Elsewhere: Guerilla cyclists are making their own protected bike lanes
The deaths of two cyclists in San Francisco are part of the reason that anonymous bike activists are placing cones along painted bike lanes in their city, reports Fast Co.Exist.
*clears throat, attempts mom voice* Go ride in the South Broadway protected bike lane, adults in other cities are getting hurt in their streets!
In fact, the deaths of two cyclists in San Francisco are part of the reason that anonymous bike activists are placing cones along painted bike lanes in their city, reports Fast Co.Exist.
Orange cones are “really a great prototyping tool” an activist told the outlet. “They put something on the ground that’s visible. Cars really slow down around orange cones — it’s really a remarkable feat of psychology.”
Meanwhile, cyclists in Denver have three months of a parking-protected bike lane to try out along South Broadway.
Five affordable houses are coming to the Globeville Elyria-Swansea community
“I’ll be the first in my family to own a home."
Denver wants to regulate “ghost guns.” Here’s how it might work
Legislation that would effectively ban the creation and use of such guns is moving through city government
Yes, DIA plays music now and people are really digging it
One area man called to ask if he could get a CD of their playlist. That's not how it works, actually.
Who’s thinking about — or who are people talking about — running for mayor in 2023?
The way-too-early list.
Relive your childhood at this arcade designed by local artists
The Understudy ARTcade gives visitors the chance to win art prizes and play one-of-a-kind games like immersive pinball and NFT claw machines.
Housing and storefronts could replace a parking lot across from Coors Field
But no, you wouldn't be able to watch the Rockies for free.
The woman who built Denver’s cannabis industry steps down
Ashley Kilroy has spearheaded the city's cannabis regulation since 2014.
Affordable housing geared toward unhoused youth is coming to RiNo’s Denargo Market
Construction won't be completed until 2024. The development at Wewatta Way will provide resources for young adults.
Denver City Council approves ban on tobacco flavors, including menthol
The purchasing ban includes flavored cigarettes, chewing tobacco and vape liquids. It leaves out hukkah, pipe tobacco, and cigars.
Denver’s District Attorney backs most police reform recommendations but not all
Beth McCann highlighted her department's efforts, some of which have been derailed by the pandemic.
Denver quietly changes Dustin Redd Park to City Park Playground
Here's why the city put Redd's name to rest
Ecosystems, justice and development are all tied into Mayor Hancock’s push for a South Platte renovation
Flood-prone communities, ambitious apartments and fish may all need each other to lock down funding for the project.
Artists remember CHAC cofounder Stevon Lucero as a ‘master artist,’ kind mentor
“I think that anybody who came in contact with him was left inspired, just by looking at his work."
Things to do in Denver this weekend, Dec. 3-5
December brings more holiday events and activities!
You might have to drive slower in neighborhoods if this ordinance passes
The proposed "20 is plenty” ordinance would reduce speed limits on neighborhood streets from 25 to 20 MPH.
STAR, the program that diverts some calls away from police, continues to grow
STAR teams have responded to more than 2,000 calls that would have otherwise gone to police or other city agencies.
Catalytic converter thefts continue to rise but bike thefts slightly decrease
Five Points and Central Park continue to be the hardest hit areas for bike and converter thefts, respectively.
Elisabeth Epps, abolitionist and bail reformist, is running to represent part of Denver at the State Capitol
The move is another example of grassroots activism shifting into more traditional centers of power.
Cleaning the 16th Street Mall, James Kinney has seen it all: zombies, a sword-carrying martial artist
“Like a basketball player, a football player, I know my job, and once I get this suit on I’m doing my job."
The National Western Center executives will still pursue its arena after voters deny funding
Voters chose not to fund the arena meant to be the complex's centerpiece earlier this November.