Eastern West Colfax

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We often gather in Sloan's Lake Park. We don't have a traditional commercial corridor that is safe to walk on, so there is not another clear public gathering space. To some extent, the St. Anthony's redevelopment provides this opportunity, but many commercial spaces in the development remain empty or are parking lots/roads without gathering space. More often, I find that our neighbors travel up to the Highlands (32nd street).In mornings, people collect along Colfax avenue at various bus stops, and some gather at the Knox St light rail station. In days and evenings, many visit the local library (Corky). Lake Middle School is a defining neighborhood feature. Brew Culture is a highlight.

Many of the members of my community here are new residents - either transplants from other neighborhoods or other cities. As Denver's housing supply stagnates and its population grows, we are nearly all persons who couldn't afford to live in our old neighborhoods and moved to this neighborhood where rents and mortgages were less expensive. Many are seeking a new community to be a part of, but as we are transplants, we are not always seen as a welcome arrival.

We have a severe issue with road safety, air pollution, and noise. The Colfax state highway next to us is one of the highest death and injury roads in the city due to its poor design. Everyone speeds, street racers visit. The air pollution and noise this causes disrupts our lives and makes the road a place to avoid, although it is supposed to be our commercial corridor. It acts as a strong divider between the north and south side of Colfax. Given the unsafe crossings, we rarely travel south of the road unless heading to Paco Sanchez, the library, or the light rail station. This means we rarely meet neighbors whose homes we can see from our front porch.

The eastern side of West Colfax seems to be shifting to be more alike to the Highlands and Jefferson Park communities. We rarely meet anyone in West Colfax. We don't have a safe way to travel by foot and bike to places on the south side of Colfax, including nearby Sun Valley, Villa Park, etc., so again we rarely meet anyone there. Development of new housing has been faster here than in many other neighborhoods in the city, but it can't keep up with demand for housing. I wish we had more neighbors and a walkable grocery store.

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Eastern West Colfax

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Economic or Environmental Interests

We have a severe issue with road safety, air pollution, and noise. The Colfax state highway next to us is one of the highest death and injury roads in the city due to its poor design. Everyone speeds, street racers visit. The air pollution and noise this causes disrupts our lives and makes the road a place to avoid, although it is supposed to be our commercial corridor. It acts as a strong divider between the north and south side of Colfax. Given the unsafe crossings, we rarely travel south of the road unless heading to Paco Sanchez, the library, or the light rail station. This means we rarely meet neighbors whose homes we can see from our front porch.


Community Activities and Services

We often gather in Sloan's Lake Park. We don't have a traditional commercial corridor that is safe to walk on, so there is not another clear public gathering space. To some extent, the St. Anthony's redevelopment provides this opportunity, but many commercial spaces in the development remain empty or are parking lots/roads without gathering space. More often, I find that our neighbors travel up to the Highlands (32nd street).In mornings, people collect along Colfax avenue at various bus stops, and some gather at the Knox St light rail station. In days and evenings, many visit the local library (Corky). Lake Middle School is a defining neighborhood feature. Brew Culture is a highlight.


Cultural or Historical Interests

Many of the members of my community here are new residents - either transplants from other neighborhoods or other cities. As Denver's housing supply stagnates and its population grows, we are nearly all persons who couldn't afford to live in our old neighborhoods and moved to this neighborhood where rents and mortgages were less expensive. Many are seeking a new community to be a part of, but as we are transplants, we are not always seen as a welcome arrival.


Community Needs and Concerns

The eastern side of West Colfax seems to be shifting to be more alike to the Highlands and Jefferson Park communities. We rarely meet anyone in West Colfax. We don't have a safe way to travel by foot and bike to places on the south side of Colfax, including nearby Sun Valley, Villa Park, etc., so again we rarely meet anyone there. Development of new housing has been faster here than in many other neighborhoods in the city, but it can't keep up with demand for housing. I wish we had more neighbors and a walkable grocery store.