Denver Update - City News November 13 -19, 2009 The week's review of events from the City and County of Denver. Visit the Denver Update webpage, or click the icon to watch the program.

Videos This Month on Denver 8 The Blue and You Community safety from the Denver Police Department. Ride along this month in northwest Denver's District One. Also, catch a “Moment in DPD History” with Sgt. Chris Hoag, and meet the officer leading efforts to establish a history museum for the Denver Police Department. Detective John White hosts. City Club of Denver Government, business, and community leaders discuss local affairs.  “A Ditch in Time: Interpreting the History of the Denver Water Department” Patricia Limerick is the faculty director and Board Chair of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado, where she is also a Professor of History. Limerick has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between academics and the general public, and to demonstrating the benefits of applying historical perspective to contemporary dilemmas and conflicts. (November 1 - 15) “Denver, DIA, and the Competitive Environment” As Denver International Airport enters an era of unprecedented growth, Manager of Aviation Kim Day reveals plans for bringing in more international service; increasing cargo; raising revenues; and, most importantly, providing a better passenger experience. (November 17 - 30)   Denver Press Club Media notables talk about their craft.   Multitalented local personality Reggie Rivers tells a story of political intrigue and military domination that is as old as recorded history -- and as current as today's headlines -- from his new book, The Colony: A Political Tale. Council Matters  Citywide issues examined by Council Members. Denver’s current zoning regulations are said to be broken, unwieldy, outdated, and in need of a major overhaul. Now, after four years of work, City officials are sharing with Denver citizens the draft of a new zoning code. Join Council members Jeanne Robb, Carla Madison, and host Beverly Weaver for an overview. Issues & Options Hot topics are brainstormed by community experts.   How important are recreation centers to Denver residents? Denver has been studying options --  and is now ready to reveal plans. Kevin Patterson, Manager of Denver Parks and Recreation; Dody Erickson, Interim Deputy Manager of Recreation & Facility Services, and Jill McGranahan, Director of Communications for Denver Parks and Recreation, join host Tamara Banks for a look at the future of Denver’s rec centers. Dialogue: Denver D.A. District Attorney tackles tough legal issues.   Denver has the highest number of reported sexual assaults in Colorado. To help fight back, the District Attorney is creating a full-time sexual assault prosecutor. We’ll meet that prosecutor, as well as meet the new Executive Director for Denver’s Rape Assistance and Awareness Program. Host Harry Cullis and Denver D.A. Mitch Morrissey anchor the program.  Denver World Affairs Council  A program of the Institute of International Education. Bill Corcoran, president of American Near East Refugee Aid, discusses the human (rather than  political) aspect of the current situation in Gaza. His talk combines anecdotes with slides from his recent trip, and focuses on three main areas: children, agriculture, and water access.