“Our city doesn’t have unlimited funds,” said a member about payouts for COVID vaccinations and pandemic service. “I wish it could be more,” said another.
Bonus plan for Denver employees advances, but some on council object
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Denver asks judge to nullify part of homeless camping ballot measure
The city argues that Initiative 303’s requirement that law enforcement respond to complaints within 72 hours or allow lawsuits intrudes on its authority to use discretion.
Beta Nightclub hearing postponed over license ownership confusion
It is accused of 10 alleged violations of municipal code and state law, including having inadequate security and allowing the distribution of cocaine.
Income-restricted condos planned for triangular block in RiNo
Developers want to put a 49-unit complex on a narrow slice of land in Five Points. City staff say construction will be the hardest part of the project.
Plans revived for 36-story LoDo tower, this time with ground lease deal
Kairoi Residential was originally under contract in 2018 to buy the triangular site at Speer and Market owned by Buzz Geller’s Paradise Land Co.
City unveils income-restricted housing mandate, much higher linkage fees
Developers building large housing projects would need to reserve 8-12 percent of rental units for those making less than the area median income and 10-15 percent of units for sale.
Civilian enforcement team to tackle Denver’s homeless camp violations
The city will send out trained staff to issue citations for crimes such as destruction of property, public defecation, trespassing and dumping.
Proposed Adams County outdoor storage tweaks worry industrial firms
The changes would apply to industrial land in unincorporated parts of the county.
Five Points church looks to provide overnight parking for homeless
It’s the second known proposal for a “safe parking” site in Denver. The first opened in July in University Hills as motorists living in their RVs have proliferated around Denver over the last 5 years.
Chinese medicine center owners plan to redevelop Cherry Creek site
TrueMind and a neighboring spa at 5 Cook St. would be demolished to make way for a residential building up to seven stories high.
