typical Family Gathering and witness the secret sauce of the organization.
    Dinner provided.
    (24 people max)
  • Coffee and CrossPurpose Tour: Wed. Feb. 5th from 8:30-10:30
    Coffee @Prodigy Coffee w/tour and Q&A, tour of CrossPurpose with a discussion on service and generosity. Caffeine provided by Kyle Kinsinger.
    (12 people max)
  • Serve Coffee & treats at Open Door Ministries: Thursday, Feb. 6th from 8am-11:45am
    Serve coffee, pastries and smiles at Open Door Ministries.  Make blessing bags for Learning Center families.  Walk down to Same Café and have lunch at this unique, pay-as-you-can eatery. 
    (8 people max)
  • Fill Backpacks at Food For Thought in Aurora: Friday, Feb. 7th from 7-8:30am (just a bit late for the school kids but a good cause)
    Fill backpacks with food items at Food For Thought in Aurora. Kid friendly (age 8+). Breakfast burritos provided after the event.
    (16 people max)
  • Make Spending Jars at Craftsman & Apprentice: Sat, Feb. 8th from 2-4 pm
    Get rid of that piggy bank! Make Give.Save.Spend jars using wood, hammer/nails, etc. at Craftsman & Apprentice. Have a discussion on how to wisely use the tool of money, followed by Scoops Ice Cream. Great event for parents/grandparents & kids.
    (22 people max)

Urban Matters: Neighborhood Enrichment & Citizen Engagement

Join CHUN History Matters and Urban Planning for an enlightening discussion and presentation about current issues facing the Mile-High City. Details and formal agenda forthcoming.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM
The Goods Restaurant
2550 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

​Agenda to be announced in the coming days. 
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FREE Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Molly Brown House Museum

Historic Denver knows that the guided tour format doesn’t always work for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The Molly Brown House Museum invites families and individuals on the spectrum, or with other special needs, to join us for a self-guided experience, followed by hands-on activities.
Sensory-Friendly Mornings take place from 9:00 - 10:00 am on the following dates:
  • February 2, 2020
  • April 19, 2020
  • May 31, 2020
  • September 13, 2020
  • November 8, 2020
To make a reservation, please email [email protected] with your preferred date.
Learn more about access programs from Historic Denver by visiting: https://mollybrown.org/access-programs/.

Additional community events and meetings...

  • ​RTD Service Change Meeting Schedule
  • East Central Area Plan Happy Hour - February 3
  • Vision Zero Valentine's Day Love In 2020 - February 14
  • ​​Battling the Japanese Beetle, Denver Botanic Gardens - February 27
  • Sloth Weekend!,  Downtown Denver Aquarium - February 22
  • Propagate Your Favorite Roses, Denver Botanic Gardens - March 5

CHUN Committee Updates

As CHUN continues to enhance its programming, the Board of Delegates has recently refined the names, scope, and vision for its primary committees. 
  • Urban Planning Committee (CHUN-UP): The Urban Planning Committee focuses on the critical zoning, transportation, land use, and licensing issues facing Capitol Hill and Denver.  In addition, the committee regularly engages in those substantive policy discussions that directly impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods-- parks and open space preservation, traffic issues, and safety to name a few. ​
  • History Matters Committee: This committee's work will continue to emphasize the preservation of historic homes, buildings, and districts. However, CHUN has expanded its charge to include matters of cultural, historical significance and to be the voice that informs, educates and partners with our community, businesses and the City of Denver.
  • Parents Committee: Coordinates and manages special events and awareness for parents and families, building programs relevant to a diverse, inclusive community with an emphasis on parent and family outreach. 
  • Climate Crisis Committee: Building awareness and facilitating community engagement; hosting special events and meetings; executing programs concerning climate change and environmental stewardship.
The newly branded Urban Planning Committee, also also known as CHUN-UP 😁, will continue its forward-looking approach to engaging neighbors and crafting solutions to our city's challenges.  Congratulations to co-chairs Sarah Wells, Dmitrii Zavorotny, and Frank Locantore for being reappointed to chair this committee.  Kevin Kelly, Bruce Caughey, and Jessica Caouette were appointed as co-chairs of the History Matters Committee. Finally, Stephen Polk and Jim Slotta will lead the Climate Crisis Committee and Rachel Griffin will lead the Parents Committee.

For a complete list of CHUN's committees, please visit the Committee Page and check the CHUN website for upcoming meetings and events. 

Top Neighborhood News Stories

Rezoning Application filed for CHUN's Historic Tears-McFarlane House

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The Tears-McFarlane house today with a look towards renovation of it's beautiful spaces and original Tiffany glass window.
Rendering of the renovated Tears-McFarlane house with new cafe addition
Proposed changes to the Tears-McFarlane house includes a historic renovation of the original house and a rebuilding of the hall addition into a new community cafe.
DID YOU KNOW?! Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) has filed a rezoning application for The Tears McFarlane House and Community Center at 1290 Williams Street. After nearly 3 years of public outreach, neighborhood feedback, as well as guidance provided by seasoned city planners and consultants, the rezoning application submitted requests a planned unit development (PUD) for the property. This was done in order to preserve the historic house, protect the neighborhood's interests for the future(limited sounds, traffic, types of use, etc.), and still provide a new community engaged space that fits with the community's wants and needs.  CHUN hopes to restore the historic house in order to deliver a community-building space that is enhanced by its centralized location, neighborhood walkability, and over 40 years of history as both an office space and a community center. 

We need YOUR help to get this done. To support this rezoning effort, please call 303-830-1651 or email us at [email protected] to learn more about the project and how to support us in this great endeavor.

New CHUN At-Large Board Members Announced!

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods hosted our annual membership meeting to provide an organization update to our supporters, members, and the broader community. We also elected new, at-large members.
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Congratulations to these wonderful neighbors and community advocates!

East Central Area Plan: Public Draft Review

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Have questions about the plan? Want to share your thoughts? Well, here's your chance to learn more about the East Central Area Plan and weigh in on what's happening in your neighborhood.

​The East Central Area Plan is a planning document that covers six central Denver neighborhoods, and it will help dictate development for 20 years. Your voice will help guide these plans. We encourage everyone to review the plan and its contents.
To add your voice, follow these three quick steps:
  1. Visit: https://colfaxareaplans.konveio.com/east-central-area-plan.
  2. Review the sections of the plan for what may be of importance to you.
  3. Read the green bar for instructions on how to make comments directly on the plan.

Here are a few examples of how you can voice your thoughts through feedback:
  • Maximum building heights on Colfax (Section 2.1, page 13 “Land Use and Built Form”)
  • Affordable Housing (Section 2.2, page  15 “Economy and Housing”) 
  • Cheesman Park planning (Section 2.3, page 9, “Mobility”)
Watch the East Central Area Plan Overview Video to get started:

Warren Village Becomes the Newest Home of a Blue Bench

Warren Village, a Denver-based nonprofit that helps low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency, became the most recent home of a blue bench. The bench, which symbolizes a community commitment to ending sexual assault and supporting survivors, can be found on the porch of the organization’s administrative building.
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The bench and its placement was made possible by a donation from Joe Kelso. Mr. Kelso became familiar with Warren Village while working with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development out of the Denver regional headquarters. Now retired, he was proud of the support his office offered to Warren Village and its successful program and is honored to provide the organization with this important symbol.

Read the full article on thebluebench.org website.

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Mr. Kelso (seated right) is joined by Ethan Hemming, president and CEO of Warren Village (seated left), his daughter Victoria Cunningham, secretary of The Blue Bench Board of Directors (standing left) and Karmen Carter, executive director of The Blue Bench (standing right). Photo courtesy thebluebench.org

Join the 2020 Denver Compost Challenge!

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Did you know that organic materials such as leaves, branches, grass clippings and food scraps make up almost 50% of what Denver residents send to the landfill each year. In order to meet Denver’s 2020 goal of recycling and composting 34%, Denver needs to recycle and compost 31,000 tons more each year.

Denver Compost Challenge Goals include:
  • Increasing the number of residents composting through the Denver Composts program or other options
  • Decreasing contamination in compost (and recycling)
  • Building community
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To learn more about composting and the 2020 Denver Compost Challenge visit www.denvergov.org/compost.
Join the Denver Compost Challenge Group on Facebook. 
Together, we can do this!

Want to find ideas for how to plan events in your neighborhood? Get the Denver Compost Challenge Toolkit provided by the Denver Sustainable Neighborhood Program!

Denver Digs Trees applications are now available!

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Denver Digs Trees, a branch of The Park People, will give you a sapling for between nothing and $35 depending on whether you live in a neighborhood with a bald tree canopy or a lush one.People without much money can get a free tree no matter where they live. Hell, these tree huggers will even deliver it and help plant it if you need it!"

For each tree you request, you MUST identify whether it is a 'Street Tree' or a "Yard Tree.' You may apply for 'Street Trees, 'Yard Trees,' or both!

To learn more about rules, required permits, and more visit the Denver Digs Trees Application web page.

Also In The News

Business in Capitol Hill
  • Coworking brand to open location in Cherry Creek mall
  • Cherry Creek Mall To End ‘1st Hour Free” Parking Policy
  • The former Le Central French restaurant building in Cap Hill will be the new home of Denver’s Harm Reduction Action Center
  • Owner of Jack’s Uptown Grill moving restaurant to former Tavern space on South Pearl
  • Uptown building leased to hotel operator Sonder sells for $6.3M
  • 114-year-old mansion in Cap Hill, currently home to law firm, hits the market
  • Hallmark’s HMK store in Cherry Creek to close next week
  • Owner of Denver’s oldest bike shop unloads property ahead of expected business sale
  • Denver Welcomes its First Free Clothing Store, Impact Humanity​
  • ‘People are loved and valued here. David Henninger, head of Bayaud Enterprises, steps down after half-century
  • Stationery chain Papyrus, with four area stores, to close following bankruptcy filing
  • ​Hallmark’s HMK store in Cherry Creek to close next week

​Denver8TV Keeps You In The Know

Your City Now has all the week's news for you in under 5 minutes!
The City and County of Denver's 5-minute news roundup that covers local government, city news, and local and public events. New episodes every Friday.
  • Fusion Studios joins bridge housing
  • Food waste reduction is served up
  • National Western Center plan
  • Denver celebrates MLK day
  • Bike lanes in Denver get an upgrade
  • Plus,  Pitbulls may get off the leash.

Tune in every week to keep up!
Climate & Sustainability
  • Geese Mitigation: DU Hosting Discussion On Alternatives To Culling
  • Denver's Progress on Air Pollution Has Stalled, Report Finds
  • Back In The 80s, Denver Gave Peregrine Falcons Swanky Skyscraper Nests. Whatever Happened To Them?
  • ​Could Denver see its third snowless January on record?
  • ​Why Do the Mountains Get So Much Snow in January but Denver Doesn’t?
  • Air Quality Monitoring Program Offers Insight At Denver Schools
  • Denver’s green roof law — now the green building ordinance — has resulted in one planned green roof
Construction & Development
  • Aerial photo shows City Park Golf Course as city prepares to open clubhouse
  • Five-story office building proposed at 2nd and Adams in Cherry Creek
  • A proposed development could change the look of Bonnie Brae. How has it remained intact this long?
  • Three-story project proposed at Bonnie Brae Tavern site
  • ​What You Need to Know About the Massive National Western Center Project
  • East Colfax neighbors embrace homes in the pipeline for low-income and unhoused Denverites
Health, Housing & Homelessness
  • People traveling through DIA wear masks as coronavirus spreads in China
  • $2 Million Grant Will Help Denver Rescue Mission ‘Catch Up To That Demand’
  • After approving millions in contracts for Denver homeless shelters and services, here’s what officials saw at facilities that will receive the money
  • Denver Rescue Mission Launches Peer Navigator Program
  • ​​Activist from Arizona seeks $50 million in suit over Denver’s treatment of people experiencing homelessness
  • Activist from Arizona seeks $50 million in suit over Denver’s treatment of people experiencing homelessness
  • Denver Health wants to break its addiction treatment program out of jail (and into more halfway houses
  • Lisa Calderon says Denver’s homeless shelters are ‘warehousing people’
  • Homeless Camps Cleaned Up As Homeless Assistance Tax Idea Floated
  • Colorado’s Public Option Is (The Big) One Of Many Health Care Fights Lawmakers Will Have This Year-
Transportation & Mobility
  • Denver bike-share company B-cycle wheels out of town, as others prepare to fill the gap
  • RTD board names interim general manager — and turns to search for long-term leader
  • RTD, losing riders and cutting routes, faces prospect of big changes
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
  • Common consumption could be on tap as early as this summer in Denver
  • Here’s all the new public art in Denver from December (and why the city’s about to get a lot more)
  • Denver Botanic Gardens raises ticket prices for the first time in over 10 years
  • Laying it on the lines
In Other News
  • In “definitely not a sweep,” Denver police close Lincoln Memorial Park, ask people to remove their tents
  • Alt-weekly Westword to relocate after 20 years on Broadway
  • The 18 Laws Proposed By Colorado Legislators That You Might Have Missed
  • Denver Public Schools to require all-gender bathroom at every school
  • Denver School Board kicks off with a protest of the Pledge of Allegiance and a bid for inclusion
  • Caring for Denver Foundation announces first grants
  • Bill seeks to increase property taxes on short-term rentals
  • ​State Supreme Court declines to hear Denver councilman’s case
  • Denver Police Districts' Crime Report Card
  • City Internship Program Helps Students Contribute To Their Neighborhoods
  • ​High number of cracks, tripping hazards, small crew bog down Denver's sidewalk repair program
  • Neighbors putting school in 'hard place'
  • CEO’s tech-savvy ‘smart home’ in Cherry Creek lists for $3M

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A Special Thanks to Some of Our Business and Community Partner Members:

​​Adagio Bed and Breakfast 
​Alternative Medicine on Capitol Hill  
​Cheesman Park Advocacy Group
​Denver Health​
​Good Chemistry
​Humboldt Street Neighborhood Assoc.
Alternative Medicine of Cap Hill
Althea Center For Engaged Spirituality
Angelo's Taverna
Argonaut Wine & Liquor 
Assistance League Denver
Atomic Provisions (Fat Sully's/Atomic Cowboy)
Axis Pilates
Bang Up to the Elephant
Barbara H de Jong, CFP, Edwards Jones
Barrington Condos
Capitol Convenience
Castle Lion Development, LLC
CCNNA
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
Corner Beet
Cornerstone Apartments
Denver Community Church
Denver Health​
Denver Sweet
Ember Hostel
Empowerment Program
First Bank
Folk Artisans
Friends and Neighbors for Cheesman Park
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Good Chemistry 
Historic Denver, Inc.
Human Services Consultants  
Humphries Poli Architects
Investigations Law Group
McCourt Mansion
Nob Hill Inn 
Paradise Cleaners
Park Tavern Restaurant 
Pete's Restaurants ​
Presbyterian/St. Lukes
Racines Restaurant
Rosen Properties
SafeHouse Denver
Sarkisian Oriental Rugs & Fine Art
Secret Sauce F&B (Steuben's & Ace Eat Serve)
Senior Housing Options
St Paul Health Center
St. Charles Town Company
Steubens Food Service
subculture
Table 6
Tandem Bar
TBD FOODS
Terra Firma Investment
The Bank of Denver
The Center on Colfax
The Goods Restaurant
The Residences at Capitol Heights
The Parlour - Capitol Hill  
Tryba Architects 
Unbridle
Your Mom's House​
​And Many More ... !

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ABOUT THE EDITOR: Karen Pellegrin ​is has been appointed as editor of the CHUN Urban Dweller and is a member of the board for West Capitol Hill (neighborhood 4).  In her day job, Karen is a senior web administrator for the City and County of Denver and the city's digital accessibility coordinator, helping to manage the www.denvergov.org website and the city's web accessibility efforts.  In her free time, Karen spends time in one of the wonderful Cap Hill parks, riding her bike along the Cap Hill neighborhood streets, or hiking and camping in the mountains nearby.

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