“Whatever you do, this problem is going to exist,” says Stapleton resident Tad Rogers, who recently received a judgment from a jury trial that included $242,000 to replace his clogged drainage pipes and $552,000 for the hassles and inconvenience he has experienced in dealing with the drainage problems.
The October 2012 issue of the Front Porch carried an op-ed from Mayor Hancock that stated: “Measure 2A will benefit neighborhoods spanning from Stapleton to Lowry by helping to: –Complete parkland construction and restore maintenance. –Resurface, extend and complete neighborhood arterials like Central Park Boulevard, Smith Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. –Bring library […]
Construction is well underway at the Greenways, a 55+ independent living complex in Stapleton.
“The Grove at Stapleton” will be apartments for 55 and older and located at Martin Luther King Blvd. and Syracuse St.
The Front Porch began in April 2000 as a vehicle for Forest City, Inc., as master developer, to keep the surrounding communities and city officials apprised of the progress as development proceeded in Stapleton. Over the years the Front Porch has evolved into a community newspaper and the role of publisher has passed to Stapleton residents, Carol Roberts and Steve Larson, who have worked on the paper since its first issue.
The 2011 flash flood in Denver produced 90 years worth of rainfall. But, streets in Stapleton remained dry. Read more about the drainage systems that controlled the historic rainfall.
Contractor proposals for the new Stapleton High School are being reviewed. Read this and more news in education.
An idea for a family friendly beer garden/restaurant in Eastbridge has gained traction. Read about this and two other Stapleton updates.
