Cancellations & Postponements of Events: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
 All in-person non-essential government sponsored meetings are cancelled or postponed until further notice.  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

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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. 

With school back in session, the West Area Plan is reaching out to schools and organizations who work with students under the age of 18, targeting those in 7th through 12th grade. Plans are long-term vision documents, which means that kids and teenagers are those most likely to see the impact of a plan over the course of its 20-year cycle. We want young people to develop their own planning lens so they can contribute to their communities and be a voice that guides the future of West Denver's neighborhoods. 
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How to participate: If you are a student in 7th to 12th grade--or a teacher, coach, educator or organization that works with youth-- get involved in the planning process here.

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Group Living Update

City staff presented the project as an information item at the Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (LUTI) on Sept. 1 and is now working on responding to questions and feedback from committee members.​

• Read overview of proposed amendments 

To discuss further, LUTI members will cover 4 topics in the group living proposal over three committees meetings. Each of these LUTI meetings will begin at 10 am. Schedule: 

• October 6 – Household Size
• November 10 – Residential Care
• November 17 – Former Chapter 59, Enforcement and Post-Adoption Monitoring 

Based on how the dialogue goes during each of these meeting, CPD will present a proposal to the LUTI committee on December 1st for consideration to move to the full council.

Watch the meeting on Channel 8 or via Zoom. 

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General Public Comment

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. 

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Valverde Ditch Storm Drain Construction Update

The installation of the Valverde stormwater pipe in W. Alameda Avenue between Bryant and Decatur Streets and in adjacent side streets is completed! This project will help improve safety and reduce flood risks to people and property in the Valverde and Athmar neighborhoods,  two areas of town known to flood. For more information, please visit the project website at http://bit.ly/ValverdeStormDrain. 

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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. 

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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)​

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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 Jason Anderson: jason.anderson@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0274
Sector 2: Neighborhoods south of Mississippi Avenue

Officer Jerami Chavez: jerami.chavez@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0276
Sector 2: Neighborhoods south of Mississippi Avenue

Officer Ana Munoz: ana.munoz@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0277
Sector 1: Neighborhoods north of Mississippi Avenue

Officer Monique Sedberry: monique.sedberry@denvergov.org; (720) 913-0278
Special Events/School Visits

​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. 

Contact the Lucky District 7 office