Mississippi Ave. Vision Zero Safety Improvements - 30% Design
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Mississippi Avenue has historically experienced many crashes impacting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. The Mississippi Avenue Vision Zero Safety Project, part of the Safer Main Streets Initiative and funded through Federal grant funding administered by CDOT. The project includes the design and construction of safety improvements such as raised medians, curb extensions and signal modifications. These improvements will reduce speeds, shorten pedestrian crossings, add ADA compliant curb ramps, and eliminate dangerous left-turn movements.
The project will evaluate, design, and construct the following:
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Redistricting - Final Maps
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On March 29, City Council officially adopted its new council district boundaries, which will be in effect for ten years, starting with the April 2023 municipal election. Because Denver’s population has changed, most council districts needed to shift east to absorb the growing population in the northeast. Some changes to District 7:
We are sad to lose two of our neighborhoods, Valverde and College View. In conjunction with the West Area Plan, Valverde will move to District 3, represented by Councilwoman Jamie Torres. College View will join Loretto Heights in District 2, represented by Kevin Flynn. District 7 will pick up Rosedale (that has historically been part of District 7), Alamo Placita and part of Capitol Hill. Thank you to everyone who participated in this process from your emails, phone calls, and presence at community meetings. For more information, visit denvergov.org/redistricting. |
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Rebates to Electrify
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A new program through the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency now covers up to 100% of the cost for all-electric energy equipment, such as heat pumps, e-bikes and solar panels. The city is also offering rebates for home energy upgrades . These rebates can help you transition your home to renewable energy sources. Instant rebates come from the Climate Protection Fund, designed to save you money and to ditch fossil fuels!
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Expanded Waste Service Starting in 2023
Fees
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Beginning in 2023, Denver will expand residential recycling and compost collection services to reduce the amount of trash Denver sends to the landfill and the production of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Waste in the landfill decomposes and generates methane — a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. DOTI will begin directly billing customers for residential waste services based on trash cart size. They will reach out to households later this year to select their preferred bin size. The smaller the trash cart, the lower the fee. Weekly recycling and weekly composting services are included at no extra charge. This applies to Denver Solid Waste Management customers (single family homes and apartments up to 7 units).
Denver will also offer an instant rebate program for low-income residents who may be disproportionately burdened by a fee; the rebate could cover up to 100% of the new fee. The expanded collections ordinance also ends the practice of having the general fund subsidize trash collection services for only some Denver residents, directly charging residents who receive the services. |
Denver Property Tax Relief Program
Renters and homeowners: get an average of $1,000 back through the Denver Property Tax Relief Program! Open to Denver County renters and homeowners who meet certain qualifications, the program gives those who qualify a partial refund of property taxes they paid (or the equivalent in rent). Visit Denvergov.org/PropertyTaxRelief or call Denver Human Services at 720-944-4DHS (4347) for more information.
Free Trees
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One of the best ways to combat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and improve Denver’s precious tree canopy is to plant a tree on your property.
Apply For a Free Tree Applying online is easy, and a certified arborist will carefully evaluate your space, determine the best kind of tree for your property and, if you qualify, the new tree will be delivered and planted along with specific instructions for how to immediately provide the best care for your tree to ensure a healthy future. Gap Plan Since 1 in 6 trees in Denver is an ash, it’s certain that when EAB is discovered here there will be some tree loss. To proactively combat these inevitable gaps, the Office of the City Forester launched the Ash Tree Gap Removal & Replacement Program to remove and replace smaller, poor-condition ash trees in the public right-of-way. Apply online. Forestry Neighborhood Initiative This program is dedicated to pruning or removing trees that pose a risk to public safety, and also includes planting trees in the public right-of-way. The program is currently focused on specific neighborhoods in southwest Denver. However, everyone in Denver is eligible for a free tree planting, so property owners can apply online. While not part of the city’s programing, consider planting a tree in your yard! Check this list of trees researched and approved by the Office of the City Forester that do well in our unique climate. For more information about any of these programs, email tree@denvergov.org or call 720-913-0651. |
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West Area Plan
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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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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.
Ruby Hill Safe Routes to Schools Improvements
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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:
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Jewell/Evans Station Bike/Pedestrian Bridges
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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. |
General Public Comment
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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 how (virtual or in-person) they are holding meetings.
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.
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
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. Some meetings are being held virtually, please check with your Community Resource Officer (below).
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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.
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
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
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
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