Spurred by gentrification, a community activist seeks to displace Albus Brooks from his council seat

Candi CdeBaca expects to part of a coalition of candidates with a different approach to growth and development in the 2019 municipal elections.

A media tour of the Broadway Renaissance Lofts, 2075 Broadway, Oct. 30, 2017. (Andrew Kenney/Denverite)

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Denver spending housing money before council approves new plan

Frustration with lack of information led two council members to essentially vote against free money for housing.

Groundbreaking for the National Western Center at the old International Paper building in Elyria Swansea, Nov. 3, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Here’s what’s still worrying Denver City Council about public-private partnerships

Denver is inviting private partners to play a bigger role in funding city infrastructure, but some council members still have concerns.

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The Denver skyline seen beyond an Athmar Park home. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Southwest Denver neighborhoods are so frustrated they may form mini-governments

Councilman Jolon Clark and community leaders in Athmar Park have a plan that could bring tens of millions of dollars to Denver's southwestern neighborhoods.

Ingrid Encalada and supporters sit on a couch outside Governor John Hickenlooper's office as they wait to hear if her felony identity theft charges will be pardoned, Sept. 13, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver council votes to spend $200,000 to help immigrants in court

Denver City Council members were divided on whether this is a good use of public money. The legal defense fund will help immigrants facing deportation.

Used needle disposal inside the Harm Reduction Action Center, Aug. 30, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

How Denver supervised injection sites could help addicts live to fight another day

A pilot program would need authorization from the Colorado General Assembly and the Denver City Council. The process is likely to be contentious.

Brighton Boulevard under much construction. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Councilwoman hopes Denver construction won’t literally trap residents in their neighborhoods

"For the residents, they need to get to work. We need to make sure buses and emergency services can get in and out of the neighborhood."

Councilwoman Kendra Black and Councilman Jolon Clark's cat Kit during a Denver City Council committee meeting on proposed legislation banning declawing, Oct. 25, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver cat declawing ban moves forward with support of committee, cat

With no opposition from committee members, the declawing ban moved forward Wednesday morning. The full Denver City Council still needs to vote on it.

A man who wished not to be named smokes on the 16th Street Mall, Oct. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A smoking ban on the 16th Street Mall got a little closer to reality

Some council members still have concerns, but there don't appear to be the votes for a sunset clause. A final vote is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30.

Elaia the brewery cat visits Wynkoop brewery, Aug. 30, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver bill would make it illegal to declaw cats except for medical necessity

"It's like chopping off the last knuckle of your finger," said Councilwoman Kendra Black, the bill's sponsor.

The future "Santa Fe residential district" along South Santa Fe Drive. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver City Council signs off on a plan — and money — for Gates Rubber site redevelopment

The stage is now set for the redevelopment of the barren former Gates Rubber site, wedged between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive south of I-25.

New construction and an old home in City Park West. Sept. 18, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver’s plan: Help 30,000 households find or keep housing in the next five years

Denver has released the comprehensive housing plan that will guide its investments and programs for the next five years and seek to turn the tide of what officials are deeming a housing crisis.

3737 W. 32nd Ave. Sept. 20, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A divided Denver City Council votes to create Packard’s Hill Historic District in West Highland

Packard’s Hill calls back to Denver's "first great period of growth" from 1880 through 1893. Denver City Council voted 8-5 to make it an historic district.

New construction on Jason Street in Highland, Sept. 11, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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How Denver plans to create more affordable housing and keep what it already has

A man who goes by Chairman Seku speaks during a Denver City Council Meeting. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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You now have TWO chances each month to tell Denver City Council what’s on your mind

Starting Monday, Sept. 18, Denver City Council will start at 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month for public comment about any issue at all.

Old and new homes in the Golden Triangle. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Why All in Denver wants the city to borrow money for affordable housing — and why some officials are hesitant

Members of the advocacy group All in Denver want a housing bond to be included in the comprehensive housing plan the city is on the verge of finalizing.