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Noise Variance Request for Nighttime Work on I-70

Published on June 23, 2021

Denver’s Board of Public Health & Environment has received a request from Kiewit Infrastructure Company for a variance to Denver’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 36 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code) associated with planned nighttime work through 2022 on portions of I-70 that pass through Denver

Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public hearing, Public Health & Environment

Safety Improvement Project to Require Closure of South Parker Road

Published on June 23, 2021

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is continuing work to install an underpass along the High Line Canal Trail at South Parker Road and East Mississippi Avenue that will allow trail users to travel underneath this busy intersection and avoid conflicts with people in cars. The safety project is anticipated to be completed this fall.

Tagged as: , Closure, News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure

Hot jobs, high demand driving in-person hospitality hiring event

Published on June 22, 2021

On-the spot interviews and offers - many with hiring bonuses

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Event, Jobs, News, Press release

City names new Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization Director

Published on June 21, 2021

Seneca Holmes to re-join Denver Economic Development & Opportunity team

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Economic Development & Opportunity, News, Press release

Denver Seeks Feedback on Visionary Transportation Plan

Published on June 09, 2021

Denver is kicking off a strategic transportation plan, called Denver Moves Everyone 2050 (DME) and is seeking community feedback through an online engagement tool: denvermoveseveryone.com. This feedback will set the foundation for the project by identifying community values that will inform the goals of the plan.

Tagged as: , Mobility, News, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

CCCXP Project Requires Temporary Closure of one block of Champa Street

Published on June 08, 2021

This weekend, the first of two tower cranes supporting the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project will arrive on site, requiring crews to close Champa Street from 14th Street to Speer Boulevard starting Thursday morning for several days.

Tagged as: , Closure, News, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

New Public Restroom Downtown is Open for “Business”

Published on June 08, 2021

Just as more people are getting out and about and activity is increasing downtown, the city is providing people a new place to “go”.
A new fixed public restroom on Champa Street just off the 16th Street Mall, considered a first-of-its-kind for Denver, is now up and running as an amenity for all those who visit the area.

Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Opening, Press release, Public Health & Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure

Denver Celebrates Completion of New High Line Canal Trail Underpasses

Published on June 03, 2021

Today, Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver City Councilwoman Kendra Black, and other local leaders will celebrate the completion of two new underpasses along the High Line Canal Trail. The underpasses allow people to travel underneath sections of Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard instead of crossing these two busy roadways at street level.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Mayor, News, Opening, Public Art, Press release, Safety

Preparing Pets as Their Humans Return to Work

Published on May 21, 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions easing and more people returning to the workplace, Denver Animal Protection (DAP) wants to help pet owners prepare their furry family members for the transition ahead.
Our four-legged companions have enjoyed constant quality time with their work-from-home owners for more than a year now, so a shift to normal routines could be a shock and cause them to act out.

Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment

Denver to Launch New Bike and Scooter Share Program This Week

Published on May 11, 2021

Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) has received approval from Denver City Council to move ahead with licensing agreements for Lyft and Lime to operate scooter and bike share services in Denver. In exchange, Denver will receive multi-million-dollar investments from the two companies and offer residents a comprehensive citywide bike share program.