​Make Your Voice Heard

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Get to know your Councilman 

​We host monthly happy hours and coffee get-togethers around the Lucky District 7. Stop on by to ask a question, hear what is going on in the neighborhood or just to enjoy a drink. ​No RSVP necessary! 

February Happy Hour with Councilman Clark 
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6-8 pm
Cafe Chihuahua (2250 S Federal Blvd)

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W Jewell Ave. Bike Lane - Open House

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:15-7:30 PM 
Community Ministry (1755 S. Zuni St.) 

The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking your input for a new bike lane planned on W Jewell Avenue, from Federal to Lipan that provides:

• Dedicated space on the street for people on bikes.
• Street designs that increase comfort of riding and
• reduce potential conflicts between bicycles and cars.
• Better connections to the places you want to go, such as schools, parks, trails and transit.
• Benefits for all roadway users at intersections and along the corridor.

​To learn more, visit denvergov.org/bikeprogram or bikes@denvergov.org.

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Group Living Update and Open Houses

For the last two years, city planners have been working with residents, policy experts, advocates and service providers for vulnerable populations and other community members to update the Denver Zoning Code’s regulations on residential uses. These regulations govern everything from conventional households to group homes, shelters and assisted living facilities. Proposed changes:

• Allow more unrelated people to live together. Denver currently only allows two unrelated people in a unit, which is low compared to other cities.
• Allow residential care and group homes in more places
• Standardize permitting process and regulations
• Require Community Information Meetings to notify and educate neighbors and foster positive relationships.

To learn more about the proposal and provide comment, please plan to attend one of the following open house events:
Public Open House #1
Tuesday, February 11, 6-8 pm at Bruce Randolph School (3955 Steele St.)
Public Open House #2
Saturday, February 22, 9-11 am, Goldrick Elementary School (1050 S. Zuni)
Public Open House #3
Wednesday, February 26, 6-8 pm at Hebrew Educational Alliance (3600 S. Ivanhoe Street)
Public Open House #4
Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 pm at Schietler Recreation Center (multipurpose room), 5031 W. 46th Ave.

Project webpage: www.Denvergov.org/groupliving
Overview of proposed changes and next steps here.

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General Public Comment

On the first and third meeting of each month, starting at 5 pm, the Denver City Council hosts a 30-minute public comment session before the meeting of Council, inviting members of the public to address the full Council on any topic that is not scheduled for a public hearing. Each speaker gets a maximum of 3 minutes to speak on any topic of his/her choice. Starting at 12 pm on the Friday before the next scheduled general public comment session, sign up: 

• Online here. 
• By calling 720-337-2000
• In person with a member of the Legislative Services staff in the City & County Building, Room 451.

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West Area Plan

The West Planning Area is made up of these six neighborhoods: Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax. The area was selected to lead Phase II of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative because it has some of the oldest neighborhood plans and has experienced rapidly increasing housing costs. Learn more, sign up for updates, find out about upcoming events and more at denvergov.org/westplan. 

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Valverde Ditch Storm Drain Construction Update

Crews began “potholing” to locate existing utilities in the Valverde Ditch pipeline project area the week of January 6, 2020. This work will be done one lane at a time and will require partial single-lane closures as crews advance along the project route. Project construction is expected to begin the week of January 27, 2020 is expected to be completed by summer 2020. Sign up receive construction updates at ccd.constructionupdates@gmail.com.

Although full road closures are not anticipated, traffic on W. Alameda Avenue will be impacted due to single-lane closures. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained. There may be temporary interruptions of utility services during construction. Advance notice will be provided to the impacted residents and business owners. For more information, please visit the project website at http://bit.ly/ValverdeStormDrain. 

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​Attend a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) Meeting

RNOs are groups formed by residents and property owners within a neighborhood who meet regularly and whose organizational and contact information is kept on file with the City’s Community Planning and Development Department. Click here to find your RNO. 

Interested in starting an RNO or need to renew an existing RNO? Registration is open from December 1 - January 30 at www.denvergov.org/RNO. Register to receive important city updates like zoning changes, new liquor and marijuana applications, general city planning initiatives, etc. 

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​Attend a Denver Police Community Advisory Board Meeting

Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a meeting held by Denver Police Department (DPD) Commanders to discuss crime trends, prevention tips and/or any issues/concerns residents have. Attend a upcoming meeting in your police district: 

DPD District 3 (East of the South Platte River - Baker, West Wash Park, Overland, Platt Park)
1st Tuesday of each month
6:00 PM
District 3 Police Station (1625 S University Blvd)

DPD District 4 (West of the South Platte River - Valverde, Athmar, Ruby Hill, College View)
2nd Wednesday of the month
Odd months 9 AM, Even months 6 PM
District 4 Police Station (2100 South Clay Street)​

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Contact Your Denver Police Community Resource Officer

Community Resource Officers (CROs) provide assistance on issues such as neighbor disputes, public nuisances, zoning issues, fraud and crime prevention, and other neighborhood concerns. They attend regular neighborhood organization meetings and provide training on issues such as neighborhood watch, commercial and home security, gang awareness, crime prevention, and much more. 
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Denver Police Department District 4 (West of the South Platte River - Valverde, Athmar, Ruby Hill, College View)
Officer Chris Avitia: christopher.avitia@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0277
Sector 1: Northern end of the District. W. 6th Ave to W. Mississippi Ave
Officer Jerami Chavez: jerami.chavez@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0276
​Sector 2: Southern end of the District. W. Mississippi Ave to W. Cross Dr.  

​Denver Police Department District 3 (East of the South Platte River - Baker, West Wash Park, Overland, Platt Park)
​Office Mike Borquez| mike.borquez@denvergov.org | 720-913-1183
Officer Matt Grimsley | matthew.grimsley@denvergov.org | 720-913-1218
Officer Jim Lopez | jim.lopez@denvergov.org | 720-913-1248
Officer Antonio Pacheco| antonio.pacheco@denvergov.org | 720-913-1245

We want to hear from you!  Please reach out with you questions, comments, concerns and ideas. 

Contact the Lucky District 7 office