Community Planning and Development Newsletter Archive

11/8 -- Adaptive reuse pilot program for East Colfax Ave. accepting applications (Code and Policy Alert)
Proposed revisions to the 2022 Building & Fire Code and 2022 Denver Green Code

10/24 -- We want your input on design guidelines for windows (Landmark Preservation)
ICYMI: Tribal representatives traveled to Denver to share their histories

10/11 -- Nominations open for 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards (Code and Policy Alert)
PRO Housing Grant application, important dates to remember, and more

9/21 -- Important building code dates to remember (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus an update on residential plan review times

9/19 -- Join us for a Tribal Nations public reception (Landmark Preservation)
We want your input on window design guidelines

8/16/23 -- Denver's adaptive reuse pilot program looking for participants (Code and Policy Alert)
Inside: Feedback sessions, rebates and more

8/15/23 -- Let's talk about design guidelines for windows (Landmark Preservation)
Plus: recent and upcoming designations

7/20/23 -- Resources for navigating the 2022 Denver Energy Code (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: 2023 NEC adoption

6/29/23 -- 2022 Building and Fire Code updates adopted (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus: E-permits has a new look

5/23/23 -- Special Issue: "Expanding Housing Affordability" deadlines extended (Code and Policy Alert)
Ordinance ensures that as new homes are built, more affordable homes are built too

5/11/23 -- Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals (Code and Policy Alert)
Wanted: consultant to prepare residential permitting guides

5/10/23 -- Celebrate Preservation Month with us (Landmark Preservation)
See recent and upcoming designations

4/12/23 -- Process improvements help decrease plan review times (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus, city begins adaptive reuse feasibility study

3/16/23 -- Review and comment on multiple proposed zoning code changes (Code and Policy Alert)
Plus learn about the new Outdoor Places Program

2/16/23 -- March 6-10: Plan reviewers & inspectors are attending annual ICC code classes (Code and Policy Alert)
Also inside: building code updates, a launch party, and more

1/17/23 -- CPD permitted $5 BILLION in construction work last year (Code and Policy Alert)
2022 building code adopted

2/1/23 -- Help tell the stories of American Indian and Indigenous Peoples in Denver (Landmark Preservation)
Join us for a Launch Party on Feb 25

12/14/22 -- Affordable housing effective date extended for single-family/duplex projects (Code and Policy Alert)
2022 building code adoption update and more

11/18/22 -- Denver to hire consultant for American Indian/Indigenous Peoples historic context study (Landmark Preservation)
Review the request for proposals (RFP)

11/17/22 -- Inside: Photos of the 2022 Mayor's Design Awards winners (Code and Policy Alert)
Building code adoption briefing recap and more

11/2/22 -- You’re invited! Join us to learn about the 2022 Denver Building and Fire Code (Code and Policy Alert)
Continuing education credit provided

10/26/22 -- Landmark Preservation Commission to vote on proposed design guidelines updates (Landmark Preservation)
Join us for a code adoption briefing

10/18/22 -- Energize Denver Ordinance requirements become effective in 2023 (Code and Policy Alert)
Join us for a code adoption briefing

8/18/22 -- Meet Denver's new head of urban design (Code and Policy Alert)
Last call: Nominate a project for the Mayor's Design Awards

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