New’s Letter March 2016
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Councilman Wayne New | District 10
1437 Bannock Street, Office Room 493, Denver, Colorado 80202
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CM Wayne New discussed the City’s affordable housing and homeless issues with a standing room only crowd of Warm Cookies of the Revolution at the Grant-Humphries Mansion in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on February 26.
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Short Term Rental
Questionnaire Results Denver’s proposed regulation of short term rentals is a hot topic with wide community interest. In order to give constituents a way to voice their opinions, I sent an informal survey to over 3,800 District 10 residents. 805 residents responded, and the results are as follows:
For more information about short term rentals, the City’s proposed regulations and frequently asked questions please visit www.DenverGov.org/STR. The proposed regulation of Short Term Rentals (STRs) will be heard and discussed at the City Council Neighborhoods & Planning (PLAN) Committee on March 30.
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Public Restroom Pilot Program in Capitol Hill
On March 7, the Denver took the first step in addressing the need for publicly accessible restrooms by placing a portable unit north of Colfax on Clarkson between Police District 6 headquarters and the Fillmore Auditorium. This 3 stall restroom trailer is staffed during the hours of operation from 12 PM to 12 AM. It is removed nightly for cleaning and returned the next day. This facility will offer better options for Colfax area visitors and Fillmore event goers, hopefully sparing alleys and neighborhoods from being used as outdoor toilets. The unit is ADA accessible and has a changing table for families. Information from the first week of operation is as follows:
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Street Sweeping Season Begins April 1
The residential seasonal street sweeping begins Friday, April 1. Denver residents are advised to pay attention to the red and white signs posted on their block for parking restrictions. Residential streets in Denver are only swept once per month where posted, so please be sure to move your vehicle according to your block signs. Remember to always follow the sweeping time restrictions on your block and refrain from parking during the restricted times posted, even if it appears a sweeper has already cleaned the street, as sweepers may need to return to the area for additional sweeping. Avoid a $50.00 parking citation.
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day?
Street sweeping plays a critical role in keeping Denver’s streets, air and water clean. Denver Public Works’ Street Sweeping Program removes dirt, leaves and debris from city streets, which reduces air and water pollution and supports a clean environment. Last year, Denver street sweeping crews swept 113,019 lane miles of Denver streets and collected 50,924 cubic yards of dirt and debris.
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Public Works Street Paving 2016
At the beginning of March, the Public Works street paving schedule was posted on the Public Works website. The maps include paving work currently scheduled in Denver for 2016. Paving work is weather dependent and all plans are subject to change. The website address is www.denvergov.org/denverpaving.
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The Great Denver Cleanup –
Saturday, May 21 If a garage, backyard, alley or neighborhood cleanup is on your spring to-do list, don’t miss The Great Denver Cleanup on May 21 from 9 am-2 pm. This annual, 1-day, citywide cleanup is sponsored by Denver Solid Waste Management. You can haul discarded household items (furniture, appliances, bikes, carpet, etc.), household trash, and yard waste to a free drop site. Click here for drop off locations.
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Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Schedule a Household Hazardous Waste collection appointment to get stockpiled toxic materials out of your home and garage to prevent the potential for a chemical spill. Denver residents are eligible for one at-home collection appointment per calendar year. For an appointment call 1-800-HHW-PKUP (1-800-449-7587).
Only one collection kit bag is provided per appointment, so it is important to prioritize your materials prior to your appointment in order to maximize your collection. The large heavy-duty collection bag holds about 10 to 12 cans or bottles of material. A minimum of three different types of materials or 25 pounds of one material is required in order to schedule an appointment. Please note a $15 co-payment is required from the resident for each appointment.
For additional information, visit DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles or call 311.
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Police District Contact Information and Advisory Meetings
The Denver Police Department has three police districts within portions of the boundaries of our District as follows:
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Doors Open Denver:
Explore Denver Inside Out The 12th annual Doors Open Denver, the premier event showcasing the richness and history of Denver’s built environment, will take place on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. Presented by the Denver Architectural Foundation, the event highlights nearly 70 of Denver’s unique spaces and offers 44 Insider Tours. There is no charge to wander into some of Denver’s most architecturally interesting buildings, including these City and County of Denver-owned sites: Fire Station 3, Fire Station 9, Fire Station 14, Fire Station 18, Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Boettcher Concert Hall, Buell Theatre, and Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library.
Doors Open Denver also offers ticketed Insider Tours that provide engaging opportunities to hear directly from experts about Denver structures and locales significant to our city’s history, development, design, and future. Tours are led by architects, landscape architects, historians, and urban enthusiasts. Insider Tours include Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Cableland (official residence of the Denver Mayor), City Park, Civic Center, Colorado Convention Center Bellco Theatre, Denver International Airport public art, Westin DIA Hotel, Denver Performing Arts Complex Nest Stage, Downtown Denver public art by bicycle, LoDo to LoHi public art, and Office of Mayor Michael B. Hancock.
The complete list of sites and Insider Tours is available on the Doors Open Denver website at www.doorsopendenver.com. Insider Tour tickets are available for $10 online starting March 25 for Denver Architectural Foundation members and April 8 for the public. Pre-event tours will be offered starting April 1 and will cost between $25 and $35 per ticket. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Denver Architectural Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
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Spruce Up the Creek
Volunteers are invited on Saturday, April 23 from 8 am to 12 noon to help spruce-up Cherry Creek near the Shopping Center. Those who joined us last September know how much fun this is. Please report to the registration tent to complete paperwork and receive assignments. Registration will be next to the fountain on the Cherry Creek Trail behind Johnny Rockets Café at the mall. Parking is available. Coffee and pastries will get you started! Contact Tina Myers, Parks and Recreation, at 303-916-2694 for additional information and any other questions.
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Wayne New – Community Office Hours
In order to facilitate greater face time with my constituents, I am coming to you. On Friday, April 29, I will be available to discuss issues from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at Novo Coffee at 1700 East 6th Avenue (6th Ave and Gilpin). I look forward to meeting you and hearing your concerns and suggestions.
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Upcoming Events
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Experience the
Power of Samurai
March 6 – June 5
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March 31 – April 23
Curious Theatre
303-623-0524
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RM PBS 60th Anniversary Exhibit
April 1 – April 17
Central Library
720-865-1111
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Friday, April 22
Denver International Airport 303-342-2000 |
Congress Park
Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 23
Capitol Heights Faith Communities
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Community Organizations
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