Cancellations & Postponements of Events: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To limit the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Hancock has expanded efforts to protect the health and safety of residents in our community. All non-essential government sponsored meetings are cancelled or postponed.  Learn more about local preparation, prevention, quick tips & additional resources, latest news on Coronavirus, canceled or postponed event information, and more.​

​Make Your Voice Heard

Denver Police Virtual Community Meeting

Denver Police Chief Paul M. Pazen will host a virtual conversation with the community regarding how DPD can improve. This will be the first in a series of conversations aimed at bringing about meaningful change. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to express what their ideal police department looks like and what they want to see in policing moving forward.
Wednesday, June 3
6 - 7 PM
Participants may join the video conference through this link.

Facebook Live with Councilman Clark  

iWith neighborhood meetings cancelled, Jolon will be live on Facebook to provide updates on COVID-19 and District 7, to share helpful tips and to answer your questions. Previous recordings:  Jolon and the Lucky District 7 team will continue to go live multiple times a week. Check our Facebook page to view videos. 

Postponed Meeting: Lincoln Transit Enhancements - June 3, 6-7 PM

Denver's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure is postponing the Lincoln Transit Enhancements & Safety Improvements Virtual Meeting scheduled for this evening due to a conflict with the Denver Police Department's Community Meeting scheduled for the same time. We will keep you posted on new scheduled date and apologize for the short notice! For more information on this project, visit the website. 

Corridor Surveys - South Central Community Transportation Network

Your feedback on the proposed bike routes below will help Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure plan and design the projects that best meet the community’s needs. These projects are part of the South Central Community Transportation Network. Please share your input:

Sanderson Gulch Survey - Grant Opportunity

The City needs your input to help to pursue a grant for improvements to Sanderson Gulch! All you need to do is tell us how you use the park currently and what amenities you would like to have (such as exercise and play equipment; mile markers and signage; shade/shelter structures & more.) Community support is a very important part of the grant application process, so the more participants, the stronger the application! Please take the survey and share with your neighbors!  Share the survey on Facebook. 

2020 Census 

The 2020 Census is happening now. Every person, every leader, every family needs to take part and be counted. Help make sure Denver has an accurate count! You can respond online, by phone, or by mail: https://2020census.gov/. 
  • It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
  • It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.
  • Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
  • Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.

Group Living Update

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.
​Given the significant volume of public input  on the group living proposal during the open houses held earlier this year, the project's volunteer advisory committee will be considering potential updates to the proposal in a virtual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.

Group Living Advisory Committee Meeting
1-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27
Via online platform - details to come

Although it is not required to participate,  RSVPs are requested to ensure the platform can accommodate the high volume of attendees expected. 
RSVP to the committee meeting here. 
Read summary of community feedback (PDF)
See full log of comments submitted (PDF)

General Public Comment

There will NO general public comment session and NO public hearings in response to the COVID-19 virus. 

​NEW: Every week, 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 here or by calling 720-337-2000. 

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. 

Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) seeks to work together with the West Denver neighborhoods to establish local transportation priorities, to develop and implement transportation projects that support those priorities, and to help inform the local implementation of citywide mobility and safety programs. Take this survey to share your voice and help guide the planning process. 

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. 

Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) Meetings

Please check with your RNO if they are holding meetings during COVID-19 crisis. 
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. 

Denver Police Community Advisory Board Meetings

All CAB Meetings are cancelled until further notice. Visit denvergov.org/police. 
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)​

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 Ana Munoz: ana.munoz@denvergov.org; 720-913-0277
Sector 1: Valverde & Athmar Park
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 Kate Young | kate.young@denvergov.org | 720-913-1248 
Officer Matt Grimsley | matthew.grimsley@denvergov.org | 720-913-1218
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. 

Address

1437 Bannock Street
​Room 451
Denver, CO 80202

Phone and Email

(720) 337-7777
jolon.clark@denvergov.org

For city services

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General City Services - Call 311
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