Living in Colorado

Denver is Building 17 Miles of Bike Lanes

Denver has a plan to increase the presence and safety of bike lanes, and the project is kicking off this summer. 

Denver will build 16.8 miles of new bike lanes this summer, kicking off the construction of 125 miles of bikeways the city will add to its network over the next five years.

This summer’s work includes nine projects, most in lower-income areas outside of the city center.

As the Denver finally accelerates the expansion of its bike network, advocates expressed support.

“This is exactly the direction Denver needs to be moving in.” said Piep van Heuven, policy director of Bicycle Colorado. “We have to really expedite lanes that everybody can feel comfortable biking on, whether you’re eight years old or 80 years old.”

The…

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How to Celebrate Pride Month in Colorado

Looking for ways to get your pride on in Colorado this month? Here are a few ideas...

Queer in the Age of Queen
June 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Molly Brown House
"In an age ruled by repressed sexuality, take a look back at queer culture both here and in the U.S. and abroad during the reign of Queen Victoria. Learn how the Queen spoke about sexuality and how homosexual, transgender, and queer culture grew from this time."

Cultural First Friday
June 7, 5:00-9:00pm
Museo

Evolution Block Party and Beer Bust
June 9, 2:00-11:30pm
Clarkson between Colfax & 16th
"Alyssa Edwards – the Netflix Dancing Queen and RuPaul All Star headlines with Aron Abitzker – international gay DJ to bring a block party that Denver has never seen before. Andrew Christian and his trophy boys…

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Just Listed: Home in the Heart of Berkeley

Loft style living in the heart of Berkeley and just steps to all of the restaurants and shops on Tennyson.

This lovely condo has brand new hardwood floors throughout and filled with natural light. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on the patio with mountain views. The condo boasts a cozy bedroom area with beautiful white wood window pane barn doors, spacious kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining, and washer/dryer in unit. This is city living at its finest - updated, charming, bright, and ready for you to make it your own! Reserved parking in the gated lot makes walking, biking or public transportation easy-bus stop is literally out your front door. Great access to I-70 for quick mountain getaways! Location could not be…

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Just Listed: Beautifully Designed Home in Harvard Gulch

Welcome to Beautiful Villa Loma Heights!

This 3 bed/2 bath dream property sits on a corner lot in a highly desirable neighborhood. Both the entire interior and exterior of this home have been professionally renovated. The interior has been recently upgraded with top quality finishes. It’s the adorable urban farmhouse home you been dreaming of! Custom deck has an incredible view. Large yard is made for entertaining. Exterior has been completely redone with upgraded stucco. This is THE HOUSE to see!

Listed by Kristi Shumaker for West + Main Homes. Please contact Kristi for current pricing + availability. 

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Just Listed: One-Of-A-Kind University Hills Home

Welcome home to University Hills!

You are going to fall in love with this amazing, one-of-a-kind home even before you discover the large bonus space up the hidden staircase -- extra living room/in-law suite/nanny quarters?  You’ll also enjoy entertaining friends + fam, with surround sound speakers, bamboo floors, + swanky wet bar.  Once guests have gone home, retreat to your oversized master suite complete with jetted tub + walk in, cedar lined closets! Privacy meets convenience on this oversized lot near the end of a cul-de-sac, and surrounded by mature trees, this park-like yard has gorgeous water features, gazebo, hot tub + large covered patio ready for a big party or an intimate farm-to-table dinner. The rare 3-car garage has a …

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Good News Colorado Homebuyers: The Market Has Cooled a Bit

For the first time in a long time, Denver’s bustling real estate market has slowed.

The top line: The steep rise in prices is slowing and there are more houses on the market.

That’s making it easier for buyers like Philip Wang, who was looking for a bigger house for his growing family this spring.

Wang, a marketing operations manager for a medical device software company, lives in a fairly large house in Arvada — more than 2,000 square feet — but the bad layout made it feel small.

“A wife, kid and a dog, and sort of getting a little cramped,” he said.

He and his wife found the place they wanted in Westminster, and they pulled off a feat that used to be almost impossible: they sold a home and bought another at the same time.

“We thought this…

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Just Listed: Stunning Applewood Home on Quiet Cul-de-sac

Welcome home to this stunning, updated two story home located on a quiet dead end cul-de-sac in the desirable Applewood neighborhood. 

The main level features large, light-filled living areas and an updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances.  Four good sized bedrooms located on the upper level including a lovely, updated master bedroom/bathroom. A spectacular yard that includes garden beds, a potting shed and mature landscaping. This home also features hardwood floors throughout, a new garage door, newer exterior and interior paint plus a brand new privacy fence and a finished garage. RV parking too! Great location on a quiet, interior block. Easy access to the I-70, parks, restaurants, shopping and more! Just move in and…

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Open House Schedule May 31-June 2

West + Main Open House Events, May 31-June 2, 2019

3383 Simms Street Wheat Ridge
Saturday, June 1st, 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 10:00am-4:00pm

70 W 6th Avenue #201 Denver
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

4905 Zuni Street Denver
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

224 Inca Street Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

234 Inca St Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

228 Inca St Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

830 E Oakwood Court Centennial
Saturday June 1st, 11:00am-2:00pm 

2789 S Adams Street Denver 
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

2500 S Marion Street Denver
Sunday June 2nd, 10:00am-2:00pm

5407 Alteza Drive Colorado Springs
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

4383 Tennyson Street #2H Denver
Sunday June 2nd, 12:00-3:00pm

13255 Winfield Place…

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Teens Will Travel For Free on RTD This Summer

To help boost the mobility of young people, Denver will offer 12- to 18-year-olds free transit passes usable with their smartphones this summer.

The On My Way transportation program will run from June 1 to Aug. 31 and will pair with youths’ My Denver card, a pass to pools, libraries, museums and other city-run places.

City and school officials initiated the program to help more teens reach those programs, said Nicole Portee, who heads transportation for Denver Public Schools.

That’s not the only driving force behind the program. Officials also see it as a way to discover how many students will use the transit pass. Portee said ridership data collected during the program could help build a case for offering a pass throughout the school year.

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Just Listed: Charming Chaffee Park Home

Welcome home to Chaffee Park!

Before you even enter this ranch-style charmer you will fall in love with the beautifully landscaped front yard complete with fruiting peach trees! From the original hardwoods to the new windows, fresh paint and new oversized 2 car garage with workshop area...this home is truly ready to move in and enjoy. You’ll swoon over the vintage kitchen and remodeled bath...and 3 bedrooms are hard to find at this price point in this coveted neighborhood! Kids, dogs, friends + fam will enjoy hanging out in the lusciously green backyard, where BBQ’s, handcrafted cocktails + cornhole tourneys are sure to be a common theme! You are going to LOVE living here!

Listed by Krystal Thompson for West + Main Homes. Please contact Krystal…

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