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Art Now: 7,000 Reasons Wants to Paint Your Portrait

Denver artists Jonathan Saiz and Wes Magyar have big plans to paint thousands of portraits. They're doing it in public for the next month.

Public input sought on affordable housing action plan

Public meetings will provide an overview of Denver’s proposed framework that partners with the Denver Housing Authority to double the Affordable Housing Fund annually — from $15 million to $30 million — and generate a new funding surge of an estimated $105 million for affordable housing over the next five years.

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CRUSH WALLS returns to RiNo

Artists may apply as individuals or as a group. They must be Colorado residents or partnered with a resident to participate.

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Renovated Renaissance unveiled at Stapleton

The project included all 400 guest rooms; 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces, including the ballroom; lobby and public spaces; and a new restaurant concept called Fifty300, featuring American regional cuisine with an Italian influence.

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IdeaLab Report: Firing Up the Community, Finding Ways to Protect Cultural Identity as Denver Evolves

IdeaLab was meant to generate ideas for a new community center in Westwood, but it was also a chance for a neighborhood to remind itself who it is and how it might shape its future.

Hilltop to get new senior living community

The apartments will be a mix of independent living apartments, assisted living suites and memory-care suites.

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Downtown Denver award winners announced

The honorees are businesses, projects and initiatives that have had the most significant economic impact on the center city in 2017.

"Happy City" exhibit will help break down social barriers

The project — “Happy City: Art for the People” — will provide unexpected art experiences in public spaces with the purpose of breaking down persona, emotional and social barriers.

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Imagining a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Approach to Arts and Culture in Denver

The city's IMAGINE 2020 cultural plan envisions a more inclusive and equitable Denver. Local leaders are taking the mission to heart as the plan advances from drawing board to the city's neighborhoods.

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The Arts in Society Grants: Giving To Those Who Give Back

 Twenty-two artists and organizations split $480,000 in grants this year.

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How a big corporation like Comcast can connect to the community

Denver Housing Authority and Comcast team up to provide high-speed internet connections and community relationship connections to low-income tenants… turning public housing units into places people can call truly home.  

More Laurel Cherry Creek condos released for sale

The newly released collection of high-rise condos includes one of each floor plan and an 11th floor penthouse.

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New Highland townhouses will have views of Denver skyline

29ZEN will have 14 residences with prices starting at $649,999.

CU Denver team takes second in HUD competition

Affordable housing design earns students $10,000

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Farmers market season means access to better, and sometimes free, food for hungry Coloradans

In Denver and across Colorado, socially-astute farmers markets want to lure a more diverse crowd with live entertainment, free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and Spanish interpreters — and by accepting LiveWell Colorado's Double Up Food Bucks program.

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What has Eight Tentacles and Wants Denver Residents to "Heart" Local Art?

A: The Octopus Initiative, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver's unique, new lending library.

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Kid visits to DAM up 51 percent

The spike in youth visits can be attributed to a partnership between Bellco Credit Union and the DAM in support of the museum’s Free for Kids program.

Pedestrian Shops opens in Central Platte Valley

The family-owned footwear retailer, which has two shops in Boulder, is hosting a grand-opening celebration through April 22.

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Koelbel develops landmark hospital into townhomes

Located near the Highland and Edgewater neighborhoods, Sloansedge is just blocks from light rail and directly across the street from the 284-acre Sloan’s Lake Park.

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RiNo Made store offers local art at Zeppelin Station

The 600-square-foot store will sell a rotating inventory of 2D artworks, as well as ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, books, stationary and other handmade gifts and homewares.

CHFA gets $7.1 grant for affordable housing

CHFA estimates the grant will help provide housing for about 725 households in both rural and urban communities.

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The Big Picture: Denver's Urban Arts Fund Fights Graffiti with a Diverse Army of Skilled Muralists

In its 10th year, Denver Arts & Venues' Urban Arts Fund has gotten bigger, better and more diverse. The program has paid artists to create hundreds of murals across the city, and the investment creates a ripple effect.

Denver in program to keep low-income people in city

Through the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network, city teams will promote a range of strategies, including renter protections, community land trusts and community ownership models, commercial neighborhood stabilization, inclusive zoning and other equitable development strategies.

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Western Vision: Mancos Weaves Heritage and Innovation

In southwestern Colorado, the Mancos Creative District aims to reinvent its small town's economy by balancing regional traditions with outside-of-the-box thinking.

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Colorado opens first women's history center

The center is the first state museum focused on the past, present and future achievements of Colorado women.

Barre3 opens in Highlands Square

It's the fitness chain's fourth location in Denver.

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The 7 lucky startups getting a helping hand from the city

ScaleUp Network is an intensive six-month training program that helps proven but fledgling companies catapult to their next stage of growth.

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How Clean Energy Could Become the New Standard in Affordable Housing

With the launch of its Community Solar Program in December, Denver Housing Authority became the first housing authority in the nation to develop, own, and operate its own solar garden.  

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7 startups chosen for program to help growth

ScaleUp Network is an intensive six-month training program that helps proven but fledgling companies catapult to their next stage of growth.

Major collection donated to Denver Art Museum

One of the earliest gifted artworks is a 14th-century scene of the Crucifixion, one of the best-preserved religious panel paintings of its period.

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Here's the tasty lineup of eateries for brand new Zeppelin Station

Final culinary concept will feature rotating lineup of chefs

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Denver trails behind in the race for people-powered transportationHere’s why more people aren’t walking and cycling in the Mile High City.

Here’s why more people aren’t walking and cycling in the Mile High City.  

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Photo Essay: The New Kirkland, a Major Addition to Denver's Museum Landscape

The compact Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art moves to an expansive new space in the Golden Triangle, transforming itself into a cultural powerhouse.

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Save the Date! IdeaLab: Re:Vision 2018, April 17 at RISE Westwood

Interested in understanding how art can be a catalyst for placemaking and community development?  Join us.

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Worrell Inc. joins mix at Catalyst HTI

Minneapolis-based Worrell Inc. is taking advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with other health-tech industry leaders in developing creative solutions that will enable companies to thrive and transform their businesses.

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Wham! Ka-Pow! In the Pop Culture Classroom, Knowledge is the Greatest Super Power of All

Denver Comic Con isn’t just a convention for fanboys and girls — it’s also the economic engine driving some of the most imaginative educational programming in town.  

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Denver demands more affordable living units, but will they be the kind that keep families downtown?

Developers and architects are concerned that the new rules are window-dressing that could lead to non-diverse neighborhoods and inferior design.

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Huckleberry Roasters, Perfect Petal among list of major additions to Dairy Block

Milk Market, a food hall featuring 15 restaurants and bar concepts by Denver Chef Frank Bonanno, will open by late spring.

Denver city planners roll out land-use, mobility ideas

Denverites have called for a more inclusive city with strong and authentic neighborhoods.

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Celebrate public art with selfies

Denver residents and visitors can share their photos and videos through social media using the hashtag #DenverPublicArt30.  

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Beyond Basic Shelter: An Inside Look at How DHA Is Teaching Digital Readiness

Denver Housing Authority’s low-income tenants have a unique opportunity to develop their tech skills when they attend free digital literary classes.

Johnson Nathan Strohe designs City Park Golf clubhouse

The design’s stone, wood and glass materials will help to integrate the clubhouse into the new golf course.

Historic Denver stops the wrecking ball aimed at the Elyria Building

The assessment will provide documentation of the building and determine whether it can be relocated and saved.

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New reality: Arts organizations compete at Art Tank

Each group will present a concept for an innovative, artistic project with the power to inspire, education and engage the community.

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Punch Bowl Social is on Fast Company Innovative Companies list

Founded by entrepreneur Robert Thompson, Punch Bowl Social has forged an entirely new “eatertainment” category, pairing social gaming with a primary focus on culinary and craft beverage operations.

Denver adopts five-year housing plan

The 2018-2023 plan recommendations include investment guidelines balanced along the income spectrum.

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Creative Industries Riding High in Steamboat Springs

The consummate ski town is also a hotbed of creativity. The newly established Steamboat Springs Creative District is catalyzing collaboration and opening a dialogue about the importance of the arts.

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Social Fare opens in former Second Home space

The new restaurant’s sunlit dining room has a 300-bottle illuminated wine wall and floor-to-ceiling retractable glass doors that open onto a year-round patio with a roaring fire pit.

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Aria Denver is part of National Building Museum exhibit

Aroa Denver's cohousing community offers an innovative housing solution

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