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Featured Post
New & Next: Becoming Miss Ann
Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler looks back at lessons from the woman who taught her about equity as she launches The Equity Project, LLC.
Feature Story
The Denver Central Market and the Rise of the Food Hall
Gigi Sukin
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
The food hall craze shows no sign of letting up in Denver and other major U.S. cities. The Denver Central Market is helping make RiNo the center of industrial-chic marketplaces in Colorado.
Innovation News
Boa rebrands to focus on consumers
Chris Meehan
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
The company has launched a new site and logo design to focus more directly on consumers.
Feature Story
In Westwood, Staking a Claim for Identity Through Art. Can It Survive the Changes to Come?
Eric Peterson
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Looking to balance history and culture with development, leaders in Denver's Westwood neighborhood have given artists a seat at the decision-making table.
Development News
Colorado Lending Source boasts $346 million economic impact
Margaret Jackson
Monday, February 27, 2017
The organization approved 270 loans that helped create 1,845 jobs.
CNN Money segment takes Ski Train from Denver
Eric Peterson
Monday, February 27, 2017
Source: CNN Money
CNN Money covered the comeback of the Ski Train from Denver to the slopes at Winter Park.
Innovation News
Community Wealth Building Network announces first job opportunity
Chris Meehan
Friday, February 24, 2017
The organization aims to build wealth within the community through increasing local ownership, control of resources and income.
Development News
Regis joins Catalyst HTI
Margaret Jackson
Friday, February 24, 2017
As a higher education partner, Regis' College of Computer & Information Science (CC&IS) will bring its expertise in health informatics, data science and cybersecurity to the health-tech campus.
Expedia names Denver one of "America's most artistic towns"
Eric Peterson
Friday, February 24, 2017
Source:
Expedia
The travel site included Denver in a roundup of artsy cities.
Development News
Five Colorado architects receive AIA fellowships
Margaret Jackson
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Fellowship acknowledges architects who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession and society.
AP story delves into the history and present of Five Points, Denver's "Harlem of the West"
Eric Peterson
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Source:
Associated Press
The piece looked at the rich legacy of jazz, African-American history and the neighborhood's modern-day boom.
Feature Story
Beyond Blucifer and the Blue Bear: Advancing Public Art in Denver
Elana Ashanti Jefferson
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Denver's "One Percent for Art" law has helped foster a collection of public art that's the envy of other cities. Where has the policy exceeded expectations -- and where has it fallen short?
Feature Story
Community Land Trusts: Permanently Affordable Housing
Eric Peterson
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Community land trusts offer a model for affordable housing that's economically sustainable in the long term.
As a vision for Globeville/Elyria-Swansea takes shape, time is of the essence in increasingly pricey Denver.
Innovation News
Colorado Harvest Company introduces Operation TransparenC
Chris Meehan
Monday, February 20, 2017
The Colorado Harvest Co. is introducing Operation TransparenC, an effort to show its growing processes in great detail to consumers and the cannabis industry.
Development News
Logan House Coffee to open in Catalyst HTI
Margaret Jackson
Monday, February 20, 2017
Founded by friends Andre Janusz and Brooks Gagstetter in 2013, Logan House Coffee sources its beans from around the world and brings them to Colorado green to perform the roasting locally.
NY Times covers I-70 expansion controversy
Eric Peterson
Monday, February 20, 2017
Source:
New York Times
The story delved into the environmental and health hazards associated with the project.
Innovation News
Agility Recovery adds offices nationwide with new ReadyComplete suite
Chris Meehan
Friday, February 17, 2017
Agility Recovery, the Denver-based disaster recovery company that helps companies recover from hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards and more, is opening thousands of new offices across the country.
Development News
Preservery chef to appear on Food Network's "Chopped"
Margaret Jackson
Friday, February 17, 2017
Dave Hadley, sous chef at The Preservery, will face off against three other chefs preparing a three-course meal consisting of an appetizer, entree and desert.
CBRE Research tabs Denver as world's second hottest market for retail rents
Eric Peterson
Friday, February 17, 2017
Source:
CBRE Research
Only San Francisco topped Denver, where retail rents are forecast to rise by 7 percent in 2017.
Development News
DAM revitalization spurs exhibit on North Building's history
Margaret Jackson
Thursday, February 16, 2017
"Then, Now, Next: Evolution of an Architectural Icon" at the Denver Art Museum features historical photos, original architectural sketches, building models and project renderings to tell the story of the North Building's evolution.
Cooking Channel chows at Biker Jim's
Eric Peterson
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Source:
Cooking Channel
The segment sampled some of the more exotic hot dogs at the one and only Biker Jim's.
Featured Post
New & Next: Shared Spaces Strategies
Tim Reinen
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tim Reinen of Radian, Inc. explains why nonprofits and mission-based businesses need to integrate into the shared space model.
Feature Story
A Seat at the Table
Laura Bond
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tariana Navas-Nieves of Denver Arts & Venues leads a new effort to build a more inclusive Denver for artists. To begin? Ask lots of questions.
Feature Story
No Vacancy: Denver Nonprofits Rethink Motels as Supportive Housing
Jamie Siebrase
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
In Denver, two nonprofits have transformed old motels into livable spaces with social missions. The weathered lodgings along Colfax Avenue and Broadway could offer more viable housing for families in need.
Innovation News
Gates rejoins Innovators Colorado
Chris Meehan
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Gates Corporation has rejoined Innovators International Colorado, a network of Colorado-based companies working together to solve each others' problems and launch new companies and services to meet member needs.
Innovation News
Utivity acquires Besomebody's Experience Marketplace
Chris Meehan
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Denver's Utivity, an outdoor adventure platform, has acquired Besomebody's Experience Marketplace.
Development News
Denver housing inventory hits record low
Margaret Jackson
Monday, February 13, 2017
The number of homes sold declined by 33.21 percent in January, compared to the previous month, but the average sold price increased 3.86 percent to $448,373.
U.S. News & World Report pegs Denver second-best city to live
Eric Peterson
Monday, February 13, 2017
Source:
U.S. News & World Report
After hitting no. 1 in 2016, Denver was second to Austin in 2017.
Development News
Closetbox awards scholarship to student entrepreneur
Margaret Jackson
Friday, February 10, 2017
Denver-based Closetbox selected Doering, a student at Morningside College Sioux City, Iowa, for his ability to take an idea and turn it into something real and functioning.
NY Times spotlights Ryan McGinley show at MCA Denver
Eric Peterson
Friday, February 10, 2017
Source:
New York Times
The show opens Feb. 11 at
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
.
Development News
Regus opening new coworking concept in Ballpark
Margaret Jackson
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Regus plans to open SPACES Denver-Ballpark Feb. 27 in a historic building at 2301 Blake St.
LinkedIn ranks Denver fourth in U.S. for worker migration
Eric Peterson
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Source:
LinkedIn
The city was ranked after Seattle, Portland and Austin.
Innovation News
Apto hiring 10 new employees in wake of accolades and awards
Chris Meehan
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Apto recently received awards from the Real Estate Tech Awards for its platform for commercial real estate.
Feature Story
Changing Denver: Homelessness in the Gilded City
Paul Karolyi
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Changing Denver is the podcast about our city's physical spaces, how we make them and how they make us. This episode takes on the homeless sweeps and development in Arapahoe Square.
Feature Story
A Capitol Hill State of Mind
Gregory Daurer
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
The most densely populated area in Colorado, Capitol Hill has been dubbed "Denver's Greenwich Village" for its eclectic mix of people and businesses. What's afoot, these days, up on The Hill?
ARTnews covers MCA Denver grant
Eric Peterson
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Source:
ARTnews
The $400,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will fund "Animating Museums" workshops.
Development News
DIA celebrates Colorado's Western lifestyle with exhibit
Margaret Jackson
Monday, February 6, 2017
The exhibit, located at the Ansbacher Hall in the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 6 before A Bridge Security, is on display through March.
NY Times gauges $1.9M worth of housing in Denver
Eric Peterson
Monday, February 6, 2017
Source:
New York Times
The story compared properties in Denver, Santa Barbara, California, and Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Innovation News
Faction to expand its cloud with $11M funding round following year of big growth
Chris Meehan
Friday, February 3, 2017
After growing 44 percent year-over-year, Faction will continue to grow its operations in Denver, with a new $11 million round of funding.
Development News
Healthcare crowdfunding platform joins Catalyst HTI
Margaret Jackson
Friday, February 3, 2017
Seattle-based angelMD is will lease space in the 300,000-square-foot building under construction on the west side of Brighton Boulevard between 35th and 36th streets.
Development News
Pre-sales for Vine Rowhomes begin
Margaret Jackson
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Located at Vine Street and 14th Avenue, Vine’s 14 row homes will be in three separate buildings and stand three stories tall.
ABC News visits elephants at Denver Zoo
Eric Peterson
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Source:
ABC News
The segment looked at research that showed older male elephants teaching younger ones.
Featured Post
New & Next: A New 'Acadia' in Aurora
Bob Hagedorn
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Bob Hagedorn of 'Fax Aurora counts the contributions of local immigrants and celebrates the launch of The ACADIA Project.
Feature Story
Broncoland: Rethinking Denver's Stadium District
Mike Taylor
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
It's an entertaining thought for the Denver Broncos -- rip out the parking lots, and put up a paradise.
Feature Story
The Big Ambition of Little Free Library
Chris Meehan
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The biggest tiny library system in the country is making inroads in Denver. Expect more branches of Little Free Library in your neighborhood soon.
Development News
Riverfront Park available for events
Margaret Jackson
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Located between LoDo and the Central Platte Valley, Riverfront Park is a high foot traffic area that's in a great location for various events.
Curbed probes lower rents in Denver
Eric Peterson
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Source:
Curbed
The prime reason for the drop: lots of new apartments.
Innovation News
Colorado Technology Association wins Microsoft STEM grant for Denver students
Chris Meehan
Monday, January 30, 2017
More than 800 Denver students interested in STEM-based careers will get additional opportunities to learn through Denver Public Schools' CareerConnect program.
NY Times ponders "Peak Millennial" in Denver and other cities
Eric Peterson
Monday, January 30, 2017
Source:
New York Times
The story wondered how much longer cities should focus on recruiting the generation.
Development News
Commuters: Transit pass more valuable than parking space
Margaret Jackson
Friday, January 27, 2017
Seventy-four percent of those who regularly drive to work alone are open to considering other modes.
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