Westwood & Mar Lee
Neighborhood News
About Westwood
Westwood, located in southwest Denver, is a culturally vibrant and diverse neighborhood known for its rich Hispanic heritage and strong sense of community. With a mix of residential and commercial areas, Westwood is undergoing positive transformations through community-led initiatives aimed at improving housing, public spaces, and economic opportunities. The neighborhood's commitment to cultural preservation, evident in its murals and events, reflects a deep pride in its roots while embracing positive changes for a sustainable and inclusive future. Being known as the Colorado Creative District, it has many events such as the Chile Festival every September where you can enjoy food, buy from local artists and celebrate with live music
About Mar Lee
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City Projects
Westwood Recreation Center (Parks & Recreation)
Morrison Road Bond Project – Pedestrian Improvements
Morrison Road Pedestrian Improvement Project
Morrison Road Streetscape
West Denver Safer Streets Project (DOTI) Tennyson Street to 7th Avenue to Perry Street
Tennyson Street to 7th Avenue to Perry Street
Construction Planned: 2022
As part of the West Denver Safer Streets project, a neighborhood bikeway is proposed on N Tennyson St between W 17th Avenue and W 7th Ave, and will connect to N Perry St via W 7th. The bikeway will continue south on Perry Street from 7th Ave to Bayaud St as a protected bike lane. West Denver Safe Streets will deliver bikeways on 7 West Denver corridors and will be installed through the DOTI Bicycle Program and the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Virtual Open House for N Tennyson Street-W 7th Avenue-N Perry Street Bikeways
When: Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 5:30-7:00pm
Recordings from Open House #1 - February 11, 2021
Open House #1 Recording - English
Open House #1 Recording - Spanish
West Denver Safer Streets Project (DOTI) Irving from Kentucky to Amherst
Irving from Kentucky to Amherst
Construction Planned: 2022
As part of the West Denver Safer Streets project, South Irving Street between West Kentucky Avenue and West Amherst Avenue is proposed as a protected bike lane. West Denver Safe Streets will deliver bikeways on seven west Denver corridors and will be installed through the DOTI Bicycle Program and the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Recordings of Open House #1 - February 11, 2021
Open House #1 Recording - English
Open House #1 Recording - Spanish
West Denver Safer Streets Project (DOTI) Virginia from Knox Ct. to Platte River Trail
Virginia from Knox Ct. to Platte River Trail
Construction Planned: 2022
As part of the West Denver Safer Streets project, West Virginia Avenue between Sout Knox Court and South Platte River Trail is proposed as a neighborhood bikeway. West Denver Safe Streets will deliver bikeways on seven West Denver corridors and will be installed through the DOTI Bicycle Program and the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Virtual Open House for South Tejon Street, West Tennessee Avenue, West Virginia Avenue and South Lipan Street Bikeways
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Recordings of Open House #1 - February 11, 2021
Open House #1 Recording - English
Open House #1 Recording - Spanish
Get to know the Registered Neighborhood Organization
Westwood Residents Association
RNO President: Michelle J Schoen
Email: michelle.j.schoen@gmail.com
Website: http://bit.ly/WestwoodResidentsAssociation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/westwoodresidents
Westwood Unidos
President: Paul C Casey
Email: paulcasey@westwoodunidos.com
Website: westwoodunidos.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westwoodunidos
BuCu West – General Improvement District on Morrison Road and Creative District
Website: https://www.bucuwest.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuCuWest
Westwood Business Website: https://westwoodfood.com/
Little Saigon – building toward a Business Improvement District or Chamber of Commerce
Website: https://littlesaigondenver.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleSaigonDenver
Neighborhood Data and Resources
Westwood Neighborhood Profile
Westwood Neighborhood Plan (2016)
Comprehensive Plan 2040 - Citywide
Blueprint Denver- Citywide
Denver Livability Partnership - This plan also covers all or portions of West Colfax, Villa Park, Barnum, Barnum West, Westwood, Valverde, Auraria, Baker and Lincoln Park statistical neighborhoods.
Federal Boulevard Corridor Plan — This plan covers portions of all the statistical neighborhoods that touch Federal Boulevard from the city's northern limit to Harvey Park.
Urban Land Conservancy’s Technical Advisory Panel (ULI TAP) report on repurposing Morrison Road
West Denver Renaissance Collaborative