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OZ planning World Trade Center's RiNo campus

The project will serve as a major catalyst for the area, creating a mixed-use, transit-oriented urban community set to elevate Denver’s profile on an international level.

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At 40, Colorado Enterprise Fund shows no signs of slowing down

The Colorado Enterprise Fund is celebrating its 40th anniversary this March and will commemorate the milestone with events throughout the year.

Development News Stapleton

Stapleton among bestselling communities nationwide

Stapleton's diverse mix of home products and designs attract a wide range of buyers, which boosted the community in the ranking. 

Econsult Solutions blogs on Denver transit transformation

Econsult Solutions blogged about Denver's transit-oriented transformation.

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Dimond Fellowship recipients announced

The fellowship program, endowed through a gift from the Dimond family, was established to foster excellence and passion for providing distinguished hospitality in future industry leaders.

Violent Femmes frontman praises Denver's Mexican food in Guardian interview

Violent Femmes frontman Gordon Gano praised Denver's Mexican food in a recent interview with The Guardian.

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Go Code Colorado Challenge 2016 launches

The third-annual Go Code Colorado events kicked off last week. Three finalists will be selected in May and each will receive $25,000.

Development News Urban Villages

Micro-apartments planned for 14th and Court

A partnership between Urban Villages and Jeff Hermanson of Larimer Associates plans to pay $2.5 million for the quarter-acre site at 14th and and Court streets.

Denver tops U.S. News & World Report "best places to live" list

Denver came in at no. 1 on U.S. News & World Report's "20 Best Places to Live" list.

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Changing Denver: Five Points

Changing Denver is the podcast about our city's physical spaces, how we make them and how they make us. This week's edition focuses on the impact of gentrification in Five Points.

Feature Story Chickens

Personal Fowl

Chickens rule the roost in Denver's backyard livestock pecking order. As the birds' popularity has soared, numerous businesses have sprung up to meet the need of the city's poultry farmers.

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So Let's Roll app launches to help you find the local haps

The new So Let’s Roll app is an event aggregator for iPads and iPhones that focuses on local and community-centric events.

Mic casts Denver as "unexpected startup mecca"

Mic published a piece on Denver's emergence as a startup "mecca."

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LoHi getting 165-room boutique hotel

The hotel will the 14th property for Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Tribute Portfolio brand.

Mile High Connects discusses transit equity at Stanford Social Innovation Review

Mile High Connects' Dace West argued for transit equity in a story at Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Development News Denver OED

Strategic plan focuses on economy, jobs

The plan outlines pillars of economic development: business development, small-business advocacy, housing, neighborhoods and workforce development.

NY Times looks at local push at dual-brand Hyatt in downtown Denver

The New York Times reported on the local art and culture at the dual-brand Hyatt House and Hyatt Place in downtown Denver.

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General Assembly opening new tech training campus in RiNo

General Assembly is opening its 15th location in Denver. The institution will host a launch party on March 3 at its newest campus at Industry in RiNo.

Development News Realtors

Denver is top city for real estate agents

Denver came in at no. 1, while Aurora and Colorado Springs snagged the no. 5 and no. 9 spots.

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New & Next: Denver's Social Impact Bond Makes Impact Investing Mainstream

The Denver Foundation's Kate Krebs Lyda explains how local "philanthrocapitalists" can invest in solutions aimed at reducing homelessness in the city.

Feature Story walkable

Planning Downtown: Creating a Walkable City

To establish Denver's downtown area as a walkable district, business and city leaders focus on developing not just pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, but train, bus and bike traffic for first- and last-mile connectivity.

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Denver by the Data, Vol. 6: Marijuana

This is the sixth installment of Denver by the Data, a quasi-monthly, data-driven belly flop into different topics of importance, inevitability and infamy to the city. We're looking at the booming marijuana industry this week.

Feature Story Juan Thompson

Son of Gonzo: Juan Thompson Remembers His Father, Hunter

In a new memoir, Denver's Juan F. Thompson explores the fear and loathing of his father: legendary Colorado scribe Hunter S. Thompson.

Technical.ly says Denver startup scene is at "tipping point"

Technical.ly came, saw and said Denver's startup scene is at a "tipping point."

Innovation News Galvanize

Name.com partners with Galvanize to offer free coding lessons

Galvanize and domain registrar Name.com are partnering to host free Learn to Code meetups across the country. 

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$2 million condos being developed at Nine Hundred Penn

Each 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence is fully customizable.

Development News dhs

Denver Home Show to feature celebrity guests

The Cooking Channel’s Beekman Boys and reality TV couple Trista and Ryan Sutter will be in attendance at the March 18-20 event.

Innovation News Denver OED

Denver OED helped create and retain more than 7,000 jobs in 2015

The Denver Office of Economic Development's annual report shows it created 4,164 new jobs and retaining 3,076 jobs in 2015.

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RiNo to get new karaoke venue

When Portland, Ore.-based Voicebox opens this summer at 2601 Walnut St., it will offer guests 10 private private-party suites, a central bar area and food.

First Denver offer goes up on real-estate crowdfunding platform

The first Denver offer was listed on Origin Capital's real-estate crowdfunding platform.

Feature Story Sculptor Dorothy Tanner, 93, admits she's something of a rebel, a revolutionary.

The Lumonics Light Brigade

Nonagenarian Denver artist Dorothy Tanner marches to the beat of her own drummer. The sculptures at her Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery defy convention, fusing light and sound.

Feature Story Art Districts

Denver's Next Great Art Districts

The Art District on Santa Fe is a national standout, but its rise also means emerging artists are pushing into more affordable areas. Where are Denver's next great art districts?

Development News CC180

Report details development in Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek will soon see a 225 percent increase in residential units and a 300 percent increase in hotel rooms.

Bloomberg interviews TRVE's Allison Huffman for story on female brewers

Bloomberg talked with TRVE's Allison Huffman for a piece on women brewers.

Innovation News Aten Design Group

Aten Design Group sponsoring free events on Drupal, information architecture

Aten Design Group is hosting a World Information Architecture Day meeting Feb. 20 and a free Drupal 8 workshop March 11.

Development News CREW Denver

Tamburello, Pottles receive inaugural CREW award

Tamburello and the Pottles have redeveloped a parcel in the Sunnyside neighborhood, creating the Cobbler’s Corner business and retail district.

Storage.com blogs about "Best Denver Neighborhoods for Young Professionals"

Storage.com published a post on the "3 Best Denver Neighborhoods for Young Professionals."

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Commons on Champa to host CO Active meeting on international trade opportunities

Te Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) and CO Active are hosting a seminar about international trade opportunities in the active lifestyle industry on Feb. 24.

Gayot names Fruition to list of top 10 romantic eateries

Fruition was on Gayot's list of the "Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S."

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Historic Bosler House up for sale

The house, built in 1875 and designated a city landmark in 1984, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Modern Farmer delves into Super Bowl MVP's chicken coop

Modern Farmer looked into Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller's love of poultry.

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New & Next: Changing the Money Conversation through Collaboration

Benjamin Weeda, business development director of mpowered, advocates for better banking through strong partnerships between the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Feature Story STEM

Teaching Tech at Silicon STEM Academy

Welcome to Denver's one-stop shop for all things high-tech, offering unique after-school classes for kids -- and adults, too.

Feature Story Denver Tool Library

Denver Tool Library: Lending Helping Hammers

In a year's time, the Denver Tool Library has attracted more than 300 members. As it pushes for nonprofit status, the organization is making a big impact.

Development News USGBC

Colorado ranks No. 5 in nation for LEED certification

The state has 12.2 million square feet of LEED space in 95 projects for 2015.

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DISH to hire 100 IT positions in LoDo

The satellite-network TV company will hire up to 100 IT-focused employees at the Grand Central Building near Union Station

Development News PlanOmatic

PlanOmatic has increased revenue by 50 percent in 10 years

The Denver-based real estate marketing firm has expanded to 26 states.

WSJ takes winter trip to Denver

The Wall Street Journal reported on a family vacation to Denver.

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Elevation Digital Media points Arrow the way to the future with Super Bowl spot

The Broncos aren't the only Denver team in the Super Bowl this weekend: Arrow Electronics and Elevation Digital Media are airing a national commercial during the third quarter.

AP talks to local brewers about Breckenridge buyout

The Associated Press reported on the local reaction to Anheuser-Busch InBev's acquisition of Breckenridge Brewery.

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