Top Headlines Sunday, November 08, 2009 | 48.0° Partly Cloudy CITY ADOPTS GREEN STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Subsidized Affordable Housing Projects Requirements Beginning  in 2010   The Denver Office of Economic Development recently adopted a series of sustainability standards for all City-supported affordable housing. Beginning in January 2010, all affordable housing projects receiving City subsidies will meet the Enterprise Green Communities criteria. Affordable housing developers are encouraged to build according to the standards during 2008 and 2009. The city’s adoption of the standards was announced at the Energy Star Summit in Denver. "PUFFER" TIME AGAIN Illegal to Keep Cars Running Unattended   As the temperatures outside drop this winter, we will unfortunately suffer the pain of getting into cold cars. Many drivers will be tempted to break the law and be “PUFFERS” (puffer n. an automobile left unattended and running in cold weather). Last year hundreds of people had their vehicles’ stolen while they were left running unattended. The Denver Police Department is strongly encouraging the citizens of Denver not to become “Puffers”. It doesn’t matter if you lock the doors while the car warms up, you are still a “Puffer”.          News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements 2009 Denver LeafDrop Begins through Nov 15 - Let the annual ritual of raking, mulching and composting leaves begin!  Denver Recycles’ LeafDrop program provides Denver residents the opportunity to reuse and recycle their leaves this fall.     DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1