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See how converting office space into affordable housing can work
What now looks like a typical one-bedroom Colorado apartment at 7401 Broadway in Adams County looked a lot different over five years ago."This was originally a children and family services facility, and we were able to convert it into housing," said Steve Kunshier, Vice President for Real Estate Development at Maiker Housing Partners. Caraway Apartments opened to residents back in 2021, several years after the county-owned office space was donated to Maiker Housing Partners in order to be converted into affordable housing units. "There's 44 units in this converted office space, and then we have an additional 72 units that...
Hospitals struggle with costs of migrant care
(NewsNation) — When it comes to the cost of treating uninsured patients, including migrants, the numbers don’t lie, and some health systems are on the verge of collapse from the cost. Emergency hospitals have historically had to take on the burden of uninsured Americans. By law, nobody can...
Mayor believes "Vibrant Denver" plan can revitalize downtown
Since the pandemic, downtown Denver has been slower to recover than other cities of similar size. Because of this, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston introduced a plan on Thursday to revitalize the downtown area. He's calling it "Vibrant Denver" which includes an overhaul and expansion of the current Downtown Development Authority which is designed to free up a revenue stream. Johnston believes expanding the use of Denver's DDA can make more than $500 million available over the next decade for investment within the proposed expansion area downtown. "We know we can't have a thriving Denver without a thriving downtown. We know we can't...
Tenants of a VOA property in Colorado fear future rent increase
Tenants of the Casa De Rosal Senior Apartment Homes fear a future rent increase. The complex is an affordable housing community owned by the nonprofit Volunteers of America. In early April, tenants received a letter informing them of a 15% increase beginning in June.Andrea Loudd, a resident of the complex for nine years, says this is a random and unfair increase that will put her in a tough position."I personally moved into this complex because I had a medical condition and I can no longer afford my home," said Loudd.Loudd has back problems and depends on a scooter to get...
Thought your house might blow over during the storm? Here’s where the wind whipped the wildest in Colorado.
Strong winds blew across the Centennial state on Monday, May 6, causing damage and canceling more than a thousand flights at Denver International Airport. Meanwhile, the strong gusts and moisture associated with the storm system dropped double-digit snow totals across high-elevation areas of Colorado’s High Country, making travel treacherous.
Denver Gazette reporters join City Cast Denver to discuss homelessness investigation
Denver's homelessness crisis has become among the worst in the nation despite the city spending millions of dollars on the problem. The Denver Gazette's Chris Osher and Jenny Deam led a months-long investigation into the issue that found the city's focus on temporary shelter resulted in a very low number of Denver's homeless ever making it into permanent housing. Essentially, the city is sustaining the problem rather than solving it.
New rapid bus transit making its way to Denver in 2027
A new travel system is making its way to a popular highway in the Denver metro area that thousands of drivers use every single day. The Colorado Department of Transportation is working on a new bus system to run on Federal Boulevard. This new bus transit will span 18 miles on Federal from Dartmouth to 120th. CDOT spokesperson Tamara Rollison tells CBS News Colorado Traffic Reporter Brian Sherrod the project is currently in the design stage. Once it's created, it will work like a light rail system. Travelers will come to the station, buy their ticket, and take...
Denver weekend: Mother's Day events and Chocolate Festival
This weekend in Denver, check out Mother's Day events around the city, the Colorado Chocolate Festival, the Indian Festival and more. Mother's Day is Sunday, and there's still time to reserve special plans for the women in your life. Catch up quick: If you need to buy a flower bouquet,...
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