Events
Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair
On Sunday, September 27th, 2026, you can tour six beautiful homes in beautiful Park Hill and raise money for the Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., a volunteer-based registered neighborhood organization that, among other things, promotes the character and vibrancy of Park Hill.
Click on the the link below for Park Hill Home Tour tickets.
Housing
Older Coloradans Are Turning to the “Golden Girls” Housing Model to Fight Costs, Loneliness
As Baby Boomers age, increasingly they want to age in place. Who wouldn’t want to stay in their own home if you can, for as long as it’s safe. Denver has seen a steadily increasing number of seniors who wish to age in place, but for many reasons, are not able to.
Enter Sunshine Home Share, a non-profit that’s helping older homeowners fill up their extra bedrooms with people who want cheaper rent in exchange for doing household chores.
Sunshine Home Share’s room-mate matching service pairs aging Coloradans who own homes with people looking for a bedroom to rent. Tenants get a break on rent in exchange for doing household chores, like taking out the trash or mowing the lawn. It helps older people who can no longer handle the upkeep of their homes, or who are lonely, and at the same time, offers a solution for people who can’t afford Colorado’s rising rent costs.
It’s a service that’s growing more popular as Coloradans age. CO is the third fastest aging state in the nation with more than 25% of Colorado’s population projected to hit age 60 and older by 2050. Learn more about Sunshine Home Share here: https://www.sunshinehomeshare.org/
News
Denver Reports First West Nile Virus Infection of Year, Later in Season Than Usual
Colorado has seen 40 cases so far this year, with 2 deaths and 20 hospitalizations. Denver health officials announced Monday they had confirmed the city’s first human case.
Symptoms usually start 2–14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It may take longer for symptoms to start for people with a weakened immune system. Pay attention to how you feel, and seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms and you’ve been around mosquitos.
Introduction
East Colfax BRT lanes open September 27, 2026
The first finished 2-mile stretch of the East Colfax bus-only lanes opens later this month, running through Broadway to Colorado Boulevard. This is an interim milestone rather than the finish line, with full BRT service across the whole corridor still expected in 2027. Routes 15 and 15L will begin using the dedicated bus lanes between Pennsylvania Street and Colorado Boulevard with level boarding starting that date, aligned with RTD’s September service changes.
Representation
Denver Sidewalk Stamp Contest: Vote For Four Favorite!
Councilman Hinds wants you to know Denver’s next generation of sidewalk stamps is open for voting now and you can help decide the new look.
More than 240 designs were submitted, and a panel representing City leadership and community members selected the 5 finalists.
Click on the view details and vote here button to select your favorite.
Transportation
5280 Trail Expansion to Improve Walking and Cycling Access in District 10
District 10 residents can soon enjoy safer and more accessible walking and cycling routes, thanks to the expansion of the 5280 Trail. The Denver City Council has approved an $11.4 million contract to improve this vital pathway. Chris Hinds supported the initiative, highlighting the benefits this will bring to local travel efficiency and safety. The planned enhancements, carried out by Sema Construction over the next 18 months, promise to create a better-connected neighborhood. With these upgrades, the community can anticipate improved options for both recreation and commuting.
News
Denver Water Bans Lawn Watering Oct. 1st
With 2026 snowpack at record lows, Denver Water declared a Stage 1 drought, sought a 20% reduction in water use and imposed mandatory two-days-per-week outdoor watering restrictions throughout the summer.
Now with Summer coming to an end, Denver Water has set September 30th as the last day to water lawns, however you can and should continue to water your trees and shrubs. Find water-saving tips and stay up to date on drought restrictions at denverwater.org/Conserve.
Events
Comedy Works Larimer Square Still Kills at 45
The audience sits so close to the stage that the separation between performer and crowd almost disappears — and that’s the magic! The club opened beneath Larimer Square in September 1981 as Denver’s first full-time professional comedy club. Since then, Dave Chappelle, Roseanne, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, and countless others have passed through the room.
Tickets can be found here: https://comedyworks.com/events?downtown=1
Housing
Fair Housing Summit – Access & Opportunity Community Event
Join neighbors & colleagues uniting to protect Fair Housing in CO. There are free resources for renters and homebuyers with HUD approved housing counselors and local agencies.
Also offered is information on: Eviction protection, affordable rentals, down payment assistance, accessible housing and a Q&A with expert panelists.
Transportation
New Intercity Train Plan Approved for Better Regional Transit
District 10 residents can look forward to better travel options with the approval of the Colorado Connector passenger train plan by the Front Range Passenger Rail District. This new intercity train aims to ease traffic congestion and shorten travel times across the region. While the exact benefits for our area are still being defined, the project promises enhanced regional connectivity, making commuting easier and more convenient. Councilmember Chris Hinds is actively engaged in understanding the project’s impact on our community and is dedicated to ensuring that District 10 gains from improved access and transit reliability. This development represents a significant step towards more efficient travel options for residents. Further details on the plan will help clarify how it directly benefits our community. Stay informed to see how these changes might enhance your daily commute and travel experience.
Driverless Waymo Cruises Through Denver Farmers Market
Waymo car was navigating to a route on South Pearl St. when it entered the farmers and started cruising market area taking vendors aback when it began cruising through the area during set up.
“Fortunately, (the Waymo) was traveling the correct flow of vendor setup and went slowly, avoiding all obstacles,” Farmers Market and Event coordinator, Marilyn Kahlich said. “No one was hurt, there wasn’t any damage, no one felt in danger.” But organizers also didn’t know how to stop or redirect the Waymo, and had to follow the car while shouting warnings to others nearby that it was coming, Kahlich said.
A Waymo spokesperson said the autonomous car was already navigating to a destination on South Pearl Street when the farmers market setup began on Sunday. The Waymo quickly identified the situation and maneuvered out of the market area, the spokesperson stated.
News
‘I See a Building You Cannot Create Today:’ The Ruins of Cathedral High School Have a New Future
The historic Cathedral High School at 1840 Grant St. has seen better days, but new owner, Brian Toerber plans to turn the bones of the building into a boutique hotel. Toerber’s company purchased the Spanish Renaissance styled building for $1.1 million this June. Toerber also just opened the All Inn Hotel, the newly renovated boutique hotel on Colfax Ave., and feels ready for another challenging project.
Inside Boettcher Concert Hall’s $122 Million Renovation
In 1978, Denver unveiled an experiment in how audiences could experience an orchestra: in the round! “There is a feeling of intimacy that the other big halls of America cannot begin to match,” said NY Times music critic, said Harold Schonberg. The venue is showing its age so Denver is dragging the building out of the 1970s without losing the design that made it famous.
Mercury Cafe Building Under Contract to Denver Ownership Group Planning Revival
Events group “CoCreate’ is on track to buy the Mercury Cafe, with plans to restore the storied venue’s roots as a home for music, poetry, dance and community events.
The pending sale will be the first real estate purchase by CoCreate, whose plans are to bring back the original spirit of the spot, which Marilyn Megenity grew into a haven for poets, musicians, dancers and audiences alike after opening in 1975.
