Denver spent 14 months deciding the fate of Avondale Liquors. The store is now required to have security guards on weekend nights.
City lets Federal liquor store keep selling despite concern over crime
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Nonprofit looks to replace old West Colfax motel with new four-story one
Volunteers of America Colorado is planning to redevelop the former Aristocrat Motor Hotel to provide more rooms for the homeless.
Denver Housing Authority seeks developer to lease Lincoln Park site
The agency bought the 1.4-acre property at 901 Navajo St. in 2020 and got it rezoned last year for up to eight stories.
Cost of teeing off at Denver’s city golf courses could be going up
Currently, an adult pays $44 to play 18 holes on weekdays and $55 on weekends. That could increase to $49 and $60 if approved by the City Council.
Denver proposes adding homeless camp outside Montbello building
It would be the eighth sanctioned location since the first temporary camp opened in late 2020, and the second on city property.
What Casa Bonita’s unusual legal fight means for public records
Architects and public information advocates disagree whether the public needs to see building plans in an era of mass shootings.
Denver may miss out on hotel eyed for homeless shelter
It’s been more than 15 months since U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Mayor Michael Hancock announced plans to use $2 million in federal money to turn a northeast Denver hotel into housing a homeless shelter and the property still isn’t under contract.
Shotgun Willie’s death case defendant claims Glendale police deserve blame
The small police department “assumed the role of security” for the strip club, John Liprando’s attorney argues. The trial is 11 weeks away.
Denver’s short-term rentals recover, but still lag pre-pandemic levels
Total spending was higher in the first six months of 2022, but the number of listings and occupancy rates were still lower than in 2019.
Judge blocks release of Casa Bonita plans over mass shooting concerns
He said it’s “a stretch” to call the restaurant critical infrastructure but some information such as camera locations could help a shooter.
