Tag: City Council
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Some residents voice support for Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment ahead of Monday’s hearing
Plans to redevelop the shuttered Park Hill Golf Course has split the surrounding community in Denver, with one side pushing to convert 155-acre plot into open space and the other side arguing for development. What to do with Park Hill has been a topic of conversation among area residents and city officials for years. Indeed, even before…
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Pueblo’s proposed anti-abortion ordinance comes with legal questions
The Pueblo City Council this week approved on first reading a proposed ordinance that could ban abortion within city limits, with some councilmembers and Colorado law experts questioning its legality. The ordinance seems to be the first proposed municipal anti-abortion law brought forth in Colorado, drawing residents and activists on both sides of the abortion…
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Denver City Council expected to approve several contracts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will approve new contracts and make amendments to existing ones during Monday’s council meeting. The council will also hold several public hearings where they will act as the board of directors for four general improvement districts. Denver International Airport Contracts concerning…
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Proposed redevelopment at 27th and Larimer sparks conversations
The 2700 block of Larimer Street in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood is home to street art, brick and mortar retail shops and the Volunteers of America of Colorado (VOAC). But changes are in the works. Edens, a national commercial property business, owns much of the block in the area and wants to redevelop the…
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City, County of Denver and Denver Health announce $70M proposed 2023 operating agreement
Denver Health and the City and County of Denver on Tuesday announced an updated $70 million annual operating agreement with 35 changes, including the hiring of a second medical director and the expansion of first responder medical training. . The agreement is one that Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne say will renew…
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Ron Thomas sworn in as Denver’s new police chief
Denver has a new top cop — at least until the mayor’s administration changes next year. Chief Ron Thomas took his oath of office Tuesday morning from Presiding Judge Nicole Rodarte in the Denver City and County building. City Council confirmed his appointment Monday. He takes on the department as it grapples with a shortage of nearly…
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Aurora restarts search for new police chief after another finalist withdraws
One of the two finalists for Aurora’s next police chief withdrew last week after the three-day interview process that included a meeting with the public, so the city said it is starting the search anew. In its statement, the city alluded to efforts finding more minority and women candidates. “I greatly appreciate the time the…
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Despite objections, Denver City Council approves Sun Valley Redevelopment Area
The Denver City Council on Monday approved the Sun Valley Homes Urban Redevelopment Plan. The move creates an urban redevelopment area, complete with a property and sales tax increment area. The total project budget is $47.7 million, and $10.3 million of that will come from revenue raised by the taxing district and be used by…
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Denver City Council to sift through mayor’s proposed budget
Mayor Michael Hancock’s $3.75 billion budget will be under scrutiny this week as Denver City Council holds its first of 17 budget hearings today. The first meeting will be an overview of the proposed budget the mayor presented to council last week, which includes a $1.66 billion General Fund. Overall, he’s asking for a more…
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Preliminary plans are ‘putting the creek back in Cherry Creek’
Denver developers East West Partners on Wednesday laid out preliminary development plans for Cherry Creek West, a 12.5-acre mixed used development west of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. “We’re putting the creek back in Cherry Creek,” Managing Partner Amy Cara told the 200-plus attendees of the development’s first public meeting via Zoom. “There’s not a…