Community Planning and Development Newsletter Archive

7/27/22 -- Landmark Preservation Commission to review proposed design guidelines updates (Landmark Preservation)
Have you applied for state income tax credits?

7/21/22 -- Nominate a project for the 2022 Mayor's Design Awards (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: CPD has a new phone number and more

6/15/2022 -- Denver welcomes a new Deputy Building Official (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Expand housing affordability measure passes

5/24/2022 -- Colorado's Chicano/a/x Community Murals named among nation's 11 Most Endangered Places (Landmark Preservation)
Don't forget to review the phase 1 design guideline update

5/16/2022 -- Managing permit review times and more monthly news (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Three projects looking for feedback in May

4/27/2022 -- Design guidelines update: Review and comment on Phase 1 draft (Landmark Preservation)
Celebrate Preservation Month with us

4/21/2022 -- Proposal to expand housing affordability in Denver moves forward (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: We're hiring, 2022 building code adoption, and more

3/31/2022 -- Denver Landmark Preservation webinar series returns (Landmark Preservation)
Also inside: The Robinson House advances to City Council

3/16/2022 -- We're hiring! Explore a new career with competitive pay and great benefits (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: A 2022 building code update, development case studies, board vacancies, and more

3/4/2022 -- March 7-11: Plan reviewers and inspectors are attending annual ICC code classes (Code and Policy Alert)

2/28/2022 -- Findings from City of Denver’s first-ever Mexican American, Chicano, and Latino historic context study released (Landmark Preservation)
Companion “I Am Denver” film captures resident stories in video

2/14/2022 -- Denver advances new policy to address housing affordability (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: residential permitting presentation, code adoption updates, and more

2/3/2022 -- You’re invited! Community meeting & film screening at Sie for Denver's Latino/Chicano history (Landmark Preservation)
RSVP link inside

1/20/2022 -- Important updates on the 2022 building code adoption process (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Construction Careers Contribution Fund, existing building survey, and more

12/16/2021 -- Meet Denver's new Chief Building Official (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: New data for average plan review times, Mayor's Design Award winners, and more

11/18/2021 -- Join us for a conversation about design in Denver (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: Construction careers contribution fund, RNO renewal reminder, sidewalk safety, and more

10/27/2021 -- Phase 1 of the Landmark Preservation design guidelines update is underway (Landmark Preservation)
Plus: Approved customized design guidelines for LA Alma Lincoln Park

10/20/2021 -- Denver draft proposal to require affordable homes in all large residential developments (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Ways to participate in a number of exciting projects

9/15/2021 -- Residential project updates, apply to sit on a code committee, and more (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Learn how to design successful NZE buildings in Denver 

9/1/2021 -- We're updating the Design Guidelines for Landmark Structures and Districts (Landmark Preservation)
Also inside: The Mayor’s Design Awards return

8/25/2021 -- The Mayor's Design Awards are back! Submit your nominations today (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Must-know inspections information, we're hiring, and more

8/3/2021 -- La Alma Lincoln Park becomes Denver's newest historic cultural district (Landmark Preservation)
Also: Submit a video story for the historic context project and more

7/22/2021 -- New: Apply to become Denver’s head of urban design (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Building and zoning code updates, important inspections info, and more

7/8/2021 -- New dates for the 2022 Building and Fire Code adoption process (Code and Policy Alert)
Submit code amendment proposals now

6/23/2021 --  FREE hands-on workshop Saturday, June 26 (Landmark Preservation)
Plus: Loretto Heights update, landmark inspection tips, and more

6/16/2021 -- Building and zoning code updates to be voted on by City Council this summer (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: CPD hires a second deputy director 

5/14/2021 -- Special edition: 2021 Building and Fire Code adoption process (Code and Policy Alert)
Important dates and engagement opportunities inside 

4/22/2021 --  Denver Zoning Code bundle of text amendments expected to go before City Council in mid-June (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Denver Green Code survey, webinar opportunities, and more

4/21/2021 --  Residents apply to designate the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood as Denver’s newest Historic Cultural District (Landmark Preservation)
Also inside: an update on the proposed designation of 123 Speer Blvd.

3/25/2021 -- Participate in a preservation initiative to protect and celebrate Denver's Latino/Chicano history (Landmark Preservation) 
Plus: Tax credit info, upcoming landmark webinars, and more

3/15/2021 -- Denver begins nationwide search for new Chief Building Official (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Zoning Code text amendments, expanding the housing affordability project, and more 

2/24/2021 -- A farewell to Denver’s building official, Scott Prisco (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Group living text amendment, LDR fee, Energize Denver award winners, and more

2/8/2021 -- Denver Landmark Preservation year-in-review (Landmark Preservation)
Also inside: Upcoming landmark webinars, a new designation, and more 

2/2/2021 -- CPD permitted $3.25 BILLION in construction work last year (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: Sidewalk safety, pilot program update, landmark webinar series, and more

1/4/2021 -- Seven things we'll carry forward from 2020 (General)
Happy new year from Denver CPD

1/12/2021 -- A big win: Denver's first landmark designation under new cultural criteria (Landmark Preservation) 
Plus: A Landmark Preservation webinar series and more

12/21/2020 --  New website launch, e-permits innovations, and a Landmark webinar series (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: View recordings of past webinars, take the One Water community survey, and more

11/18/2020 -- You're invited to a virtual permitting presentation on Dec. 9! (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: IECC checklist and webinar sessions, SUPD fee update, and more

11/17/2020 -- Special issue: You’re invited! (General)
Upcoming events you won't want to miss

10/26/2020 -- Fall Landmark Preservation news (Landmark Preservation) 
Iside: Tax rebate program on pause, a Latino Context Study launching soon, and more

10/26/2020 -- Review times, staff furloughs, and save the date for our virtual commercial permitting presentation (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: IECC checklist coming soon, webinar opportunities, and more

9/30/2020 -- Let's talk about gentrification and displacement (General)
Upcoming events for fall

9/16/2020 -- RSVP for a public comment meeting on proposed amendments to the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Landmark inspection information, Z/NIS redistricting effort, and more

8/17/2020 -- Check out CPD's new e-permits features and updates on the code amendment process (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: Our August webinar, a group living update, and more

7/29/2020 -- Denver launches a pilot program to encourage a more sustainable and affordable built environment (Code and Policy Alert) 
Plus Aug. GBO webinar, past webinar videos, affordable housing fee increase, and more

7/28/2020 -- Denver's newest landmark and more (General)
July updates on neighborhood planning, the "group living" bundle of zoning amendments, bikeways, design awards, and more

6/17/2020 -- CPD's code error and unclear language amendment process is underway, and we need your help (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: virtual learning opportunities + important dates to remember + Denver's patio expansion program

6/1/2020 -- June updates on zoning code changes, free COVID-19 testing, and more (General)
Meet Sarah Showalter, Denver's new planning director

5/28/2020 -- Special Edition: Key updates on demo review and meetings (Landmark Preservation)
Get caught up on COVID-19 related changes

5/28/2020 -- Virtual code training now available | contractor jobs | and more news (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: details of the city's new program for restaurants and bars, training and job opportunities, and more

5/6/2020 -- Landmark Preservation working at home (Landmark Preservation)
Learn about online services and recent news in local preservation

4/28/2020 -- Effective date for the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code has been extended (Code and Policy Alert)
Check inspection ETAs online, and more

4/13/2020 -- Important social distancing and hygiene requirements for construction sites (Code and Policy Alert) 
Counter closures, online resources, and more

3/27/2020 -- Updates on major projects and COVID-19 impacts (General)
Doing business with us online and more

3/16/2020 -- COVID-19 impacts on construction permits, inspections (Code and Policy Alert)
Energy code presentations postponed; permit counters reduce service

3/2/2020 -- March 2 – 6: Plan reviewers and inspectors are attending annual ICC code classes (Code and Policy Alert)
Energy code training sessions and new requirements for master and TA projects

2/17/2020 -- February news from CPD (General)
Why is "group living" important to Denver?

2/13/2020 -- $5.1 BILLION – That's the value of the construction work CPD permitted in 2019 (Code and Policy Alert) 
Residential permitting presentation, energy code trainings, and more

1/22/2020 -- Important development updates from Denver CPD (Code and Policy Alert)
Permit counter hours & contact info, Colorado Garden & Home Show, and more

1/13/2020 -- Winter news from CPD (General)
We're rolling up our sleeves for a busy 2020 -- join us!