Dear Commander Calo and Brother Jeff, Thank you! Thank you for the most informative, eye-opening and touching INC Safety committee co-presentation I have ever attended! I have been involved with the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation for over 10 years and I have never been so moved. Commander Calo showed us that District 2 Denver police are stepping up to help …Continue reading →
This facility, originally named the SouthWest Denver Community Center, was formed by Grace Methodist Church who purchased the land 1930’s because they saw the need for a community center in this area. The community center cornerstone was laid in 1957.
In the 1970’s, the City of Denver purchased the Center and leased it back for $1 per year to the SouthWest Community Center Board. In return, the City obtained Model Cities’ monies to build a library, health clinic and child care center.
In the late-1980’s, the Southwest Community Center board had difficulty paying the utility bills and other obligations. The Board split, with both factions claiming to be the ‘real’ board with access to the bank accounts. As a result, the City renamed this facility the Westwood Community Center, and chose one of the factions to be the ones receiving the mail and having access to the bank accounts.
The meeting was called to order at 6:37pm at the Daniels Fund Center on May 11, 2015 Minutes Minutes of April 13, 2015 Board meeting were passed without exception Financial – See Financial Reports Discussion: · Accounts receivable includes about $1800 for sponsor monies from Visit Denver who agreed to reimburse the out of …Continue reading →
When the Denver Zoological Foundation went to City Council in December 2014 for approval of a $50 million “gasification” plant, the INC PARC sent the attached letter to some members of Denver City Council clarifying that INC had never taken a position in support of this project. Read Letter http://www.denverinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/letter.JeanneRobb.Gasification.pdf We determined at the time that, although INC PARC has been …Continue reading →
Mayor Hancock started Denver Days two years ago as a way to build community. His vision is to unite neighbors and neighborhoods together through love and service. This year the dates are August 1 – 9. You are encouraged to have block parties, larger community social events and service projects. Here a few great reasons to participate: Waived block party …Continue reading →
Minutes contributed by Geneva Hooten Denver’s New Bicycle ParkIng Program – Robert Ferrin, Manager on On-Street Programs, Denver Public Works How can Denver best allocate parking in the public right-of-way? What drives bike parking demand? Where should the City invest in new bike parking facilities? The Bike Parking Program endeavors to answer these questions while creating a streamlined, transparent option for …Continue reading →
Evelyn Baker, Deputy Director of the Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) evelyn.baker@denvergov.org, 720-865-2823 gave an overview of current and future CPD activities, with assistance from Andrea Burns, Communications Director for CPD – andrea.burns@denvergov.org. The entire presentation, which is well worth study by any neighborhood representatives interested in planning and zoning issues, is available at INC-ZAP-CDP-Overview.pdf Key points were: CPD has recently completed a comprehensive …Continue reading →