Neighborhood Profile: Sunnyside, Denver, Colorado

From Federal Blvd to the Inca Street, from I-70 on the north to West 38^th Ave on the south

The real estate market in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver has been robust for years, even during the recent recession. With great access to highways and downtown Denver, this locale has been growing in popularity and home ownership.

New restaurants and shops have taken advantage of this growth and opened their businesses in the area.

The neighborhood organization, Sunnyside United Neighbors, Inc. (SUNI) maintains a user-friendly website, complete with the area’s  historic information and current news and information.

Hip and happening, this may be the neighborhood for you to explore.

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DEBBIE PALLAI

Brokers Guild cherry Creek, Ltd.

303-883-8837

debpallai@comcast.net

 

Denver’s 2020 Office of Sustainability Goals

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced the goals of the new Denver Office of Sustainability.

By 2020, the intention is to make significant changes in 12 areas. These areas are: air quality, climate change, energy, food, health, housing, land use, materials, mobility, water quantity and quality and workforce.

The City of Denver’s website spells out the details of the goals, but does not say how these goals will be reached.

You may read the entire news story on the website, as well as link to the page itemizing each area and what the its target mission is.

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DEBBIE PALLAI 303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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COLORADO REAL ESTATE NEWS: Moving Denver’s Housing Forward

In February of this year Denver Mayor Hancock formed a task force to explore the city’s current housing inventory and future housing needs.

The Denver Office of Economic Development will establish a housing Advisory Committee to examine current housing policies and assess changes in the housing market. An affordable housing finance working group will also be established. This group will consider funding ideas to support affordable housing.

You may read the task force’s recommendations here.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

303–883-8837

debpallai@comcast.net

LIVING GREEN IN DENVER: Electronics Recycling Event

 

Do you have old computer components sitting around your home?  The City of Denver is hosting an electronics recycling day on April 27.  The charge is $5 per vehicle, if you bring only one or two televisions, laptops or monitors.  Each additional tv, laptop or monitor will cost $5.  Other items accepted include printers, scanners, faxes, telephones and other electronic components.  Check the City of Denver website for more details.

The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm, but you must register on-line to take advantage of the program.  There are 35 appointments per 20 minute time slot, and you are advised to arrive 10 minutes early.

This is a perfect way to recycle in a responbsible way.  Perhaps you can “car pool” with your neighbors for this event.

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DEBBIE PALLAI

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

883-8837

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Denver’s Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Often overlooked or forgotten, Denver’s Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is a gem.

Permanent exhibits include doll houses, teddy bears and miniature trains, cars and planes as well as many more.

In addition to preserving and displaying miniatures, toys, and dolls, the museum offers workshops throughout the year.  Workshops incude teddy bear picnic, miniature scenes and fairy and gnomes classes.

On the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm admission is free, although a contribution is requested.

The museum is located at 1880 Gaylord Street and is open from Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm.

A visit to this venue is a treat for children and adults alike.

 

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Neighborhood Profile: Arapahoe Acres

Franklin to Marion, Dartmouth to Bates

Arapahoe Acres in Englewood, Colorado is a unique neighborhood. It is the first Post World War II residential neighborhood to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eugene Hawkins, the developer, was fascinated by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. As a result, the 124 homes were designed in the Usonian style. This style reflects Wright’s aim to build functional, energy efficient homes. Usonian homes are typically ranch homes without basements or attics, with low (often flat) roofs. The homes are angular and have little ornamentation.

Although not all homes in Arapahoe Acres are ranch homes without basements, most are. The curvy streets mitigate the starkness of the architecture.

If you’re interested in living in a true Mid-century modern residential neighborhood, with a reasonable commute to Denver’s cultural and recreational offerings, Arapahoe Acres may be just the place for you.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
debpallai@comcast.net

Greenprint Denver

The City of Denver is working to make Denver sustainable.

Greenprint Denver’s mission is “to provide leadership and contribute practical solutions to deliver a prosperous, world class community where people and nature thrive.”

Water issues, air quality, waste management and energy use are among the focuses of the office.

In 2004, Denver voters passed Amendment 37 which requires that by 2015, 10% of all electricity produced come from renewable energy. To that goal, the city has added wind energy to its robust solar and natural gas development.

On the 16th Street Mall, 36 hybrid buses provide downtowners with free rides to theatres, restaurants, office buildings, shops and galleries.

In 2006, in his State of the City address, then Mayor Hickenlooper announced an aggressive plan to plant one million new trees in Denver by 2025. Trees are an important component of any sustainability program. They reduce water runoff, reduce greenhouse gases and provide natural cooling to streets and buildings. The trees planted will be those that require little water.

FastTracks will help reduce air pollution by providing convenient public transportation.

Denver’s recycling program is also helping the city meet its green goals.

Denver is also using recycled water to irrigate the city parks.

For more information about Greenprint Denver click here.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
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Parker Children’s Art Contest

“Leave Parker a Better Place” is the theme of this contest. The winning design shall be used for all the Mayor’s proclamations in 2013.

Artists must be 18 years old or under, and reside in the zip code of 80138 or 80134. Submissions can be made electronically or on hard copy.

The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2013, so hurry.

Details are available here.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Facelift for Colfax Avenue

The Fax Partnership and West Colfax Business Improvement District have each been awarded grants of $30,000 to improve the safety and appearance of small businesses along Colfax Avenue. The grants were presented by The Denver Office of Economic Development through Denver’s Community Development Block Grant federal funding.

The money will provide new windows and exterior lighting and paint.

Up to $100,000 more in loans will be made available by the Mile High Community Loan funds for larger projects.

For details please click here.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Neighborhood Profile: Congress Park

York to Colorado, 6th Avenue to Colfax

The Congress Park neighborhood is named after the park with the same name. The park has a public swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts.

The park was named when the U.S. Congress passed a bill permitting the area, once a cemetary, to be turned into a park.

The neighborhood has older homes that boast charm and grace. Many have been updated to today’s standards.

The central location and good bus service offers easy access to downtown Denver, the acclaimed Denver Botanic Gardens, the Cherry Creek Mall and many restaurants and shops.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
debpallai@comcast.net