"They’re leaving because of the character, they’re leaving because of the rent, they’re leaving because they’re getting a sweet deal on their property because someone is overpaying."

Councilman Rafael Espinoza sought a delay in approving the contracts, but his motion failed 6-7, with Gilmore casting one of the no votes.

Denver city leaders are promising a 2017 bond program that will address long-standing inequalities between neighborhoods, but some ask: What about housing?

DIA definitely needs to change its security operations, but how does the public know whether a $1.8 billion public-private partnership is a good deal?

Last year, Rafael Espinoza abstained because of strong policy differences with Albus Brooks. This year, he was a yes and praised Brooks' leadership.

"The fact that they're fighting this should raise concerns with the public," Denver Councilman Rafael Espinoza said.

This is a story about a green city block that was at the center of Denver's Chicano movement in the 1970s and what it means to call a place by its name.

Albus Brooks of District 9 had the support of 11 of his 12 colleagues Monday night.

"It’s the next great place if we do things right."

The Denver City Council is about to decide whether to build a huge flood-control project in Denver with a significant hike to sewer service prices. That project, called Platte to Park Hill, has come under intense public scrutiny lately, in part because its infrastructure runs through neighborhoods that have long dealt with the worst side-effects of Denver's industry and development. Who's it going to benefit, is it really necessary, and how will it affect the people who live near it?