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FYI/Happenings Mayor Hancock Delivers 2017 State of the City Address
Mayor Michael B. Hancock delivered his 2017 State of the City Address, outlining new and continued actions to manage the city’s growth, transportation challenges and housing affordability, as well as thanking residents for making Denver the best city in America. “The state of our city is strong because the people of Denver are strong,” Mayor Hancock said to an audience of residents, business owners and civic leaders from around the region. “Time and again, through booms and busts, we have created a city that was built by and for the people. Cities change. Denver is not immune to that. But we can ensure it happens the Denver way, so that we remain connected to our past, to our neighborhoods and to one another, so that we never lose the heart and passion of our city and her people.”
To address one of the leading concerns for residents during this period of rapid population growth, Mayor Hancock unveiled a new Mobility Action Plan, a roadmap that will accelerate projects, policies and programs to move more people, more efficiently and more safely by empowering them to make the choices they want to make. The Mayor said a new MultiModal Citizen Advisory Committee will guide implementation of the new plan, and he reiterated plans to create a Cabinet-level Department of Transportation and Mobility to focus exclusively on the city’s transportation challenges. “We must make it safer and easier to get where we need to go,” the Mayor said. “We’re going to have to get smarter. We’re going to have to get bolder. And we’re going to have to act fast before it’s too late and gridlock becomes a way of life.” The Mobility Action Plan calls for: A massive reduction of drivers who commute in cars by themselves; A significant increase in pedestrian, bicycle and bus commuters; Greater deployment of electric vehicles and charging stations; Wider use of smart technology to improve access, cost and reliability for everyone; and Reducing traffic-related fatalities to zero by 2030.
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FYI/Happenings Colorado Outdoor Recreation Adds $2 Billion to State According to a report from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a Boulder-based trade organization, outdoor recreation in Colorado is a $28 billion-a-year industry that contributes $2 billion to state and local tax revenue. The report also indicates that 229,000 jobs are tied to the state’s outdoor recreation industry - generating $10 billion in wages and salaries. Approximately 70 percent of the state’s residents participate in outdoor recreation activities annually. “It is no coincidence that growth in Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy has coincided with Colorado continuing to be ranked as a leader in the nation in overall economic growth, the growth of new business, and as a healthy population overall, said Amy Roberts, executive director of OIA. For more information, www.outdoorindustry.org/resource/coloradorecreation-economy-state-report
New 16th Street Mall Study Kicks Off The Denver Partnership, RTD, and the City’s Department of Community Planning and Development (CDP)
are partnering the kick-off of the first phase environmental study of the 16th Street Mall looking at ways to revitalize the Downtown pedestrian and transit retail corridor. The study is to be completed end of 2017 at which time new plans for the mall will be presented. The study could result in plans to “do-nothing” to the existing mall, or to make large- or small-scale changes to its design and operations. “Nothing is known now,” emphasizes Brad Buchanan, director of the city’s CPD. This new study is mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) because the original development of the mall in the 1980’s was completed utilizing federal funding. For any subsequent study or plan to modify the mall’s design and operations, NEPA process requires the identification of potential social, environmental, and economic impacts and their mitigation. If this study results in a plan for the mall that is approved by the Federal Transit Administration, the overseeing agency responsible for approving federally-funded transit improvement projects nationally, the next phase will be the design of the modifications. Whereas the outcomes of previous studies of the mall have included potential relocation of the shuttles to 15 and 17th streets, combining the shuttle lanes in the center or along one side of the mall and eliminating the central island, and various other
design and operational recommendations, it appears that relocating the shuttles will be unlikely. The efficiency of RTD’s shuttle service in distributing regional bus and light rail commuters to Downtown destinations along or adjacent to mall relies on maintaining the existing operation. “Two-way service means everything to us”, says Dave Genoa, RTD General Manager. Other past and future ideas and recommendations are available for consideration, however. For more information www.rtd-denver.com/freemallride. shtml, www.16thstreetmall.com, www.denvergov.org/themallexperience
Microsoft Gives $25.8 to Expand State Workforce Training Program Microsoft Philanthropies announced that it is donating $25.8 million to expand Colorado’s Skillful job training program. The program helps workers adapt to workplace changes through middle-skills training. Skillful offers job-seekers coaches and online services to help them learn the skills that are in high demand in today’s digital economy. It is estimated that today there are 6 million unfilled jobs across the U.S.
due in large part to a shortage of skilled workers. Workers are without jobs: and employers are without workers and the talent needed to successfully operate and grow their businesses. Skillful is seeking to address this employment gap by helping Americans find and be trained and thrive in the digital economy. With the donation, Microsoft intends to expand the program in Colorado, administered by the Markle Foundation, and to then replicate it across the U.S. to “help millions of Americans overcome barriers to obtaining betterpaying jobs”, says Brad Smith, Microsoft president. The Skillful program was started in Colorado in 2016 under the leadership of Governor John Hickenlooper. The State has an impressive record of economic growth and collaborative innovation in workforce development through initiatives such as the Colorado Blueprint, the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report, and sector partnerships including the Business Experiential Learning Commission, Colorado Technology Association, Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, Colorado Community College System, Colorado Workforce Development Council, CareerWise Colorado, Goodwill, Larimer County Workforce Center, and United Way. For more information www.skillful.com
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FYI/Happenings Council OKs Tax Plan for Convention Center Improvements
Visitation and Visitor Spending Set Records in 2016
Denver City Council unanimously gave its approval to putting a question on the November ballot that would create a new Denver tourism improvement district to fund improvements to the Colorado Convention Center by increasing lodging taxes on large hotels in the city totaling $125 million. (See DENVER NEWS, June 2017). Supporters of the tax increase plan will still need to get signatures of at least 30 percent of the 116 hotels hotels with at least 50 rooms - that would be affected by the tax increase to it on the ballot; and then a majority of the hotel owners must approve the plan.
Overnight visitors to Denver (both leisure and business) generated a record $5.3 billion in revenue for the city in 2016 - setting a new yearly record for revenue while eclipsing $5 billion for a record third consecutive year as well. Also, according to information from Visit Denver, 2016 visitor counts were at their highest level in the city’s history. Denver hosted 14.7 million overnight visitors in 2016, an increase of 7 percent over the previous year, and 2.6 million business travelers, similar to last year’s total. Of those here for leisure, 56 percent were here to see friends and family; 44 percent were here by choice, meaning they could have chosen to go elsewhere instead of Denver. In addition to overnight visitors, there were 14.2 million day visitors to Denver in 2016. “2016 was a milestone year marking the first time Denver surpassed 30 million overall visitors and the 11th consecutive year that we have generated record tourism numbers”, said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver.
The tourism district would raise money from visitors and funnel it back to fund improvements enabling Visit Denver, the city’s tourism and conventions marketing agency to recruit larger conventions and to be able to host two major events simultaneously at the convention center. The tax plan, if approved by the large hoteliers is expected to raise #3.8 million per year for renovations, $4 million per year for marketing, and $900,000 for annual capital maintenance and repairs. For more information, www.visitdenver.org
Downtown Denver's First Pop-Up Park The Downtown Denver Partnership joined with the City and County of Denver to open The Square on 21st, a two-month pop-up park that straddles the Ballpark and Arapahoe Square neighborhoods on 21st Street between Larimer and Lawrence. The Square on 21st will offer a park-like public space between the neighborhoods where residents and visitors can relax in the shade, play lawn games, sip early morning coffee, sample late-night eats, and enjoy activities for all ages (and dogs too!). Open through August 15th, the pop-up park is a result of a series of planning efforts and the leadership of the Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and area residents and business owners to envision an underused public street as an oasis in Downtown. www.downtowndenver.com or www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/community-planningand-development.html
Visitors most often came from California, Florida, and Texas; with the biggest attractions being the Denver Zoo, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Denver Art Museum. For more information go to www.denver.org/
Mayor Addresses Transportation and Mobility Needs Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced a reorganization of Denver Public Works to elevate and better address the city’s growing transportation and mobility needs. The restructuring will serve as a precursor to the proposed new cabinet-level Department of Transportation and Mobility. “We all know the challenges we face – worsening congestion and safety and limited mobility options,” Mayor Hancock said. “Those challenges impact our economy, environment, health and overall quality of life. Restructuring Denver Public Works to elevate transportation and mobility – now one of the highest priorities for the people of Denver – and then creating a new Department of Transportation and
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FYI/Happenings Mobility will advance our ability to move more people, more efficiently and more safely.” The next Public Works executive director will be responsible for implementing the reorganization by first creating two divisions within the department: a public works division and a mobility division. A candidate review process for the new executive director is currently underway. The reorganization will consolidate mobility policy and planning, parking, right of way and traffic engineering operations and maintenance under one roof, while the Public Works division will continue to manage solid waste, wastewater, water quality, fleet management and other essential services. The reorganization will expedite decision-making and project delivery for Denver residents. Establishing a cabinet-level department with these duties requires an amendment to the Denver city charter, which entails referral by Denver City Council and approval by Denver voters. For more information go to www.denvergov.org
City Provides Summer Opportunities for Youth With summer in full swing, the City and County of Denver wants to remind parents about opportunities available that ensure Denver’s children and youth are healthy, safe, engaged in the community, and con-
tinue to learn while school is out. “The city’s role in serving Denver youth truly exists when our kids are on summer break,” Mayor Hancock said. “It’s crucial we provide our families with programs that support their basic needs while also equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed upon their return to the classroom.” Summer opportunities available through the Office of Children’s Affairs, Denver Parks and Recreation, Office of Economic Development, and the Denver Public Library include: Free Healthy Meals – For a complete list of meal sites, menus and more food resources, call the toll-free, multilingual hotline at 855-855-4626, or visit denvergov.org/YouthEatFree. Summer Learning Opportunities – For more information and to find a program in your neighborhood, visit denvergov.org/denverafterschoolalliance. Access the Denver Public Library –P articipants must register by July 29. Visit the Summer of Adventure Program to learn more. Access to Recreation Centers and Swimming Pools - Participants can also access these other educational facilities with a MY Denver Card: All youth can sign up for their first MY Denver Card at any Denver recreation center. DPS students can also obtain their first card, or ensure their benefits stay active on their existing card, by selecting to “opt-in” for a MY Denver Card during the online enrollment verification process, July 24 -
August 11, 2017. Signing up through the city’s online portal will be available after August 11. To learn more, visit www.denvergov.org/mydenvercard. The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt For dates and more information, visit www.ConnectingColorado.com
Denver B-cycle Launches New 24-Hour Rental Opportunity Denver B-cycle announced the launch of a new program that offers users the opportunity to check out a B-cycle and keep it for a full day. The new 24-hour rental rate is $35. “This new membership is geared to provide maximum flexibility for users who know they are going to need a bike throughout the day, but don’t want to have to check it back into stations, or who plan on riding outside of our service area where stations don’t exist.” said Denver B-cycle executive director Nick Bohnenkamp. The existing $9 access pass allows unlimited rides within a 24-hour period but the bike must be checked back into a B-cycle station within 30 minutes to avoid overtime charges. If someone decides to purchase the $35 rental rate, the B-cycle may be parked anywhere using the built in cable lock, as long as it’s returned to a B-cycle station within 24 hours. “If you’re in town for the weekend, want a bike, but are unfamiliar with our network of stations, this may be the option that provides you the best experience,” added Bohnenkamp. “We want to offer a variety of membership types that suit the real-life needs of all our riders.” For more information go to www. denverbcycle.org
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Governor Urged to Take Bold Climate Action The President’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement sparks thousands of Coloradans to call on Governor Hickenlooper to join the U.S. Climate Alliance. The following describes the actions of a press conference delivering their petition to the Governor. Leading environmental and social justice groups gathered on July 5th at the State Capitol to hold a press conference and deliver a petition representing over 100,000 Coloradans. The groups called on Governor John Hickenlooper to sign onto the U.S. Climate Alliance, joining 12 other state governors. The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan group of states committed to upholding the goals of the Paris climate accord, formed in response to President Trump's announcement on June 1 to exit the accord. The mayors of 14 Colorado cities have already committed to upholding the Paris climate accord goals, including: Aspen, Boulder, Breckenridge, Denver, Edgewater, Fort Collins, Frisco, Lafayette, Lakewood, Longmont, Lyons, Telluride, Vail, and Wheat Ridge. Members of 350 Colorado and representatives from 40 partner groups joined concerned citizens to show support for climate action. Spokespersons participated in a press conference following the petition delivery and were available for interviews. Speakers included Brett Fleishman of 350.org; Julia Williams of 350 Colorado; Peter Sawtell of Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate and Eco-Justice Ministries; Laurien Pietre of Food and Water Watch; and more. Energetic Coloradans rallying for climate action, signs and art work calling on the governor to #ActOnClimate, representatives from leading environmental and social justice organizations, large earth poster with signatures from citizens, participants writing personal messages to the Governor. The press conference will be held on the West steps of the Capitol on Wednesday, July 5, 2017: 9:30 a.m. petition delivery, 11 a.m.
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Mayor Hancock announced several other new initiatives that will help the city plan for growth while maintaining Denver’s unique character: Increase access to parks and recreation activities for Denver residents. Enhance the engines of our economy to keep Denver competitive and provide good-paying jobs for local residents.. Fix, repair and improve streetsd other essential infrastructure and city facilities. Preserve neighborhood character while planning for the future. Keep Denver affordable for all our people. Working to keep Denver the great city it has become, over the past year the Hancock administration has: Achieved one year ahead of schedule its goal of providing 3,000 affordable homes over five years; Constructed 250 permanent supportive houses for chronically homeless individuals; Launched the Denver Day Works program to provide training and jobs for the homeless, including gainful full-time employment for 70 people; Collaborated with stakeholders on innovative housing solutions, such as tiny homes, safe occupancy permits and other zoning and design efforts; Kept Denver one of the safest big cities in the country by dedicating more funding to crime prevention and more resources to building meaningful bridges between law enforcement and communities; Partnered with Bank of America to place 25 young men of color in career-building internships; Reformed criminal sentences to ensure the punishment better fits the crime; and Committed to uphold the tenets of the Paris Climate Agreement. The Mayor assured residents the
city would remain committed to its progressive, welcoming and open nature in the face of a federal government that is polarized and progress for the American people is stagnant. Mayor Hancock recommitted his pledge to maintain Denver’s support of immigrant and refugee communities, keep the city inclusive and equal, empower our families and youth, preserve natural resources and protect the environment. During today’s speech, the Mayor said he would fight to make Denver’s energy sources 100 percent renewable. “A city by and for the people who call it home is our guiding light,”Mayor Hancock concluded. “Only because of your sacrifices, struggles, gains and achievements do we prosper. The time is now for a new civic contract, when opportunity abounds in every neighborhood and we don’t forget where we came from, how far we’ve come, and how far we’ve yet to go.” For the full text of the Mayor’s address and details on the Mayor’s announcements: www.DenverGov.org/stateofthecity press conference
City Begins Two-Way Conversion of 19th and 20th Avenues Starting mid-July, Denver Public Works will begin improving safety and multimodal travel along stretches of 19th and 20th Avenues east of the Central Business District by converting them from one-way to two-way streets and integrating bikeways between Broadway and Park Avenue West. The project is planned to be completed in the fall of 2017. The conversions will help increase circulation along these corridors and calm traffic in an area that is becoming increasingly residential. The project will also include converting Grant and Logan to two-way streets from 18th to 20th Avenues. Construction will kick off Monday on the south side of 20th Avenue and
will require the closure of Sherman Street at 20th Avenue until Monday, July 24. During the closure, traffic will be detoured onto Grant Street. Crews expect to transition to 19th Avenue in a few weeks. Denver Public Works will try to keep traffic impacts to a minimum during the conversion. Normal working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Work will occur occasionally on the weekends. Business and resident access will also be maintained during construction. Detour signs will be posted. The public’s patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. For more information, please visit www.denvergov. org/19thand20th.
Denver Comic Con Attendance and Revenues Grow At this year’s three-day Denver Comic Con (June 30 - July 2) at the Colorado Convention Center packed in 115,000 attendees and generated an estimated $8 million to $10 million economic impact for the city. In addition, the event is expected to also generate about $3.4 million in support of the Pop Culture Classroom, a non-profit organization that promotes reading and literacy programs for children and adults.
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Wining & Dining 9th Annual Cherry Creek North Food & Wine Cherry Creek North Food & Wine
Saturday, August 12, 2017, 6-9pm Fillmore Plaza https://cherrycreeknorth.com Cherry Creek North Food & Wine celebrates the diverse and sophisticated tastes of Cherry Creek North dining, bringing together the area's best restaurants for one night on Fillmore Plaza. Attendees will have the chance to sample bites while enjoying locally-provided wine, beer and spirits; plus, live music and more!
Food Maven Stops "Lost" Food Roughly 40 percent of the food that makes its way through the American food distribution system ends up in landfills without ever having made it onto someone’s plate. It’s a situation that a company called FoodMaven wants to change — while benefiting farmers, food manufacturers and its own potentially lofty bottom line. FoodMaven launched last year in Colorado Springs and buys “lost” food at a discount from producers and distributors — packaged food or produce that does not make it onto grocery shelves because of oversupply or aesthetic imperfections that do not affect its taste or freshness. It then sells it to restaurants, health systems and school districts, often at below-market prices, allowing it to prevent the food from being wasted
while helping kitchens that operate on minimal profit margins. Dan Lewis founded Colorado Springs Food Rescue while he was a student at Colorado College, though it functioned then as a non-profit that took donated food that was on its way to the landfill and delivered it to local food banks. Patrick Bultema, an area entrepreneur, heard about the plan and worked with Lewis to re-envision the enterprise as a for-profit company that could benefit multiple players in the food chain. Now, after growing to 25 employees and 120 restaurant clients in Colorado’s second-largest city, FoodMaven will begin operations soon in Denver. Contact info for Food Maven: info@foodmaven.com, 719 472-3113
Slow Foods Nations is taking over Denver this July, and that's a big deal! What is it exactly? A festival that's bringing dozens of interactive workshops, delicious tastings, local tours, educational talks, and block parties to our city! And it's all in the name of good, clean and fair food for all. The weekend will bring energy of a street food festival and mix in equal parts education and culture to make the celebration of food complete www.larimersquare.com/events
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Arts LoDown Downshifting at Redline
FABRICATING NATURE William Havu Gallery June 23 - August 5, 2017
Curated by Ramón Bonilla, Downshifting is a group exhibition that calls attention to the meditative quality of reductive art, which encompasses minimal, post-minimal, hard edge and geometrical work. Reductive art work is typically explored in terms of formal qualities like medium, rarely conjuring conversations that respond or reflect on political realities. For many artists around the globe, however, reductive work can provide a sanctuary from the hyperactivity and sensory-flooding that has come to be our everyday reality. Exhibition: June 30 - July 23, 2017. RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St Denver, Colorado 80205 For more information go to www.redlineart.org/
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SYNC Gallery presents Between the Lines by Lisa Calzavara A line can have many meanings. It can be as simplistic as a long narrow mark or stroke made on or in a surface. It can lead you places such as a path or in a direction of movement. It can also define a shape or give contour to something. Lines can unite or divide, so what does it all mean? Instead of looking at the lines directly, Lisa Calzavara explores the shapes and paths that they create. She changes the depth of colors, adding shading and highlights to enhance the strong emotional feelings waiting to be unleashed. The lines hold things in but also lead to new areas of discovery and to the exploration of the emotional connections released by the shapes created. Between the lines is where Calzavara finds those meanings and she hopes you will enjoy the collection as well. Sync Gallery’s Third Friday artists’ reception will be held on July 21 from 6pm-9pm, & First Friday Art Walk on August 4 from 6pm-9pm; Exhibition runs July 20 through August 12, 2017. For more information go to www.syncgallery.com
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A WOMAN’S VIEW Laura Phelps Rogers This exhibition brings together an anthology of work from an assortment of Laura’s exhibitions addressing women’s roles and the ever changing landscape of how those roles are interpreted. Laura ponders historic roles thru her multi disciplinary approach and contemporary lens. Exhibition runs July 6th thru August 15th OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday July 6th 5:30-8:30 p.m The Hirschfeld Gallery is in the Chamber Center For Advancement of Women Women’s College University of Denver - Gallery hours 9-5:30
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Denver Proposes Safe Occupancy Program for Artists Buildings Denver creatives may soon breathe easier thanks to the efforts of the RiNo Art District's persistence and tenacity. Following the numerous raids by the City of Denver and the Denver Fire Department of DIY spaces throughout the RiNo Art District, the City of Denver has proposed a program that would allow DIY Artists to remain in their live/work spaces without the exorbitant costs previously required to bring these buildings up to code. RiNo has been closely involved in the development of the bill concept and we feel this is a step in the right direction towards finding creative solutions to address the needs of our artist community. The City of Denver has proposed a conditional building occupancy program for unpermitted spaces that will ensure life safety, limit displacement, and allow extended deadlines and colaborative solutions to achieve code compliance. The program is designed to incentivise the owners and tenants of unpermitted spaces to come forward and work with the city to make their buildings safe - thereby increasing safety for occupants, visitors, neighbors and the general public. The program would make Denver the first city in the country with a law explicitly granting legal occupancy of unpermitted spaces while a building is being brought up to code voluntarily. While first and foremost ensuring public safety, the program offers these benefits to users: - Allows people to remain in place Offers an extended deadline for compliance - Encourages collaboration for creative and potentially cheaper solutions The safe occupancy program was designed with creative spaces in mind but is applicable to many other uses of existing buildings. The proposal will be reviewed by Denver City Council during July. Visit denvergov.org/safeoccupancy
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Arts LoDown Robischon Gallery is pleased to feature a four-part presentation consisting of three individual solo exhibitions by artists Jae Ko (MD), Ted Larsen (NM) and Derrick Velasquez (CO), alongside a select group show of three artists, Kate Petley(CO), Don Voisine (NY) and Stephen Westfall (NY). July 20 through September 9, 2017 Opening Reception for the artists Thursday, July 20th 6 – 8 pm www.robischongallery.com
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Where Denver Meets the Backcountry Colorado is in the midst of an unprecedented boom, creating a revitalization of its urban areas and a new energy across Denver. As our population grows, more people are also pushing into the backcountry of Colorado to experience its pristine natural spaces and discovering the awe and force of its power. GRACE Studios Gallery presents OTHERSIDE: Abstracting Urban and Natural Spaces, an exhibition by two Denver artists exploring the energy and vibrancy of two very different sides of Colorado. Opening Reception: Friday, July 21 6-9pm Show Dates: July 13-31 GRACE Studios Gallery 888 E 50th Ave, Denver CO 80216 720 323-3930, www.gracegallerydenver.com
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Health is Wealth Health Insurers Offer to Cover All Colorado Counties in 2018 According to the State Division of Insurance, Colorado will have at least one health insurance carrier offering individual and small-group coverage in every county next year through the state-run insurance market place. “This is great news for Colorado”, said Marguerite Salazar, Colorado Insurance Commissioner. An announcement from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that it will continue to participate in the Connect for Health Colorado Exchange will help to ease concerns that large areas of western Colorado might not have coverage through the exchange in 2018. In all, 12 health insurers submitted coverage plans and proposed premiums for individuals and small groups to the Division of Insurance for review. The agency announced that it would release details for public comment in mid-July.
Saturday, September 9 Salisbury Equestrian Park & Sports Complex Parker, Colorado Your participation makes a huge difference in so many people’s lives. The funds raised in 2016 have: 1. Provided $400,000 worth of “camperships” to enable kids in financial need to attend diabetes summer camp – a truly life-changing experience.
Carriers that filed plans in both the individual and small group markets included: Anthem, Bright Health, Cigna, Colorado Choice, Denver Health Medical Plan, Freedom Life, Kaiser Permanente, and Rocky Mountain HMO. Carriers that filed in the small group market only included: Aetna, Humana, Rocky Mountain Health Care Options, and United Healthcare. After evaluating the submitted plans and rates, the Division of Insurance will take public comment July 14 through August 4, 2017. It expects to issue a final list of approved plans and premiums for 2018 along with policy analyses in late September or early October. For more information go to www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/ division-insurance
Beat the Heat at Home This Summer Summer is here, is your home ready to keep out the heat? When temperatures increase, many residents start looking for ways to keep their home comfortable which often results in higher energy bills. The Denver Energy Challenge program is a resource for Denver residents who want to learn about their home’s energy use, and then see where they can make improvements; big or small. Preventative maintenance can help you save money in the long run. “Think of it like a wellness check at the doctor
just to see how everything is going,” says Program Manager Julie Saporito. Advice through the program can help residents determine if their home needs an energy audit or simply a tune up on their heating/cooling system. “While we all use energy, it’s important to remember that everyone uses it differently, so what makes sense for one resident may not make sense for another,” says Saporito. The program aims to help residents make the best decisions for their home while ensuring that they capture applicable rebates for projects completed. www.DenverEnergy.org or by calling 720-865-5520
Over 34,000 Participate in 2017 Bike to Work Day
On Wednesday morning, June 28th, an estimated 34,000 Denver area commuters traversed metro bike trail and routes for the 28th annual Bike to Work Day. The event encourages commuters to bike to work and home rather than driving. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) sponsored the event with several Colorado businesses and organizations providing hydration and free breakfast for morning work bound riders and water and snacks for the afternoon ride home. Thanks to everyone who participated and made this year’s Bike to Work Day a huge success! https://biketoworkday.us
Fit Foodie Festival & 5K
Westminster City Park, Denver, CO Saturday, July 29, 2017 Eat your way to the finish line, then celebrate at the post-race John Hancock Vitality Village Food and Fitness Festival, featuring bites from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, mini-workout classes, and so much more. A race you can really sink your teeth into.
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2. Guided 575,000 people through their type 2 diabetes diagnosis with a year-long education and support program. 3. Supported 354 cutting-edge diabetes research projects at leading research institutions across the country. It’s pretty darn impressive and our goal is actually to top those results at this year’s Tour de Cure!
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Every day, many people with diabetes struggle to afford the insulin they need. It is heartbreaking to know so many people must decide whether to pay for this lifesaving medication, or their rent or an electric bill. That’s why we're energized by the American Diabetes Association’s campaign and petition to help make insulin affordable. Over 200,000 people have signed the petition. This is incredible, but we can’t stop now! www.makeinsulinaffordable.org/
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Animal Matters Dumb Friends League Opens Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic The Dumb Friends League has opened a new spay/neuter clinic for cats as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the number of cats on the streets and in shelters. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic offers fully subsidized (no-cost) spay/ neuter surgeries for all Colorado cats, including feral cats, community cats (tame or feral free-roaming cats), and owned cats. Anyone can bring a cat to the clinic for spay/neuter surgery, regardless of income. Together with the Dumb Friends League, the new facility and spay/ neuter program are being partially funded for a three-year period by gen-
erous grants totaling $900,000 donated by the Animal Assistance Foundation, PetSmart Charities®, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The program has been endorsed by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the local veterinary community. The League will be working closely with local organizations, including Denver Animal Protection, Metro Denver C.A.T. and a number of rescues and TNR groups, for cat trapping and transporting services. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic is conveniently located near I-25 and 6th Avenue, at PetAid Colorado on 191 Yuma St. in Denver. The clinic is operated by the Dumb Friends League and staffed by members of the Dumb Friends League veterinary team.
The clinic will augment - not replace - the Dumb Friends League mobile spay/neuter program. The goal of the clinic is to spay or neuter 10,000 additional cats per year. More info: www.ddfl.org/catclinic
Three Important Dog Leash Dont's If you have a friendly dog, you’re probably wondering why you shouldn’t let your dog go up to every dog you pass while walking on a leash. What’s the harm? Dogs are social creatures, right? There are actually a lot of things that can go wrong with these types of interactions. Here are 3 important reasons you shouldn’t let your dog meet new dogs while on leash. #1 – Not all dogs are friendly Just because your dog is friendly, it’s never safe to assume that other dogs are, even if their owner says they are. Many dogs who are otherwise friendly become nervous while walking on a leash. Some dogs are fine with small dogs but don’t like big dogs. Other dogs are fine if they’re allowed to approach other dogs on their own but become reactive when a dog comes into their space uninvited and they can’t escape because they’re on a leash. Aggressive dogs are allowed to go for walks too, as long as their owner is in control of them. You letting your dog approach theirs takes away their control. #2 – It’s awkward Dogs prefer to approach each other from the side with their head down to sniff the butt of the other dog, often while circling each other. When both dogs are on leashes, the leashes can become tangled. The sudden restriction of movement can freak out even
a friendly dog, and suddenly you have a dog fight with no good way to separate the dogs because their leashes are entwined. The leash might also prevent dogs from using their preferred greeting, and approaching a dog head on from the front can cause an aggressive reaction from the other dog. #3 – It reinforces bad habits Even if both dogs are friendly, they may be so excited to see each other that they forget their leash manners. They may bark and pull and drag you over to the other dog. If you reward them by letting them greet every dog you see, you’re reinforcing that pulling behavior. They learn they can drag you wherever they want. https://iheartdogs.com
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R e a l E state The Luxury View
• The number of active listings stood at 917 (from 922 in 6/16), representing about a 5-month supply (with 190UNITING homes selling) • The average sold price increased a modest 2%,extraordinary partially due to properties the size of the sold luxury homes being 6% smaller WITH (5,409 sq ft) in 6/17
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Over the last 5 years, Denver home values have generally improved +/- 10% annually.CONSIDERED The luxury market doing quite ONE OFisDENVER'S TOPwell, PRODUCERS, FEW pace PEOPLE KNOW DOWNTOWN DENVER REAL ESTATE but has increased at a slower (2% to 4% annually) during this BETTER THAN DENA PASTORINI. period. Consequently, the gap between lower and higher priced a long time resident Park,for Dena serves as a homes has been shrinking. As Simply stated this of is Riverfront good news the broker at LIV Sotheby's International Realty, working with move-up buyer who has considered shopping for a home theirDenver. Sellers and Buyers throughout all ofof central dreams (and still at unenduring low interest rates).
It appears that strong April rains helped May and June home sales bloom into an appealing summer market. Denver, Portland, Seattle, Austin, and Dallas are leading a very healthy pace in the national real estate (RE) market. According to recent RE Colorado statistics, through June 17, Metro-Denver has eclipsed an average sale price of $440,000 (combining home and condo sales).
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• The number of listings sold rose substantially (28%) from 149 to 190 sales • It took an average of 89 days to sell compared to 84 last year
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Denver's luxury market (over $1 million) is considered healthy and balanced, yet should not be confused with the $440,000 average sale price RE market. The statistics below were prepared by LIV SIR based on RE Colorado information. By comparing Denver’s luxury market from June of 2016 to June this year:
As in other professions, real estate has professionals specializing in higher end homes. Start by doing research and then retain an 1022 Pearl Street #101 2210 Blake Street #402 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,771 SF • $950,000 2 Bedsinvestment. • 2 Baths • 1,793 SF • $869,000 experienced professional3to help guide your vision and
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• The number of properties sold was up 4% to 25,741 • The average sold price rose 10% to $440,000 • Average days it took for a home to go under contract was 27 days; but 25% - 30% may go back onto the market due to appraisals, inspections, or financing problems • New listing inventory rose 3% over last year… compared to a 4% rise in properties sold, demonstrating a solid market • Locally, statistics show a 1.1 month average supply of homes as compared to a 4.2 month supply of available homes nationally (4-6 months is a balanced market) • According to NAR (National Association of Realtors), homes should appreciate 3.7% in value this year, while Denver homes will increase over 9% in 2017
Too often the conversation turns to “price per square foot” which only compares statistics without considering other impor1590 Littlesuch Raven as Street #507 1401 Wewatta Street #PH4 tant factors. Some are obvious, location, updates, lot size, 4 Beds • 5 Baths • 4,071 SF • $3,250,000 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,678 SF • $2,000,000 and amenities. Subjective factors, or other influential differences can be outdoor decks and entertaining spaces, window sizes, technology, ceiling height, floorplans, counter and cabinet space, views, parking, basement size and finish, street noise, etc. It’s hard to put your finger on why one home isn’t as valuable as another. For example, does a home with a 1,000 square-foot living room, 8 1590 Little Raven Street #302 Wynkoop Street #212 foot ceilings, and small windows sell forSFthe same as1720 ceil3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,484 • $1,400,000 2 12 Bedsfoot • 2 Baths • 2,456 SF • $1,189,000 ings, a wall of windows, and a nice view… certainly not. Zillow uses algorithms to “Zestimate” based on simple criteria calculation, and is rarely correct!
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It is not credible discussing the RE market without distinguishing the differences of various price ranges. The market in the $350,000 range is noticeably different than the $1.5 million market; just like the market in Tulsa, OK., is not the same as Denver or Boston. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) has provided information about Metro-Denver home sales showing “Year to Date” statistics compared to the first half of 2016:
Purchasing a luxury home has many variables to determine value. It is not reasonable to merely compare bedrooms, baths, or square footage to arrive at fair value. Well located homes, that are priced to sell, can be sold quickly in today's market.
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Real Estate Via Mixed Use Project in Golden Triangle Sold Via apartments and ground level retail mixed use project located at 828 Broadway in the Golden Triangle area of Downtown was sold recently for just over $60 million to Azure Partners LLC, a private equity firm in New York City. The 200-unit, seven story residential building and 4,220 square feet of retail is highly visible location along 8th Avenue between Broadway and Lincoln Street - major streets providing access into and out of Downtown Denver. It was constructed by the local firm Pauls Corporation in 2015. Via sold for a per unit price of approximately $300,000 - on the higher end of Denver’s per unit basis, but considerably lower than the $535,700 per unit recorded last year for the nearby 1000 Speer project the record-setting price Downtown. For more information got to www.viadenver.com
Colorado Increase in Home Appreciation to Continue
The Denver market is second in the country in expected home appreciation over the next 12 months. According to Veros Real Estate Solutions, Denver-area homes will appreciate 10.3 percent over that time period, lagging only behind Seattle’s expected 11.1 percent increase. Seattle and Denver show no signs of letting up as the top markets. Nationally, homes are expected to appreciate 3.7 percent in the next year, per Veros’ projections. “Denver continues to show a tightening of home supplies at around 1.1 months. Combined with an extremely low unemployment rate of 2.1 percent and rapid population growth, Denver is one of the strongest market forecasts in the country”, says Eric Fox, vice president of statistical and economic modeling at Veros. For information, www.veros.org
Denver Office Rents Wane, Shifting Advantage to Tenants Second quarter 2017 office statistics for the Denver market indicate that the office rental growth rate is waning with the advantage in rates “shifting to the side of tenants” (Jones Lang LaSalle). Rents only rose 1.4 percent market wide in the quarter – “a paltry increase” - compared with the nearly double-digit growth recorded last year. The rate decrease reflects the
rapidly developing areas in the RiNo and Platte Valley neighborhoods that are attracting a variety of tech, energy, retail, and restaurant tenants. “Denver’s extremely low unemployment rate of 2.1 percent results in fewer people looking for work, thereby reducing tenant demand,” concludes the JLL report. www.jll.com/denver
Should I Choose a Long-Term or Month-to-Month Lease?
In this hot Denver residential leasing market, it’s sometimes necessary to make a quick decision whether to move to a new location or stay-put a little longer and keep looking for that special place. Whichever decision, whether entering into a lease for a new rental property or looking to extend an expired lease, the question of whether to sign a long-term lease or a monthto-month lease will inevitably come up. The decision to stay or move-on may, in fact, be significantly influenced by the lease option you choose. So, how do you choose which is best for you? The Zillow Company, real estate data researchers, recommends asking yourself these questions. Which gives me the greatest flexibility? If you’re thinking about leasing somewhere else, buying a property, or that you may be asked to relocate for your work in the near future, a shortterm lease gives you more flexibility and can save you money in the long run. When you sign a 12-month (or longer) lease, you’re legally obligated to pay 12 months of rent even if you decide to move before the lease expires - breaking a long-term lease will cost you. However, if you want to be able to move on short notice without paying a penalty, a month-to-month rental is your best option. Does either effect my rent? The biggest benefit of signing a 12-month lease is that you get to lock in your rental rate, making it easier to manage your budget. When you’re on a month-to-month lease, the landlord can decide to raise your rent and — depending on where you live — may only need to give you 30 days’ notice. The good news is that many jurisdictions place a cap on how much landlords can increase rent within a 12-month cycle, so you’ll probably have some protection. But you’re still in a less favorable position than you would be in a long-term lease. In changing a long-term lease to a month-to-month, some owners may allow you to stayon at your existing rate; others may charge a premium for the change.
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Real Estate ■ Continued from page 13 Similarly, there may be a premium for a new month-to-month lease. How much more you’ll pay depends on the market. Are there additional costs involved with either? Moving ain’t cheap! A month-tomonth lease might make sense in the short term, but if you start going from one short-term lease to the next, you’ll burn a lot money for movers, required fees and costs to cover your application, utility transfers, background checks, move-in fees, cleaning, etc. Moreover, there may be lag time in terms of your previous landlord releasing your security deposit causing an immediate cash need to accomplish the move. Do owners have a preference for either type of lease? Landlords tend to prefer a longterm lease, since it offers guaranteed income over a set period of time, and reduces the risk of the property sitting vacant in between tenants. Hence, you will have fewer rental property options available if you’re looking for a monthto-month lease.
Construction Costs Low in Denver With the cost of everything in Denver seeming to be going through the roof, there is one area where costs have remained low - lower than almost everywhere else in the country: new construction. According to construction consulting company Rider Levett Bucknall’s most recent “Quarterly Construction Cost Report”, Denver is the lowest cost place (of ranked big cities) in several construction markets. For examples, the cost build a retail center in Denver is the lowest in the country at $145 per square foot (Honolulu is the highest at $490 per square foot). A new strip mall in Denver is similarly the lowest in the country at $135 per square foot (again Honolulu at $435 per square foot is the highest). A hospital costs $455 per square foot in Denver (tied with Las Vegas for the lowest in the country), and a high-end multifamily development is second cheapest at $190 per square foot trailing only Phoenix at $185 per square foot.
However, the report also estimates that overall, new construction costs actually increased 4.69 percent in Denver between April 2016 and April 2017 which was one of the highest increases in he country - due in part to rising costs of materials and a labor shortage. www.rlb.com/en/offices/americas/ north-america/denver
Sprouts Market to Anchor Stapleton TOD Sprouts Farmers Market has signedon to be the anchor retail business in the Stapleton transit-oriented development (TOD) at RTD’s commuter rail Central Park Station. (See DENVER NEWS, June 2017). The signing brings a new grocery option to the neighborhood. The Sprouts Market will be a 30,000 square foot store in the 3500 block of Central Park Boulevard and part of the Village at Central Park Station which will include 110 condominiums and an additional 12,000 square feet of retail. The market is projected to open in fall 2018. “We want the TOD at Stapleton to include a mix of amenities people want and need access to in their daily lives”, says Chris Herndon, City Councilman representing Stapleton.”A grocery store is one of the key building blocks in bringing the vision of this TOD to life.”
Cherry Creek Apartments Purchased for $65 Million
Sakura Square Block to be Redeveloped for Mixed-Use Sakura Square the full-block community gathering place that has celebrated the history and culture of the Japanese-America experience in Colorado for the past forty-four years is now slated for redevelopment intended to reinvigorate its commercial and residential assets. Sakura Square includes the Tri-State Buddhist Temple, Tamai Tower apartments and retail featuring a mix of Japanese goods and services, located Downtown at 19th and Larimer Street. The complex was developed in 1973 - an integral part of the Skyline Urban Renewal Project by the Denver Urban Renewal Authority. Each spring, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held there celebrating Japanese music, art, food, and cultural activities. “The ideas for the block are in early planning, but will definitely be mixed use housing Japanese-American-owned businesses, a new temple, and cultural and community center,” says Gary Yamashita, project manager and CEO of Sakura Square LLC, owners. Denver-based real estate developer Nichols Partnership has been selected by Sakura management and members of the temple from several proposals as the developer for the project. The Nichols Partnership has attained a fluency across a full spectrum of real estate types and has earned a reputation for quality and responsible development. The redevelopment team will include several Denver architectural firms and also Shigeru Ban, a Japanese-trained architect and winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. For information www.sakurasquare.com
The Gardens at Cherry Creek, an eight story, 191-unit apartment complex located at 225 S. Harrison Street was recently purchased by the Ohiobased Conner Group for $65 million. The Gardens is LEED Gold certified with many sustainable and energy efficiencies. It was constructed in 2014 and features two-level living spaces and ten floor plans that offer an additional flex/study space suited for workat-home professionals. The Conner Group’s purchase price includes a per unit sale price of $340,314. This is their first venture into the Colorado market, although they are presently in 12 other markets across the country and own 13,000 apartment units therein. https://connorgroup.com/
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