The church at 34th and Bryant was basically run by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920's. Check out this ledger showing the addresses of local members.
Have a building with history you'd like to share? Discover Denver is a citywide building survey focused on identifying the buildings that help tell Denver’s story. Some of the city's buildings are well-known and associated with famous individuals or events, but most have stories still waiting to be discovered.
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Regis University, in collaboration with northwest Denver RNOs will be hosting candidate debates for the Denver Mayor and City Council At-Large seats at its Northwest Denver Campus, 50thAve./Regis Blvd. and Lowell Blvd. Candidates who accept resources from the city’s Fair Election Fund are required to attend.
The City Council At-Large candidates will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, and mayoral candidates will debate at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. Both two-hour events will be in the Mountain View Room at Claver Hall, located at 52nd and Lowell Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m.
In addition, the District 1 debate is on February 15 from 6 to 8 also at Claver Hall.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is awarding a $20,000 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who demonstrates innovation, creativity, fearlessness, and a willingness to risk failure in the pursuit of something new. Open to students in any area of study, are a resident of and attend high school in Colorado, and will graduate from high school in the spring of 2023. Click here to learn more.
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The application date for trees through Denver Digs Trees closes February 15. Find out how you can help improve our urban forest here. If you need help planting your street tree, let us know!
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Councilwoman Sandoval Updates
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Here is the latest from Councilwoman Sandoval's office.
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Thank you to our Business Donors
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Denver Moves - Provide Feedback
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has released the draft of its strategic transportation plan, Denver Moves Everyone (DME) 2050. With a focus on equity, the plan uses data and community feedback to lay out a strategy to address current transportation challenges and meet future needs.
Please review the draft at DenverMovesEveryone.com before February 25th. DOTI will refine the draft based on public feedback prior to releasing the final plan.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD) MEETING
Tuesday, February14
Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
To get a link to join the meeting, email pcd@denverhighland.org. PCD works to help shape developments to protect the unique character of the Highland neighborhood. At this meeting, we discuss upcoming projects and proposals for the neighborhood.
COMMUNITY / BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 21
Locavore
2630 West 38th Avenue
6:30 pm - 8 pm
All are welcome to attend. Please email us at info@denverhighland.org if you have an agenda item or issue you'd like to discuss. We will meet on the upper level.
HUNI HOUR
Tuesday, February 28
My Neighbor Felix
1801 Central
5:30 pm - 7 pm
This is a chance for you to see your neighbors while visiting some of our fabulous community partners - Check out our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
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Want to get the latest re: the neighborhood and local businesses? Please like our 2 Facebook pages.
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our local online home for information, inspiration, and interaction
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RECURRING MONTHLY MEETINGS
Planning & Community Development (PCD): 2nd Tuesday
Community & Board: 3rd Tuesday
HUNI Hour: Last Tuesday
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Highland United Neighbors, Inc. is a 501c3 Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) comprised of volunteers from the public, private, and business sectors, committed to the Highland community.
MISSION
HUNI's mission is to facilitate consistent and responsible communication among Highland neighbors and the community at-large; to improve the quality of life for its residents, organizations, and businesses; and to advocate and promote our community.
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