From the Master Streetscape Plan: Instead of Colfax being viewed as a barrier, it should become a place where the dense, vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, [Uptown, and City Park West] unite. Better pedestrian facilities such as wider sidewalks, café seating, and enhanced crosswalks will help connect the neighborhoods rather than dividing them. The first…
On Saturday, September 8th, we closed down Park Avenue for the third annual Art-i-fax Street Party. The pop-up plaza, which stretched from Colfax to Humboldt, was filled with live music, local food, fun activities, interactive entertainment, and of course, art! This year’s theme was Generations, which meant Art-i-fax had a little something for everyone. Green…
What does it mean to celebrate the gritty magic of Colfax? At our third Art-i-fax, we’re planning another epic block party on September 8th for “the most democratic street in America.” Curious to know what’s in store? Read on to discover the 10 people you’ll find at Art-i-Fax: Generations. 1. The Cheapskate. First off, this…
Come play in the street as we turn Park Ave. into a plaza for the public at our third annual Art-i-fax. From 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, September 8th, you’ll find a free street party celebrating Colfax—full of arts, activities, food and drink, and live entertainment. We’ll bring our diverse Colfax community together, shutting down Park…
We all spend a lot of time on Colfax: on the sidewalks, under the trees on some blocks, crossing the street to get to other businesses, having a drink on a patio, and waiting at the bus stops. Maybe we’ve walked from our home or work, from the bike rack or bus stop, or from…
The third of eight principles in our conceptual master streetscape plan is Celebrate The Character. But, what the hell does that mean? Probably the truthful answer is that “the character” is ever-evolving. I actually believe that in one respect, Colfax has always been a mirror of Denver’s soul. The definition on page 11 of our…
Colfax Ave Announces Colfax Works Pilot Project Program Will Provide Path to Stability for Those Experiencing Homelessness The Colfax Ave Business Improvement District announced a pilot project, Colfax Works, that will run from June through August this year. The project will provide employment and supportive services to help provide a path to independence and stability…
The Colfax Ave Business Improvement District (BID) will receive a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant of $10,000 from Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, to combat cigarette litter along the Colfax corridor. Colfax Ave is one of 42 organizations to receive grant funding through the 2018 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. The…
The Colfax Ave BID Master Streetscape Plan has eight Design Principles, the first principle — Tell The Story — was outlined in our February newsletter. The second principle is “Keep It Simple”: “The streetscape design should be kept simple. A consistent and even sidewalk that is widened where possible, particularly at the corners, is a…
The Colfax Ave Business Improvement District and Historic Denver will host a free forum on Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30pm at L2 Events Center (1477 Columbine St.), titled “re:Denver – Colfax Grit & Glory.” Colfax, Denver’s iconic main street, has seen many evolutions over the years. Join a panel of local experts to discuss the…