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.

to sell or buy, call…

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.
debpallai@comcast.net

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.

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

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.

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

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

Littleton Tree Planting Program

On April 20 the City of Littleton will distribute 215 trees to be planted on private property or in the public right of way.

The trees will range from five to 12 feet tall. Fifteen species are available. Trees will be available in bare root form and root ball form. Bare root trees are light weight and easy to handle, but require immediate planting. Root ball trees weigh between 50 and 100 pounds. Bare root ball trees will cost $30. Root ball trees will cost $45.

All trees require regular watering for the first three or four years.

You may apply to adopt a tree here. Applications must be made by March 22. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Neighborhood Profile: City Park

From Ogden Street to Colorado Boulevard, Colfax to 23rd Avenue

The City Park neighborhood is conveniently located east of downtown Denver. Approximately 25% of the neighborhood is made up of the 370 acre City Park.

The area includes single family homes, condominiums and apartment buildings, as well as a variety of restaurants and businesses.

City Park was acquired by The City of Denver in 1881. It has three man-made lakes and hosts the free City Park Jazz Concerts each summer. The acclaimed Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are within the park. City Park Golf Course is nearby.

City buses run throughout the area.

The City Park neighborhood offers true urban living.

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

Neighborhood Profile – Belmar

Wadsworth to Quay, Alameda to Virginia

The Belmar neighborhood was built on the site of the now defunct Villa Italia Shopping Center in the Denver suburb of Lakewood.

A mixed use neighborhood, it encompasses 104 acres on 22 city blocks.

Touted as the new “Downtown Lakewood”, the neighborhood boasts residential, office and retail space. The area was built with  both pedestrians and the environment in mind.

The architecture is high-tech  There are solar panels and wind turbines. Silver LEEDS certified buildings house some of the retail businesses.

Residents can walk to restaurants and shopping. Major RTD bus lines run to the center.

For modern and convenient living, Belmar can’t be beat.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net

 

Neighborhood Profile: Uptown

Colfax to 20th Street, Broadway to York Street

Hip and happening, this neighborhood offers a true urban lifestyle. Home buyers and renters can pick from hi-rise apartment buildings, modern lofts and vintage single family homes.

Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue offer a grand choice of restaurants and shops.

Visit the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, a real treat for children and adults alike.

Walk or bus to downtown or City Park in minutes.

If city living is what you’re after, this may be the district for you.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net

Condo Profile: Humboldt Place Condos

1441 Humboldt Street

This 54 unit highrise in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver was converted to condos in 1999.

The building has 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units, some with outdoor reserved parking spaces, and some with underground garage spaces.

Pets are permitted.

Building amenities include an indoor pool, workout room, sauna, party room, laundry room and bike storage room.

With a walk score of 86,Humboldt Place offers great access to restaurants, Cheesman Park, bus lines and shopping.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

303-883-8837

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

debpallai@comcast.net