Stapleton developer Forest City is submitting possible sites to the state as Colorado responds to Amazon’s September 7 announcement that it is seeking to develop a second corporate headquarters.
Community Issues
Discussion about Stapleton Name Continues
A group of neighbors working on issues relating to racial and economic justice has identified #ChangeTheNameStapleton as the current focus of their efforts.
Who was Ben Stapleton?
Activists have recently inundated community meetings urging the removal of the name Stapleton from the neighborhood due to Mayor Benjamin F. Stapleton’s Klan ties during the 1920s.
Ensuring Safety for DPS Student Athletes
The videos that emerged in August of East High School cheerleaders being forced into splits by a recently hired coach, Ozell Williams, have been very disturbing to the community, particularly among parents with middle and high school-aged athletes.
Choosing A School Board Representative
Have you heard? There’s a school board election coming up next month—time to start paying attention.
Lowry-Stapleton Bike Connection Coming in 2018
Lowry and Stapleton will soon have a continuous bike and pedestrian connection.
NE and Nearby Events
Stapleton Food Drive. Presented by New Perspective Real Estate. To volunteer/donate, www.StapletonFoodDrive.com
Park Hill Youth Earns Eagle Scout Honors
Park Hill teen Tom Cassidy earned his Eagle Scout award through a multi-year, dedicated focus, earning over 21 merit badges and completing a 160-hour Eagle service project.
Bike Drive Brings Transportation to Africa
Preparing for her November 2017 Bat Mitzvah, 13 year-old Leah Grossman remembered seeing a Bicycles for Humanity (BFH) flyer and thought it might be the perfect service project for her.
Try Out These Alternative Transportation Pilot Projects
Starting this month, two alternative mode transportation pilot projects are getting underway in Stapleton.
Eyes on Neighborhood Watch
“In Stapleton, crimes are overwhelmingly property crimes and crimes of opportunity,” says Lt. Ian Culverhouse, who presides over the Stapleton/Northfield section of Denver Police Department’s District 5.
City To Buy Park Hill Golf Course
The City of Denver announced on September 21 that they will purchase the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course from Clayton Early Learning Trust.