Denver’s first Better Block took place on June 23rd, 2012 in the old business district of Jefferson Park— on 25th Ave, between Federal and Eliot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA5tMyuHXoo 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 fills vacant storefronts, creates pedestrian seating areas, provides landscaping and street furniture, redraws t
05/21/2022
Celebrate ten years of Better Block Jefferson Park with us on June 11! Enjoy an evening of food and drink, live music between 6-8 p.m., other vendors and even a kids play area. We'll also unveil a new intersection mural art at 25th and Eliot. See you there!
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04/10/2022
This seems like yesterday and a century ago but it’s been 10 years. So much has happened since then… Please save the date as we celebrate 10 year anniversary of Better Block Jefferson Park on June 11.
Denver Is Urged to Hit the Sidewalks (Published 2012) In a state known for its fitness, advocates are promoting walking as a means of urban transportation.
03/26/2022
Calling all urban creatives!
This summer we will celebrate 10 year anniversary of Better Block Jefferson Park. We are looking for artists to design and install street mural at 25th and Eliot.
Proposals are due April 14
Denver Streets Partnership Call to Street Mural Artists The Denver Streets Partnership (DSP), in partnership with the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District (BID), is seeking a muralist
09/08/2018
New addition to the hood
06/02/2018
What if Colfax and Federal interchange was a pedestrian-friendly at-grade intersection? Come see for yourself tomorrow at Via West Colfax event organized by WalkDenver and The West Colfax Business Improvement District
04/23/2017
03/16/2017
Join WalkDenver and the The West Colfax Business Improvement District this Thursday for a community meeting about redesigning the "cloverleaf" intersection at Colfax and Federal.
Reimagine the Neighborhood-Destroying Interchange at Colfax and Federal The cloverleaf at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Federal Boulevard is a barrier, not a lucky charm, which is why locals and advocates are gearing up to tear it down.
03/06/2017
Score points for at WalkDenver.org/bfg2017
Round 2 of is off to a great start! Score points for at WalkDenver.org/bfg2017
12/01/2016
Grab your paint brushes! Denver launches Community Streets Program
Grab your paint brushes! Denver launches Community Streets Program PLUS: Give the gift of walkability, and apply to join the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee.
10/21/2016
Apply today to join Project Shift: West Denver!
Apply today to join Project Shift: West Denver! PLUS: Colfax Funding Victory Party, City Park Golf Course Redesign, and upcoming walking tours!
07/08/2016
Artists Are Turning Colfax Into a Canvass Ahead of WalkDenver’s Gala
Artists Are Turning Colfax Into a Canvass Ahead of WalkDenver’s Gala | Streetsblog Denver Street art adds character to neighborhoods and can make an uninviting place to walk feel a little more inviting. Cue WalkDenver’s “Art on the Ave” contest.