This month: 1) The LUME Closes; 2) United Flight Training Center Expansion Continues; 3) Denver Discovery School Closing; 4) WCMD Election in April; 5) Three’s Company; and 6) Changes to Denver Compost Program.
Monumental Gun Control Package Moves Through the CO Capitol
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With two recent school shootings happening less than two miles from the Capitol and with residents becoming outraged about the rising rates of gun violence, Democrats in the Colorado Legislature have introduced a monumental gun control package consisting of four bills that began progressing through the Legislature in March.
Girl Scouts Dream Big in Lowry
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A first-of-its-kind Girl Scouts Dream Lab is set to open in Lowry in March and will offer girls opportunities to complete science projects, perform on stage, produce podcasts, simulate camping, and much more.
Gentrification Patterns in NE Denver
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A study from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition revealed that 27 percent of Denver neighborhoods are currently gentrifying and that Denver is the second-most gentrified city in the nation, just behind San Francisco.
Upcoming Development in Central Park
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Construction is underway at the Runway North development (above), located just south of I-70 at Central Park Blvd. Much of Central Park is already built out, but significant projects remain on the undeveloped land.
Cycling–Art–Nature: Sand Creek Greenway
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Sand Creek Greenway is being transformed from a creek that used to hide under airport infrastructure to a gem of nature and recreation in the city.
A Closer Look at Stapleton Tax Money
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How much tax revenue is generated by TIF and WCMD and how is that money spent? Find out here.
CSU Spurs Growth at The National Western Complex
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The CSU Spur campus is located at the National Western Center and hopes to attract some of the 10,000 students who visit the National Western Stock Show every year. This year on Jan. 6, the day before the stock show begins, CSU will officially open its third and final new building named Hydro (the Greek word for “water”).
…NE News Updates
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This month: Park Hill Golf Course Development Update; Lowry Taproom; and New Businesses in the Shops on Montview.
2022 Summer Camp Guide
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The holidays are behind us; it’s time for summer camp planning. With 50+ choices, Front Porch makes it easy to find what your children will love.