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.​

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West Denver Safer Streets: Meeting #2: Tejon/Tennessee/Virginia/Lipan

Please join the Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) to review bikeway concept designs for the protected bike lane on S Tejon St, and a bike lane on S Lipan St, and neighborhood bikeways on W Tennessee Ave and W Virginia Ave projects. There will be on-street parking impacts at S Lipan Street and S Tejon Street. These bikeways will improve safety and provide better connections to schools, parks, and trails.
 
When: March 24 from 5:30 - 7 pm 
Please register in advance: bit.ly/TejonTennesseeVirginiaLipan
Project website: bit.ly/WestDenverSaferStreets​

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Virtual Meeting: Be a Part of Growing Denver Parks & Rec's System

Based on the results from public feedback, Denver Parks and Recreation developed draft recommendations for DPR’s Strategic Acquisition Plan. Participate in the 2nd virtual public meeting and provide your feedback on the draft recommendations. The Strategic Acquisition Plan will guide the growth of an equitable, sustainable and resilient parks and recreation system for a healthier Denver.
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Thursday, March 11, 5:30-6:30 p 
Zoom: https://denvergov-org.zoom.us/j/88451663772

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Remote Meeting Ordinance Survey

With the passage of 2F in November, Councilwoman Sawyer is leading an effort to formalize Denver’s remote meetings ordinance. Please share your thoughts about how the city might make changes, balancing the need for accessibility, staff safety and the potential to work remotely in an emergency situation here.

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Opt-In Single Use Restaurant Items Survey

Overwhelmed by ketchup packets and plastic forks from take-out and delivery? It is estimated that since the beginning of the pandemic consumption of single-use plastic has risen by 250-300%! Councilwoman Black is working on a proposal that would require restaurants and third-party delivery apps (like DoorDash) to ask customers if they would like single-use items such as cutlery or condiments, instead of just including these items in the order. Please take this short survey to answer questions about single-use items and your take-out/delivery orders: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VCNRQD

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Eviction Defense Right to Counsel Surve

One of every four Coloradans are facing eviction right now and there are thousands of impending evictions that are only compounding under an eviction moratorium that will expire on March 31. Councilwoman CdeBaca is exploring ways to avoid evictions. The purpose of this survey is to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the issues, concerns and experiences of renters and landlords: Survey Link. 

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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. Learn more, sign up for updates, find out about upcoming events and more at denvergov.org/westplan. 

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E. Bayaud Ave. Shared Street Update

Denver is upgrading the temporary shared street installed this summer to improve safety and functionality in the winter. These changes will make walking, bicycling and driving safer and more comfortable. These safety improvements will be implemented in Jan. 2021 and include:

• Curb extensions and no parking zones extended to improve visibility and safety
• Intersection traffic modifications at Lincoln/Bayaud and Emerson/Bayaud.
• Traffic circles

 
More info: bit.ly/Denversharedstreets
Tinyurl.com/BayaudAve

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​Mississippi Ave. Vision Zero Improvements

In 2019, we held a meeting on what safety improvements the community would like to see on Mississippi? Our Dept. of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) team used that information and received a $2.1M grant from CDOT to design and build the project. The safety project will reconfigure Mississippi from Eliot St to Quivas St (project boundaries will be reassessed during design) by removing a travel lane, extending the curb lines, and building intersection medians throughout the corridor to reduce speeds, limit left turns, and provide greater comfort for pedestrians by reducing crossing distances and pedestrian refuges.

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Ruby Hill Safe Routes to Schools Improvements

​As part of the Safe Routes to School Program to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety in school zones and on city streets, Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) staff are coordinating efforts to install pedestrian and bicycle intersection improvements in the Ruby Hill neighborhood.
Improvements include:

• Intersection medians at Florida Ave. and Tejon St. and Zuni St.
• New sidewalk on Zuni St. and Arkansas Ave.
• Pedestrian Refuge at Florida Ave. and Navajo St.
• Bike lane improvements on Florida Ave. over the Platte
• Pedestrian refuge at Jewell Ave. and Tejon St. and Vallejo St.

The intent of these intersection improvements, partially paid through the Grandoozy Music Festival special funds, is to encourage walking and biking to schools and trails with enhanced safety. Planning started in fall 2019 and the project is expected to wrap up in fall 2021.

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Westwood - Athmar Park Neighborhood Transportation Management Program (NTMP)

DOTI design will be kicking off an NTMP effort in Athmar in late 2021. NTMP works together with neighborhood residents to identify local street level transportation priorities and issues and design and implement transportation projects that support those priorities. DOTI will work with residents to identify and solve small to medium safety issues at that local street level. Learn more on this program here. 

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Jewell/Evans Station Bike/Pedestrian Bridges

This project includes design and construction of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that spans US-85/Santa Fe Drive and the southwest rail system and provides critical regional bike and pedestrian trail linkage and east-west connectivity between transportation and recreational resources. Neighborhoods to the east (Overland, Platte Park, Rosedale, University, Washington Park) will have access to the South Platte River Trail/Ruby Hill Park and neighborhoods to the west (Overland, Ruby Hill, College View and southwest Denver) will have access to the RTD Evans Station. Design begins in 2021. Due to land acquisition and coordination between federal and local governments and railroads, this project is expected to be completed in 2025.

Learn more about the program and projects in your neighborhood at denvergov.org/ElevateDenver.

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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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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