The Denver Post

America's Top Environmental Issue

The top environmental issue in most American communities is how to save nearby farmland or build new local parks.
6 December 2003 - 1:00pm
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Profile Of Denver's New Planning Director

Peter Park is Denver's new planning director, and formerly lead Milwaukee's Department of City Development.
5 December 2003 - 9:00am
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Rural Open Space Preserved by State Tax Credits

Buyers save 10 percent on their state income tax bill while preserving open space.
19 November 2003 - 1:00pm
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Denver Airport Expansion Deal OKd

Settling a long-running dispute with Denver International Airport's two largest airlines opens the way for the biggest expansion since the airport opened in 1995.
11 November 2003 - 5:00am
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Denver Transit Plan Cut $1 Billion

Weakness in the region's economy is forcing the Regional Transit District to cut $1 billion, shortening a number of rail lines planned for the metro area.
14 August 2003 - 1:00pm
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Denver May Have To 'Reduce Stress' Of Citizens

A ballot initiative demands Denver city council "reduce stress" of residents.
14 August 2003 - 11:00am
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Suburbs Built To Mirror Old Denver Neighborhoods

Driven by health concerns and a 'neighborhood feel', smart growth concepts are permeating Colorado's Front Range communities.
18 July 2003 - 9:00am
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Developer Uses New Urbanism To Remake Downtown

The Denver Post profiles a developer who is successfully renovating historic properties in downtown Castle Rock.
26 June 2003 - 11:00am
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Innovations In Co-Housing

Colorado, which is home to one of the hottest co-housing markets in the country, seeks to add diversity to its projects.
16 June 2003 - 11:00am
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Cabaret: Private Club Or Public Venue?

Lakewood, Colorado cites a cabaret for operating in violation of the city's zoning code, and raises a city debate over zoning's role in regulating morality.
30 May 2003 - 6:00am
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Light Rail As Community Development Tool

Light rail has transformed one of Denver's most dangerous neighborhoods.
8 May 2003 - 9:00am
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Fake Lawn Faux Pas

Plastic landscaping may be morphing beyond pink flamingos & poolside excess into an entire lifestyle statement.
30 April 2003 - 5:00am
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Smart Growth Scorecard Introduced

A scorecard system being discussed in Denver offers a market-based alternative to zoning for encouraging smart growth.
31 March 2003 - 6:00am
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Denver Faces Affordable-housing Crisis

Denver is facing a housing crisis but no one is paying attention.
25 February 2003 - 6:00am
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Drought Brings Gardening Ban

Aurora residents are banned from planting new vegetable and flower gardens as the city enacts the area's toughest drought restrictions.
13 February 2003 - 5:00am
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Denver Planners Seek To Reduce Commuting Distances

cities along Colorado's Front Range seek the right mix of jobs and homes to keep commuting distances.
14 January 2003 - 5:00am
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Denver Fights Monster Homes With Sweeping Zoning Changes

The Denver City Council approved sweeping, citywide zoning changes that place limits on home sizes and preserve open space in backyards.
18 December 2002 - 9:00am
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Why Does The West Have Lawns?

During a severe drought, one commentator looks at Western town development.
19 September 2002 - 6:00am
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Denver's New Mandatory Affordable Housing Law

Denver adopts a mandatory affordable housing law that will give developers incentives to build more housing for low-income residents.
7 August 2002 - 7:00am
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City Considers Ousting 'Undesirable' Businesses

City officials in Aurora, Colorado, are considering a plan to force out 40 "undesirable" businesses without compensation to make room for redevelopment.
28 June 2002 - 6:00am
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