Did you Know that Transit Did That? Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Mile High Connects released their Regional Equity Atlas on April 10. The Atlas paints the picture of where people currently live and where the opportunities and challenges are to improving their quality of life. The maps also provide vision of what the region might look like as new transit lines open and communities become better connected within the region.  |
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Hello Everyone! This is Bill Spriggs and I have found several news articles, links and blogs that I wanted to share along THE BACK FENCE & beyond in this Sunday Edition, April 22, 2012. |
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West Corridor, Denver & Region
| [Editor's Comment: It's a little early for political endorsements, but The Back Fence knows a winner for transit and dedication to serve the public as a innate passion when we see one. These attributes reside in Matt Cohen who has announced that he will run again for the RTD District M Board Member seat. The Back Fence strongly stands behind Matt Cohen for another four years. Start the celebration by joining him, others and myself (If I can find spare change in the couch) at his kick-off campaign celebration.
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Griego: Denver's Poorest Neighborhood Faces Impact of Light Rail By Tina Griego, Apr 19, 2012
At last week's gathering of people who want to see light rail used to further economic opportunity for all, a demographer named Manuel Pastor described the difference between the game of chess and a jigsaw puzzle. [Once again, a reminder that we cover news about the Denver Union Station area because it is the hub and the West Rail is one of the spokes -- It's all connected]
New Union Station District Project: 16 Chestnut
By Ken Schroeppel, Apr 20, 2012
16 Chestnut is East-West Partners' proposed office tower at 16th Street and Chestnut Place that will anchor the fourth and final corner to Denver's Millennium Bridge area that surrounds the heart of the Fastracks TOD heart: Denver Union Station.
[See Ken's further comments: Downtown Denver: The Boom is Back - at least it sure seems that way].
[See Ken's additional Denver Union Station development news: New Ball Park District Project: 2300 Walnut St.
TheDenverPost.com
Boulder Company's Plan to Create Power in Parking Lots Wins Praise Mark Jaffe, Apr 19, 2012 By Erin Geegan's calculation, there are more than 3,500 square miles of parking lots in the United States, and her aim is to put up solar trees - 33-foot-by-33-foot solar arrays on 9-foot columns - to cover as much of that space as she can. Radio Golden 0004 - April 20, 2012 (the "My Eminent Domain is Bigger Than Yours" Edition): beltway shenanigans, Golden History Museums, and more. Listen or Download
TheDenverPost.comRTD to Seek Ideas on I-225 Light-Rail Project By Monte Whaley, Apr 19, 2012 Private firms will soon be asked to submit their ideas to help build the FasTracks Interstate 225 light-rail project in hopes of finishing that segment of roadway sooner and at less cost. |
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National
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Should We Use Effectiveness or Fun to Build Transit Ridership? By Larry Ehl, Apr 18, 2012
Two nationally known, diehard transit advocates with different perspectives on improving transit service led an interesting discussion today with a number of Seattle transportation stakeholders.
StreetsBlog.net
Citing Budget Constraints, Portland to Invest More in Biking, Not Driving
By Angie Schmitt, Apr 19, 2012 During a speech at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit yesterday, PBOT Director Tom Miller announced that Portland will be pursuing a 10 percent bike mode share goal, an interim step on the city's way to achieving its 25 percent target by 2030.
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TheAtlanticCities.com
The Biggest X-Factor in the Housing Market? Where Baby Boomers Will Choose to Retire By Nate Berg, Apr 18, 2012
Happy 65th to the estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers who passed the threshold into senior citizen status today. And an early congrats to the 10,000 more who will follow tomorrow. You represent a segment of the population driving a series of radical changes in the way the U.S. looks and works.
TheAtlanticCities.com
Why Bigger Cities Are Greener By Richard Florida, Apr
Cities and metros are not only leading the way in sustainability; they offer an intrinsically greener, less wasteful and more energy efficient way of life. Earlier this week I mapped the geography of carbon emissions across U.S. cities and metros. Today I turn to the connection between greenness and city size.
TheAtlanticCities.com
What Developers Get Wrong About Smart Growth By Kaid Benfield, Apr 20, 2012
One of the problems I have with a lot of what passes for smart infill development - on the whole, a good thing - is that parks and green space are treated as afterthoughts at best, and frequently ignored altogether.
Essence of Urban By Derek Beradi, Apr 18, 2012
As most of us can attest from our childhood, the suburbs always seemed lacking in some certain ingredient. Many of us grew up in a -ville or -burg just far enough outside of somewhere more substantial. For me, at the age of nine, the most obvious indicator of a city was its skyline.
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National
| TransportationIssuesDaily.com
Should We Use Effectiveness or Fun to Build Transit Ridership? By Larry Ehl, Apr 18, 2012
Two nationally known, diehard transit advocates with different perspectives on improving transit service led an interesting discussion today with a number of Seattle transportation stakeholders.
StreetsBlog.net
Citing Budget Constraints, Portland to Invest More in Biking, Not Driving
By Angie Schmitt, Apr 19, 2012 During a speech at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit yesterday, PBOT Director Tom Miller announced that Portland will be pursuing a 10 percent bike mode share goal, an interim step on the city's way to achieving its 25 percent target by 2030.
READ MORE...
TheAtlanticCities.com
The Biggest X-Factor in the Housing Market? Where Baby Boomers Will Choose to Retire By Nate Berg, Apr 18, 2012
Happy 65th to the estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers who passed the threshold into senior citizen status today. And an early congrats to the 10,000 more who will follow tomorrow. You represent a segment of the population driving a series of radical changes in the way the U.S. looks and works.
Switchboard.nrdc.org
A Friend's Manifesto for Free-Market Sustainability By Ken Benfield, Apr 19, 2012
As many readers have probably noticed, there are those who now contend that planning walkable, green communities is a big-government sponsored, gross violation of your property rights, all orchestrated by none other than the United Nations.
TheAtlanticCities.com
Why Bigger Cities Are Greener By Richard Florida, Apr
Cities and metros are not only leading the way in sustainability; they offer an intrinsically greener, less wasteful and more energy efficient way of life. Earlier this week I mapped the geography of carbon emissions across U.S. cities and metros. Today I turn to the connection between greenness and city size.
SwitchBoard.nrdc.org
Turning Abandoned and Obsolete Properties into "Park-Oriented Development" One of the problems I have with a lot of what passes for smart infill development - on the whole, a good thing - is that parks and green space are treated as afterthoughts at best, and frequently ignored altogether. And one of the problems I have with park advocacy is that many park advocates are only interested in the green space, and frequently instead of development rather than in support of it.
Essence of Urban By Derek Beradi, Apr 18, 2012
As most of us can attest from our childhood, the suburbs always seemed lacking in some certain ingredient. Many of us grew up in a -ville or -burg just far enough outside of somewhere more substantial. For me, at the age of nine, the most obvious indicator of a city was its skyline.
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International (when available)
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Guaridian.co.uk
Join us on the Big Ride and Make Cycling a Political Priority Politicians - especially Boris Johnson (the Mayor of London) - need to act on cycling safety, and a huge event on 28 April will get their attention
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Sunday's Film (when available)
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Things you need to know along the West Corridor
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>Lakewood, Thursday, April 26, 5:30 - 6:30pmMatt Cohen's Campaign Kick-Off
[Editor's Comment: It's a little early for political endorsements for this November, but The Back Fence knows a winner for transit and dedication to serve the public as a innate passion when it sees one. This attributes reside in Matt Cohen who has announced that he will run again for four more years and District M. Start the celebration by joining him and others at his Kick-Off.
>Denver Union Station Basement, Friday, April 27, 2012, 7 to 9pm Final Open House for the Model Railroad extraordinary display before construction closes same. Soon the model railroad display put on by the Platte Valley & Western Model Railroad club in the basement of the Denver Union Station will have to close because of the redevelopment of the Station (let's hope they put in better ventilation and more areas to sit for old and struggling families) The open house will run from 7pm to 9pm in the Basement. Press Release pdf >Denver, Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 6pm to 9pm? History Colorado, 1200 Broadway. DRCOG will award Lakewood Mayor, Bob Murphy with the Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contribution to the region as chairman of the Metro Mayors Caucus FasTracks Task force. Mayor Murphy will also accept the 2012 Local Government Awards Program category, Planning with vision, from DRCOG for the 40 West Arts District in Lakewood. Click Here to Register >Denver Union Station Historic Summer Tours Starting Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) will be conducting free guided tours of the Denver Union Station redevelopment site this summer. This guided tour will emphasis the early station history and famous travelers who visited Denver by Train. The tour will also tell visitors about all the exciting new features that will soon be part of, and surround, the historic station. The tours will be held at 4:30 p.m., starting on Thursday, May 10, 2012, and continuing on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month through July. The one-hour tour will start inside the Great Train Hall at the historic station, 1701 Wynkoop Street. Participation is limited to 35 people per tour. To reserve your spot, visit. RSVP here [Scroll down on left]
[Editor's note to below: TBF received no promotional fee for this posting. This is part of our overall effort to get more cyclists on our city streets. It is a well established fact that if females feel "safe" on our roads, then more will follow and that means fewer automobiles]. Source: Scientific American  > Lakewood, Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7 -9pm. Ladies Night at Campus Cycles, 7310 West Colfax Ave, Co. 80214. One of the West Corridor's newest neighbors will be hosing an "after hours" catered event designed to present information about bikes, accessories and riding apparel for the lady cyclist. Liv/Giant will be present as well as a few local event directors. The evening will include a raffle, entertainment, gift bags, fashion show and many in-store discounts. RSVP via e-mail at eventRSVP@campuscycles.com, or call 303 237-1115.
>Lakewood, starting Friday, June 08, 2012, 5-9pm Lakewood's celebration of the Arts week - Inspire -- starts with a Ribbon-cutting, Arts Exhibit & Community Art Project June 8-9-10. Mark your calendars for the INSPIRE week programs at 40 West Arts! Lakewood's celebration of its arts with a ribbion-cutting and preview of the new 40 West Studios at 7175 West 16th Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80214 starts June 08, 2012. The new art studio is located just 0.6 miles - an 11 minute walk, or a 6 minute bike ride from the future Wadsworth Light Rail Station. >Lakewood, Wednesday, June 13, 4-6pm. Grand Opening party of A+E Fine Woodworking, woodworking studio, 7175 W. 16th Ave. A&E Woodworking will become a future art collaborative where artists will share a common location to create their artwork. The location is located 0.6 miles - 3 minutes via bicycle - from the future light rail stop at Wadsworth Station.
The very popular RTD West Corridor bus tours are back!! All tours will be from 9am to 11am on the 3rd Friday of the month (April thru Sept). Each reservation that is made is for one seat only; please sign-up all attendees individually. You will receive e-mail confirmation within one week of your registration. Click here to register
MAY 19 - 20TH, 2012 
JUNE 9-15th, 2012 
AUGUST 20-26th, 2012
SEPTEMBER 21-23RD, 2012
Denver Union Station
Construction Cam
Golden Jeffco Station
Construction Cam
Wish You Could Find an Apartment/Condo near a Light Rail Station? As part of TBF's continuing efforts to bring TOD's to the West Corridor & elsewhere, this link from Walk Score.com will now be a permanent feature. Thanks. |
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Commercial Real Estate Assemblages, Land or Buildings Available on The West Corridor
Please note: TBF does not
own or sell any real property.
Prices displayed may not be correct.
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>4917 West 11th Ave Assemblage
>10th Avenue Light Rail Assemblage
>1010 Sheridan Blvd TOD Site
>13th Avenue & Newland St., Light Rail Vacant Land
>5830 West Colfax Ave
>1025 Ammons Complex
>6990 West Colfax Ave Pad Site
THE BACK FENCE supports a corridor wide, regional vision, with individual nodes of unique "places" within that corridor. We hope that the listing of commercial properties available will help to speed this vision to fruition sooner. Learn more about this vision below from the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.
Editor's note: Due to the greatness of Democracy and right of it's citizen's to express concerns freely, RTD has issued a follow-up statement addressing those issues raised surrounding the Future Sheridan Street Parking Structure raised on March 01, 2012. Subjects include 1) Sun/snow on the north side of the structure. 2) Safer lighting between station and parking structure. 3) Ped/bicycle interaction from structure to station. 4) more.
Sheridan Parking Structure
RTD West Rail Line video flyover (entire line from Union Station to the Golden Jeffco Station.
West Corridor Vision
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Things You Need to Know Around the Region
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 >What is the Better Block?
The "Better Block" project is a community revitalization effort that temporarily demonstrates how to improve a street with pedestrian and public infrastructure mixed with art, culture, pop-up businesses and street life. For one day, the project will fill vacant storefronts, create pedestrian seating areas, provide landscaping and street furniture, redraw the street, provide live music, and more. Better Block aims to create quick, inexpensive, high-impact changes that lead to permanent solutions for areas in Denver.
>Friday, April 27, 2012 Come Celebrate the Campaign Kick-off for Tom Tobiassen for RTD Board of Directors, District F , 5-30pm to 7:30pm at Jazzercise Aurora on Havana (near Bicycle Village) 2740 South St. Unit J. Aurora Co 80014 (p.s. Tom and his wife are avid bicyclists) RSVP Here... >Monday, April 30, 2012
Come Celebrate the Campaign Kick-off of Claudia Folska for RTD Board of Directors! District E. Monday, April 30, 2012, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Garciaʹs Mexican Restaurant, 5050 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80237
Suggested Contribution - Supporter $250 ▪ Contributor $100 ▪ Guest $25 RSVP to rsvp@crlassociates.com or by calling 303-592-5463. Make checks payable to: Committee to Elect Claudia Folska
c/o CRL Associates, 1625 Broadway #700, Denver, CO 80202 http://www.claudia4rtd.com/ |
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