Happy New Year!
RESCHEDULED: Due to a schedul ing conflict, the Grandoozy Community Meeting has been rescheduled for Thurs. Feb. 28, 5:30-7 pm at The Studios at Overland Crossing (2205 S. Delaware St.) The Jan. 23 meeting is cancelled.
Grandoozy a three-day music festival took place at Overland Golf Course in September 2018. As part of the commitment to the community, a portion of the ticket sales will be allocated to improvements to the neighborhood. Neighbors have the opportunity to provide input on what projects should be prioritized. Can’t attend the meeting? Share your thoughts.
 Placemaking on S. Federal Blvd.
We want your input on placemaking ideas for S. Federal Blvd.! WalkDenver and the West Denver Renaissance Collaborative are working together to make walking and accessing transit more enjoyable in the Little Saigon District on Federal between Alameda and Mississippi, and to celebrate the cultural destinations along the corridor. If you live, work, shop or travel along S. Federal, share your input on the “placemaking” features you’d like to see!
Denveright - Final Feedback
Via the city’s two-year Denveright outreach and planning effort, input from thousands of Denverites has resulted in four plans for a more inclusive, connected and healthy city.
Nearly 2,700 residents offered feedback about the ideas in the first drafts. Denveright reviewed your feedback and have updated the plans accordingly. Community members can continue to share their thoughts through February 27. Read the new drafts and tell us what you think!
Baker NTMP Next Steps
The Baker neighborhood was selected as the second neighborhood in the city to go through the Neighborhood Transportation Management Program (NTMP) Action Plan collaboration process. Neighbors helped identify short and long term transportation and mobility projects at the initial open house on Dec. 6, 2018.
Alameda Underpass - Feedback Requested
The Alameda Underpass is one of the key spots where cars, bikes, and pedestrians can travel from the east to the west side of the city. Public Works wants to hear from neighbors. Would you like to see a pedestrian/bike path on both sides? A buffer between cars? What would you like to see improved on? Learn more and review the options presented at Connect Alameda.
Share your thoughts with Public Works!
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Gone for Good (Thrift Store at 101 Kalamath St.)
 Do you have junk or furniture sitting inside of your home, garage, or shed that you don’t need anymore? Gone For Good,a non-profit located in Lucky District 7, offers a junk drop-off site to take your unwanted goods to be put to better and new uses. Rather than simply discarding your “junk,” Gone for Good will find a way to put it to good use. In some cases, that might mean selling it in our thrift store and/or donating the items to charity. If neither of those are options, the non-profit will find a way to recycle. For a small fee, Gone for Good will even pick up your goods and will carry them out. Get started by calling (720) 594-2292. Learn more at www.goneforgoodstore.com.
- Junk Drop-Off: 901 Navajo Street
- Thrift Store: 101 Kalamath Street
General Public Comment
On the first and third meeting of each month, starting at 5 pm, Denver City Council hosts a 30-minute public comment session, inviting members of the public to address the full Council on any topic that is not scheduled for a public hearing. Sign up to speak:
- Via email using dencc@denvergov.org
- By calling 720-337-2000
- In person with a member of the Legislative Services staff in the City & County Building, Room 451.
Topics are required, so include them in all emails.
Paper Cups Now Recyclable
 Roughly 600,000 tons of paper beverage cups are used each year in the United States, and far too much of this valuable material ends up in landfills. Denver residents can now recycle coffee and soda paper cups in their purple carts! Before placing a paper cup in a purple cart, it must be clean and empty. All sleeves, lids, straws and stirrers will also need to be removed. Recycling only the paper cup is very important to the process.
Denver Recycles would like to remind residents that even though paper cups can now be recycled, reusable cups are still the best environmental choice! To learn more and to see a list of all items accepted for recycling, please visit denvergov.org/DenverRecycles.
New Spanish & Upgraded Lucky District 7 Website
Language shouldn’t be a barrier to getting to your local government. To better connect with the diverse district, a Lucky District 7 Spanish website has launched and is now available to view here. Remember, that the Lucky District 7 has bilingual staff members and can assist in Spanish.
Additionally, a page on ongoing projects will be regularly updated to keep residents informed. Events will be easy to find so that residents can receive the critical information. As always, please reach out with you questions, comments and ideas or if you’d just like to meet with Jolon one-on-one.
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Elevate Denver Bond
As the Elevate Denver bond program moves into its second year, significant progress continues to be made toward delivering the more than 500 projects approved by Denver voters. Early 2019 will bring the first sidewalk paving projects and will bring forth construction management services contracts for several library and swimming pool projects. The Jewel Evans Station Bike/Pedestrian bridge design is included as part of the first issuance of projects.
Other District 7 projects that are included on the project list (but not part of the first issuance):
- Alameda Ave. Underpass Replacement - Bike/Ped/ADA (Santa Fe to Broadway)
- Broadway Corridor Multi-Modal Improvements (Colfax to I-25)
- Athmar Park Branch Library Renovation
- Ross-Broadway Branch Library Renovation
- Citywide projects include deferred maintenance, ADA accessible ramps, neighborhood park improvements, recreation center upgrades, irrigation renovation projects, etc.
For more information on the Elevate Denver program, to sign up for email alerts and to see the full project list, please visit www.denvergov.org/elevatedenver. Email questions and comments to elevatedenver@denvergov.org.
 District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a young person who is interested in the community and might have some insight on juvenile justice?
The District Attorney’s office is looking for young people (ages 11-18) to serve on the Youth Advisory Council. The Council will work with the District Attorney to gather community concerns, generate ideas for improvement, and discuss the role of the District Attorney’s Office. Applications are accepted and reviewed continuously. More information and application to the Youth Advisory Council here.
Stream Management Strategies Public Meetings
Urban Drainage Flood Control District and Parks & Rec are hosting a series of meetings to discuss citywide stream management. Join one of the meetings and learn more how streams are managed and how the process has changed.
- Central Park Rec Center (9651 MLK Jr. Blvd), Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Barnum Rec Center (360 Hooker St.), Feb. 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Thomas Jefferson High School (3950 S. Holly St.), March 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Harvey Park Rec Center (2120 S. Tennyson Way), Feb. 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
Givers Summit
Community connections  are vital to creating a better future for every Denver resident. Denver is full of people who care about people and are passionate about giving. If you’re a giver, Denver Human Services want to hear from you. What’s been successful and fulfilling? What’s been a challenge? We invite you to join Denver’s Road Home on February 5, for the Givers Summit, an event intended to help community-based organizations, individuals, neighborhoods, city agencies and other stakeholders improve coordination and collaboration to better serve our community. Register at http://bit.ly/GiversSummit.
Winter Sidewalk Safety
To help keep Denver’s sidewalks safe and accessible, property owners are responsible for keeping all sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of snow and ice. Un-shoveled sidewalks can be hazardous for seniors, people with disabilities, parents with strollers and mail carriers. After snow has stopped falling, city inspectors begin enforcement — checking business areas the same day and residential areas the following day. Please do your part to ensure safe access for everyone! Learn more at denvergov.org/snow.
What's Your Vision for a Safer Denver?
 Denver’s Vision Zero initiative is working to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by creating a culture of safety – one that promotes, prioritizes, and values human life. The Public Works team is partnering with students at CU Denver to create four videos that promote safe travel behavior and that reflect the voices and ideas of community members. Do you have a personal experience or story to share that would inspire others to act in ways that promote safety on our streets? If so, we want to hear from you!
Get started by reviewing the timeline for participation in this Community Voices project and complete the application by January 20. Apply now at denvergov.org/visionzero.
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OTHER RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Free Tax Prep Help 
Every Monday and Thursday, January 24 through April 4, Mi Casa Resource Center (345 S. Grove St) will offer FREE tax prep services. Eligibility: Single-Filers with income of $35,000 or less; families with $55,000. No appointment necessary.
Check out other classes offered by Mi Casa to develop career skills including resume building, social media boot camp, marketing strategies, entrepreneurs training, etc here.
City Services
Want fast access to 311 Services in the City and County of Denver? Visit PocketGov.com now to report an issue or get answers to common questions on your desktop or mobile device.
Or Contact 311 By Phone. Within Denver Dial: 3-1-1. Outside Denver: 720-913-1311
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