🌱 Rent Keeps Going Up + Cherry Creek Flooding + Generation Wild Kids

Denver CO

25 May, 2022

7:54 AM

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Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the important stuff happening in and around Denver today. Follow along for the latest... Wednesday's weather: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 71 Low: 48. 📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Denver who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales. There's a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Denver Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Massive jump in apartment rental prices (again). Over the last year, rent for a one bedroom in Denver has jumped nearly 27 percent. Experts say that Denver's rate of growth is higher than the national average, in part, because there's a massive housing shortage – despite the delivery of tens of thousands of new units over the past five years. (Denverite)United Way helping struggling families. Hundreds of families are being supported by the Mile High United's community that has been providing essential baby supplies for those in need. (CBS4)Generation Wild gets city kids outdoors. Created by Great Outdoors Colorado, this summer outdoor program, reconnects kids with unstructured outdoor play. (FOX 31.)Cherry Creek to be flooded on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of annual creek flush. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will be releasing large flows of water into Cherry Creek as part of the annual sediment flush that helps clear debris from the Cherry Creek Reservoir through Wednesday morning. (7News)Summit County Commissioners pass another short-term rental moratorium. The vote puts a nine month moratorium on the issuance of any short-term rental licenses in neighborhood zones in Summit County. Many question whether or not banning short-term rental licenses would help locals find housing. The challenge the commissioners and county staff face, is whether or not this type of action actually impacts affordability in Colorado's mountain towns that are desperate for workforce housing. (Summit Daily) From our sponsor: Hey, Denver — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businessets feature in Denver to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Denver: Diversity Employment Day: Career fair. (Noon) SPARK! with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. (2 p.m.) National Senior Health & Fitness Day. (3 p.m.) Women's Advancement Group: Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. (4 p.m.) BAUHAUS Pre-Party: At Zeppelin Station. (5 p.m.) Adam Cayton-Holland: At Comedy Works. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Property tax rebates: Denver renters and homeowners can get an average of $1,000 back through the Denver Property Tax Relief Program! This program is open to all Denver County renters and homeowners that meet certain qualifications. The program gives those who qualify a partial refund. (Denver)Helping the communities thrive after the pandemic is essential. Denver working together with Mile High United Way to support small businesses across Denver by offering up to $15,000 in financial grants and technical assistance. (Denver)Not every public swimming pool in Denver will reopen this summer. Due to staffing or maintenance issues, some of Denver's public swimming pools won't be open in 2022, here's the list: (Denverite) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Bark at the Park (May 28) Real Estate Investment Hour (May 31) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all Thursday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]