🌱 61 Affordable Units In Cole Neighborhood + Nebraska Taking Water

Denver CO

13 April, 2022

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Happy Hump Day, Denver! Here's what you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Wednesday's weather: Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 43 Low: 26. Here are the top stories today in Denver: The EPA prepares to declare the Front Range as a severe violator of air quality. If the action is taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it would trigger a new set of strict rules that would force metro Denver municipalities to improve local air quality. This new designation comes on the heels of the last few summers of smoggy air. (CPR)Todd Saliman named as sole finalist for University of Colorado president. Saliman was previously the university's CFO and was named as the interim president last June. If approved, he will oversee the entire four-campus CU System. (CO Sun)Nebraska legislature votes to build canal that will divert water from South Platte River. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hatched the plan last January that would see the construction of a canal under the South Platte River Compact – a water-sharing agreement approved by Nebraska, Colorado and the U.S. Congress in 1923. (CPR)Platt Park residents weigh in on a proposed consumption lounge. Some neighbors don't want a consumption store in their neighborhood, especially after being burned by a hooka bar that was in the same location as the proposed pot shop. (Denverite)61 affordable homes going up in Denver's Cole neighborhood. The project at 3790 N. Gaylord Street includes a third of the rental units will serve households earning less than 30 percent of the area median income. (Mile High CRE) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Denver: State Land Board Meeting: Colorado Department of Natural Resources. (8 a.m.) Founders Forum: Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.) Library For All: Creative Club at Sheridan Library. (1 p.m.) From my notebook: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a second COVID-19 booster dose of either Pfizer or Moderna for older individuals and certain immunocompromised people. You are best protected when you stay up to date with vaccine. (CDC) The Youth Program Locator has a new look! The Denver Office of Children's Affairs has made it easier than ever for Denver families to find quality youth programs when kids are out of school. In just a few clicks, you can find hundreds of youth programs. (Denver) The 2022 Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Hosted by Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. This black-tie event will honor the legends of the business community in Colorado. Tuesday, May 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. (JA) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 20) Real Estate Investment Hour (April 26) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox Thursday morning with brand new edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans