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City Council approves improvements to Denver’s rezoning process Published on February 03, 2025 The Denver City Council approved a proposal to update how properties are rezoned to make the process more accessible, transparent and equitable. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
People’s Budget gives $1 million boost to West Denver infrastructure Published on December 19, 2024 Denver announces People’s Budget project winners: After a year of brainstorming ideas, residents vote to spend city money on intersection safety, trees, food access, heat relief Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Denver Announces Project to Update Landscaping Requirements with Focus Published on December 10, 2024 The City and County of Denver in 2025 will propose updating its landscape requirements to increase and promote a more climate resilient city. Climate resilient landscapes are designed to use less water, can survive during times of drought, help to reduce heat in the city, and promote biodiversity, among many other benefits. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release