Rocky Mountain Voice

Menu

Tag: City planning

Denver’s not just going to the dogs—it’s leaving children behind
No Comments
Approved, Local, Westword

Denver’s not just going to the dogs—it’s leaving children behind

By Thomas Mitchell | Westword About 50 percent of this city's residents have a dog. Only 20 percent have children under eighteen. Denver is no longer a cowtown. It's a dog city. Long known as a hub for livestock, Denver has corraled several more amenities over the years. Outdoor sports, craft beer, legal weed, live music and a wave of tech jobs have attracted travelers and transplants alike. But those who stay in this city must acknowledge its four-legged rulers, whether you own one or not. Around 50 percent of Denver's residents have a dog, with 68 percent reporting that they own at least one pet, according to a 2024 survey by the Colorado Polling Institute. In the same poll, just 20 percent of Denver residents said they had children under eighteen. Population n...
Read More
As Denver mulls $70 million price tag, backers point to study saying women’s soccer stadium will bring in $2.2 billion
No Comments
Approved, denvergazette.com, Local

As Denver mulls $70 million price tag, backers point to study saying women’s soccer stadium will bring in $2.2 billion

By Deborah Grigsby | Denver Gazette As Denver's elected officials weigh a push for $70 million in spending along Interstate 25 and Broadway Avenue, economists and business leaders hope the buzz around the city’s new National Women’s Soccer League team rubs off on councilmembers who have pushed back on the project’s price tag. Supporters argued that the proposed stadium would serve as a major economic "jolt" to South Broadway, while councilmembers are worried about shrinking revenues and redirecting interest money originally slated for a slew of projects funded by a bond voters approved a few years ago.    City economists published a 19-page economic impact study last week, projecting that a 14,500-seat stadium and entertainment district could generate $2.2 billion in eco...
Read More
City leaders ask residents to help shape future of Colorado Springs parks
No Comments
Approved, denvergazette.com, Local

City leaders ask residents to help shape future of Colorado Springs parks

By Brennen Kauffman | Denver Gazette Colorado Springs wants residents to play a role in creating the master plan for the next decade of maintaining and expanding the city's park system. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department announced the rollout of the 2026 Park System Master Plan on Friday morning at America the Beautiful Park. The planning process, with a tagline of "Building Community, Preserving Our Legacy," will create big picture goals for the park network. Parks and recreation leaders called for residents to get involved in the process by sharing how they use outdoor spaces and how the city should prioritize changes. "Together, we can ensure that our city remains a vibrant place for recreation, relaxation and community connection," said Glenn Carlson,&nb...
Read More