This is an update to the January Front Porch article “Special District Dispute Nearly Derails Stapleton Bond Issue” (posted at FrontPorchStapleton.com).
Christie Gosch
Pedestrian Bridge in Prairie Meadows Lifted into Place
New RTD Route 62: CPB Station to 56th and Beyond
RTD began a new bus route January 15 that is notable for providing the first bus service to Northfield High School.
Pedestrian Signs to Come at CPB/I-70 Interchange
Advocacy by Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) has resulted in a city of Denver decision to install pedestrian and bicycle yield signs at the I-70 off-ramps’ intersection with Central Park Blvd.
Victory Crossing Victory
At the end of December, President Obama signed the Defense Authorization Act that includes a provision allowing Commerce City to “test out of” a land use restriction prohibiting residential uses in its Victory Crossing project.
Feds Sign Off on Central I-70 While Lawsuits Continue
The I-70 expansion project, from I-25 to Tower Road, received a major boost Jan. 19 when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced its “record of decision” (ROD) ending the federal review process of the highway project and its environmental impacts.
Updates from the Jan. 2017 Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN) Meeting
Speaking about Transit Oriented Development (TOD) near the Central Park Station, Jim Chrisman from Forest City said the visioning for these 35 developable acres on five city blocks began just over a year ago.
Over 100,000 Show Up for Denver Women’s March
A turnout of 100,000 at the Women’s March in Civic Center Park is 15% of Denver’s population. The huge peaceful demonstration highlighted participants concerns about women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, health care, climate change and respect for all. Check out our photos and our 2-minute video.
Mixing Media: Art and Academics in the IB Programme
Art is a language, not just a craft,” said Mike Jaramillo, an art instructor from Fairview High in Boulder.
Recognitions
Recognitions
Couples Working Together: The Challenges and Benefits
The concept of “work-life balance” has new meaning when couples form a business partnership.
“Defending the Most Marginalized is Defending All of Us”
An estimated 200,000 women from all 50 states and more than 12 countries will march on Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2017.









