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January 12, 2017
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Mid-block crossing open on Broadway
DANCE FEVER
Downtown Englewood upgrade intended to mitigate loss of parking on west side BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Jim Chandler guides his partner Jackie Humphries through a foxtrot turn during the Jan. 9 social dance class at the Malley Senior Recreation Center in Englewood. Lila Horton teaches the class, and 15 to 20 students spent three to four weeks learning the basics of one dance style. For more information about the classes, call the Malley Center at 303-762- 2660. TOM MUNDS
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A crew swung the pole with lights attached into place on Jan. 3, the lights on the poles were turned on that night, and on Jan. 4 the final tasks were completed, allowing the city to officially open the temporary mid-block crossing in the 3400 block of South Broadway. The crossing was put in to provide easy access from the free parking on the east side of Broadway to the businesses on the west side of Broadway while the Acoma development is being built. Last autumn, Paul Webster, owner of the Brew on Broadway, and other merchants voiced concerns about the loss of parking because of construction of the Acoma development, which has eliminated the large parking lot formerly owned by the city behind the businesses on the west side of the 3400 block of South Broadway. They reported the loss of parking would have a major negative impact on their businesses. The city, many merchants and the developer met, and after the meeting the SEE CROSSING, P17
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‘Together, we were able to accomplish a lot. Just getting elected in this district is a feat for anyone, yet possible when we come together as a community.’ Linda Newell, former state Senator | Page 10 INSIDE
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