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Diversity
Colorado College Public Policymaking
Public Policymaking 2024
April 3, 2024
Population: 63299
transportation housing voting rights diversity affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Shared history of Spanish speaking, arts involvement
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of people who attend nonprofit orgs, temples, and school
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of economic reasons relating to schooling- school board is important to us.
Community Needs and Concerns
There has been issues with access to housing and these two cities combined will help bridge socioeconomic gaps
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Colorado College Public Policy Making Community
Colorado College Public Policymaking
Public Policymaking 2024
April 2, 2024
Population: 4863
LGBT+ voting rights diversity mental health education
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near Pikes Peak in Colorado. Tourism is an economic interest and environmental interests here are rehabilitating the environment and re-introducing wildlife like wolfs.
Community Needs and Concerns
One concern in my community is homelessness. There are a lot of homeless people on the streets and in parks who need mental health care and help with housing.
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Colorado College
Colorado College Public Policymaking
Public Policymaking 2024
April 2, 2024
Population: 8305
LGBT+ diversity mental health education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community consists of predominantly white individuals. Although CC works to admit more diverse students, most of us are united by Evangelical Christian upbringings, white ethnic groups, and our young age range. Mostly of all of us are American citizens.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a college campus. We gather in class, at extracurricular clubs, and at social events. We access community services via on-campus facilities like gyms and libraries. We also offer medical services on campus.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community consists of a high percent of 1% earners. We are an upper middle class community with few socioeconomic variations.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our campus is concerned largely with promoting education and political fluency, although most of us share policy concerns as we associate predominantly with leftist policies on LGBTQ+, immigration, etc.
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Louviers Community
April 2, 2024
Population: 4119
historical environment water air quality construction
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community holds a shared bond over the history of our town dating back over 100 years.
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers in two primary places: for formal occasions, we obtain a permit to use the historic village gathering space in the center of town. For informal events, we gather at the public park in town.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is largely interested in preserving the "small-town" historic feel of our town, while making sure the wild environment surrounding us is protected.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community cares deeply about our sense of place and the intergenerational nature of our town; where kids can ride their bikes in town without supervision, people can walk their dogs on the trails by the creek, and the community can gather together under the sun and trees to celebrate with each other.
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Palmer Park Community
Spring 2024 Spaces of Political Geography
Communities and Communities of Interest
March 17, 2024
Population: 5602
military diversity education low income blue-collar
Community Activities and Services
My community is predominantly white, with my family and a few other families being the only people who are a different ethnicity/race. My community is located near multiple schools and churches, some examples being the Tesla Educational Opportunity School, and St Paul's United Methodist Church. My community is also located near Palmer Park, which is a popular trailhead in Eastern Colorado Springs.
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School Project
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 16, 2024
Population: 34230
housing healthcare education affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
access to affordable housing, healthcare, and quality jobs and education
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Broomfield North
Spring 2024 Spaces of Political Geography
Communities and Communities of Interest
March 15, 2024
Population: 8164
housing healthcare education environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is predominantly white and Hispanic with Christian religion.
Community Activities and Services
My community has homes, suburban neighborhoods, shopping centers, healthcare, banks, and churches.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs Students
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 15, 2024
Population: 115992
education suburban
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who attend the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and live nearby, consisting of the residential areas between I-25 and Powers, and Woodmen and Constitution.
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GES 3300 2024
March 15, 2024
Population: 23903
infrastructure healthcare voting rights environment water
Economic or Environmental Interests
Drought and heat risk in Colorado Springs, CO is very high. Precipitation risk is significant. About 77% of buildings in Colorado Springs, CO are at risk of wildfire, and the risk level for these buildings is significant. Also, the air pollution in Colorado Springs comes from a myriad of sources: factories, vehicle emissions, buildings, and homes, as well as fossil fuel power generating facilities.
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GES 3300 2024 organization
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 15, 2024
Population: 1447
renewable resources mental health crime education environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is part of the GES 3300 2024 organization. The needs and priorities of the community are safety, political fairness, and environmental concerns.
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Colorado Springs
March 14, 2024
Population: 30023
diversity education entertainment environment recreation
Community Activities and Services
My community includes my peers in GES 3300 2024 at University of Colorado Springs. The campus provides a place where we can socialize, gather, and learn. My community also includes my climbing gym in downtown Colorado Springs, called CityRock. The climbing community is encouraging and laid back.
Economic or Environmental Interests
As far as I main environmental concern I have is that of radon.
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Test
Jan. 23, 2024
Population: 18625
sea level rise education
Community Needs and Concerns
Test
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Thinking community
July 12, 2023
Population: 17556
LGBT+ renewable resources voting rights diversity environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
We are all linked by the lack of water resources
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Fossil-free community
July 12, 2023
Population: 35582
transportation renewable resources voting rights diversity environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
Employed in educational fields Climate change concerns - energy generation (renewable rather than fossil fuels), transportation - pedestrian, biking public transportation instead of car
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Colorado College
July 12, 2023
Population: 7454
housing environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is near a college
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Historic Colorado Springs Area
July 6, 2023
Population: 148223
transportation historical housing voting rights environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
MY COMMUNITY IS THE FIRST POST WAR DEVELOPMENT IN CS ,MODLED ON LEVTTOWN AND WRITTEN UP FOR ITS MANY NOVEL FEATURES. HAS BECOME A VERY POPULAR BUY AND DIE COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE APPRECIATE THE WALKABILITY, PROXIMITY TO DT, MATURE LANDSCAPING, ACCESS TO MULTIPLE THIRD PLACES.
Community Activities and Services
Historical walkable Colorado Springs
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El Paso County, CO
July 5, 2023
Population: 7990
infrastructure homelessness crime education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is majority Caucasian, a quarter Latinx, less than a tenth American African, and three percent Asian and Indigenous.
Community Activities and Services
People gather at churches, parks, sports venues, and school. They access private and publicly-sponsored healthcare services, few citizens take public transportation, local non-profit organizations serve a minority of the public.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is culturally diverse of lower- to middle-income families and senior citizens. Those employed are educators, self-employed, salespeople, service providers, and military.
Community Needs and Concerns
The citizens in my community are acutely aware of socio-economic disenfranchisement of the culturally diverse. We deserve and require representation that reflects our needs in the political spectrum.
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Old North End/Old Colo.City/Manitou
July 5, 2023
Population: 17325
climate LGBT+ housing voting rights reproductive rights
Cultural or Historical Interests
As a liberal arts college, and surrounding neighborhood of residences for faculty and students, we share liberal political and cultural values. By coincidence, the adjacent town in the valley to the west is the home of many retired hippies, sharing a similar culture.
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cos cyclists
July 5, 2023
Population: 4680
environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
be nice if plastics were all biodegradeable
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El Paso County, CO
July 5, 2023
Population: 13240
infrastructure homelessness crime rural affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is majority Caucasian, a quarter Latinx, less than a tenth American African, and three percent Asian and Indigenous.
Community Activities and Services
People gather at churches, parks, sports venues, and school. They access private and publicly-sponsored healthcare services, few citizens take public transportation, local non-profit organizations serve a minority of the public.
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Downtown CS
July 5, 2023
Population: 15378
Cultural or Historical Interests
my community is in the historic downtown neighborhoods
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Bluffside Community
July 5, 2023
Population: 18936
internet environment suburban middle class government workers
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is employed by software companies and government contractors. My community is concerned with wildlife entering suburban areas.
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Old North End
July 5, 2023
Population: 1023
LGBT+ renewable resources mental health gun control education
Community Activities and Services
Steele Elementary, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Old North End
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Downtown Business District
May 19, 2023
Population: 4396
gentrification infrastructure transportation urban
Community Activities and Services
There are many things happening in the downtown area.
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Old People Haven
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 37277
Community Needs and Concerns
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Mesa Ridge
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 13570
LGBT+ housing voting rights diversity mental health
Community Activities and Services
Mesa Ridge
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Old People Haven
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 668074
housing diversity elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
na
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n/a
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 355422
housing healthcare diversity mental health education
Community Activities and Services
N/A
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Mesa Ridge Neighborhood
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 45040
housing diversity crime education suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Student Humpty Dumpty Statues
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widefield
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 27002
housing healthcare diversity gun control elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
cultural importance
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Mesa Ridge Highschool
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 33438
education
Community Activities and Services
na
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N/A
Feb. 6, 2023
Population: 4441
Community Needs and Concerns
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Widefield
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 1457
Community Activities and Services
NA
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Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 7645
Community Activities and Services
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Mesa Ridge high school
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 1240
transportation housing healthcare crime education
Community Activities and Services
NA
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colorado springs community
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 10372
housing elderly environment affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
using disposable plastic bags in my area now costs 10 cents per bag, forcing more people to bring reusable grocery bags.
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Scared Chickens
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 17565
diversity gun control young suburban affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
If map drawers were to draw our community they would have to know it wouldn't be very much to see that there is nothing interesting happening around
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na
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 22253
education elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
na
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N/A
Feb. 2, 2023
Population: 1683
crime environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
N/A
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Pomona High School
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 1274
voting rights education environment suburban affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community are the ones who go to church every sunday.
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Farmers for Barbra
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 48167
transportation housing environment suburban affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community likes being outside, most people do not have a shared history and come from all over.
Community Activities and Services
School, we have a nice community. Also have olde town.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in the plains, water access is a environmental concern since the plains to not get lots of precipitation, low wages and high costs are concerning for residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community is suburban and does not have a lot of connectivity
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SuperTrooper
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 3329
LGBT+ voting rights diversity mental health education
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community if full of my family who is Native American and Goes Pow Wow.
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers services and socializes in public places like the Apex center and parks such as Nottingham.
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Arvada booger sugar lovers.
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 1576
military coal corruption
Cultural or Historical Interests
White.
Community Activities and Services
Snowboarding.
Economic or Environmental Interests
White powder.
Community Needs and Concerns
White powder.
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Robloxia
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 5601
transportation renewable resources housing crime suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
In my community there is not usally a shared hsitory we come from all over and share our ideas with eachother.
Community Activities and Services
I would describe my 'community as nice. I do wish we were more connected but I believe that it is a safe pretty place.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is really clsoe to downtown denver but also the perfect distance formt he beautiful mountians.
Community Needs and Concerns
I feel as if my community needs to be better connected and needs to really meet one another so wee can share experiences.
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Pomona
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 65809
LGBT+ healthcare voting rights mental health gun control
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mu community is near a lake and there is a piece of land that is going to be made into a skate park many people in my community are worried that they will tear down all the trees and drive out the animals.
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Slayville
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 8083
LGBT+ renewable resources mental health gun control education
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very diverse.
Community Activities and Services
People in my community enjoy going to school and coffee shops.
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of people care about backyard gardening and keeping the community healthy.
Community Needs and Concerns
We are concerned about equal rights.
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FRUITS
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 696
LGBT+ diversity pets
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people of the LGBTQ+ community and people who like cats.
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Pomona
Nov. 15, 2022
Population: 1274
voting rights diversity education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
my communitie has a large hispanic population
Community Activities and Services
my community is full of people who love dutch bros
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have a industrial industry and farmimg
Community Needs and Concerns
My communitie is 1 district but 2 towns
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Commerce City
Oct. 24, 2022
Population: 36327
schools transportation oil and gas
Community Needs and Concerns
Help our community bridge the north side of the city with the central commerce city
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Unincorporated commerce city
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
July 22, 2022
Population: 604
renewable resources housing healthcare education elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is diverse culturally, linguistically and economically. Everyone works hard to have a decent life
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is lower income and deserves access to quality facilities found in higher income neighborhoods
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Veteran’s Corner
July 22, 2022
Population: 1191
military housing diversity education affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Community safety, after school and summer activities for kids, teachers who can recognize and dissolve bullying, martial arts implemented into high schools in gym class or as sport, like how football is.
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River Run
July 19, 2022
Population: 21698
transportation housing healthcare gun control affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Age groups, languages, kids
Community Activities and Services
Neighborhood park, rec center, go to Thornton or brighton for restaurants and shopping
Economic or Environmental Interests
Transportation, construction, landscaping, Healthcare
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep community in same district, need for local restaurants and shopping, need support for youth athletics and schools. Currently choice our kids into Thornton school district and athletic programs because commerce city does not have robust enough programs
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Princeton Students and surroundings
April 21, 2022
Population: 15682
tourism historical education small businesses festivals
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers around the university. It's the central gathering spot for everyone, even non students. Everyone gets around with cars and uses route 1 the most.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most people work at the University or nearby in some information industries. There's also a lot of tourism from around the area.
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Commerce city
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
March 22, 2022
Population: 16450
transportation housing healthcare voting rights education
Community Activities and Services
N/a
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Five Points
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
March 21, 2022
Population: 6555
Community Activities and Services
I consider my walking distance and most common walking areas my community
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Buffalo run
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
March 20, 2022
Population: 1290
housing diversity crime education affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
Taxes for the area of Buffalo Run are much higher than our surrounding areas. Accountability for how those tax dollars are being spent is very important. Our area is very underdeveloped but we pay the biggest portion of taxes.
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Teresa_UCCS
March 20, 2022
Population: 1720
transportation housing crime environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs a better transportation system
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UCCS Students
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 19, 2022
Population: 16149
housing healthcare diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is relatively diverse and includes many young students that are both local to the area and from abroad.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people that commute to UCCS, live on campus, and require basic needs like healthcare and shopping in the area.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is heavily invested in the university and surrounding interests. There is nearby hiking, shopping, and social entertainment.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs more access to affordable living in the area and more health clinics.
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UCCS Students
March 19, 2022
Population: 21132
housing diversity education suburban affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of a large population of retired and active military; we live near the Air Force Academy and many other military installations.
Community Activities and Services
Many people in my community go to the local brewery or coffee shops to socialize.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in the mountains, and minerals and wildlife are likely large economic interests.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community should have more inclusion of diversity.
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JGern UCCS
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 18, 2022
Population: 17279
housing healthcare education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who go to school and work in healthcare.
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Communities for True Equality
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 18, 2022
Population: 11649
housing diversity crime environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is comprised of individuals diverse in their religion, ethnicity, language, age, immigration status, socio-economic situation, etc.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people in the Colorado Springs area who are passionate about social, environmental and economic justice. My community is a non-profit organization that provides space for those in need and those advocating for change to gather and positively impact their community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is concerned with social injustices and activists groups to include those of the BLM movement, those experiencing homelessness, and Native American communities. My community advocates for affordable and housing first initiatives, labor rights, accountability of state institutions, and environmental concerns.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
March 17, 2022
Population: 56578
LGBT+ housing voting rights diversity environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who live near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in El Paso County Colorado.
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Reunion
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
March 16, 2022
housing healthcare mental health crime gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
Local happenings
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Reunion
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
March 9, 2022
housing diversity crime education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
The shared interest in my community is their dislike of the metro district.
Community Activities and Services
My community goes to the Reunion Rec Center or Bison Ridge Rec Center for Children's activities and adult work out. Otherwise my community leaves this area for other activities and services since we don't offer much here in Reunion or north Commerce City.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The environmental interest here is the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
Community Needs and Concerns
We would like to have more grocery stores, restaurants and retail opportunities and less houses and apartments.
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Gabby in Boulder
Feb. 26, 2022
Population: 104302
transportation housing education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of the University of Colorado, transportation, and recreation services here in Boulder.
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Commerce City
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Feb. 24, 2022
Population: 5615
transportation diversity education suburban affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My family loves playing at parks and being outside when the weather permits.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs Geography
Political Geography 2022
Spaces of Political Geography 2022
Feb. 21, 2022
Population: 35142
transportation education
Community Needs and Concerns
The university community includes both the campus, nearby residential units, and entities across the region.
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Hale
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Feb. 8, 2022
Population: 15046
transportation housing diversity elderly environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is historically middle class. More white than other races but accepting of different backgrounds and financial backgrounds than our bookend neighbors to the north (park hill) and south (crestmoor, hilltop).
Community Activities and Services
My community is a proud mix of homeowners and renters. We have single family homes and apartment complexes. We have older folks and a newer contingent of families with children. We also have the new 9CO development which drawers younger, less attached folks and older, freer couples. We enjoy the fairly urban lifestyle that places like Colfax Ave and Colorado Blvd provide and being and able to walk and bike many places around the city while still having a little separation from the hustle and bustle. Shopping is available along those major corridors as well as a few neighborhood commercial areas on each end of the neighborhood. We like our local parks (like Lindsley) and city park.
Economic or Environmental Interests
A major flood corridor goes through our neighborhood, so dealing with that through the ongoing P2P projects are important.
Community Needs and Concerns
Hale needs more cultural identity. Places like 9Co and the revitalizing Colfax corridor help, but often we are looked over for neighborhoods that have a stronger cultural identity.
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Turnberry Wildlife protection
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Feb. 7, 2022
Population: 8110
housing environment hiking construction
Economic or Environmental Interests
My Community would like a balance of keeping part of our Community wild and used for wildlife as well as keeping a balance with growth. we would like to have a place we can go to with our families to learn and explore nature.
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Buffalo Run
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Feb. 2, 2022
Population: 6828
gun rights environment suburban high income high taxes
Community Activities and Services
We all share a common appreciation for the Buffalo Run Golf Course and the wildlife it supports.
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River oaks
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 14
transportation housing crime education suburban
Community Needs and Concerns
We need less industrial near residebtial neighborhoods. Especially 112 and Havana..
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Reunion, North Ward
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 402
housing crime education environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is commonly thought of as 2 separate communities, divided by a wildlife refuge. The needs of each separate community is different.
Community Needs and Concerns
Community needs are separate. What one part of the city needs or lacks, the other part has. The newer part of the community is financially responsible for the entire cities growth through extremely controversial means, with very little oversight! Home builders and land developers have broken promises of parks & recreation, promises of new schools and convinces such as grocery stores, libraries, and food and entertainment. The city turns a blind eye to these money hungry groups and individuals and allow them to continue to take from the cities home buyers!
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Buffalo Highland
Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Jan. 19, 2022
Population: 402
transportation diversity
Community Needs and Concerns
My community buffalo highlands needs a park. We also need a library in the north portion of the city
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Curtis Park
Jan. 10, 2022
Population: 6624
transportation housing homelessness recreation multicultural
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is Curtis Park which is a designated a historic neighborhood, and also has a resident-driven newsletter to inform the community.
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Bible Park, Goldsmith
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Jan. 6, 2022
Population: 5033
transportation housing small businesses
Cultural or Historical Interests
Bible Park
Community Activities and Services
Recreation Center
Economic or Environmental Interests
Bible Park
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing, Density, Environment, Business Development
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Jan. 6, 2022
Population: 11984
diversity gun control environment water
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Lowry community is young yet it has an identity of its own. It used to be an air base, so it still maintains a bit of that culture.
Community Activities and Services
My community consists mostly of the neighboring families that go to the same school as our son.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Denver is affected by the seasonality of the water charge in the mountains. We believe that with the changing climate, growth of the city in a planned fashion is crucial.
Community Needs and Concerns
We live close to the city of Aurora, and our house is just at the border of our neighborhood. There has been an increase in crime in the past years and we would like to feel safer again.
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Central Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Jan. 4, 2022
Population: 29102
housing voting rights gun control education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of residents of Central Park, a redevelopment of the firmer Stapleton airport property.
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Lodo Union Station
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Jan. 2, 2022
Population: 4401
transportation housing diversity environment urban
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who live in the dense urban parts of Denver and rely on walking, biking, and public transportation to get around.
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Union Station
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 23, 2021
Population: 9936
homelessness crime pets white-collar waste
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near the Denver business district. My neighbors are primarily white-collar workers - consultants, lawyers, administrators - desk jobs, many of whom can walk to work (or travel for work) but have worked remotely for most of the pandemic.
Community Needs and Concerns
There is a big homelessness challenge in my neighborhood that needs to be addressed. It is unsafe for me to walk my dog in certain areas due to trash (food, wrappers, drugs) on the ground.
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Mayfair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 13, 2021
Population: 12438
transportation diversity crime affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Very white and seemingly upper middle class. Wish it was more diverse.
Community Activities and Services
Not really sure. The elementary schools is the only place I see lots of different people all together I guess.
Community Needs and Concerns
Homelessness and crime on East Colfax seems to be creeping west at the same time I see development on Colfax. Not sure what the answers are but allowing NIMBY interest to overrule common decency will put us in a bad spot in the long run. Balance is needed.
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Dec. 13, 2021
Population: 86
Community Activities and Services
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It lacks a community center
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 12, 2021
Population: 988
housing diversity crime education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is composed of LatinX, African, middle eastern and mix population. A very diverse community and will be impacted by gentrification practices
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Westwood
Dec. 12, 2021
Population: 10903
LGBT+ housing crime education environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My neighborhood needs some TLC
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Northside - Jefferson Park community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 10, 2021
Population: 3205
transportation housing diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
The neighborhood is historically made up of mostly Hispanic and Latino/a residents, although this number is sadly decreasing due to gentrification and the rapid redevelopment of the neighborhood (slot homes to the south of Jefferson Park, apartments and renovations to the north). The strong ties to the Hispanic and Latino community is a benefit to the community and a number of businesses and environments have Spanish speaking residents and workers. New primarily white residents buying/renting property in the area are typically young (20s and 30s) while Hispanic and Latino residents tend to be older (age 40+) with families or long-time residents.
Community Activities and Services
My community spends a lot of time outdoors at the parks in the neighborhood, including Jefferson Park, Highland Park, and Viking Park, and on weekends in the fall the neighborhood fills with Broncos fans there for the nearby stadium. The neighborhood hosts one of the few grocery stores in the area so the Safeway is a central point of activity and a great place to access groceries, supplies, and medications. Transportation services are close by on Federal Blvd., which is where most transit riders access these services and nearby North High School and Valdez Elementary host lots of the area's students.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near the Platte River (and river trail), I-25, the Broncos Stadium and Downtown Denver. There is some commercial activity within the community but the proximity to nearby commercial areas in other neighborhoods and easy access to I-25 and Downtown seems to be a big draw for new residents who work or spend time outside of the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is changing and much of its history (i.e., the Chicano Rights Movement) and its residents are being edged out by new upscale development and an influx of young, affluent residents. The community needs representation that will balance the changes with historic residents' interests to help ensure that there is an opportunity and cultural basis for Hispanic and Latino as well as low- to moderate-income families and residents to stay in place. The community Map drawers should also know that residents north of W 26th Ave encompass many different socio-economic and demographic backgrounds and this part of the community feels noticeably different/separate from areas south of 26th
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Whittier
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 10, 2021
Population: 19504
historical homelessness crime education outdoor activities
Cultural or Historical Interests
I/We love the mix of cultures, diversity and languages in the neighborhood and want to keep the neighborhood real.
Community Activities and Services
My community is involved in Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, Ford Warren library and new restaurants including, but not limited to the Plimoth, Brassier Brixton, St. Marks, Thin Man, Cafe Miriam--whatever the Whittier ends up becoming. We also enjoy ReZened to find fun recycled clothing options.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Economically we need to walk the fine line of keeping the neighborhood vibrant with employment opportunities, cultural opportunities, better education options (too many kids leave the neighborhood for school) and the line of giving back to those less fortunate.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lack of Commercial options for the mom and pop venues, grocery options, schools that are not ranked the lowest in DPS--and to be clear--new structures do not make better schools. Involved parents and educators make better schools.
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S Broadway Community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 9, 2021
Population: 45474
historical small businesses multicultural bicycles public transit
Community Activities and Services
My community consists of the greater S Broadway area - the people who shop, eat, walk, bike, take transit, and go to school near S Broadway. The people for who who S Broadway is our 'Main Street'
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Union Station
Dec. 8, 2021
Population: 1336
parks mental health crime gun control
Economic or Environmental Interests
Parks. There are no parks in downtown Denver of Union Station. While Confluence Park is beautiful, it's hard to take the dog out in the middle of the winter from our urban center over the Millennium Bridge. RiNo, as well, needs at least some grass. Let's use the remaining green space for parks.
Community Needs and Concerns
Redistricting should work and follow more closely with police precincts. The crimewave, addiction and homeless crisis must be addressed for Denver to continue to grow and prosper. There will be economic and population consequences if the crisis is not address in a more concerted and serious manner.
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Denver Comedians
Dec. 7, 2021
Population: 1672
LGBT+ housing healthcare mental health
Community Activities and Services
Resturants, bars, venues
Community Needs and Concerns
The homeless
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Downtown Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 7, 2021
Population: 24175
transportation housing diversity crime environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
This community serves as the economic and cultural hub for the region and the state.
Community Needs and Concerns
Homelessness and crime have plagued this community with no end in sight.
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Upper Downtown Denver
Dec. 7, 2021
Population: 1285
transportation LGBT+ housing diversity environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community serves as the economic and cultural center of the region and state.
Community Needs and Concerns
Homelessness and crime are plaguing this community and it threatens to force residents to leave the city center and is forcing businesses to leave.
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City Park West
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 6, 2021
Population: 57
transportation housing diversity crime environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is one that values interactions among neighbors
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Green valley ranch
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Dec. 6, 2021
Population: 40946
housing crime education elderly affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our community is made up of diverse people from so many countries. it's amazing. In 20 years the community grown from one small store to a booming area of retail wearhouses small businesses.
Community Activities and Services
My community is amazing. Made up of diverse people from everywhere. We enjoy community farmers markets movies in the park tree lightings community garage sales.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community has grown and for that we need more services stop signs to protect from accidents.we have on area on the Aurora Denver line without one and it's causing accidents. We need a sub station to help get help to folks faster ie police. We need more things for youth to do to help get the kids some things to attend to help keep them out of trouble boys and girls club
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Southmoor Neighborhood
Dec. 6, 2021
Population: 4201
transportation housing crime environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is young professional and families.
Community Activities and Services
A high proportion of my community owns dogs. There are several parks for bring them to for exercise.
Economic or Environmental Interests
In general, my community is middle-class, employed, and many seem to work from home.
Community Needs and Concerns
This is a concern for safety with an increasingly present transient population, as is everywhere in Denver.
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Platt Park
Dec. 2, 2021
Population: 6788
food crime environment bicycles festivals
Community Needs and Concerns
Platt Park is a community of involved citizens and I want to share my desire that Platt Park remain in tact from Downing to Broadway and Evans to Mississippi. Keeping the concerns of Platt Park unified is best for the community and it's growth of involved citizens.
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Elizabeth, Colorado Community
Dec. 1, 2021
Population: 13914
housing crime elderly
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is defined by a shared love for their rural environment and farming-based economy.
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Green Valley Ranch
Nov. 30, 2021
Population: 36794
transportation healthcare education elderly environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Basically there are no cultural or historical interest that I am aware of in GVR. However, in close proximity you will find the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, DIA and the Panasonic Enterprise Solution . GVR is a very diverse community in all aspects of life. Most of the residents actually work outside the area. The Golf course, DIA and the Gaylord contributes to tourism in the area. The environmental interest are basically the same as for everywhere else (global warming, climate change, over population, water and air pollution, and waste disposal.
Community Activities and Services
In the Green Valley Ranch (GVR) Community to socialize we go to the following places: 1. GVR Recreation Center to exercise, play cards and Scrabble, Farmer"s Market, free outdoor concerts and outdoor movies, and community meetings 2. Golf Course..Play golf. Eberts for the Autumn Festival, Enclave for swimming, Fireworks display 3. Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) of Denver Public Schools for community meetings 4. GVR East Park on Jebel
Economic or Environmental Interests
Services are accessed from: GVR Library, shopping area surrounding King Sooper, SCl Health, UCHealth Primary Care,GVR Medical Urgent Care,Verizon , and Family health care. Unless you have a car or utilize Uber,Lyft or someone to to take you Transportation is poor. RTD service is very poor in terms of routes, times,connections , and places to sit or covered areas while you wait for a bus. There is a need for a brick and mortal US Postal Service (USPS) in GVR, the United Parcel Service (UPS) Store with its 2-3 staff tries to handle its work plus the activities of USPS. Waits and long lines. Otherwise, the closest USPS is in Montbello.
Community Needs and Concerns
This Community needs it own post office, one that is located in the 80249 zip code. This community needs a full service public (non-medical) Senior Citizens Center like a hub that is open 7 days a week with games, music, the arts, a coffee shop and etc. This community needs some social places that youth can go to have fun and socialize. ( ex. skating rink, theatre, the arts, bowling alley and things of that sort. This community should be kept in the same district it is in, with the same precints
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Montbello
Nov. 30, 2021
Population: 67546
transportation healthcare crime education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Montbello is 50 + years old. We are a diverse Neighborhood and always have been. However, like many older neighborhoods the historical distinction is not acknowledged or lost. There are no designated historic places in Montbello. The first elementary school, health center, park, and first high school. grocery store, first community event. sports events, meetings, groups and organizations. When and where hosted. A plaque or signs indicating these events and the persons responsible should be celebrated. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal the history of what it was those residents who worked there and what it is now.
Community Activities and Services
Montbello does not have a place to socialize. We use The Montbello Rec Ctr, for most events. The center is not located in Montbello however it is used for community events, meetings, outdoor recreation, movies, etc. We have several parks for gatherings, however not always accessible or safe for those with Disabilities and Seniors. Getting to parks safely is an issue. Traffic, lack of crosswalks, traffic signs, lights, parking. etc. Montbello High School parking lot is used for events, again not always available, safe for all populations, disabled, small children and seniors. Not handicapped accessible. Montbello Library, intended for large events, families, meetings and socializing.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most residents work outside Montbello. Due to the cost of living. Where there are many fast food jobs they are sufficient to sustain a family. We have environmental concerns in Montbello. Noise, Air, Overcrowding, Trash, diesel, commercial trucks, trailers, water quality, etc.
Community Needs and Concerns
Montbello needs a full service grocery store, a costco, traditional high school, A full service Health Facility to accommodate the Montbello Neighborhood, Road Improvements, Side walks, Safe Walking accessibility for all. Empowerment zone, Educational facility to teach, train a skilled based workforce in the Arts, Stem jobs, Construction, to include Design, Architectural, Water conversation, Environmental jobs, Air Quality control, Conversation, Forestry, Health care careers, Mental Health, etc.
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Virginia Village
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 29, 2021
Population: 70164
transportation housing healthcare education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is mostly white and includes a large Jewish American population, particularly in it's more affluent, suburban northern and eastern quadrants. The western portion of the neighborhood is occupied by high-density rental units that are home to lower-income residents and has a significant Black and Latin American population.
Community Activities and Services
Virginia Village includes Ellis Elementary School, Montessori School of Denver, Virginia Village Branch Library, Cook Park Recreation Center, Light of the Nations Church, Denver Christian Bible Church, Salem United Church of Christ, Holly Street Church of Christ, Potter's House Christian Center, Cook Park, and Ash Grove Park. It's main streets include South Colorado Boulevard, South Holly Street, South Monaco Street, South Quebec Street, East Florida Avenue, and East Evans Avenue. It is anchored by the Virginia Village Square stores on South Holly and East Florida. Interstate 25 runs nearby and is easily accessible via Evans and Colorado.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The northern bord or of Virginia Village is marked by the Cherry Creek River and bicycle trail. This trail provides residents with access to the natural environment but is prone to flooding at certain times of the year. There are convenient stores and gas stations, barber shops and hair salons, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a few retail stores in the neighborhood that may employ some residents, but I suspect that most residents work outside of the neighborhood, as it is conveniently located near Interstate 25 and the RTD light rail station at Colorado Boulevard.
Community Needs and Concerns
Virginia Village is currently in the 6th CD, but I could see it fitting well within the 10th CD (to the west) or the 5th CD (to the norht). It is probably too large and too urban for the 4th CD (to the south).
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Montbello
Nov. 29, 2021
Population: 44517
transportation healthcare mental health education elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
My community was established in the late 1960’s and is known as the forgotten community. It has grown tremendously and extends to Pena Blvd on the West and Havana on the East. 56th Avenue North and Smith Road South. The Montbello district should include all addresses with 80239 zip code. Montbello was built before GVR and Stapleton. As a community we have worked well to advocate for infrastructure improvements and we desire not to split our district, but rather to expand it.
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Montbello
Nov. 26, 2021
Population: 44184
housing healthcare diversity education elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is rational diverse and thus there are strong bonds within the different nationalities and race. Traditional this community has suffered from a resource deficiency historically. It has in the past attracted many cultures and has grown however without the normal commercial development required for a diverse community. We have struggled to get the attention from city leaders and civilian developers, the ladder seemingly show interest in gentrifying our homes.
Community Activities and Services
Within the community there various parks such as Montbello Central, Montbello Rec Center. Transportation is improving, however, education is within the community but many travel outside for schooling. Definitely travel outside of community for medical needs. There several religious venues for the community members to use. There are auxiliary community services such as the Girls and Boys Club and the youth football programs in the parks. No major water venues in Montbello such as lakes or rivers or streams.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Those working outside of the home seek employment outside of our community even outside of our city. There is also a large amount of home business such as auto repair, landscaping, small gardening of food and in some cases live stock. Within the community few employment opportunities create the need to leave the community for jobs that are few within the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep all community members in the same district or create two distinct ones called Montbello and Green Valley Ranch separate into two similar districts, with similar shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines. All of these are on point in highlighting areas of concern and improvement. We need policing that has skin in the game. Meaning not leaving this community at the end of their shifts. The same for the fire department personnel. These are key fixtures in our community and they should share in the success or failure as major stakeholders here.
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Affordable housing center city
Nov. 22, 2021
Population: 16675
housing
Economic or Environmental Interests
Affordable housing
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New Inverted L
Nov. 20, 2021
Population: 65282
transportation housing diversity education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Shared struggle
Community Activities and Services
Working class people
Economic or Environmental Interests
Air quality and transit
Community Needs and Concerns
Affordable housing
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Capitol Hill
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 18, 2021
Population: 32462
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community consists of low to mid income families and individuals of a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. The beauty of my community is it's variety,
Community Needs and Concerns
Folks who live in multi-family housing units and folks who rent need adequate representation in my community.
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Montbello & GVR community
Nov. 15, 2021
Population: 39920
housing diversity education environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is full of diverse communities that all have different priorities. Although we are very unified, the sense that what happens in our neighborhoods matter. Having such advancements and use of gentrification throughout our communities can truly impact people in such negative manners. People face financial struggles day to day. Making them a constant reality creates stress and less representation of who we are and the values we have.
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Black community
GEOG 3742
GEOG 3742 Fall 2021 Session 1
Nov. 12, 2021
Population: 6288
LGBT+ housing diversity mental health education
Community Activities and Services
My community goes out to 16th street and we hang out out parks. I go to church and the movie theatres
Community Needs and Concerns
We need more places to hang out and mental health support in all areas
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East Colfax
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 12, 2021
Population: 10161
gentrification housing unemployment unaffordable multicultural
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of low-income multicultural and multigenerational families that have been affected by gentrification and COVID
Community Needs and Concerns
We hope that you keep our community together in the same district. We've been supporting each other and providing important resources for our residents and businesses.
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Emily Test
Nov. 12, 2021
Population: 15425
diversity environment affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has air quality issues with suncor refinery and purina and i25 and i70 and the brown cloud.
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CO
Nov. 10, 2021
Population: 688078
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are latino in a majjority white state
Community Activities and Services
My communisty is largly latino
Economic or Environmental Interests
We are meh and good and bad
Community Needs and Concerns
WE want representation
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West Colfax
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 10, 2021
Population: 34
transportation housing healthcare environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
working class latino neighborhood, traditional Jewish neighborhood, gentrifying neighborhood currently
Community Activities and Services
Parks, lake park, restaurants, breweries
Economic or Environmental Interests
I'd like to see Sloan's Lake as a more healthy lake for regular and ongoing use for the entire community.
Community Needs and Concerns
Ways to support those who are homeless as well as affordable housing options.
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The old D8
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 8, 2021
Population: 469
transportation housing diversity crime affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This area is affected by gentrification, and there is a lot of replacement of communities. There are multiple disparities that impact different neighborhoods due to grocery store displacement, and other development issues.
Community Activities and Services
Schools - multiple, near my house and in the surrounding area, Stanley Market, near east colfax, dayton community center
Community Needs and Concerns
We need less hotels and more grocery stores.
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West Highlands
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 6, 2021
Population: 82
historical entertainment art low income Christianity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many of the homes in my neighborhood were built in the late 1800's and the turn of the century.
Community Activities and Services
We are walking distance from a library, recreation centers, shopping and restaurants. We have easy access to grocery stores and parks.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The trees in our neighborhood are old and starting to loose branches which damage cars and fences. Also the tree roots push up the sidewalks making them uneven and causing tripping.
Community Needs and Concerns
In what used to be a historic district the older homes are being scraped off and replaced with contemporary architecture that does not match the neighborhood.
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Montbello
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 5, 2021
Population: 66874
LGBT+ housing diversity elderly environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Entire community of Montbello, the diversity as a historic AA community and now majority Latino. Spanish, Ethiopian, and many other languages are spoken, we have immigrants and refugees from around the world. And these communities must be kept intact to ensure their voices are strong and represented.
Community Activities and Services
The Montbello community takes part in many activities together and is often in great need of gathering places. We often use the Montbello Rec Center, Montbello Library, Montbello Open Space, Boys and Girls Club, Green Valley Ranch Rec. Center, Parkfield Lake, GVR Library. The Montbello High School campus and Montbello Central Park are the heart and soul of the neighborhood and must stay together.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We need access to workforce centers, education and technical training opportunities, environmental justice is a huge issue as the Montbello community is next to a former superfund site.
Community Needs and Concerns
we must keep Montbello Central Park and the Montbello High School campus together and not split it. Social services, access to resources and cultural ties make it necessary to try and limit the splits of historic neighborhoods of color.
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Clayton Test
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 5, 2021
Population: 451
voting rights environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
We need a grocery store.
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Commerce City, Colorado
C3gov
Nov. 3, 2021
Population: 81
Community Activities and Services
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East Colfax
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 1, 2021
Population: 22901
housing diversity education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are one of the most culturally diverse communities in the City of Denver with a wide range of nationalities and languages represented in the neighborhood. Being a truly multilingual and multicultural community is something that is unique to East Colfax and therefore requires that our neighborhood be united into one Council District
Community Activities and Services
Our Community lacks critical services like a Public Library, Recreation Centers, and Early Childhood Education providers. We rank dismally low in the city's equity index
Economic or Environmental Interests
Nearly a third of our community is living below the poverty line.
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Highlands Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Nov. 1, 2021
Population: 52
transportation healthcare environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near a highway and we are one of the most polluted areas in the country in terms of air quality.
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La Alma/Lincoln Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 31, 2021
Population: 60631
transportation housing voting rights diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Chicano/Latinx history and culture, the arts
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The west side!
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 29, 2021
Population: 58260
transportation LGBT+ housing voting rights diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Hispanic, latin x, immigrants, working class, blue color.
Community Activities and Services
Working class neighborhood that dares dream big; despite a history of marginalization and redlining.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Fighting against displacement, and rapid gentrification.
Community Needs and Concerns
Financial assistance to stay and not be displaced during a period of gentrification.
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Montbello
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 28, 2021
Population: 29546
transportation diversity education elderly affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Large Latino population
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South Central Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 28, 2021
Population: 52983
transportation housing diversity education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who live in the West Washington Park, Beautiful Speer, Baker, Broadway/Lincoln Corridor and Platt Park neighborhoods.
Community Needs and Concerns
The issue we are facing is the high cost of land and therefore, the high cost of housing, resulting in gentrification and homelessness. Simultaneously this area needs to increase its density and create alternatives to single-occupancy cars.
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Greater Downtown
Oct. 28, 2021
Population: 71076
transportation housing homelessness young urban
Community Activities and Services
RiNo, LoDo, CBD, Cap Hill, Uptown, Golden Triangle, and LoHi all have similar populations, issues, and goals. We should be represented on city council by one person who is NOT beholden to folks in single-family homes, long-time homeowning communities, and older interests. We need a council district for young people who might not be from here but are making Denver's core their home just the same.
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East Colfax Neighborhood
Oct. 27, 2021
Population: 7398
gentrification recreation affordable multicultural multilingual
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are one of the most culturally diverse communities in the City of Denver with a wide range of nationalities and languages represented in the neighborhood.Being a truly multilingual and multicultural community is something that is unique to East Colfax and therefore requires that our neighborhood be united into one Council DistrictLanguage access issues are of critical importance in East Colfax.
Community Activities and Services
Our Community is lacking in critical services most neighborhoods in Denver have such as a Public Library, Recreation Centers, and Early Childhood Education providers.
Economic or Environmental Interests
East Colfax has a significant population (27%) that is living below the poverty line. This is significantly higher than other neighborhoods in Denver.By splitting our neighborhood into Two City Council Districts with more power and privilege with Central Park and Park Hill on the North (District 8) and Montclair, Lowry, and Hilltop on the South (District 5), we are putting an already disadvantaged community in competition with neighborhoods with extremely different interests and needs.This is setting East Colfax up for failure. The City should be investing in giving East Colfax all the support it needs to be a unified voice advocating for the resources we need.
Community Needs and Concerns
East Colfax 78 out of 78 on the Equity Scale in the City of Denver and therefore East Colfax needs to be united into one City Council District as the issues facing our neighborhood require specific leadership and advocacy. We are stronger together, and want to work as a unified community and not be broken up and "absorbed" into other neighborhoods.
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Golden Triangle and Upper Downtown
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 26, 2021
Population: 4274
transportation housing crime
Community Activities and Services
This is a community centered around Civic Center park. Golden Triangle and Upper Downtown have similar demographics regarding residents and their willingness to live in relatively high density including large condominium buildings.
Community Needs and Concerns
Because this area is in the urban core, needs are extremely high on non-car transit as well as concerns about crime and safety in the city center.
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Baker
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 25, 2021
Population: 1978
housing diversity mental health crime affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My neighborhood is significantly defined by 1) Baker Historic District 2) the major roads that define the neighborhood (which is actually not exactly the same as the historic district: Alameda (S) 6th Ave (N) Santa Fe (West) and Broadway (East).
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community has gentrified so much in the past 10 years that many folks have either had to or chosen to leave, which has disrupted social and cultural ties in the community. Attention to decisions that support continuation of strong community ties should be a priority. Housing is relatively dense in most of our community, but we need more affordable options for people at all income levels and family sizes.
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Far Northeast Neighborhood
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 23, 2021
Population: 32114
transportation food housing gun control education
Community Needs and Concerns
My community does not have access to a grocery store. It is a food dessert.
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Hidden Park
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 22, 2021
Population: 625
transportation housing diversity education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are many ethnic communities that contribute to more diversity in schools and businesses. My area is on the border of Aurora and Centennial so there is a wide variety of restaurants and cultural experiences.
Community Activities and Services
My community goes to the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, as it is one of the best in the state and draws in many newcomers. There are a few close shopping centers such as Arapahoe Crossings.
Economic or Environmental Interests
I live on a park, Sagebrush Park, which attracts lots of neighbors, school sports, and group activities. Smoky Hill's Cross Country runs around the park and there is a group that plays volleyball once or twice a month. There is also a pergola that people can rent for business parties or kids' birthday parties. A majority of my area is residential but close to the large business areas and industrial areas.
Community Needs and Concerns
Because we are on the border of Aurora and Centennial, there is open enrollment in schools across the district so it allows for schools of choice and contributes to diversity.
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Northwest Wash Park residents
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 21, 2021
Population: 30817
renewable resources healthcare gun control education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Middle aged Midwestern transplant.
Community Activities and Services
Ross Broadway Library, Hungarian Freedom Park, Alamo Placita park, Wash park, Heart of Broadway (6th to Alameda), Steele Elementary, The Goddard School
Economic or Environmental Interests
Utility workers
Community Needs and Concerns
Multimodal transit, walkable places, diversity
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DU
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 20, 2021
Population: 14509
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of people in this neighborhood are students or employees at the University of Denver, and DU is a major economic engine for this neighborhood.
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Tri college campus Downton Denver
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 20, 2021
Population: 252
transportation housing crime education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts
Community Activities and Services
Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations
Economic or Environmental Interests
Tourism industry, agricultural workers, corporations, unemployment
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines
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East Colfax neighborhood
Oct. 20, 2021
Population: 20134
transportation mental health crime education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are one of the most culturally diverse communities in the City of Denver with a wide range of nationalities and languages represented in the neighborhood. ● Being a truly multilingual and multicultural community is something that is unique to East Colfax and therefore requires that our neighborhood be united into one Council District● Language access issues are of critical importance in East Colfax.
Community Activities and Services
● Our Community is lacking in critical services most neighborhoods in Denver have such as a Public Library, Recreation Centers, and Early Childhood Education providers. ● This requires specific attention and focus to bring East Colfax out of 78 out of 78 on the Equity Index of Denver.
Economic or Environmental Interests
East Colfax has a significant population (27%) that is living below the poverty line. This is significantly higher than other neighborhoods in Denver. ● By splitting our neighborhood into Two City Council Districts with more power and privilege with Central Park and Park Hill on the North (District 8) and Montclair, Lowry, and Hilltop on the South (District 5), we are putting an already disadvantaged community in competition with neighborhoods with extremely different interests and needs. ● This is setting East Colfax up for failure. The City should be investing in giving East Colfax all the support it needs to be a unified voice advocating for the resources we need
Community Needs and Concerns
East Colfax 78 out of 78 on the Equity Scale in the City of Denver and therefore East Colfax needs to be united into one City Council District as the issues facing our neighborhood require specific leadership and advocacy,
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Baker
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 19, 2021
Population: 13409
transportation housing diversity education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is located in the historical baker area, where there is an emphasis on preserving the history of the area.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a mix of diverse people consisting of singles in their mid 20s , families, and retired individuals.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community works in and around denver, not concentrated in a single industry.
Community Needs and Concerns
It is important that development continues to enrich the community, rather than displacing existing businesses and families.
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East Colfax Neighborhood
Oct. 19, 2021
Population: 10161
gentrification housing diversity affordable multilingual
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are one of the most culturally diverse communities in the City of Denver with a wide range of nationalities and languages represented in the neighborhood. Being a truly multilingual and multicultural community is something that is unique to East Colfax and therefore requires that our neighborhood be united into one Council District Language access issues are of critical importance in East Colfax.
Community Activities and Services
Our Community is lacking in critical services most neighborhoods in Denver have such as a Public Library, Recreation Centers, and Early Childhood Education providers. This requires specific attention and focus to bring East Colfax out of 78 out of 78 on the Equity Index of Denver
Economic or Environmental Interests
East Colfax has a significant population (27%) that is living below the poverty line. This is significantly higher than other neighborhoods in Denver. By splitting our neighborhood into Two City Council Districts with more power and privilege with Central Park and Park Hill on the North (District 8) and Montclair, Lowry, and Hilltop on the South (District 5), we are putting an already disadvantaged community in competition with neighborhoods with extremely different interests and needs. This is setting East Colfax up for failure. The City should be investing in giving East Colfax all the support it needs to be a unified voice advocating for the resources we need
Community Needs and Concerns
East Colfax 78 out of 78 on the Equity Scale in the City of Denver and therefore East Colfax needs to be united into one City Council District as the issues facing our neighborhood require specific leadership and advocacy,
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Northern Colorado Ranchers Association
Oct. 19, 2021
Population: 33242
healthcare education elderly environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of mostly Christian Caucasian people who are older with good jobs. most people speak English.
Community Activities and Services
Churchs, Farms, Lakes, Fields, Malls, Old folks homes, Healthcare services,
Economic or Environmental Interests
My city is located near man made lakes and the Poudre river. There are some industrial buildings such as a bottling factory but most have left in recent years. There is heavy oil and agriculture industries. Almost everyone is employed. Environmental concerns come down to water rights, oil rights, and building subdivisions.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community is a heavy Agriculture and Oil place. We are a community that communities to work or works remotely. We have great relationships with all near by cities like Loveland, Fort Collins, and Greeley. Often times we do feel overshadowed by these communities when it comes to representation.
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East Colfax Neighborhood
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 18, 2021
Population: 10161
roads diversity crime affordable public transit
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has historically been comprised of immigrant and refugee families but have recently been subject to involuntary displacement.
Community Needs and Concerns
My neighborhood is officially known as the East Colfax neighborhood by the City and County of Denver. This is a relatively small neighborhood that has been split between two council districts despite there being comparable demographics. Many people in the community feel that their voices are not heard by either council person due to the much louder collective voices in adjacent neighborhoods. The entire neighborhood should be included in a single council district.
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Washington Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 18, 2021
Population: 12468
parks outdoor activities
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near a beautiful park. It’s an icon to the area and encourages a lot of outdoor activities all year round.
Community Needs and Concerns
Traffic is starting to affect the community as the city grows. We need to think ahead and plan transportation routes that encourage growth as well as hospitality. They clearly need to encourage sustainable methods as well.
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Fremont County Community
Oct. 17, 2021
Population: 2169
renewable resources crime environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community if famous for the second highest suspension bridge in the world.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is surrounded by red rocks and people have dug up dino fossils. We have many prisons that take a big portion of our taxes.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs more renewable resources, we are not very self sufficient.
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Immediate Northwest Denver Community
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 3532
housing diversity environment air quality affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community in the Sunnyside area of northwest Denver is made up of the Eurochristian ethnic group. The languages spoken in this area are English and Spanish. 62% of the population in Sunnyside is between the ages of 18 and 65.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of college students who attend CU Denver, CCD, MSU Denver, Mines, and a handful of other colleges. Down Park Avenue, my community gathers at Rockies games and Larimer Street bars. Closer to my front door, people in my community visit the Van Gough Exhibit. The lightrail is maybe a mile from my front door as well as a few parks tucked away in the neighborhoods down 38th St.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near the greater Denver area. According to datausa, "The largest industries in Denver, CO are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (61,226 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (55,678 people), and Educational Services (39,248 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($120,935), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,905), and Utilities ($75,866)." Due to COVID, there is an unemployment predicament occurring statewide. The Van Gough Exhibit attracts a lot of tourists that do not belong to my community. My community's close proximity to the viaduct causes air quality problems.
Community Needs and Concerns
The viaduct harms communities on both sides of I-25 so I would suggest these communities are gathered in the same lines. My community's greatest need is healthier air quality. My immediate community values tourism over the original inhabitants of the community. Thus, I believe that funding shall be focused on the enrichment of already existing communities rather than projected tourists. There is also hemorrhaging of housing available in the Denver area. Denver also suffers from low air quality due to wildfires.
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West Denver Federal Blvd Connections
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 54846
transportation housing diversity
Community Needs and Concerns
Connection to Federal Blvd
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Latino Community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 22522
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
latino community, vietnamese community
Community Activities and Services
Connection to Federal Blvd. Denver Health, Denver Human Services, Nonprofits
Economic or Environmental Interests
affordable housing is a common issue, small business development, proximity to the Platte River and gulches
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing, accessory dwelling units, park access, safer streets
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Northside
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 11912
housing diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community was initially Italian and latino, however due to gentrification these communities have been priced out and now mostly white young professionals moved in.
Community Activities and Services
My community is mostly made up of families and young professionals. There are a lot of schools in the area providing access to education.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in North Denver, near the platte river. Mostly residential and restaurants. A good neighborhood for people visiting the city to check out.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community desperately needs new building codes and policies. Real estate developers have moved in building giant properties encroaching on the historical land.
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Northside
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 11912
housing education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community was initially Italian and latino, however due to gentrification these communities have been priced out and now mostly white young professionals moved in.
Community Activities and Services
My community is mostly made up of families and young professionals. There are a lot of schools in the area providing access to education.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in North Denver, near the platte river. Mostly residential and restaurants. A good neighborhood for people visiting the city to check out.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community desperately needs new building codes and policies. Real estate developers have moved in building giant properties encroaching on the historical land.
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Goldsmith
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 16, 2021
Population: 4966
housing crime elderly environment suburban
Economic or Environmental Interests
There is a small creek that runs through my community, called the Goldsmith Gulch. The man-made Highline Canal also runs through my neighborhood and acts as a geographic boundary to my neighborhood. Both of them feature bike paths, add to the community's aesthetic appeal, and are ecological enclaves of the city that host wildlife. The problem is that neither of them are as clean as they could be. It would be nice if there were harsher restrictions on littering around the creek and canal, or at least more trash collectors to maintain the area's sanity.
Community Needs and Concerns
Because of all the growth and development going on in Denver, my community wants to preserve itself and not become yet another redeveloped neighborhood. Politicians in the city should know that our community comprises of suburban homeowners, not renters, and is to remain as such. Construction equipment is unwelcome in this area except in the case of repairs to homes and streets. It would be much appreciated if my community could be kept in the same district and that those district lines clearly indicate that the area is off limits to development.
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Shannon H TEST
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 30337
housing environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Affordable housing
Community Activities and Services
Cheesman Park, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee shops, theaters, art galleries, small parks
Economic or Environmental Interests
Protection of green space and multimodal transit
Community Needs and Concerns
Keeping rents and mortgages affordable
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south Central Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 54839
housing suburban outdoor activities white-collar unaffordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Part of our recent shared history is the name change.
Community Activities and Services
The grocery stores and big box in the neighborhood are major points of commerce for residents in the neighborhood and in the wider NE and FNE Denver area. The pools and parks/playgrounds in each part of the development are also major socializing/gathering spots.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many residents are employed by the hospitals in Aurora, or commute downtown, many oil and gas white collar workers too
Community Needs and Concerns
Our neighborhood holds a lot of economic and voting power and is less diverse compared to adjacent historical communities of color. I would like my neighborhood to be cognizant of the power dynamics in its relationships with its neighbors and support our neighboring communities in their needs rather than in cannibalizing their resources.
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Ellen's Community
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 18697
housing elderly environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Events and festivals in the Park.
Community Activities and Services
Our community is closely connected to both Colfax and City Park. We have a few healthcare services and affordable senior housing.
Economic or Environmental Interests
At one of the lowest points in Denver, we have major concerns about climate change including flooding. Housing affordability.
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing affordability, climate action.
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Candi Test
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 3870
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historically an immigrant community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Environmental justice site aka Superfund site.
Community Needs and Concerns
Top gentrifying and most polluted zip code in America.
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Green moutain/Morrison
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 18479
environment small businesses hiking forest gun
Cultural or Historical Interests
Some historical interests in my community are the historic town of Morrison as well as red rocks.
Community Activities and Services
My community is my neighborhood as well as some of the other surrounding neighborhoods. Most people in my community drive to receive community services. Local gathering spots are Morrison Co and Red Rocks amphitheater.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents are mostly employed either in Denver or in Lakewood.
Community Needs and Concerns
I wish my community was more walkable.
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The place we call home
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 98079
transportation housing diversity crime environment
Community Activities and Services
My community usually gathers within the inner city, visiting areas such as parks, restaurants, businesses, and perhaps their places of work or housing. People access these places through public transportation such as busses or trains, as well as personal motor vehicles, scooters, bikes, and by foot along the sidewalk
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most of the residents are employed within the city at the many offered food services, construction jobs, businesses, and Uber or Lyft oppportunies as well as much more. The environmental concerns within my community is the air quality, the garbage in certain areas within the downtown or along the sidewalk, and also the light pollution
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs access to natural resources such a food and water supplies, residential housing, education services, and places for employment. My community is very diverse, it is majority a liberal community and it is home to many sports teams.
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Parker
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 8334
transportation housing elderly environment suburban
Community Activities and Services
My community socializes at parks and bars in town. There are also quite a few churches that people visit to gather during the week. There are not a lot of bus routes and public transportation options where I live, but it seems that recently the tow has been constructing more accessible public transport and trails.
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Impacto De Fe Community
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 4886
religion schools young Latinx Christianity
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people that go to the Spanish-speaking church, Impacto De Fe. My church provides a wide variety of services to the community and even those that are not part of it, such as food banks, clothing drives, financial services, child care, K-12 schooling, and public transport.
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Nonprofit Zone
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 44193
parks schools affordable multilingual
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mostly LatinX community. Montbello high school has been home for many students.
Community Activities and Services
Community Gathers by Montbello Library, Boys and Girls Club, Montbello High School and Montbello Rec enter. Silverman Park, Village place park, Montbello Open Space Park. Denver Health Clinic on Peoria.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Manufacturing, Hospitality, Semi-truck drivers, Landscaping and Construction. More shady parks.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community starts from I-70 and over because most of the community that support each other are all in one knit.
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Near Northeast Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 49993
gentrification homelessness Black Latinx low income
Community Activities and Services
People in the community gather at schools (Bruce Randolph, Manual, Cole), Brother Jeff's, Welton Street, Curtis Park, Shorter Community AME Church, Globeville Landing Park, St Charles Rec Center, Glenarm Rec Center, Valdez-Perry Library, Sonny Lawson Park, Blair-Caldwell African American Library, Whittier Cafe, Park Hill Supermarket, Focus Points Family Resource Center, 38th and Blake light rail station, 29th and Downing light rail station,
Economic or Environmental Interests
Zip code 80216 is the most polluted zip code in the country (Suncor, Purina, superfund site, I-70 traffic)
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is rapidly gentrifying, and many people of color and low-income people are being pushed further and further to the edges of the city or to the surrounding suburbs.
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Elizabeth
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 14958
housing crime environment
Community Needs and Concerns
The fear of overdevelopment and water shortages have recently been main concerns
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Littleton
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 237448
transportation diversity education environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
People in my community like to gather around local parks, shopping centers, and trails where they can socialize and have a fun time. Examples of these include the Southwest Plaza, Deer Creek Canyon, and Chatfield State Park.
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NE Denver Diverse SJWs
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 64179
transportation housing diversity environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
We host the old Denver Tramway barn - now offices for a lot of non-profits. Cole has historically housed those of modest means from all races and ethnicities, but it’s in danger of gentrifying and losing that character.
Community Activities and Services
The Roman Catholics in Cole Neighborhood - many Latino/a/x - go to Annunciation Church. We’re close to both 30th & Downing station and 38th & Blake station, though neither are in our neighborhood proper. The 43 bus on MLK is pretty frequent and well-used.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The north part of Cole is affected by the superfund in Swansea. Occasionally, we smell Suncor or Purina having a bad day. We’ve had to survive construction of the A Line, 39th Ave Greenway flood control, and central I-70
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East Side_VQ
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 65652
housing education environment Black Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
Black Latinx Poor, working-class
Community Activities and Services
- Mestizo Curtis Park - City Park - Brother Jeff Cultural Center - Welton Street - Manual High School - Whittier Cafe - libraries - recreational centers
Economic or Environmental Interests
Suncor and I-70 are toxic
Community Needs and Concerns
affordable housing for severe housing burdened families
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Emily Test
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 1815
housing diversity education
Economic or Environmental Interests
Suncor and purina are bad.
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Redistricting Meeting
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 15, 2021
Population: 48246
diversity homelessness Black activism
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is a black community that has been effected by gentrification.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of cafes, community centers, schools, and several local nonprofit organizations.
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University Hills BIPOC
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 892
housing education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is a residential area surrounded by shopping centers and two busy streets: Hampden Ave. and Colorado Blvd. Popular gathering places include Poppies restaurant.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Highline canal runs through the University Hills community.
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Lakewood Suburbia
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 4614
education elderly environment suburban middle class
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of retired white folk, old couples, and families. The neighborhoods are based around high schools, recreation facilities, parks, and libraries. There are a few churches, none terribly popular.
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Hunters Glen Community
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 4757
housing diversity education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is basically on the edge of Thornton we lie pretty close to Westminster. Unfortunately, there really isn’t any historic background back in the 00's there really wasn’t anything in that area besides plain fields. The community is very diverse with religious and ethnic groups.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around Hunters Glen Park/Lake, which serves as an important communal resource. It is the location of community garage sales, fishing contests, and community breakfast gatherings. it also consists of basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pool, playgrounds, and a volleyball court. Century Middle School, Hunters Glen Elementary School, and a small part of Mountain Range High School are in my community as well. The city's upkeep and development of which affects the area. We also have The Denver Premium Outlets within the community for any shopping needs.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Since the community is growing really fast with vast number of attractions like not too far lies top golf, the summit, the orchard mall, more grocery stores, the Denver Premium Outlets are planning on expanding, In-N-Out burger, and the list goes on. Which means the community is impacted by rising costs of living, and that threatens to push many residents out or make dwelling here more economical challenging.
Community Needs and Concerns
Besides the cost of living, I am not sure what my community concerns are.
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Stonegate, Parker
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 2706
transportation renewable resources housing suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is mostly made up of middle to upper-class white families.
Community Activities and Services
My community has various churches nearby, including a Mormon LDS Church. Most families get along around church or the clubhouse. There are many places to shop and eat within a 3-mile radius of my community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The majority of adult residents in my community are employed. Around half work in further areas such as Downtown Denver and Castle Rock, while the other half have local jobs within 5 miles of Parker. My community needs to start investing in more renewable energy sources.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is concerned about road safety. Many drivers tend to speed on the rural streets and accidents occur.
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Northglenn
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 6226
transportation housing healthcare education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made of Latinos and Hispanics
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Montbello
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 35748
housing diversity environment activism
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is largely Hispanic. There are food trucks and Paleteros on nearly every street. There are also plenty of large family parties with Hispanic music around the community.
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Central Park
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 9056
transportation LGBT+ renewable resources diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
There seems to be a strange line that separates the general ethnic groups. On one side of 25th ave. It is the newly developed Central Park Neighborhood, it is primarily white and Latinx. On the other side of the 25th, it's a more rural neighborhood with older smaller houses, and it is primarily black and Latinx.
Community Activities and Services
My community is very active! I see people running in groups all the time. My community also has some nice malls and shopping areas with lots of different food and retail options. The CU medical campus is nearby and the middle school attached to it is very progressive and high quality.
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Colfax Ave
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 14632
transportation LGBT+ diversity mental health affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
The community has one of the lowest percentages of car ownership in the City. Many people that live in the area work from home or close to home. Many service sector employees cannot afford to live in the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
Colfax Avenue is too often a "border" and dividing line. We work to make it a "zipper" to connect communities. The street typology negatively impacts these efforts as does splitting the north and south sides into different districts.
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University of Colorado Denver Students
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 2474
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is concerned about the homeless population and the general crime in the area.
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Capitol Hill Neighborhood
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 15866
transportation renewable resources housing mental health affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Capitol hill is known to be the most densely populated area of the city. It is culturally known for being the LGBT center of the city and housing many artists and bohemians.
Community Activities and Services
My community is the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Many in the neighborhood gather at Cheesman Park to relax, enjoy recreation, spend time with others, play sports, and exercise. Despite being a major downtown neighborhood Capitol Hill has limited access to services such as healthcare, transportation, and education
Economic or Environmental Interests
The neighborhood contains a large section of Colfax Boulevard. The area is known to be a haven for crime and a lot of poverty exists in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
The neighborhood faces a huge issue of homelessness. The city needs to do a better job at addressing the issue instead of sweeping the issue under the rug and pretending it doesn't exist. Another issue is due to the density it can be hard to find parking. This causes many in the area to go car-free, transit must be improved for these individuals.
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West Colfax
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 12490
housing crime gun control suburban affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
We live by a major commercial street that has many unhoused people and a lot of criminal activity.
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Barnum
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 2443
food diversity Asian Latinx affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is largely made up of Asian and Latinx residents who have lived in the neighborhood for many years. The food, businesses, and languages are diverse which makes it a great place to live and learn. As a more affordable neighborhood, there has been some gentrification in recent years but it has not gotten too bad yet.
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Capitol Hill
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 10394
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lower rent
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Adams County Community
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 12, 2021
Population: 3562
housing
Cultural or Historical Interests
In my community, we are near an old slave trading road called "River Dale." Additionally, there is a police/fire station where a dinosaur fossil was founded.
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Central Park Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 12, 2021
Population: 6786
transportation mental health crime gun control education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Family laden suburb of denver
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people that send their kids to the same school, shop at our near by grocery stores, and use our open spaces
Economic or Environmental Interests
middle class to Upper middle class neighborhood, professionals
Community Needs and Concerns
improved mental health access, improvement in opportunistic crime in the area, grocery store needed
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University of Colorado Denver
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 10, 2021
Population: 252
transportation housing environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is growing at a fast rate. This future growth of the city can be a good thing or end with poorly implemented aspects of a developing city.
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers at the school of UC Denver. We access services on campus and the Denver area
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a hub for industry, firms and learning. I lot of people move here for jobs and school.
Community Needs and Concerns
I think that this community is in the right district and does not need to be separated or moved.
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CU Denver Community
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 10, 2021
Population: 1416
environment
Community Activities and Services
My community has many parks for people to socialize
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East Colfax Neighborhood
Oct. 7, 2021
Population: 13998
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Rampant gentrification.
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East Colfax Neighborhood
Oct. 7, 2021
Population: 10161
gentrification housing diversity low income multicultural
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are one of the, if not the, most culturally diverse communities in the City of Denver with a wide range of nationalities and languages represented in the neighborhood. Being a truly multilingual and multicultural community is something that is unique to East Colfax and therefore requires that our neighborhood be united into one City Council district as language access issues are of critical importance in East Colfax.
Community Activities and Services
Our Community is lacking in critical services most neighborhoods in Denver have such as a Public Library, Recreation Centers, Early Childhood Education providers. We have no publicly available pools or water features. This requires specific attention and focus to bring East Colfax out of 78 out of 78 on the Equity Index of Denver.
Economic or Environmental Interests
East Colfax has a significant population (27%) that is living below the poverty line. This is significantly higher than other neighborhoods in Denver. By splitting our neighborhood into Two City Council Districts with more power and privilege with Central Park and Park Hill on the North (District 8) and Montclair, Lowry, and Hilltop on the South (District 5), we are putting an already disadvantaged community in competition with neighborhoods with extremely different interests and needs. This is setting East Colfax up for failure. The City should be investing in giving East Colfax all the support it needs to be a unified voice advocating for the resources we need.
Community Needs and Concerns
We are 78 out of 78 on the Equity Scale in the City of Denver and therefore East Colfax needs to be united into one City Council District as the issues facing our neighborhood require specific leadership and advocacy
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Arvada
CU Denver Intro to Urban Planning Fall 2021
Urban Planning - Fall 2021
Oct. 6, 2021
Population: 6388
transportation renewable resources education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is based on the bones of the original city, with the new city building upon the preexisting infrastructure.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a collections of older members, mixed with the new, younger group. The city of Arvada is an old mining town that has now been modernized by the use of the light rail, with an eager small business population and attractions.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The majority of the community is employed outside of the city, meaning that transportation is a large concern. Although the light rail is utilized, most members rely on a personal vehicle for transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
My city is rapidly growing, accompanied by a large influx of new members, therefore there needs the be a major focus placed on those who were living in the city prior to the boom. There is a large homeless population in Arvada that needs better support.
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North Park Hill Neighborhood Community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 6, 2021
Population: 8038
housing diversity education urban affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of equal parts families surrounding our neighborhood Elementary school, and a faith-based non-profit, both focused on reweaving the social fabric of our city and alleviating economic desparities.
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LoHi (Lower Highlands)
Oct. 6, 2021
Population: 19545
gentrification housing young white-collar unaffordable
Community Activities and Services
My community was once part of a larger Northside Denver Italian neighborhood. More recently (last 40-50 years) the area became predominantly Latinx. Gentrification, however, has now occurred with the influx of a more affluent white population. Gone are Mexican cantinas and most of the still existing Italian mom & pop restaurants, all now replaced by upscale trattorias, sushi, or other international eating fare.Today's immediate neighborhood is bounded by I-25 to the east, Federal Blvd to the west, 38th Ave to the north, and 26th Ave to the south.
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Littleton Peninsula
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Oct. 2, 2021
Population: 8834
transportation housing elderly environment suburban
Economic or Environmental Interests
My area is largely separate from Denver proper and has more in common with Lakewood and Littleton. It should be represented as a unit if it is represented by Denver so as to serve its particular interests, otherwise it should incorporate as a separate community.
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GES
Oct. 1, 2021
Population: 82654
transportation housing environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is primarily comprised of generational residents based on the industry that demanded many workers many years ago. These generations have remained in the area due to the affordability and proximity to industry and local jobs. Many of the neighborhoods that make up the larger community have historically been red-lined.
Community Activities and Services
Schools, parks, access to the river and public transport. Also access to employment.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in a current and historically industrial area, with many major highways and transit corridors running through. Access to health services, healthy living conditions and accountability for corporations polluting in our community. Generational impacts to health and wellbeing are no longer acceptable in my community's eyes.
Community Needs and Concerns
We need access to affordable housing to stay close to jobs. We need access to fresh food and local eateries to support local business. We need connectivity to other parts of the city, better sidewalks, better bike lanes, better transit, better lighting. We need rezoning to consider the voice of the community.
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Green Valley Ranch
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 29, 2021
Population: 26549
transportation renewable resources housing crime environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
As a newer are we are concerned about management of our resources.
Community Needs and Concerns
As Green Valley Ranch we are without a police station and have very infrequent patrols. We are concerned about the safety of our children and the elderly.
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Green Valley Ranch
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 29, 2021
Population: 30191
transportation crime
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is growing faster than the roads can support all the traffic that is coming and going in the mornings and afternoons. At night the amount of street racing and crime needs to be addresses.
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Washington park neighborhood
Sept. 28, 2021
Population: 8010
housing
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Washington Park has historically been a family friendly urban area.
Community Activities and Services
My community is people who live around washington park and attend steele elementary.
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Green Valley Ranch
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 27, 2021
Population: 45250
Cultural or Historical Interests
We have an extremely diverse eclectic community but since there is no place families can gather and not efficient shade nobody comes out of there house.
Community Activities and Services
We do not have representation out here in GVR. We get the leftovers of whatever budget district 11 has because stacies focus is on montbello which is her community and she advocates for her own. We have plenty of schools and libraries healthcare is coming but as fare as shopping places of worship, places to gather we just don't have enough of because nobody is advocating for efficiently for our needs.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Underrepresented we have no police station which is very badly needed , we only have one community policing officer , our parks trees are always failing so we don't have sufficient shading at our play areas or enough shaded seating. We are getting a large edition to the rec center BUT IT IS NOT ACCSESSABLE for all in green valley such as parents with small children . There are no places for them to gather and splash . Central Park and Aurora have both gotten the picture on parks gathering places and water features . Our representation has failed here .
Community Needs and Concerns
We feel underrepresented . There is no accsess to someone local to voice GREEN VALLEY RANCHES concerns . We need a police station more stop signs speed bumps and crossing guards , we need accsess to water fetuses in naborhoodds so people can ACTUALLY GET OUT AND SAFLEY get to know our community. We are all so tierd of being underrepresented and getting leftovers of district 11 budget we need our own seat!! .
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Green Valley Ranch, Denver, Colorado
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 27, 2021
Population: 30191
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community, GVR, is lacking positive support for teens. There are no (or few?) teen specific establishments that support positive influences for teens. The Rec Center may be an option, but it is not open on weekends. No outlet for teens. Absolutely no historic, art or cultural interests that I know of.
Community Activities and Services
My community, Green Valley Ranch, is one of the fastest growing in the Denver Metro Area. The community is lacking health and wellness services (1 small gym and 1 small rec center), access to major grocery store(s) (only 1 small King Soopers, 1 small Natural Grocer), access to shopping areas (no major retail) and healthy dining choices (mostly fast food). Sprouts is slated to open later this year as well as Costco, which requires a membership. This community needs a bigger major grocery store, like another King Soopers or Safeway, to service the area. The current KS cannot handle the existing population.
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LGBT population downtown, Latino/a population in southwest Denver.
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 26, 2021
Population: 92026
transportation LGBT+ housing education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Preserving the political power of the latino/a population in west Denver is critical as the city looks at ways to grow housing and slow down gentrification. Particularly in southwest Denver which regularly gets cracked into multiple districts and right now is divided into 3 different districts. Southwest Denver has yet to experience the scale of gentrification the westside north of 6th Ave. has, but that could change drastically this next decade if the city does not act aggressively.
Community Activities and Services
I would like to see a map that considers keeping the considerable LGBT population in Capitol Hill and North Capitol Hill/Uptown in one district. Downtown Denver is home to a substantial LGBT population and our communities smaller numbers elsewhere in the city and state means there are no political districts at any level currently in which we can vote as a larger community of interest.
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Eastern West Colfax
Sept. 23, 2021
Population: 13491
roads transportation housing homelessness unaffordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many of the members of my community here are new residents - either transplants from other neighborhoods or other cities. As Denver's housing supply stagnates and its population grows, we are nearly all persons who couldn't afford to live in our old neighborhoods and moved to this neighborhood where rents and mortgages were less expensive. Many are seeking a new community to be a part of, but as we are transplants, we are not always seen as a welcome arrival.
Community Activities and Services
We often gather in Sloan's Lake Park. We don't have a traditional commercial corridor that is safe to walk on, so there is not another clear public gathering space. To some extent, the St. Anthony's redevelopment provides this opportunity, but many commercial spaces in the development remain empty or are parking lots/roads without gathering space. More often, I find that our neighbors travel up to the Highlands (32nd street).In mornings, people collect along Colfax avenue at various bus stops, and some gather at the Knox St light rail station. In days and evenings, many visit the local library (Corky). Lake Middle School is a defining neighborhood feature. Brew Culture is a highlight.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have a severe issue with road safety, air pollution, and noise. The Colfax state highway next to us is one of the highest death and injury roads in the city due to its poor design. Everyone speeds, street racers visit. The air pollution and noise this causes disrupts our lives and makes the road a place to avoid, although it is supposed to be our commercial corridor. It acts as a strong divider between the north and south side of Colfax. Given the unsafe crossings, we rarely travel south of the road unless heading to Paco Sanchez, the library, or the light rail station. This means we rarely meet neighbors whose homes we can see from our front porch.
Community Needs and Concerns
The eastern side of West Colfax seems to be shifting to be more alike to the Highlands and Jefferson Park communities. We rarely meet anyone in West Colfax. We don't have a safe way to travel by foot and bike to places on the south side of Colfax, including nearby Sun Valley, Villa Park, etc., so again we rarely meet anyone there. Development of new housing has been faster here than in many other neighborhoods in the city, but it can't keep up with demand for housing. I wish we had more neighbors and a walkable grocery store.
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Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 22, 2021
Population: 7643
Community Activities and Services
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Capitol Hill
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 9, 2021
Population: 25459
gentrification historical diversity homelessness urban
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has become an increasingly expensive place to live and, at the same time, has seen a big increase in homelessness.
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Capitol Hill
Sept. 5, 2021
transportation renewable resources housing education
Community Needs and Concerns
The community needs more affordable housing.
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Sept. 1, 2021
transportation healthcare crime education elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
Crime is a big issue and getting worse. Traffic in Quebec between 6th and Colfax is a mess and decision not to address will cause long term issues.
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College view
Sept. 1, 2021
housing diversity mental health crime affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has always had affordable housing which is now becoming out if reach
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Barnum West
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 31, 2021
transportation housing education environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
As Denver continues to grow, it’s important that my community is able to foster more local businesses in the immediate area so there is less reliance on cars.
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Union Station West
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 29, 2021
transportation housing mental health crime gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
The development of condos and apartments west of Union Station has been tremendous in the last 15 years. Residents here need their own voice and vote on city council. We are a new neighborhood compared to other neighborhoods in our current district with shared concerns but the need for different solutions.
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West of Union Station
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 29, 2021
transportation housing mental health crime elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
The neighborhood west of Union Station to I-25 was sparsely populated the last time city council districts were drawn. We need different solutions to our concerns than Five Points needs.
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Wide Acres and Daniels Park
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GeoCivics Training - Sample Community
Aug. 28, 2021
transportation housing diversity suburban affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The neighborhood is dominantly white, with few Latinx and African Americans. We are on the edge of a historic Jewish Cemetary. We have young families and many middle-aged and elderly families. English is the dominant language. Most of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s. We have some historic homes.
Community Activities and Services
My community comprises families with young children and middle-aged and elderly that have lived in the neighborhood for decades. We have a small shopping center, box retail, two multiplex movie theaters, an elementary school, a public park, and designated open spaces. We are near a major regional hospital, St. Anthony's, and have various medical specialists within a short distance. We have an office park. We are close to the Federal Center, where many people in the neighborhood work. We have numerous restaurants and grocery stores. We are close to public transportation, both bus, and light rail. We have a public library.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has a great deal of shopping, restaurants, medical and business offices. We are on a major US Highway. We have designated public open space, which is a priority for the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community has a lack of ethnic and racial diversity. It has an aging population that increasingly cannot afford to age in place. We have a lack of rental options. Housing is costly. We have few eldercare services, particularly transportation. The current district boundaries are fine. We have a good relationship with our representatives. The once conservative area is increasingly centrist to liberal.
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Golden, CO
Aug. 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Golden has been in existence longer than the state of Colorado. While it is largely a bedroom community for Denver, it is a self-contained small city that is geographically separated from the surrounding suburban sprawl. Further it has its own local economy in the form of a thriving downtown, local recreation, the Coors brewery, Coorstek, nearby NREL, and the Colorado School of Mines.
Community Activities and Services
My community is the City of Golden. People there are united by activities in our small but vibrant downtown core.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Recreation in both the surrounding mountains and on the local creek are major contributors to the local economy, so climate change, which threatens the usability of these resources is a major concern. Additionally, there is a chronic shortage of affordable housing, not just for low income people, but middle income people as well.
Community Needs and Concerns
Golden is a special, unique community and should not be split up into multiple districts. Doing so would silence the community's voice.
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Fountain fort Carson students
Aug. 27, 2021
transportation diversity marijuana education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our historical interests are one person called the dragon man with things from WW2 and other wars.
Community Activities and Services
The community I'm in is where a lot of people smoke weed and all go to the same school.
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fort carson
Aug. 27, 2021
housing healthcare education affordable
Community Activities and Services
my community gathers in iron horse park to have parties and events and me and my frineds hand out at the castle park cause it was near my friends house
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Fountain Fort Carson Highschool
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ housing voting rights education environment
Community Activities and Services
my community goes to church every Sunday and our church excepts all kinds of people.
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Fort Carson Community
Aug. 27, 2021
housing healthcare diversity education
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is located in an area where we needed military bases, so the military is the main industry.
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Neighborhood
Aug. 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is very supportive and friendly to everyone. It's a very good place to be.
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Home of the miltary
Aug. 27, 2021
housing environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
My communtiy goes to the zoo a lot. Its located on the mountain and not to far from fort Carson miltary base.
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My community
GeoCivics Training 5/28
GeoCivics Training - Sample Community
Aug. 27, 2021
transportation renewable resources housing education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community has rivers, lakes, and mountains. We use them to swim, fish, and walk/hike in.
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Fort Carson
Aug. 27, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Fort Carson
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Fountain City
Aug. 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
In my community we go to our city park a lot because heres so much room and its an easy way for everyone to get along and hang out.
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Fountain CO
Aug. 27, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is based around clusters of different businesses. These businesses stay open year round, and have slowly built the economy overtime. These businesses are also built very close to giant neighborhoods, allowing easy access to many different resources.
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Fountain
Aug. 27, 2021
environment suburban
Community Needs and Concerns
We have lots of wildlife and farming communities here.
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Olympic Trainers Communities
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ education affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is made by people who gather at school for school-like areas. If there is a football game then parents will come just to see how is the better team. There are very popular places like malls.
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Neighbor hood by the school,full of randoms.
Aug. 27, 2021
housing diversity education suburban affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
nothing special
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Fountain Fort-Carson High School
Aug. 27, 2021
housing gun control education environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a church
Community Activities and Services
My community has schools and parks.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located on flat land, with small streams around
Community Needs and Concerns
My Community has concerns of weeds overgrowing yards.
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Challenger Homes Neighborhood
Aug. 27, 2021
housing
Community Activities and Services
The people in my community socialize just around the streets, whenever they see each other. Most of my community goes to Fountain Fort Carson High School, which is accessible by bus, car, bikes, or walking.
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Millenials
Aug. 27, 2021
housing
Cultural or Historical Interests
WE have a lot of trees.
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Iriqois village
Aug. 27, 2021
housing
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of kids who go to the cys.
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 27, 2021
housing healthcare voting rights diversity environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
Traffic, overbuilding, rising home and apartment prices, along with homelessness made worse by the pandemic, affects both the economy as well as the environment. We need to work together as a community to face these challenges and not have our efforts diluted by fractured political lines.
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Fountain Community
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ housing voting rights diversity mental health
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is one of the most diverse in Colorado. With the military base nearby, we get many types of people in our school system and community at a whole. Most people here are christian but there are many different religious groups through out the community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near multiple plains and rivers, and we have many hiking trails and outdoor activities.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community needs better roads and services for mental health and autism. We also need more support for the homeless and the lgbt+ communities.
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Fountain Community
Aug. 27, 2021
religion diversity marijuana small businesses low income
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs more houses with more affordable prices.
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Fountain Fort Carson High School
Aug. 27, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Labor Day Celebration
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Kiowa
Aug. 27, 2021
affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
We need a better park in my neighborhood, fore our park is falling apart.
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Heritage
Aug. 27, 2021
housing diversity elderly suburban affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Theres a big garden weed problem.
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kiowa village on fort carson
Aug. 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
I live across from a golf course so that is where people tend to meet up
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Kit Carson Community
Aug. 27, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near Cheyenne Mountain.
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Fort Carson
Aug. 27, 2021
transportation LGBT+ diversity affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
my community is near the mountains so during the winter, lots of people travel to work with some winter activites like sking and other winter things that bring jobs
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Community of Fort Carson
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ housing diversity mental health gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
the Community has very little LGBTQ+ acceptance areas.
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Fort Carson
Aug. 27, 2021
renewable resources housing education environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community usually socialize at the Iron Horse park where we ride our bikes or just hang out.
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Fountain Community
Aug. 27, 2021
race healthcare voting rights crime education
Community Activities and Services
My community has one big church that everyone goes to and brings people together.
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The military community
Aug. 27, 2021
housing crime education environment Black
Community Activities and Services
A place where people in my community gather and or socialize is the Fountain Creek park, or the bike park thats near by the park. Our community access its service in the main area where you can find pretty much anything. There is a Safeway, Hospital and 3 gas stations.
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Fountain
Aug. 27, 2021
diversity education affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is held together by activities such as sports, schools, and shops and such.
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Fort Carson Community
Aug. 27, 2021
mental health education environment suburban
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of Military families, living on a military base.
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Hannah Ridge
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ voting rights crime environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Everyone knows each other and were all pretty close, and its pretty safe
Community Activities and Services
At a park or at other people homes
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near a bunch of stores.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our stores are pretty close so no need to drive to far for food and its pretty affordable
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Fountain
Aug. 27, 2021
LGBT+ healthcare crime education elderly
Community Activities and Services
My community is filled with healthcare for everyone and many greats areas to start relationships and bonds, its an attraction area and we have many visitors. I love the Chapel hills mall, and the access to food.
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Colorado community
Aug. 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of people in the Military, and kids who visit the park a lot.
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Miliatry community
GeoCivics Training 5/28
GeoCivics Training - Sample Community
Aug. 27, 2021
housing education affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
The needs of my community are a high school on fort Carson military base.
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Citizens of Fountain
Aug. 27, 2021
housing suburban
Economic or Environmental Interests
Upkeep of our parks and keeping housing prices down.
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Lowry neighborhood
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 26, 2021
renewable resources housing voting rights pets environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is diverse with all levels of housing where many of us whether native-born Americans, naturalized citizens or other residents care about our families (including pets) & friends and enjoy being outside in our community.
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Walkable Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 25, 2021
transportation LGBT+ housing homelessness bicycles
Community Activities and Services
People in my community enjoy spending time at the park, eating at restaurants, and the proximity of amenities.
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Central Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 24, 2021
housing diversity environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My neighborhood is somewhat transient since a lot of young people live in the area.
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers at City Park, Congress Park, and Civic Center Park. Many people use the public transit along Colfax, and 13th Ave.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many young folks are employed at nearby local businesses and restaurants.
Community Needs and Concerns
This community desperately needs more affordable housing options.
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South Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 24, 2021
housing diversity environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community has strong ties to the University of Denver campus. The neighborhood is relatively homogeneous.
Community Activities and Services
People in my community gather at Harvard Gulch Park and Washington Park. There are many students in my neighborhood that attend the University of Denver. Many people also go to South Pearl Street for the restaurants and farmer's market.
Economic or Environmental Interests
South Broadway is the business district of the area.
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Mayfair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 24, 2021
transportation housing education
Community Needs and Concerns
I perceive my community to be the people that live between Colorado Boulevard and Monaco Parkway and 8th Avenue to Colfax Avenue. I feel like these busy streets serve as a barrier to local transportation (especially by any means other than private automobile) and to people connecting across these borders.
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Mayfair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 24, 2021
transportation crime elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
Can't really say. Mixed community of middle class folk, mostly in smaller houses, some pop-tops, many professionals, a mix of age groups. Mostly white, Jewish and black folk. Mostly Democrats I think but we tolerate our Republican neighbors Lots of dogs. Lots of baby boomers. But lots of families too.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people living in the geographical area. We meet each other on the street when out walking. We use Mayfair Park and Henry S.Lindsley Parks. We shop on Colfax, and eat at the Jersey shoppette. We enjoy access to shopping on Colorado Blvd and Cherry Creek and Lowry. We are frustrated by heavy traffic and speeders on 8th Avenue, Monaco, 13th and 14th streets. We are also alarmed by rising crime in the area. We love our diversity.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mostly worried about heavy traffic all through the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Need more policing. Crime rates rising. Police not very responsive. Lots of car break ins, bicycle thefts etc Need traffic control! Can hardly turn out onto our street anymore! More need for help for seniors in their homes.
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Crestmoor Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 23, 2021
parks transportation crime entertainment middle class
Cultural or Historical Interests
Neighborhood slowly becoming more mixed. Mostly white professionals live here. There is a high percentage of residents who have returned to live here where they grew up.
Community Activities and Services
parks, shopping, grocery store, restaurants, bike paths, places of worship, healthcare services, public transportation, libraries, recreation.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We are located near Lowry and Cherry Creek shopping districts where there are also art galleries, bike paths, and lots of great restaurants. People are very friendly and open.
Community Needs and Concerns
There seems to be a movement to dismiss those of us who are more moderate to conservative. The city has not listened to our concerns about such things as crime, high speed cut through traffic, the city makes their plans, holds meetings to look like they are listening but then just go ahead and do what they want. Especially with the excessive building of apartments, ugly street “improvements” etc. we are not all bikers or public transport people! Stop building on every square inch of land.
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Loveable Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 23, 2021
housing voting rights education
Community Needs and Concerns
My community lacks diversity in many areas, especially in housing due to community pricing...Affordable housing is limited.
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Washington Virginia Vale
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 23, 2021
crime public health air quality affordable multicultural
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a large Jewish population, but also many other cultures as well, including Black- and Asian-American. I like that about where I live.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near a creek, with easy access to/from my neighborhood. It is important to us to keep it clean and safe for everyone near that creek and trail that runs by it. I would also like to say that it appears my community used to be more affordable housing-wise, which has lead to its nice diversity. Nowadays the only people moving in are richer white people, it seems.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has a significant amount of apartments/multi-family homes nearby, but this seems to be mostly in Glendale, rather than Denver. [It makes no sense to me that a separate city exists within my city (Denver.) We should all be one.] In any case, I have noticed that the frequently-used bus stops near these apartments lack seating/shade. It is obviously also important right now that we all keep each other safe from transmitting COVID. I am glad I live in Denver where the mandates about masking are progressive. It has become apparent that when left to their own devices individuals act for themselves, not for the good of the community, which is where government needs to step in.
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Windsor
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 22, 2021
transportation renewable resources housing crime gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has congested traffic, random gunshots often, pollution, and a fair amount of crime.
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Lowry young families
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 22, 2021
renewable resources voting rights diversity gun control affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Jewish community
Community Activities and Services
People who share my families values and cultural traditions.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Access to bike trails, parks and community centers.
Community Needs and Concerns
Not sure
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East Denver Jewish neighborhoods
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 22, 2021
Judaism
Community Activities and Services
The Jewish neighborhoods in East Denver share common interests.
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Montclair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 22, 2021
transportation housing
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is the first luxury neighborhood in Denver. It is historic and has unique characteristics such as many houses varying image and style.
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Diverse community, rich with arts and culture with excellent natural and public resources
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
parks transportation diversity Black art
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community includes and welcomes Black people, and is safe and inclusive for people of all backgrounds
Community Activities and Services
My community is diverse groups of people who have access to parks, arts and culture, transportation, local businesses, libraries, recreation centers, and walkways
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has clean air and clean water, safe outdoor spaces that are well cared for, easy walkways and public transit
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep community in the same district
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
housing crime education
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who have moved to Lowry for its great location, great local businesses and it’s quality of life. We have great parks, libraries and open space. It’s a great place for people from singles to young families to retirees.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community believes that keeping our neighborhood an inviting place to live is essential to maintaining our quality of life. We need to balance increasing housing with not increasing population density to the point it wrecks Neighborhood character
Community Needs and Concerns
We need to come up with long term solutions to homelessness, combat the raising crime rate and keep Denver a great place to live.
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North east colfax
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
parks universities housing hiking
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community of east colfax is wedged between 2 much more affluent communities (central park and Lowry) and is more diverse due to its affordability in previous years- it is becoming less affordable now.
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Washington Virginia Vale
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
housing crime corruption high taxes unaffordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My neighborhood is diverse but doesn't have any strong ethnic history as it is a newer development area of Denver that was previously ranch/farm land.
Community Activities and Services
Parking, roads, parks, neighborhood safety and standards
Community Needs and Concerns
Need to protect our neighborhoods and stop making decisions that are actually HURTING people who have worked hard to have home ownership in this town, to over tax and do LESS for these people. The taxation levels are getting out of hand to cover iniatives that are NOT in line with the tax payers. Taking away parking in residential areas for "comfort bike lanes," allowing over-crowding in existing homes which creates MORE parking issues for home owners, while also green-lighting new dense apartments & condos with LESS parking at these new developments , in a town that is still a car-reliant community due to the active lifestyles &hobbies people have that require a car to get to. Got to stop
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Hilltop/Cherry Creek
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
food education entertainment bicycles
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of professionals, entrepreneurs, and people with college educations. We cross race, age, and nationalities. What makes us a community is that we are productive contributors to society.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has a blend of single family or condo residences so that we can work, shop, and educate our children without driving often, and preferably biking.
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Lowry
Aug. 21, 2021
housing voting rights diversity environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our neighborhood has a rich history as our community is built on the old Lowry Air Field which became the Lowry Air Force Base in 1947. For two years, starting in 1955 it house the first Air Force Academy before it moved to Colorado Springs. Prior to being an air field it was a sanitarium for TB. We have a number of preserved buildings from the Air Force days including the Eisenhower Chapel.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community champions lots of open green space and more housing density to achieve open space.
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Historic Montclair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
renewable resources housing voting rights diversity education
Community Needs and Concerns
We are a community that prizes human rights and social justice. We believe that diversity makes our community thrive. Affordable housing, safety, education and renewable resources are important to us.
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East side of Denver, Lowry neighborhood
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 21, 2021
transportation diversity education environment affordable
Economic or Environmental Interests
Environmental issues include poor air quality, heat mitigation due to climate change, and having enough green space for community mental health and flood mitigation.
Community Needs and Concerns
Affordable housing is an issue, but housing density and quality also is a concern. One issue I see is that while there has been explosive growth in multi-family housing units, they are almost exclusively apartments. I would like to see more multi-story units that people can own to build equity, and that they be units that 1. are big enough for families and 2. are well-constructed for living with attention paid to things like sound-proofing and garden areas for residents of all ages to enjoy.
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 20, 2021
renewable resources diversity environment water public transit
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is diverse, with a variety of economic levels to reflect planned housing to include subsidized apartments and houses, middle-class single-family and attached homes, and expensive single-family homes.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of people who use: the Schlessman library branch in Lowry, the Lowry sports Park, and often dine at Hanger 2 restaurants in Lowry. This community includes all of Lowry and also all types of housing East of Quebec and West of Havana, from Lowry Ave to Colfax Ave.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Much of the area is defined by the Lowry airforce redevelopment after the base closed, people who work in Aurora and Denver outside of downtown, and immigrants from many countries.
Community Needs and Concerns
the beauty of southeast Denver including Lowry and extending up to East Colfax, is the diversity of people and the variety of housing options, and green space. We are concerned about the power of developers to change neighborhoods for profit in Denver and the impacts of gentrification, including wealthy newcomers pushing out not only the economically disadvantaged but the middle class.
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Sloan’s Lane
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 19, 2021
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is my church in West Highland, our kids preschool, and greater North Denver.
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Auraria Campus/ Clover Leaf/ Colfax/ La Alma Lincoln Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 19, 2021
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
transportation
Economic or Environmental Interests
This community is important to keep together to get better outcomes and leverage resources
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Cole and Clayton Neighborhood Community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 19, 2021
food housing diversity
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is the community of the Cole and Clayton neighborhoods in near northeast Denver. One common issue across this area is lack of fresh, affordable food, pharmacies, and other essential services. Affordable housing is also an issue in this rapidly gentrifying area of mostly single-family homes
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Latine/Chacanx Westside
Aug. 18, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historically Latine/Chicanx Denver community
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Lake Dillon Locals
Aug. 18, 2021
gentrification parks environment hiking outdoor activities
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has strong ties to the local mountain environment. Far more than those who only arrive for a few ski runs in winter, we live and breathe the air at 8,000+ feet, and want to see the forests, mountains, and waters preserved for their own sake.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The primary driver of the economy in my community is highly seasonal tourism. While tourism brings prosperity to our towns, it also brings problems regarding how to balance the allure for (wealthy, usually) tourists with the needs of the people who run the towns and resorts.
Community Needs and Concerns
Summit County has a powerful county identity. Moreso than nearly any other county I'm aware of, locals take pride in being from Summit and when asked where they're from, will usually respond with the county rather than the particular town. Though I very much doubt it would be, this powerful county unity should not be divided.
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Aug. 18, 2021
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Hale Neighbors
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 17, 2021
housing environment suburban
Community Activities and Services
My community is the hub of folks that go to Lindsley park and generally live in the residential blocks between Hale Pkwy and 13th Ave. We often times run into each other walking around the neighborhood.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The area tries to strike a balance between preserving characteristics of the existing built environment, while enabling more density and diversity. A lot of folks are liberal and want to encourage progressive policies around housing and development, but feel conflicted when it's "the house next door". But, generally, we aren't full-Nimby like richer neighborhoods.
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West Colfax
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 17, 2021
transportation housing homelessness environment
Community Activities and Services
The neighborhood where I live includes both the Gulch two blocks south of me and the lake two blocks north. Everyone along Colfax between Sheridan and Meade has a similar sense of their proximity to the Ave, the lake, and the gulch. I move through the neighborhood by either biking along 17th or through the gulch down to the S Platte
Economic or Environmental Interests
It's important that W Colfax Ave is kept together because new businesses, developments, and changes to bussing and transit through the corridor are shared experiences that make Colfax a vibrant place. I walk up and down the Ave to access shops I like, go to movies and restaurants, and catch the bus or get off the bus. If a block of Colfax a dozen blocks away gets revitalized or gets a new business, I would patronize that business too. And the more our part of town grows, the less of a distance I want to travel to go to a quality establishment or business.
Community Needs and Concerns
We need changes to Colfax Ave to make it safer to cross the street, to slow traffic, and to make the bus faster. It's awesome that the bus comes so often, but it takes me 30 minutes by bus to get to my work, versus 15 minutes on a bike and 10-15 minutes in a private vehicle. People in my neighborhood cross Colfax all day every day and in my stretch of the woods it's very unsafe and difficult to do.
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Baker neighborhood
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 17, 2021
transportation LGBT+ housing crime environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
i think the progressive creative community, not wealthy but still sometimes gentrifiers, in south-central Denver has integrity; Baker has lost its Latino majority over the last 20 years, but there is still a sense of Latino history and some remembrance of the traditional Westside; Baker became an important LGBTQ enclave in the 80s and 90s; while that community integrates with society much better now, this heritage is still reflected among the residents and businesses in the area
Community Activities and Services
my neighborhood is nominally Baker, but is really the residential core of the statistical neighborhood; south of Alameda is not connected; Broadway is another focus for my community — residents on both sides have a common interest for the vitality and to some extent against the over-commercialization of Broadway
Economic or Environmental Interests
our community is cut off from the Platte River by the highway, the railroad and by the historical expulsion of residents from the west side of Baker in favor of industrial uses; one of the primary economic issues is that rising property values and rents are displacing long-term residents
Community Needs and Concerns
this is a part of the city where a lot of people know each other, and help each other out; crime often comes from people from other neighborhoods seeking "easy prey"; there is a significant unsheltered homeless population in the area, and they are not mostly the ones forming group campsites — they are often solitary, sleeping in alleys, river banks or in vehicles
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Crestmoor
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 16, 2021
transportation housing crime elderly environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community stays somewhat united in the quality of our neighborhood and maintaining that quality.
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East Montclair-Mayfair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 16, 2021
housing voting rights diversity crime affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Blighted store fronts on Colfax have hindered new development.
Community Activities and Services
Work in cherry creek for over 25 years. Very little contact with the area east of Syracuse street. That area does not share the interests of my community which is more on par with the Mayfair and Montclair neighborhoods.
Economic or Environmental Interests
I wish for continuous sidewalks along 13th and 14th avenues east-west with walkable sidewalks south to 8th ave. The little 18 inch wide sidewalks are not wide enough for a wheelchair or walkers to comfortably use.
Community Needs and Concerns
Frequent emergency calls to east colfax neighborhood east of Syracuse makes my neighborhood feel unsafe. If smaller separate district perhaps the root causes can be addressed.
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Historic Montclair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
voting rights crime education environment
Community Activities and Services
Curb building that is making our neighborhood less diverse and affordable.
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Biscayne in Cory Merrill.
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
housing healthcare gun control elderly environment
Community Activities and Services
my community is made up of people over 50 with few children living at home. We shop in Cherry Creek and have independent interests.
Community Needs and Concerns
my community is focused north of I-25 and west of Colorado Blvd. Focus is south of 6th and east of Downing.
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Hilltop
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
crime education environment air quality suburban
Community Activities and Services
Park activities
Economic or Environmental Interests
Air quality Tree care Landscaping with toxic chemicals Need more native plants in parks Need more sustainable playground equipment Fireworks problem
Community Needs and Concerns
Theft of delivered packages Trash in parks After hours alcohol drinking Speeding on local roads
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East Colfax, where friendship is real!
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
housing voting rights mental health crime education
Community Needs and Concerns
My community are my neighbors; NOT a political ideology or interest group. My community needs and concerns are for all of us living in this and surrounding neighborhoods. Please let the independent panel voted on by the majority of citizens draw the boundaries free of your politics! Regardless of your political persuasion, we need you thinking about the welfare of us a neighbors. Your politics divide neighbors. Foster programs that encourage health, happiness and a culture of Christian love for each other ...which will automatically encompass everyone.
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Mayfair Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
housing crime education affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is evolving from an older neighborhood into a family community, Schools, parks, and safety should be of utmost concern.
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Aging LGBTQ+ people
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
transportation LGBT+ housing voting rights elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is aging LGBTQ+ people
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Denver condo and apartment dwellers
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
transportation housing mental health crime elderly
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of young and aging people who live in multi family dwellings, need reliable, accessible public transportation, walkable distance to shopping and restaurants.
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
housing healthcare crime environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is Lowry
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Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
housing crime elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
We have a diverse, in both culture and views, community.
Community Activities and Services
Our community is very diverse and amorphous. The Lowry center is where many people interact. New projects may disrupt that
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many people work at home, though with new housing, traffic of commuters is becoming more crowded.
Community Needs and Concerns
East Denver leans left politically. Those in the center or on the right tend to be forgotten and even disparaged with name-calling (racist). Please try to avoid breaking up those not on the left. This will work to make it possible for the conservatives to have a voice.
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Mayfair
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
transportation housing healthcare crime education
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a colorful history defined by the establishments on and around E Colfax. It is a melting pot of Cultural’s. I love the variety of ethnic cuisine available.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of the people who I meet while walking in Mayfair, Bellevue, South Park hill and crestmoor. It is the families at Palmer elementary school and hill middle school. It is the people at see at establishments I frequent in Mayfair town center, the elm district and 9+Co. It is my neighborhood parks of Lindsley and Mayfair.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Keeping neighborhoods and parks litter free and cleaning up colfax to be more of a sought after destination
Community Needs and Concerns
My community doesn’t have an interstate in it so good, clean, safe transit on the colfax and Colorado corridors is a need but a space challenges
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Lowry
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 15, 2021
transportation housing diversity crime education
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are many age, ethnic and socio-economic groups in our community which makes this an ideal place to live and encourage people to interact with “the other”. Lowry is a great place to encourage and develop community services that serve a widely diverse community.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a mixture of housing opportunities, from custom single family homes to low income housing. The community needs easily accessible transportation, shopping, recreational activities, high quality education and the ability to work well with our diverse group.
Community Needs and Concerns
Although Lowry is a large and diverse area, it is important to keep the community together so that we can all learn from one another and develop ways to work and live in a multi cultural way.
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Clayton
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 14, 2021
food housing diversity affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The boundaries of my community are largely shaped by the barriers of auto-centric infrastructure which restricts or discourages pedestrian crossing.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community is 'forgotten': not facing immediate enough gentrification/development pressures to warrant the attentions of our CM, yet demographically relatively vulnerable and under-served.
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Clayton Parks
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 13, 2021
transportation environment
Community Activities and Services
Clayton has several parks of differing sizes: city nairobi park is popular with young children, schaeffer park is popular with adults and teens, and the 39th avenue greenway is popular among commuters and families.
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College View
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 12, 2021
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our borders contain Somali, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and Mexican, as well as multi-generational family homes.
Community Activities and Services
My community is diverse, 70% below Denver AMI, and one of the more overlooked parts of town.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Historically farm properties of 1/2 acre, it is primarily a working class neighborhood.
Community Needs and Concerns
We are bordered to the west by more affluent neighbors, to the east by industry, and to the north by similar neighborhoods. We identify most closely to Ruby Hill and other similar neighborhoods.
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West Side of Colorado Springs
Aug. 10, 2021
housing diversity affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is centered around the Old Colorado City area and its shops and parks.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who are active on the West Side of Colorado Springs. We hike, bike, run, walk, and much more around Garden of the Gods, Gold Camp Road, Mountain Shadows and Blodgett Peak, and much more.
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College View
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 9, 2021
agriculture roads parks environment blue-collar
Cultural or Historical Interests
With the redevelopment of Loretto Heights, for which the neighborhood is named, it makes more sense to have College View represented under one council district, #2, since right now, Federal Blvd. is the dividing line between #2 and #7 and CV will be directly affected by new roadways and other redevelopment pressures from Loretto Heights. Historically, after annexation and partly up through Ted Hackworth's time on council, College View was in City Council District #2. In addition, most CV students attend schools, such as Kunsmiller and Lincoln, that are also in District #2.
Community Activities and Services
College View utilizes libraries and larger shopping centers, such as Bear Valley, that are located in Council District #2. We also shop in Englewood or along Federal Blvd. The neighborhood has more ties to Council District #2 than #7 historically.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Speeding on South Federal has been an issue and pedestrian improvements south of Vassar have yet to be seen. The neighborhood should not be separated from the rest of SW Denver by two council districts (between #2 and #7). The area has more in common with the rest of these annexed areas west of Federal than the older communities of south Denver found east of Broadway.
Community Needs and Concerns
College View continues to need advocates that will keep the area intact and focus on innovative economic opportunities for the working class, such as green house farming, truck farming and growing produce for the rest of the city. There is a lot of empty land that remains open in College View that could once again be converted to farming even though our agricultural water rights and ditches have been removed from their historic connection to Loretto Heights.
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College View
Aug. 9, 2021
roads parks historical farming blue-collar
Cultural or Historical Interests
With the redevelopment of Loretto Heights, for which the neighborhood is named, it makes more sense to have College View represented under one council district, #2, since right now, Federal Blvd. is the dividing line between #2 and #7 and CV will be directly affected by new roadways and other redevelopment pressures from Loretto Heights. Historically, after annexation and partly up through Ted Hackworth's time on council, College View was in City Council District #2. In addition, most CV students attend schools, such as Kunsmiller and Lincoln, that are also in District #2.
Community Activities and Services
College View utilizes libraries and larger shopping centers, such as Bear Valley, that are located in Council District #2. We also shop in Englewood or along Federal Blvd. The neighborhood has more ties to Council District #2 than #7 historically.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Speeding on South Federal has been an issue and pedestrian improvements south of Vassar have yet to be seen. The neighborhood should not be separated from the rest of SW Denver by two council districts (between #2 and #7). The area has more in common with the rest of these annexed areas west of Federal than the older communities of south Denver found east of Broadway.
Community Needs and Concerns
College View continues to need advocates that will keep the area intact and focus on innovative economic opportunities for the working class, such as green house farming, truck farming and growing produce for the rest of the city. There is a lot of empty land that remains open in College View that could once again be converted to farming even though our agricultural water rights and ditches have been removed from their historic connection to Loretto Heights.
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College View (the city has forced the hyphenated name of "South Platte" onto our neighborhood)
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 9, 2021
parks farming blue-collar multicultural bicycles
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community of College View draws its name from the existence of the former Loretto Heights College that is now under redevelopment. When College View School opened in 1939, the tower of Loretto Heights, built in 1892, was the dominant feature that was viewable from the elementary school--hence College View School. The topography of the neighborhood, which includes sloping hills and high points, meant that until the later 20th century, the Loretto tower was visible from all over College View.
Community Activities and Services
My community still remains partly tied to its once rural agricultural past. With large lots and ample open acreage, the College View community remains a unique appendage of Denver that was annexed to the city in 1962. We are a community set apart in many ways from nearby subdivisions since you can still see farm animals and large active vegetable and farming plots in existence in College View.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The College View boundaries now include the section of Denver that is adjacent to the Platte River. This area was attached to the neighborhood more recently and has no historical connection. However, more recently, the city of Denver and city of Englewood have completed bicycle and pedestrian connections via the Harvard Gulch West Trail that now connects College View (and Scenic View in Englewood) to the Platte River. College View historically was tied more to services in downtown Englewood but with growth of businesses along Federal and Evans, many residents do shop there (such as the King Soopers) and at the Brentwood Center.
Community Needs and Concerns
For College View, I feel that close-in economic development opportunities and incentives are being missed that would tie into the community's historic ties to agriculture and truck farming. With all of the land available in College View being turned into houses that are crammed into existing lots, could a focus on greenhouse gardening and sustainable urban agriculture instead be once again common in this area of Denver?
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West Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 4, 2021
race infrastructure housing low income affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community I value is the Latino community of southwest Denver. This area was historically redlined, so it includes a lot of Latino households who have achieved the American dream of homeownership and Latino renters who make the neighborhoods of sw Denver culturally rich, tight knit and unfortunately at risk of displacement.
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Environmental concern coalition
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 4, 2021
transportation renewable resources gun control elderly environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community consists of those in Denver sharing our concerns for climate change, air quality and policies to improve our environment
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West Side
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 4, 2021
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The west side (west of I-25 and South Platte River) have large Hispanic/Latino populations that deserve to be represented by people within this community. The ethnic and cultural makeup of areas north of Sloan's Lake (whiter, wealthier, and gentrified) are different from the cultural interests of communities south of Sloan's Lake (more diverse and rapidly gentrifying).
Economic or Environmental Interests
Homelessness is a growing problem on the West Side - not only with people sleeping in Lakewood/Dry Gulch and other parks, but also in vehicles on the street and with family and friends. The lack of affordable housing being built is pushing longtime residents out.
Community Needs and Concerns
Many people on the West Side rely on public transportation to access groceries, services, and work, but these areas have poor transit service (infrequent, unreliable, and getting worse) along Federal Blvd., Sheridan Blvd., Alameda Blvd., Colfax Ave., and within neighborhoods. The area south of Sloan's Lake and west of I-25 deserves better transit to the rest of the region and within this community.
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Northeast Park Hill
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation housing diversity elderly
Community Needs and Concerns
Northeast Park Hill is a recognized neighborhood and its boundaries should be respected. As neighbors, we face many common issues, including gentrification, lead pipe abatement, cost of living, and transportation. Additionally, this is a historically Black community that should be kept together, including as many Black seniors here age in place.
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LGBT Community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 3, 2021
LGBT+ housing healthcare elderly affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Byers also know as West Washington Park neighborhood on the east side and the Baker neighborhood are the west side of Broadway.
Community Activities and Services
Many of the people in my area use the businesses on North Broadway south of 11th ave and South Broadway to about Misissippi.
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Athmar Park/Ruby Hills
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation housing education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The ethnic diversity along Federal Blvd. is a staple of my community (specifically Mexican and Vietnamese restaurants and businesses).
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of neighbors who use Huston Lake Park, Ruby Hill Park, the Sanderson Gulch Trail, and Godsman Park.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has a large number of small businesses which helps maintain the cultural identity of the area. There are a number of large industrial lots that seem ripe for development (mixed-use, additional green spaces, community amenities, etc).
Community Needs and Concerns
The public schools in my community are lacking in updated facilities. As are the public libraries. There is a concern about affordable housing in my community as gentrification proceeds out from the city.
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Affluent charming well-educated community
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 2, 2021
parks LGBT+ historical high income bicycles
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has more historic districts than the rest of the city. It is one of the oldest parts of the City. There is great shopping in Cherry Creek. The area is a treasure for its charm, mature landscaping and proximity to downtown.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is experiencing great densification. Transportation is an issue. Streets should not be widened nor should mature landscaping be removed. There have been numerous transportation plans in the last 20 years but littl to no implementation.
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Baker
Aug. 2, 2021
climate pollution homelessness crime air quality
Community Needs and Concerns
My community of Baker is going thru some real growing pains at the moment. We're having some serious quality of life issues to include homelessness and crime associated with the homeless. This includes needles in the alleyway, homeless people who Trespass on our property, and piss and poop in the alley. We've also had some more significant crime problems including a shooting one block away from my home, and Burglaries in the area. We're not seeing police doing regular patrols and response time is very slow.
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Athmar Park
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 2, 2021
transportation housing diversity environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of diverse residents in Southwest Denver, including Hispanic/Latinx neighbors that have been in the area for generations, as well as multi-cultural business owners along Federal and Alameda (e.g. Mexican, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants, markets, auto-body shops, dentists, doctors, etc.). My neighbors speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. There are many children and young people in my neighborhood.
Community Activities and Services
My community includes fellow neighbors and residents of Athmar Park. We gather at Huston Lake Park for outdoor events like yoga and zumba and at the Athmar Park Branch Library for our Athmar Park Community Market. I think we also have strong ties to nearby neighborhoods like Westwood, Ruby Hill and Valverde.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near the South Platte River and Huston Lake. Water quality, invasive species, and air quality are all environmental concerns. There are also some people experiencing homelessness who live in and around the neighborhood, including in mobile situations like RVs. As a result, waste and health/safety are concerns, especially in parks like Aspgren and Huston Lake. Other concerns include speeding vehicles and lack of safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Community Needs and Concerns
Athmar Park is a quickly gentrifying neighborhood with home prices increasing rapidly and many young, white families moving in. It feels important to preserve Athmar's original character, demographic make up, culture and language in the face of gentrification and displacement. At the time time (and perhaps somewhat contradictory to my previous statement), it would be great if Athmar could become better connected to our adjacent neighborhoods like Baker and South Broadway to our east. I know it is tricky with I-25, Santa Fe and other major roads, but having access to those amenities (shops, grocery stores, light rail stations, etc.) would be great, especially via bike and walking.
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Aug. 2, 2021
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Denver Mobility Advocates
Aug. 2, 2021
transportation housing environment urban bicycles
Community Activities and Services
My community is focused on improving transportation options and safety. We tend to run into representation issues where more politicians are focused on car based travel. Which does not represent central city neighborhoods.
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Central Park Community
Aug. 2, 2021
pollution oil and gas mental health education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who have recently moved into their homes (the oldest home dates back to only 2004). Many people relocated from out of state and do not have family here, thus the community acts more like a family. The community is socially conscious, and likely to self advocate.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near Anschutz medical campus. Many people work at the University of Colorado, the VA, and the Childrens Hospital Colorado.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community is still growing, and needs schools / seats in schools, and completion of planned park space. Both come with a cost that is apparently not set aside for this expected need. Also, the rapid growth in the area could potentially bring incompatible projects in close proximity - allowing the market to drive development is unlikely to yield the best solution, more oversight is necessary. The Suncor plant pollutes the entire Front Range, and we are no exception. The Sand Creek and Westerly Creek waterways come through the community and are polluted by E-Coli. There is a threat of fracking under homes on the north side as mineral rights are not owned by homeowners.
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Berkeley
Aug. 2, 2021
historical renewable resources housing diversity environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community cares about history (including current and former Hispanic population) and zoning (including keeping Tennyson from being all impersonal, ugly residential condos and rentals). They also care about community (knowing each other) and culture (including the library). They care about our future (environmental issues, partisanship). They care about racial and income groups having representation on City Council.
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Sloans lake
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
Aug. 1, 2021
housing voting rights diversity elderly affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Sloans lake has a community tie to the lake middle school area. The community should be tied to the villa park, west colfax community even if it is moved into council district 3
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Southwest Denver
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 30, 2021
transportation housing diversity affordable unions
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is diverse - blacks, lots of immigrants, Latinx especially Mexicans, Vietnamese
Community Needs and Concerns
I want Denver to maintain 2 at large council districts. The office of the mayor has too much power!
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Marston Lake
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 30, 2021
housing suburban
Community Activities and Services
Living off Quincy and Wads. My community is all Jeffco related. All the parks we visit are Jeffco parks. All the family activities we participate in are Jeffco. All the libraries we visit are in Jeffco. We have no real tie to The city and county of Denver other than some taxes getting paid. For instance, this survey. I had to remind myself that I am able to fill this out because, technically, I live in Denver. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVe Denver! Born and raised in Fort Collins, Denver was (and still is) my absolutely place to visit.
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The Shores
July 30, 2021
voting rights diversity elderly environment affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
My concern is making voting fair and easier for people of color. To include not exclude us.
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The Shores
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 30, 2021
housing voting rights diversity elderly environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My concern is making easier for people of color to vote. Include not exclude us. There are many of us in the Metro area and rural areas. Make the map that reflects that.
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business district
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 29, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers at the 16th Street Mall and Union Station
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of the people in my apartment building work in restaurants and bars around 16th Street into LoDo
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clayton
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 29, 2021
housing environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
If there are no one seems to know about them. i'm sure there was something that happened in the neighborhood but no one ever talks about them.
Community Activities and Services
fast food joints, no sit down restaurants, roads not loved or taken care of, parks underused, uncared for, unthought of area of denver. traffic problems. pollution with no worry about the health of the residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
no groccery store, neighborhood is thought of an industrial area. fight over open spaces. lots of fast food but no good sit down restaurants.
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emily's town
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 21, 2021
Community Activities and Services
city of nairobi park, street in front my house, front piorches
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Ops Test
Denver City Council
Define Your Denver
July 20, 2021
Community Activities and Services
in city of nairobi park. schaeffer park, mr. a's, rivers and roads, 39th avenue greenway, front porches, back yards, the street in front of my house. inner city health center on 40th and york, rtd bus stops along bruce randolph, i-70 via colorado and vasquez
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Southern San Juan Mountains, foothills, ranches, and desert
July 13, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
We have white people, and also Latinx and Native American populations, with a very small representation of other POC. Some people own land or ranches that their families have resided on for several generations. Some Utes are on their Native Lands. Some of us moved here more recently. The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing in another influx of people. We are united around a love of the outdoors and around our history as a rural agricultural, mining and railroad town, which both displaced and built on the Utes, Latinx populations and other groups that previously lived in this area and continue to live here.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who live in or near Durango and Bayfield.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community's main areas of employment involve farming and ranching, tourism, the college, the regional hospital, small businesses, and government jobs. The seasonal tourism industry also means there some people who live here seasonally. We also have a growing population of unhoused people as housing prices increase. The COVID-19 pandemic and shifts to online work options is also bringing in more people who may work remotely for employers in other counties or states.The majority of us have an interest in enjoying the beauty of where we live, and of accessing public lands. Fire and drought are increasing dangers and concerns.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community encompasses diverse cultures and economic needs. We need district lines that maintain the cohesion of our community so that we can unite around common communal interests.
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Durango Progressive Voters
July 13, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is the La Plata County Dems, Indivisible Durango, Fort Lewis College, Durango Library, Unitarian Universalist congregation, the Animas View MHP Co-op, the Durango Rec Center, the Animas River Trail (ART), the Durango Trolley
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community suffers from an almost complete lack of affordable housing. We are a tourist destination because of the river activities and local ski resorts and mountain hiking opportunities. Many businesses are currently suffering from lack of staffing. There is nowhere for their workers to live!
Community Needs and Concerns
La Plata County in CD03 votes for progressive candidates yet is drowned out by the huge expanse of the rural district. Cut it in half and give us our voice!
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Building Community Through Music
May 30, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people engaged in the arts (music, theater, fine arts),and/or are involved in social activism
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Caitlin's Boulder community
May 28, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is my neighbors and CU Boulder, as well as a group of outdoor-minded people who ski, run, climb, etc.
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West Colfax
May 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
West Colfax
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Old Town Dacono
May 20, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is a small town and it is facing many challenges from the growth of neighboring towns.
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Wellshire neighborhood
April 25, 2021
Population: 21605
Community Activities and Services
My community is my neighborhood where people know and look out for each other. People say "Hi" on the street, walk their dogs and visit. There is a school where many of the kids attend. Outside of the residential part, there are some shopping areas that are also part of our community and we see our neighbors as well as people who live in adjacent neighborhoods.
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Eastern Plains Farmers Association
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
April 4, 2021
Population: 6468
Cultural or Historical Interests
This area includes the site of the Sand Creek Massacre, during which Native Americans were slaughtered by glory-hungry American troops.
Community Activities and Services
The community doesn't have a lot of urban gathering places, but churches and public spaces more than compensate for the lack. Healthcare services are an especial challenge in this remote locale.
Economic or Environmental Interests
This community doesn't see a lot of rain, and is vital to the farming interests of the state.
Community Needs and Concerns
This area is crucial to the economic output of the state, and as such innovative solutions are required to ensure that in the era of climate change, adequate water is available.
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Socialists of Colorado Springs
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 25, 2021
Population: 422302
Community Activities and Services
I socialize mainly with the DSA and related Socialist orgs here in the city. We gather weekly at the Chinook Center. We also use the libraries to meet and hold classes.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Colorado Springs is a military city. Ft. Carson is located here. We also have a coal plant that is set to be shut down.
Community Needs and Concerns
Homelessness and the rising cost of rent is of huge concern to a Tenant Union I associate with. We need to house the homeless immediately and implement policies to stop the rapid rent increase, such as rent control.
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Black Forest familys
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 22, 2021
Population: 5942
Cultural or Historical Interests
Black Forest hold rich history of early settlers and Native Americans. It would be pressed to hold up this rich history.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Colorado is home to great beauty, with the rising popularity Environmental interest would be of major focus.
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West Side CS
March 22, 2021
Population: 1235
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is for the most white with a few Latinos and African American, with a military background.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in a historical and tourist attraction area.
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Cheyenne Mountain Estates
March 22, 2021
Population: 2600
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located outside of a military base.
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UCCS community
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 22, 2021
Population: 17299
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who go or live by University of Colorado Colorado springs.
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Hoyt_Banning Lewis Community
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 22, 2021
Population: 20753
Cultural or Historical Interests
- This community is fairly new and does not have much of a culture however, it is a part of the Pikes Peaks region, known for its beauty, outdoor activities, parks, Olympic museums, colleges, and military influence. - Banning Lewis Ranch is mostly comprised of middle aged, Caucasian, middle to upper middle class, Christian families.
Community Activities and Services
- The community is considered an active lifestyle community. People take advantage of the multiple parks, pools, recreation centers, and over 50 miles of walking paths. These are the areas that many people gather or socialize. Two of the parks host weekly food trucks and farmers market. - Services include shopping centers near Powers Blvd, Penrose St Francis Hospital (nearest hospital), various churches, and schools (public, charter, and private).
Economic or Environmental Interests
- My community is heavily influenced by the military, both Army and Air Force (mainly Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever Air Force Base). Many are either service members, civilian government employees, or work for a defense contracting company. - There are no real environmental concerns, but people have expressed there opinion on noise and light pollution. Banning Lewis Ranch was designed with minimal street lights to bring a more natural essence to the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
- This community should be kept together based on my Cultural description. - The community collectively wants better road infrastructure to support the growth in the area, paid for by housing developers or government (local/state). - The community prides itself on the active lifestyle and tends to feel secluded from the rest of the area. - Taxes are above average compared to other communities in the city, where the people feel like they are paying more than their share of taxes.
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Banning Lewis Ranch Community
March 22, 2021
Population: 20753
Cultural or Historical Interests
- This community is fairly new and does not have much of a culture however, it is a part of the Pikes Peaks region, known for its beauty, outdoor activities, parks, Olympic museums, colleges, and military influence. - Banning Lewis Ranch is mostly comprised of middle aged, Caucasian, middle to upper middle class, Christian families.
Community Activities and Services
- The community is considered an active lifestyle community. People take advantage of the multiple parks, pools, recreation centers, and over 50 miles of walking paths. These are the areas that many people gather or socialize. Two of the parks host weekly food trucks and farmers market. - Services include shopping centers near Powers Blvd, Penrose St Francis Hospital (nearest hospital), various churches, and schools (public, charter, and private).
Economic or Environmental Interests
- My community is heavily influenced by the military, both Army and Air Force (mainly Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever Air Force Base). Many are either service members, civilian government employees, or work for a defense contracting company. - There are no real environmental concerns, but people have expressed there opinion on noise and light pollution. Banning Lewis Ranch was designed with minimal street lights to bring a more natural essence to the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
- This community should be kept together based on my Cultural description. - The community collectively wants better road infrastructure to support the growth in the area, paid for by housing developers or government (local/state). - The community prides itself on the active lifestyle and tends to feel secluded from the rest of the area. - Taxes are above average compared to other communities in the city, where the people feel like they are paying more than their share of taxes.
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the people of Castle Rock
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 21, 2021
Population: 45897
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is comprised of a bunch of middle aged white families. This is the least diverse place I have been in my life.
Community Activities and Services
My community is comprised mostly of families, most people meet at schools, parks or their homes
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a mountainous community full of hills, lots of biking in the town, with all of the development recently, there has been very low unemployment.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community desperately needs new ideas and a change from the status quo. The traffic infrastructure was designed for a very small town and desperately needs new infrastructure.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs students
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 21, 2021
Population: 4557
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has historical interest regarding mining. There are wide ranges in age groups, ethnic groups, and religious groups.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of people engaging in an extremely wide variety of activities. Colorado Springs has many K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. This community encompasses a wide range of socioeconomic statuses, a range of religious beliefs, outdoor and indoor activities, and faces environmental and industrial challenges.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community experiences water resource needs and pollution issues within the Fountain Creek Watershed District. My community also faces unemployment/homelessness. My community faces challenges stemming from high tourism.
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UCCS Community
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 21, 2021
Population: 10532
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community used to be consist of a lot of miners, since it used to be a mining community.
Community Activities and Services
My community enjoys hiking outside. It has a large availability of schools, parks, healthcare services, parks, etc.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near a mountain. People are rather environmentally friendly. It is a popular tourist site in the summer. Most of them attend UCCS.
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Lower Income/Working Student Community
March 21, 2021
Population: 114426
Community Activities and Services
Public spaces, transportation, and no profits who can provide additional means of living which students/lower-income people cannot meet.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community relies off of affordable housing, often near campus, in order to attend educational facilities. Housing in Colorado springs has risen to a price which pushed out lower-income families and students living in affordable housing.
Community Needs and Concerns
Politicians/map makers should consider that the current district may not represent the people at the core. The northern parts of the district often represent a different economic group with a different status. Separating the current district into multiple sections may give better representation to those whos voices are not always heard.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 20, 2021
Population: 969
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located in the urban part of Colorado Springs.
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Cattle Ranchers Community
March 18, 2021
Population: 3218
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of Caucasian and Hispanic ranchers. The cultural bonds are tied to ranching. Most people in my community are related to each other.
Community Activities and Services
There aren't really any gathering places in my community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is comprised of cattle ranchers. There is significant concern that Fountain Creek (which is contaminated with fecal coliform and salmonella) will contaminate groundwater.
Community Needs and Concerns
My ranching and farming community is pretty small, occupying only the spaces between Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
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Young Professionals and Students in Central Colorado Springs
Spaces of Political Geography 2021
GES 3300 2021
March 16, 2021
Population: 28962
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of young professionals and college students who socialize and recreate near downtown Colorado Springs. We socialize at downtown bars and restaurants and are active, utilizing the many trails and parks in central Colorado Springs.
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Highlands Ranch
March 9, 2021
Population: 99548
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is very much a bedroom community for people working in Denver and the DTC
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Utopia
March 4, 2021
Population: 1036
Community Activities and Services
Outdoors, restaurants, places of worship, arts spaces, ski mountain, downtown, public lands
Economic or Environmental Interests
Outdoor recreation tourism, arts tourism, ranching, farming, mining
Community Needs and Concerns
Protecting natural resources is critical
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Colorado Springs Outlook
Feb. 11, 2021
Population: 22055
Community Activities and Services
My community has an overdependence on military and associated defense contractors.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Access to water and the effect of climate change on forests are critical to the future of my community.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs to balance the concerns of urban and rural members.
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River and Mountain Community
Feb. 11, 2021
Population: 26541
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located next to the Arkansas River, which provides a large amount of tourism and economic growth to our community. We are concerned with the possibility of pollution in the river and the possibility of a railroad reopening next to our river.
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Thornton
Feb. 4, 2021
Population: 5966
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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