Paper or plastic or what?
Even those who support Councilwoman Debbie Ortega’s proposal to reduce use of “single-use” plastic bags say the idea is more complicated than it seems. “It will be very interesting to […]
Category Archives: City Matters by Dave Felice
New Playground Concept at City Park Throwing Some Neighbors for a Loop
City Matters by Dave Felice Although some neighborhood representatives are concerned about the lack of public involvement, Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) has planned monthly meetings through June for further […]
City Matters: Hentzell Park Protest Spurs City-Wide Park Designation
By, Dave Felice Contributor Protestors gathered at the mayoral “Cabinet in the Community” at Harvey Park. Spurred by the controversy over Hentzell, Parks and Recreation proposes to promptly designate 18 […]
City Matters: Public Works touches all residents, says manager
By Dave Felice For about $25 a month, each Denver resident gets services ranging from trash collection and street maintenance to traffic engineering and street parking management, says the city’s […]
HENTZELL PARK UPDATE
The city’s proposed exchange of the Hentzell Park property for a Denver Public Schools building at 1330 Fox Street will be considered in mid-February by City Council’s Government and Finance […]
Value All Opinions, Says Council President
District 5 Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman’s technique of careful listening to resolve controversy appears to be working as she moves through issues facing Council. Only in her first term, Susman’s […]
City Matters: Citywide Park Developments Get Attention
By Dave Felice From a controversial property swap to a commercial use policy, advocates for Denver parks are closely watching several important developments. These matters are not getting the attention […]
City Matters: Budget cuts refocus community involvement
By Dave Felice Community development specialist T. Michael Smith says early involvement by ordinary citizens is critical as governments continue to face financial hardships. Smith rejects the notion that “community […]
