Denver City Council finds 29 city blocks “blighted,” could lead to eminent domain
“Under Colorado state law, the definition of blight is extremely broad. Homes and businesses can be labeled “blighted” because they are deemed an “economic or social liability”—an extremely vague criteria left wide open to subjective interpretation….
Five Points redevelopment plan approved
“The plan, which was created with the input of residents, includes proposals for shops, restaurants, a new grocery store and a community plaza, among other things. The proposal also includes plans to widen Welton Street…
“Blight” condemnation “could erase history” in Denver
“Under Colorado state law, the definition of blight is extremely broad. Homes and businesses can be labeled “blighted” because they are deemed an “economic or social liability”—an extremely vague criteria left wide open to subjective…
There are wonderful things happening on Larimer, few good things on Welton
“But these days, there’s not enough anything in Welton. Not enough businesses, not enough money. And residents worry that there won’t be any history left if the city goes through with its Welton Street corridor…
Denver City Council approves Welton Corridor plan, sparking fears of eminent domain
“Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz, the only member to vote against the project, said she understands the fears of eminent domain in a final speech just before the vote. “If I were wanting to make a further…
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Comments listed concerning DURA’s Welton Corridor URA proposal
Denver Planning Board Recommendation of Welton Corridor URA Proposal
Denver Office of Community Planning and Development reccommending approval of DURA’s Welton Corridor URA proposal. 6 August 2012 read the entire document PDF File “Blueprint Denver recognizes the importance of using regulatory, public investment and partnership…
