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Shuffling the Shuttle: Could This Be the Dawn of a New Era for Denver’s Iconic Main Street?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? Well unfortunately the 16th Street Mall is broken — mostly in ways we pedestrians can’t see. But if you’re worried about how many tax dollars a redesign might cost, relax: The city is already spending a bundle on annual mall maintenance and repair.  

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Gallery, boutique opens in Cherry Creek North

BOLDI sells women’s apparel and art prints featuring exclusive patterns designed by founder Andrew Bermingham, as well as complementary lifestyle accessories.

Dandy Lion Coffee to open at Zeppelin Station

Zeppelin Station will be a 100,000-square-foot creative workplace and market hall at the 38th and Blake Station

Riverfront plaza opens at Confluence Park

The completion of Confluence Park marks the first project of Phase II of River Vision, the expanded plan to improve the South Platte River corridor and make it the premier outdoor recreation destination and environmental educational resource for the city and the state.

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Capturing Talent: How Companies Are Keeping Up with a Changing Workforce

Employees nationwide are demanding more than just a good paycheck. How are Denver-area human resources departments adjusting to the evolving labor landscape?

Frank Bonanno to open food hall at Dairy Block

Bonanno also will be opening another restaurant at Dairy Block, Engine Room Pizza, which will serve pizza by the slice.

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Brisk condo sales prompt end to project's first phase of sales

A second phase of sales for the high-rise condos will be announced during the first quarter next year.

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Colorado Enterprise Fund gets $776,500 grant

Award will support small-business lending and technical assistance programs

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A Look Back at Our Interview with Public Art Giant Lawrence Argent

The Denver-based sculptor and educator died after complications from surgery this month. We're reposting this recent interview as a tribute to his talent, and his lasting impact on Denver. 

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Drones in Denver: It's Still the Wild West

Despite what you see flying overhead, drones are off-limits in Denver's parks. Currently, the city's public safety agencies are exploring ways to use the unmanned aircraft in their work, while economic development officials are looking at business and environmental applications.

Architectural Digest reports on Denver's proposed "supertall" skyscraper

Tha magazine says the building would be "the Mile High City’s most defining characteristic."

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Studio NYL opens second office in RiNo

The company says it located in the co-working space to be closer to an architecture firm and landscape design company it often works with

Craft makers open up shop in North Denver

Yes Please has opened a 3,000-square-foot retail and production facility at 3851 Steel St.

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In Breckenridge, Elevating Art with History and Tourism in Mind

The mountain town has expanded its cultural offerings to international levels. Next, Breckenridge wants to use art to get the community talking about what it's like to live in an environment that is both beautiful and challenging.


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Now & Next: Coworking Space Meets Women’s Unique Needs

Women in Kind is frank about the ways workplace needs differ between men and women and addresses them head-on. 

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Confluence Speaker Series - The Future of Work: Quality of Living and Working in Denver in 2018

Join us for a guided dialogue regarding the challenges and opportunities of working in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

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Denver Startup Week 2017 reports record attendanceThe annual event is breaking its own top tally from 2016.

The annual event is breaking its own top tally from 2016.

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First residents move into Centric LoHi

Amenities at the complex include a resort-style saltwater pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness center and an on-site pet grooming salon.

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Moxy hotel to open in Cherry Creek

The 170-room hotel will feature more than 3,000 square feet of communal spaces, ranging from quieter library/plug-in zones to the hotel’s buzzing bar.

The real numbers: Center city neighborhoods add housing, but is it affordable?

The center city has seen an increase of 10,000 residential units since 2010, and another nearly 9,000 are under construction,

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Red Owl apartments bring new residences to the evolving West Wash Park neighborhood

Red Owl will include loft and townhome style apartments on South Logan Street between Ellsworth and Bayaud.

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At Sakura Square: Wariness Over Changes to Historic Home for Denver's Japanese Community

With a noted development team and world-famous architect at the ready, a proposed overhaul is in the works for the site of Denver's annual Cherry Blossom Festival. But will a revitalization of this Japanese-American block in Denver bring new life to Sakura Square, while preserving its deep history and mission?

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The Record Company to headline holiday concert benefitting public schools

The concert will benefit music education in Denver Public Schools through the newly formed nonprofit organization Take Note Colorado.

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City and County Building gets new composition for chimes

“Ascent,” by artist Kevin Padworski, will be played on significant and special days for the City of Denver.

Lash Boulevard opens in Highland

Lash Boulevard was built with customization in mind and provides lash extensions, lash lifts, chemical peels, facials, oxygen treatments, spray tanning, waxing and a revolutionary acne treatment program.

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Rail~Volution conference will showcase Denver's transportation advances

The conference will focus on building livable communities through transit and multimodal investments. 

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Denver Hits an Affordable Housing Goal, But Still Has a Journey Ahead

The city plans to announce a new strategy Sept. 19 to help residents challenged by high rents.

DAM work to begin in November

The museum will host two free talks with the North Building project’s architecture team

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Hotel Born opens in Denver's Union Station neighborhood

The exterior of the building reflects the brick masonry of LoDo’s original historic warehouses, while the floor-to-ceiling, randomly placed vertical windows give the hotel a striking presence distinct from any adjacent buildings.

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Creativity Blooms in Crested Butte

The Crested Butte Creative District is one of the most imaginative square miles in Colorado. While its challenges aren't odd for a ski town, local support for the arts is at a higher level.

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Nursing moms now have privacy at all downtown sports venues

The new Mamava nursing suites are being installed in the main concourses at Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

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Nursing moms have privacy at all downtown sports venues

The new Mamava nursing suites are being installed in the main concourses at Coors Field and Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

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Street artists to paint RiNo for CRUSH

CRUSH celebrates the craft of graffiti and street artists who bring life to walls

Oakwood Homes takes over Reunion development

Under terms of the agreement, Denver-based L.C. Fulenwider Inc. will continue to maintain ownership of the community while the master plan development transitions from Shea Homes to Oakwood.

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Flipping Denver's Brownfields: Changing the Legacy of Urban Land

All over Denver, former industrial sites are upending histories of pollution. Cleaning up and redeveloping these properties, better known as brownfields, offers the route to a denser, stronger city.

Re-inventing the playground: Ground broken on Re-Imagine Play at Paco Sanchez Park

Re-Imagine Play is an innovative concept that's intended to be a multi-generational activity and play area giving park users of all ages the opportunity to remain active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Study will evaluate minority- and women-owned business program

The study will measure whether minority- and women-owned contractors are being underutilized in Denver’s procurement

Scary business: 13th Floor haunted house relocates to larger space

The new space, just a mile from the haunted house’s previous location, is 10,000 square feet larger with improved parking and a larger waiting area.

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Now & Next: DU and Colorado team up to make government more efficient

The University of Denver's Barton Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise will evaluate state programs to see what's working --  and what isn't. The partnership is modeled after a similar program in Rhode Island.

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What You Need to Know About Denver's 2017 Biennial of the Americas

The celebration of art and ideas returns Sept. 12-16 with public offerings that range from "lunch and learn" panels on important international topics to a recreation of one of Havana's hottest nightclubs.

Floyd's shows off its hipness in new video

“The 99 Experience” video showcases the diverse styles and personalities of the staff, the Floyd’s signature rock ’n’ roll poster wall plastered with music memorabilia and the custom radio station specially curated for the shop. 

E-commerce jewlery retailer goes brick-and-mortar in Cherry Creek

Brilliant Earth first emerged as an e-commerce leader with an innovative strategy rooted in ethical sourcing, personalized service, strong social media presence and an omni-channel experience that has struck a chord with millennial consumers.

Affordable housing news: Proposals sought for Five Points condo project

A portion of the condos will be priced affordably for income-qualified buyers earning 80 percent of the area median income.

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Who Won This Year's Imagine 2020 Grants? Here's the List.

The 19 recipients include familiar names, as well as a few surprises.

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The 5280 Loop: Linking Neighborhoods, Rethinking the Way People Get Around Denver

The proposed urban path would tap underutilized streets across the city for a new bike and pedestrian friendly passageway stretching 5.280 miles. The path would be unique to Denver.

Must read: The Nation magazine sheds a suspicious light on the Interstate 70 upgrade plan

The article details how a proposal to overhaul the highway would adversely impact minority neighborhoods.

Four artists selected for SkyHouse installations

The Denver Art Museum and SkyHouse Denver are teaming up to transform a downtown corner into an urban art gallery featuring the work of four local artists over the course of a year. 

Zen Compound to open in old City Hall event space

Located in the old City Hall Event Venue at 1136 N. Broadway, the 20,000-square-foot, three-story Zen Compound will open in stages, with Temple Nightclub as the first concept to go live this fall.

AAA moves to Tech Center; Green Solutions takes its space

Green Solutions will work with Tributary Real Estate to develop its new corporate headquarters.

AAA moves to Tech Center; Green Solutions takes its space

Green Solutions will work with Tributary Real Estate to develop its new corporate headquarters.

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