A special election in November paved the way for a new Downtown Development Authority (DDA) along East Colfax to help shape the future of that part of Aurora.
A Boost for Business Along East Colfax in Aurora
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Aurora
Front Porch Updates
This month: Park Hill Park Opens; A New ‘People-Focused’ Homeless Campus in Aurora; Denver Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted; New Development in Lowry; Times Up for Drivers with Expired Plates; and DPS SchoolChoice Opens in December.
Buzz Builds as New Restaurant Opens at Stanley Marketplace
Two James Beard and Michelin-recognized chefs moved into the former Comida location at the Stanley...
Liquor Store Owners Say Grocery Wine Sales Have a “Significant” Impact on Business
The sale of wine in grocery stores created a convenient way for some shoppers to pick up a favorite bottle. For local liquor store owners, the change created the need to look for new ways to bring people into their stores after a “significant” drop in revenue.
Openings and Closings
There are some new restaurants that opened in October in northeast Denver and northwest Aurora.
‘Aurora Blooms’ Program Aims to Create Greener Communities
The City of Aurora is investing in the urban canopy and is asking for help from residents and neighbors to join the environmental community effort.
A New Community Kitchen Cooperative
A tall nylon “open” sign stands outside a new business along E. Montview Blvd. in northwest Aurora. It marks the end of a long journey to open the doors to El Alba Cooperative, a kitchen and retail space.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Activists Prepare for Pride in 2025 Amid a Drop in Support
This year, The Center on Colfax, which produces Denver Pride, saw some sponsors of the event leave, as economic concerns and rollbacks in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts escalated. In April, leaders projected a $230,000 decrease in event sponsorship funding from previous years.
Hot Weather Tips for Your Lawn and Garden
The Aurora Water-Wise Garden showcases 200 low-water plants. It’s open to visitors at Alameda Pkwy and Chambers Rd.
Can Happy Hour Save Restaurants?
When the economy is struggling, restaurants do, too. One tactic to help them survive and thrive is to offer happy hour programs that benefit the bottom line while giving diners more reasons to walk in the door.
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Visits Aurora Health Leaders Facing Federal Cuts
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Aurora) is home in Northwest Aurora this week and he’s spending time...
