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Hi 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 Wednesday Edition, June 13, 2012. |
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West Corridor, Denver & Region
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>Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10am to 8pm.
Jefferson Park Better Block Celebration. 25th Avenue, between Federal Blvd & Eliot St.
Even though this event is out of the West Corridor, it is a perfect example of what neighbors can do to revitalize their own immediate area. You'll get to see up close what I have been echoing about "Livable Communities."
>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.
Read More in the Press Release For Better Block Jefferson Park
Sheridan Street Groundbreaking.
Friday, June 29th, 10am, NW Corner of Sheridan Blvd. & 10th Ave. Mark your calendars! RTD is inviting all to the "celebrate the beginning of the end' with the groundbreaking for the Sheridan Street Garage. This event marks the final phase of construction before the opening on April 26, 2012 of the West Rail Line in the West Corridor. As VP Joe Biden would say if he were coming: "This is a Big Fracking Deal." Friday, June 29, 9:30am, NW corner of Sheridan Blvd & 10th Ave. |
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National
| DC.SstreetsBlog.org
Where Is John Mica as Congress Takes Transpo Programs to the Brink?
By Tanya Snyder, Jun 12, 2012
Over the past month or two, I couldn't help noticing that Rep. John Mica, chair of the Transportation Committee in the House, seemed completely consumed with fingerpointing at federal agencies. While the country's transportation programs neared a crisis point - and indeed, there is no other way to describe the current deadlock over a transpo bill - the top dog in the House was barking up a whole other tree.
READ MORE...
DC.StreetsBlog.org
House Attack on Safe Streets Makes Transpo Bill Ever More Elusive
By Tanya Snyder, Jun 11, 2012
We reported last week that the House had proposed allowing states to "opt out" of funding bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements in its counter-offer to the Senate during transportation bill negotiations.
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Grist.org
Romney Energy Adviser on Oil Subsidies: Four More Years! By Philip Bump, Jun 11, 2012
In an appearance before the Senate Finance Committee tomorrow, the CEO of Continental Resources will argue for preserving the billions of dollars in tax subsidies the federal government provides to oil companies each year
TheAtlanticCities.com
Can Our Smart Phones Convince Us to Walk More?
By Sarah Goodyear, Jun 08, 2012 Walking may be the most ancient mode of human transportation, but in the 21st-century United States it has become an endangered form of locomotion. That was the gist of journalist Tom Vanderbilt's keynote address at a symposium called "Walking and the Life of the City"...
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ScientificAmerican.com
A Tale of 2 Transit Systems: Battery-Powered Buses Enter the Mainstream By Nick Chambers, Jun 11, 2012
Using stimulus funds, two transit systems in California and Washington State pioneer a cleaner, greener and less expensive method of transportation.
PopUpCity.net
Rent-A-Goat To Mow Your Lawn
By Emma Chow, Jun 08, 2012 Urban farming has been all the rage, but what happens when you throw some multi-functionalism into the mix? How about goat rentals for mowing your lawn?
TheAtlanticCities.com
Canaries in the Global Coalmine: Birdsong in a Changing Climate
By Nate Berg, Jun 11,2012 The sounds of birds are at once a highlight and an ever-changing product of the city. There's a vast field of science documenting how urban areas and urbanization affect animal species, especially birds. Their songs are frequently studied because they can change dramatically in accordance with increased urbanization, reduced habitat, and even the evolving soundscape of the city.
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Salon.com
When Libertarianism Fails By Will Doig, Jun 09, 2012 Chinatown buses revolutionized urban transit but had awful safety records, proving not every ingenious idea is good
PikeResearch.com
Natural Gas Vehicles June 11, 2012
The surge in domestic supplies of natural gas in the United States, along with ten-year lows in the wholesale price of natural gas, rising oil prices, and increased concerns over energy security, is sparking new attention for this alternative fuel for commercial fleets as well as consumer.
Grist.org
The Food Movement's Final Frontier: Taking Care of Workers By Twilight Greenaway, Jun 06, 2012
Rita has worked for the same Missouri-based pork processing company for 13 years. And yet she feels like she could lose her job at any time.
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Grist.org
Off Our Chests: What Breasts Tell us About the State of Our World By Greg Hanscom, Jun 08, 2012 Florence Williams is a decorated environmental writer... learned a little about the biological theories of bustiness, the chemical cocktails that are showing up in breast milk, |
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International (when available)
| TheGlobeAndMail.com
'Cycling is the New Golf': The Rise of an On-Trend Activity
By Oliver Moore, Jun 10, 2012
The charity bicycle event has swelled from almost nothing a decade ago to become a major player in Canadian fundraising efforts.
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TheAtlanticCities.com
This Dresden Drainpipe Will Rock Your World
By John Metcalfe, Jun 08, 2012
Perhaps the coolest drainage system in the world?
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Detours for DIA Passengers, Pick-Up & Drop Offs
Although, on the east side of Denver, the RTD commuter East Line to DIA is an important link in the light rail System, and will connect us, out here in the West Corridor, to the airport. And, as you know, in order to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs -- here's an important video about egg-breaking construction detours at the airport.
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Things you need to know along the West Corridor
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>Denver Union Station Historic Summer Tours, June 14, June 28, July 12, & July 26, 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 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]
[Note: in just 11 short months West Corridor residents will be able bike to a West Rail Line station, jump on board with their bikes, get off at Union Station & cycle just six blocks to Coors Field and LEAVE THE CAR BEHIND. But until then, those of you adventurous souls who can commute to downtown, check out the facilities in place this year.] 
2012 schedule of Ride to the Rockies Games July 01, Aug 05, & Sept 02. All games are Sunday Day games. Over the course of 20 games this season the Rockies along with media partners ROOT SPORTS, 850 KOA and The Denver Post will once again be enlisting players and fans toward making a positive impact on the environment through the 2012 Games of Green initiative. NEXT BIKE TO THE GAME! WHEN: Sunday, July 01, for the game against the San Diego Padres. Bike lot opens at 11:30 a.m. and closes 10 minutes after the game ends.
WHERE: Coors Field, the special Bike to the Game secure parking lot at 21st and Blake St., across from Gate C.
WHAT: Check in at the Bike to the Game Tent at the entrance to the bike lot at 21st and Blake to enter a drawing for great prizes, like a Rockies Batting Practice experience, Rockies tickets, autographed items and more. >Lakewood, Wednesday Jun 13, 7:30am to 8:30am. Ward 2 Lakewood City Councilors, Cindy Baroway & Scott Koop will hold their monthly outreach meeting with ward residents and considerate guests. The light rail line runs along the NW section of their ward. In the West Colfax Business Improvement Office, 7125 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO. 80214 >Lakewood, Saturday June 16th, 9am to 10:30am. Ward I Lakewood City Councilors, Karen Kellen & Ramey Johnson will hold their monthly outreach meeting with ward residents and considerate guests. The light rail traverses east and west along the northern section of their ward. In the West Colfax Business Improvement Office, 7125 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO. 80214 >Lakewood/Denver, Friday, June 29, 2012 9:30am
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sheridan Parking Structure!
9:30am on the NW corner of 10th Avenue and Sheridan Blvd.
Speakers at the event: Mayor Michael B. Hancock; RTD General Manager Phil Washington; ULC Real Estate Manager Debra Bustos; RTD Board Member, Angie Malpiede; and Scott Conrad. 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 (July 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
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.
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.
>Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Bike to Work Day in the Denver Region Get set to win prizes for individual and business challenge categories.
Pedal to Work instead of driving the old burdenmobile.
Remember: A bicycle burn fat and saves you money
A Car burns money and makes you fat. Click here to learn more. |
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