"Some of the greatest musicians and entertainers passed through here. I mean, they were walking up and down Welton Street. So it's like, okay, Count Basie was here and I'm walking where he used to walk? It's that connection to the past that I just really love." - Cha Ka, Five Points Community Advocate Ball Park? Curtis Park? RiNo? That's all Five Points. This neighborhood is home to some of Denver's oldest homes and some of its newest developments. It's a neighborhood that has always Continue Reading
Archives for November 2016
Neighborhood Ties: Washington Park
“I grew up in L.A. and I was trying to describe Wash Park to someone out there, so I said, it's like a beach in the middle of a city. A beach community is small and tight, and there's always lots of activity all over the place, all of the time. The park is the big draw here and there's so much activity going on all the time. It's an amenity that's really a plus for the neighborhood, just like a beach would be.” -Janet Lammens, Wash Park neighbor Continue Reading
Neighborhood Ties: Capitol Hill
"I don't think you can get any more centrally located than Cap Hill. I park my car on Friday and I very rarely turn it on before Monday. You've got the whole package here, there are singles and families; there are so many places you can walk to and there are so many events going on all the time." -Tim Vargo, Cap Hill neighbor Continue Reading
Neighborhood Ties
Debuting November 13th, 2016, this 8-week series celebrates the connection between people and place. Each week, we'll uncover the origins of a different Denver neighborhood, explore significant people and places associated with the area and hear from residents about why they love where they live. Featured neighborhoods include: Capitol Hill, Wash Park, Five Points, Cherry Creek, Lincoln Park, Globeville, Highland and Stapleton. Drawing inspiration from both contemporary and historical Continue Reading