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

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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. 

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Planning Better Ways To Travel in South Central Denver​ - CANCELLED 

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wants to understand how people in your community currently travel and how to effectively build healthier walking, biking, and transit connections in your neighborhood that get you to the places you want to go. 
CANCELLED

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Get to know your Councilman - CANCELLED 

​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! 

*Due to COVID-19 all in person meetings are cancelled. Contact our office to schedule a meeting over the phone.*

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W Jewell Ave. Bike Lane - Open House #2 - CANCELLED

The W Jewell Bike Lane Update and the Ruby Hill RNO meeting is postponed and will be reschedule to a virtual meeting at a later date. 
​To learn more, visit denvergov.org/bikeprogram or bikes@denvergov.org.

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2020 Census 

Starting March 12, people in Denver will begin receiving the U.S. Census in their mailbox. Every person, every leader, every family needs to take part and be counted. You can respond by filling out the survey online, via phone and by mail. Help make sure Denver has an accurate count! Learn more at https://2020census.gov/. 

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CANCELLED - West Harvard Gulch Trail Community Meeting 

The number one priority of Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is the safety and well-being of visitors and employees. In an effort to prevent community transmission of the COVID-19 virus, DPR is cancelling all organized programming and non-essential gatherings, including public meetings, effective March 11, 2020.
Until further notice, West Harvard Gulch Trail’s public meeting will be postponed until a later date. Updated meeting information will be posted on www.denvergov.org/parkprojects. Once the meeting is rescheduled, you will receive a notification.

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Department of Public Safety Youth Programs Micro-Grant

Mayor Hancock has committed to match Denver Public School's $100,000 commitment – for a total of $200,000 – to engage community partners in the effort to help end youth violence. 

Teachers, principals, organizations and community members can apply for up to $10,000 to offer safe and healthy activities for students (such as after school programs, pop-up community events, additional support staff, extracurricular educational opportunities, trips to explore the great outdoors, etc.) Apply for the Public Safety Youth Programs grant (now open until March 27). Learn more and apply here. 

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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.

To learn more about the proposal and provide comment, you may: 

• Email andrew.webb@denvergov.org.
• Project webpage: www.Denvergov.org/groupliving. 
  
• Overview of proposed changes and next steps here.
  

​The Denver Planning Board will review the proposal and hold a public hearing in April. This is the first step in the legislative review process, which would conclude with City Council review.

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General Public Comment

There will NO general public comment session and NO public hearings this week 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. 

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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. 

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. 

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Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids: Grant Opportunities

Thanks to voters, a sales tax was established to help feed the one in five kids in Denver who don’t have enough to eat each year. Dept. of Public Health & Environment is requesting eligible organizations to submit their ideas on how to best improve children’s access to healthy foods and food-based education and skills, like cooking and gardening. Review the Request for Proposal, learn the eligibility requirements, read FAQs, and apply by March 26 here.

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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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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 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. 

Contact the Lucky District 7 office