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Major Cherry Creek project on mall's west end moves closer to development
The latest project to build on Cherry Creek's recent growth aims to bring housing and retail to one of Denver's swankiest neighborhoods.State of play: The plan for roughly 13 acres next to Cherry Creek mall, dubbed Cherry Creek West, got a major boost Tuesday from a Denver City Council committee, which forwarded a rezoning request to the full council.Rezoning will allow the project's developer East West Partners to build up to 13-story structures and ground-floor homes.Why it matters: The project would transform a mostly vacant lot into an area with amenities and necessities — all within a 15-minute walk.The big...
Colorado's childhood vaccination rates lag as exemptions grow
Data: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Chart: Axios VisualsMore Colorado parents are opting out of vaccinating their kids on religious or personal grounds, alarming local health officials.Why it matters: The decreasing number of vaccinated children in Colorado could leave the state vulnerable to a resurgence of avoidable diseases like measles, which have made a comeback worldwide amid falling immunization rates.What they're saying: "We're an accident waiting to happen," Susan Lontine, head of Immunize Colorado, a nonprofit whose mission is to shield Coloradans from vaccine-preventable diseases, said in an interview with CPR.The big picture: 92.1% of Colorado's K-12 students...
New houses are cheaper to buy in Denver metro
Data: Zillow; Note: Includes single-family homes, townhomes and condos; Chart: Axios VisualsIt's cheaper to buy a new home in the Denver metro area than an existing one.By the numbers: The price per square foot for a new home is $310.08, a roughly $17 per foot discount, per the latest Zillow data.Why it matters: People typically pay a premium for brand-new houses, but in this brutal home market, some are finding deals among new construction.The big picture: The discount for new homes in the U.S. is the largest in years, with many builders shrinking homes to cut costs or offering incentives, including lower rates on mortgages.Go deeper
Calls for justice over Aurora PD's killing of Kilyn Lewis amplify
Public outrage is mounting as the 100-day mark nears since an Aurora police officer fatally shot 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis, an unarmed Black man.The latest: Protesters, including numerous members of Lewis' family, once again packed an Aurora City Council meeting on Monday evening to call for the officer involved to be fired, arrested and charged with murder.Their demands also include a formal censure of council member Stephanie Hancock, who referred to them as "bullies, terrorists [and] anarchists" in a meeting last month.Zoom in: During Monday's public comment period, Aurora's council was asked twice by protesters to stand if they believed Lewis...
Tina Peters found guilty of election tampering in Colorado
Like a fox guarding the henhouse, a top Colorado official allowed election conspiracy theorists to access confidential voter records, prosecutors told the jury in the trial against former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.State of play: "She pretty much opened the door and said, 'Come on in,'" special prosecutor Robert Shapiro said in his closing arguments Monday.The latest: The jury agreed and convicted Peters on seven of 10 counts related to election tampering, reaching a verdict a little more than four hours after arguments finished.Four of the guilty charges are felonies, raising the prospect of significant prison time. The guilty charges...
New data reveals Denver's deadliest ZIP codes for police killings
At least 426 people have been killed by law enforcement in Colorado since 2013, including 69 in Denver, according to new data released by the advocacy group Campaign Zero.Why it matters: The data from Campaign Zero's "Mapping Police Violence" project not only shows a surge in killings by law enforcement in Colorado and nationwide, but specifically where they're happening.Zoom in: Campaign Zero data shows Denver's deadliest neighborhoods for police killings between 2013 and July 2024 were in these ZIP codes:80204 (9 killings): The central part of the city, which includes the Golden Triangle, parts of Lincoln Park, and the Santa...
How much Denver software developer jobs pay
Denver is a solid place for software developers, despite shifts in the industry. By the numbers: The median salary for the profession in Denver is $135,000, up 28% from six years ago. The number reflects demand for the job, as well as the high cost of living and inflationary gains,...
Here are Colorado's Olympic champions
Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal for the U.S. women's national team over Brazil Saturday to secure the team's first Olympic title since 2012.The big picture: Swanson, of Highlands Ranch, was among the handful of athletes competing in Paris with Colorado ties who medaled this summer.Swanson was joined by teammates Lindsey Horan, of Golden, and Sophia Smith, of Windsor. Zoom in: Valarie Allman, of Longmont, successfully defended her gold medal in discus to become the first American woman to win two golds in any field event.She told NBC Sports she was motivated this year by the people who helped her...
What to know about this year's Olathe sweet corn crop
This year's sweet corn crop will taste sweeter than normal because it won't be as easy to find.State of play: Olathe farmers planted less acreage this year and battled two pests at the same time, leaving a good bit of the crop damaged, John Harold at Tuxedo Corn Company tells us.The corn earworm that ruined last year's harvest is back and so is the sap beetle.What they're saying: "We haven't solved the problem completely. We think we're making progress," Harold says.By the numbers: Harold says he planted about 60% of normal this year because of the unknowns about the pests. "I lost enough money last year. I don't need to keep doing it," he explains.Between the rows: Working with researchers at Colorado State University, Olathe growers experimented with drones to apply insecticides this year and spent early months looking for eggs on the corn silk, the Colorado Sun reports.The bottom line: The corn this year is "excellent," Harold says, and the crop is starting to arrive on the Front Range at grocery stores and farm stands.
Meet Chaatwala, lick-worthy Indian street food in Denver
It's OK to lick your fingers after eating puchkas, says Pradyut Bansal — after all, the concept is in the name of his food stall, Chaatwala. (Chaat means lick.) Dig in: Think Indian street food that defies stereotypes of the cuisine. It's not just spicy, it's zingy flavors, herbaceous and tangy.
Denver couples talk about why sleep divorce works
Estes Park resident Bonnie Seals and her husband have been married for 47 years and have slept in separate bedrooms for three decades. Why it matters: A little separation could be the best thing for your health — and marriage. For Seals and her husband, she says they couldn't...
Fire detection questions follow Colorado blazes
The four simultaneous August blazes on the Front Range showcased Colorado's new wildfire-fighting power, a $30 million helicopter that can drop 1,000 gallons of water at a time.What they're saying: "We're in a much stronger position," Gov. Jared Polis said touting the helicopter at a briefing just miles from where the Alexander Mountain fire burned.The governor also noted that a second Firehawk helicopter is set for debut next summer.Yes, but: Others say the priority for spending should be fire detection first."We need to do something differently. There are too many people now in Colorado not to have that early detection,"...
Broncos fans: We want Bo Nix
If fans had their way, Denver Broncos' first-round draft pick Bo Nix would start for the team this season.Reality check: The former Oregon quarterback is buried in the team's unofficial depth chart, behind the team's projected starter, Jarrett Stidham, and second-stringer, Zach Wilson.The big picture: Fans we spoke to during the team's practice at Dove Valley on Thursday say Nix has the tools and mentality to start.Supporters are painfully familiar with the team's struggle in the post-Peyton Manning era and the revolving door of pocket passers since 2016.What they're saying: "He's our first real shot at something new and different,"...
Here are the top new restaurants and bars around Denver
Denver's dining scene is sizzling this summer with new openings, including a rooftop bar, a top chef's latest project and a beloved bakery's nighttime concept.Meet the newbies️🔥 Ajax Downtown near Denver's Union Station is the sister restaurant to the popular Ajax Tavern in Aspen. The upscale spot serves American cuisine with a focus on live-fire cooking. Signature entrees include a mesquite smoked chicken and 100-day dry aged ribeye.🍕 Osteria Alberico in Englewood hails from Frasca Hospitality Group, which earned a Michelin star in 2023 for its Boulder-based restaurant Frasca Food and Wine. The new casual-style Italian restaurant specializes in Napoletana-style...
Nearly 1,000 Native American children died in federal boarding schools, report finds
Between the early 1800s and late 1960s, nearly 1,000 Native American children died while forced to attend boarding schools set up by the U.S. government across 37 states, including Colorado, a new federal report reveals.The latest: The Interior Department report — a culmination of a three-year investigation — expands the number of children previously known to have died nationwide.What they're saying: "For the first time in the history of the country, the U.S. government is accounting for its role … to forcibly assimilate Indian children, and working to set us on a path to heal from the wounds inflicted by...
Colorado tourism breaks records in 2023
Data: Dean Runyan Associates; Chart: John Frank/AxiosColorado's tourism industry continued to set records in 2023 for the number of travelers who visited the state and how much they spent.Why it matters: The tourism industry is a key driver of the state's economy and analysts are closely watching the post-pandemic trend lines.State of play: A new report details the impacts of travelers in 2023 and reflects similar trends for Denver, which set all-time highs for tourism last year.Here are the numbers you need to know:$28.2 billion in travel spending. That's a 3.9% increase from 2022, and half is attributed to Denver and the Front Range.93.3 million travelers to Colorado, a 3.6% jump from the 90 million in 2022.9,450 additional jobs were created from the prior year, a 5% increase to 187,710 total jobs.5.7% increase in state and local tax revenue to $1.8 billion.
Céline Dion donates millions to Colorado for stiff person syndrome research
Céline Dion is making Colorado a leader in autoimmune disease research as she continues her yearslong battle with a rare, chronic neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome.The latest: The five-time Grammy winner's foundation recently pledged $2 million to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to establish the Céline Dion Foundation Endowed Chair in Autoimmune Neurology.Amanda Piquet, the director of the Autoimmune Neurology Program at CU Anschutz, was named the inaugural chair.What she's saying: "We are using this to bring in patients from out of state, to help them with [stiff person syndrome], to get to a diagnosis faster, get them on treatments. And then the second component is to advance our research," Piquet told CPR.What's next: CU Anschutz is helping with a clinical trial, expected to launch this fall, for a new therapy related to the disease.
Denver Mayor Johnston's affordable housing tax inches closer to ballot
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's proposal to raise taxes for affordable housing development is poised to make the November ballot.Why it matters: Johnston's signature tax plan is a pivotal component of his mission to "solve" Denver's housing crisis, and a favorable decision could relieve tension between his administration and City Council.Driving the news: The measure was advanced by a City Council committee on Wednesday.State of play: A simple majority vote from the council will be required for approval. As of Wednesday afternoon, it appeared as though there was enough support to send the measure to voters, multiple members told Axios Denver.Council...
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