District 5 News

Take Our Annual Constituent Feedback Survey

Each fall, my office mails a survey to District 5 residents requesting your feedback to ensure that I am addressing the issues of concern in our neighborhoods. By comparing new data to responses we’ve received over the past several years, this feedback helps us track trends in community sentiment which is valuable information for my staff and I as we create our annual District 5 work plan. This feedback also dictates how we advocate for budget and projects within Council District 5 the following year.

2023-24 survey results showed that your top three concerns were crime, traffic and affordable housing. Here are a few of the initiatives we worked on in 2023-2024 in response to District 5 resident feedback:

• Beautified District 5 neighborhoods by hosting three volunteering initiatives that cleaned city-owned parks and open spaces and re-painted over 30 bus stop benches.
• Created "District 5 Projects Night" to connect District 5 residents with over 20 city agencies and community partners.
• Funded a traffic study of Exposition Avenue between Quebec Street and Leetsdale Drive, including the Monaco Parkway triangle intersection to design traffic calming measures for the City to install.
• Implemented the Near Southeast Area Plan through a legislative rezoning to direct future development along the Leetsdale corridor and to protect naturally occurring affordable housing in our neighborhoods.
• Partnered with data analysts from the Denver Police Department to overlay crime heat maps with street lighting to identify gaps and request additional lighting where it could be helpful in deterring crime.
• Sponsored a legislative rezoning of the Hale statistical neighborhood to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Now it's time to share your priorities for 2024-2025! You should receive a postcard in late August or early September with a QR code linking to the annual survey. In case you missed it, you can access the survey at https://bit.ly/2024D5Survey or by holding the camera of your phone over the QR code below, which will take you to the survey. Please fill out our Constituent Feedback Survey by Dec. 31^st, 2024. Thank you for your engagement and partnership as my office works to address issues of concern in our community!

Since July 2019, your Council Office has been working hard to improve neighborhood safety in Lowry East Park by hosting neighborhood safety check-in meetings every six months. These meetings have included stakeholders from the Denver Police Department, Lowry Community Master Association, Lowry United Neighborhoods, and residents.

If this is your first meeting feel free to peruse the previous four meetings' minutes, presentations, and videos here.

Please join us for our next meeting this Tuesday, October 29 at 5:30 P.M. on Zoom or Facebook Live! You can register now by clicking the button to the left or following the instructions below!

Head to: https://bit.ly/EastParkLowryOct24

Or: watch on Facebook Live

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org. 

Construction has Started on the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project

Construction on the Colfax BRT project has begun. It will start at Broadway and move East, expecting to be completed in late 2027.

Please remember to shop local and support East Colfax businesses when possible. When you do that, take a selfie and use the #WeBackTheFax to be entered into a contest to win a gift card.

George Washington High School Food Pantry Needs Your Donations

George Washington High School operates an on-site food bank to provide fresh food, staples, and toiletries to families and staff in need. Over the past year, they have seen a 400% increase in the pantry. 

This service cannot survive without the generosity of our community. The best way to give is cash. It allows the food pantry to purchase bulk quantities from the Food Bank of the Rockies well below retail and wholesale prices, stretching your donations further.

There are three ways to donate:

• Cash or check dropped off in the front office made out to Patriots Care, Inc.
• Zelle to GWHS.Food.Pantry@gmail.com (put Food Pantry in the memo)
• Venmo to @GWPC-Be-Inspired (put Food Pantry in the memo)

They are also looking for volunteers to help on a weekly basis to cover a range of tasks. If you have time to give, you can sign up at: Patriots Care: George Washington High School Food Pantry (signupgenius.com).

If you have questions or would you like more information, please reach out to gwhs.food.pantry@gmail.com.

2025 Budget Season is in Full Swing

City Council sent Mayor Johnston 22 budget recommendations, including funding to support small businesses along Colfax during BRT construction and community safety initiatives like re-prioritizing staffing levels for Denver Police Department's speed van to make this technology able to be used more often.

These budget recommendations were made in coordination with the 13 Members of Denver City Council. The next step in the process is for the Mayor to submit his final proposed budget to Council by October 21, 2024.

There will be a public hearing on the Mayor's final proposed budget at City Council on October 28, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. Learn more about how to make your voice heard during this public hearing by clicking here.

Denver Legacy Business Program

WHAT: Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is now receiving applications citywide for the third round of Denver's Legacy Business Program. This program recognizes and celebrates longstanding, independent businesses that contribute to community character. 

WHO: The program is now accepting applications from small businesses that have been operating for 10 or more years, are currently active, and are located within the City and County of Denver. View other eligibility requirements here prior to applying.

WHY: This program is designed to strengthen longstanding, locally owned small businesses. Legacy Businesses will be added to the city’s official Legacy Business registry, receive official marketing support, and be offered technical assistance and training resources to enhance their operating systems. In addition, businesses will receive customized referrals to city and state programs.

WHEN: Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5 p.m.

HOW: Apply or nominate a Denver business via the program webpage here. 

INFORMATION SESSIONS: Want to learn more? Virtual information sessions are available with Spanish interpretation for both sessions and Vietnamese interpretation in October.

Wednesday, September 25 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Register here.  

Thursday, October 10 | 9–10 a.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Register here.

Application assistance is available, learn more on the program page. 

PROGRAM FLYERS: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Check out the Denver Legacy Business Registry! 

2025 Park Permit Applications Open November 1st!

On November 1, 2024, park permitting applications are able to be submitted to the Department of Parks and Recreation. If you are a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) planning an event in 2025, please consider applying for that permit in November 2024. Please remember that my office can co-sponsor an event, which waives the parks permitting fees. Please e-mail my office at DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org to request a co-sponsorship.

Thank You!

Last week, my office hosted its fall Community Clean-up Day. A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers that helped us spruce up our parks, open spaces, and re-painted 5 RTD bus stop benches.

Spring Community Clean-up Day will be on April 27th at 8:30 A.M.! Stay tuned for more details.

Museum of Denver

Exciting things are happening! You may have seen recent stories in the news about Mayor Johnston wanting to have a Denver history museum on the second floor of the McNichols building. As you know, the Museum of Denver (MOD) is very interested in occupying part of the McNichols building. They have submitted information to the city in the hope that the MOD will be selected, and the District 5 Council Office has provided a letter of support. We will know more later this summer and will keep you updated.

Here's what you can do to help:

• Help raise awareness and encourage people to engage with the MOD:
• Are you a Blue Bear or a Blue Horse Denverite? Take the Blue Bear vs Blue Horse poll at the bottom of our homepage and ask your friends to take it too!
• Follow the Museum of Denver - and ask your friends to follow - (@museumofdenver) and on Facebook
• Donate to the Museum of Denver. They need to raise money in order to hire staff and create exhibits. 
• Volunteer to help spread the word, fundraise, and more



Mission: The Museum of Denver will gather, protect, honor and share the stories from yesterday and today that shape our city.

Vision: The Museum of Denver is an educational asset that enriches our community by informing and inspiring visitors of all ages to imagine and create Denver’s future. 

Additionally, the Museum of Denver team is partnering with the state’s America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission to host two public meetings where community members can talk about how they’d like to commemorate and/or celebrate our state’s “Sesquisemiquincentennial” - the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state. You can learn more here: https://www.historycolorado.org/colorado-150.

Schlessman Public Library Needs Your Help!

One of DPL's most popular branch libraries is in need of renovations! Though the renovation was initially funded in 2017 through a city bond, increased construction and labor costs and inflation require additional funding to complete the project.

The renovations will include an improved community room on the first level, a brand-new teen space, a larger children's library, and enhancements throughout the library that make spaces easier to access and use. To find more information visit dplfriends.org/schlessman.

Ellsworth Ave. Storm System Phase 2 Status Update 

Phase 1 of the Ellsworth Storm project is complete. The project began in August

2021 at the intersection of Steele St and Ellsworth Ave. This work required

extensive relocation of underground utilities. Major work was performed in the

Ellsworth corridor to update and replace the storm sewer lines that flow down

Ellsworth Ave and connect to Steele St. Green Infrastructure planters were

placed on all corners of the Adams St and Ellsworth Ave intersection and the NE

corner of the Cook St and Ellsworth Ave intersection. Phase 1 ended just west of

Madison St on Ellsworth Ave.

The Phase 2 construction contract was approved by City Council in September, and the project is set to begin this month!

Phase 2

The work on Phase 2 is similar to Phase 1 however there will be no planters or

bulb outs. Ellsworth will be regraded to eliminate flat areas that currently

experience ponding and icing. Additionally, underground storage and multiple

inlets will be added throughout Ellsworth Ave to intercept some of the flow.

Denver Water East Colfax Pipe Replacement Project

Next week, the crew will work on the following segment of East Colfax Avenue:

• Clermont Street to Dexter Street.

The typical work schedule on the project will continue to be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Weekend work may be required throughout the project.

Project details 

Denver Water will replace nearly 5 miles of aging pipe along East Colfax Avenue, between Broadway and Yosemite Street, working in two- to three-block segments at a time. The entire project should be complete by the end of 2024.

Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather and may be altered to accommodate major events in Denver. Commuters should expect delays in this area. For more information or to sign up to receive updates, we encourage folks to visit denverwater.org/Colfax. Denver Water and RTD are coordinating to minimize impacts to bus routes throughout the project. For more information about bus routes, visit RTD Service Alerts.

The pipe replacement work is taking place in advance of the upcoming East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project, which is being led by the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, in partnership with RTD, Colorado Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Authority and the City of Aurora.

Project resources

• Denver Water Customer Care (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.): 303-893-2444
• 24-hour Emergency line: 303-628-6801
• Project website: denverwater.org/Colfax
• Project email address: WaterUDoing@denverwater.org
• Water Outage FAQs
• Street Restoration FAQs

Exposition Traffic Study

My office is working with the Winston Downs Community Association, residents, and Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to improve Exposition Avenue from Leetsdale Drive to Quebec Street including the Monaco Parkway & Leetsdale Drive intersection. This study will identify opportunities to calm traffic on Exposition Avenue and to improve crossings for people walking and biking.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this process. To watch previous meetings and to see the draft recommendations, please click here.

Colorado Boulevard Study

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in collaboration with the Regional Transportation District, the City and County of Denver, Arapahoe County, and the City of Glendale, is working to deliver Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Colorado Boulevard. The primary project area is on Colorado Boulevard from I-70 to Evans Avenue. 

BRT provides high-quality transit service by combining the capacity and efficiency of light rail with the flexibility, cost and simplicity of bus service. The Colorado BRT project will build upon the results of the Colorado Boulevard Corridor Plan. 



Colorado Boulevard is a state highway and commercial corridor connecting people to jobs, schools, health care, shopping, restaurants, recreational destinations, and many other key destinations. Colorado Boulevard is the only major arterial on the city's east side that moves people between the northern and southern boundaries of Denver and connects to Glendale. It is a backbone of activity for both Denver and Glendale, but can be a difficult street to travel by any means other

than a car.

If you have any questions, visit the project website, contact the project hotline by phone at 720-900-5609 or reach out via e-mail to ColoradoBlvdBRT@gmail.com

Jackson Street Storm Drain Project Update

STATUS

It’s looking good out there! The plants and trees have arrived on the site and the landscaping crew has begun planting along E. 13th Ave.— working their way towards Colorado Blvd. They will then jump over to E. 14th Ave. We expect the landscaping work to continue for approximately 3 weeks. 

TRAVEL + PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS

The sidewalk on the north side of E. 13th Ave. will remain closed until planting is finished. The right-hand turn lane closure on E. 13th Ave. onto NB Colorado Blvd. is still in effect, however, right-hand turns there are allowed. The right-hand turn lane at E. 14th Ave. / Colorado Blvd. remains closed starting at Harrison. Right-hand turns onto Colorado Blvd. from E. 14th Ave. are still permitted.

QUESTIONS?

Just email, or call / text the project hotline—they reply very quickly. The project website also has updated project details: Bit.ly/JSStorm

Reminder - Help Us Spot Neighborhood Issues During 311 Thursdays

We're asking District 5 residents to call in an issue, problem, or complaint every Thursday! Is there a pothole on your street? Graffiti on an electrical box or building? Tall weeds or overgrown vegetation in your neighborhood? An intersection that needs improvements? Please report to 311! Not only will this help the City know where problems are, it will generate needed data to show how the City can best allocate its resources to make our neighborhoods safer!

Community Spotlight

Kate Young

Since joining DPD in 2015 I have had the pleasure of serving Denver in multiple capacities including patrol, homeless outreach, and the past 4 ½ years as one of your DPD District 3 Community Resource Officers. My current role really lets me focus on helping the community in a positive and educational capacity by means of Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Active Shooter Preparedness presentations, and attending neighborhood meetings and community events. I enjoy helping people work through complicated problems, and every day brings a new adventure!

A little about me: I am a Colorado Native (born in Denver, raised in Conifer) I am a total music and pop culture nerd, a certified wine sommelier, and I live for Halloween. I enjoy Kayaking, spooky photography and am currently learning Glass Blowing. My husband and I met when we were both Law Enforcement Explorers waaaay back when we were teenagers; 24 years later, we are about to ship our oldest kid off to the AirForce to start his career as a Fire Fighter! Our daughter just started High School and is on a pathway to Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation.

Back to business: I am usually pretty easy to get a hold of and can be reached by emailing: kate.young@denvergov.org, calling my desk line at 720-913-2000, pop in to chat at our monthly Coffee with the Cops which is on the 1^st weds of every month from 10-12 at Nixons Coffee House (695 E Louisiana Ave), or attend our monthly CAB meeting which is also the 1^st Weds of every month at 6pm at our District 3 Station (1625 S University Blvd). I’m always happy to chat and answer questions!

Small Business Spotlight

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Congratulations to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival for being named the Best Arts Festival in the world (again!)

This is such an incredible accomplishment and so well deserved!

Photo by Sarah Watson

Thank you for providing an incredible venue to showcase art and talent!

Video Recap

You may have seen the short, informational video clips Councilwoman Sawyer has recorded in an effort to provide transparency and to better connect residents to your government. Watch recent clips below!

WATCH: Construction has started on the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project!

WATCH: Community Clean-up Day is on Sunday, October 6!

WATCH: Welcome my newest staff member, Connor O'Keefe!

WATCH: Lack of public investment in District 5

Upcoming Rezonings

If you are interested in commenting during a hearing, please review the guidelines and FAQs, and sign up to speak here. Sign-up for public comment at a hearing begins 45 minutes prior to the Committee’s scheduled start time and ends 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Click here for information about how to participate virtually.

There are currently four open re-zonings in District 5

• 10353 E. Mississippi Avenue was filed on June 7, 2024. A Planning Board hearing was held on September 18, which you can watch here. This proposed re-zoning was at City Council's Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure (LUTI) Committee on Tuesday, September 24, which you can watch here. A public hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.. Click here to learn more about how to provide input at the November 4 public hearing.

• 1401 Fairfax Street was filed on June 27, 2024. A Planning Board hearing was held on September 18, which you can watch here. This proposed re-zoning will be at City Council's Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure (LUTI) Committee on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1:30 P.M.

• Near Southeast Area Plan was filed on September 11, 2024. A Planning Board hearing was held on Wednesday, October 2, which you can watch here. The proposed Area Plan, including re-zonings, will be at City Council's Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure (LUTI) Committee on Tuesday, October 15, at 1:30 P.M.



• Citywide ADUs Legislative Re-zoning was filed on September 26, 2024. This re-zoning proposal was at City Council's Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure (LUTI) Committee on Tuesday, October 8, which you can watch here. A public hearing on this re-zoning proposal will be at City Council on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. Click here to learn more about how to provide input at the November 18 public hearing.

Upcoming public hearings 

*dates are subject to change

October 21

• 401 N Delaware Street
• Ball Arena Metro District
• 1000 Chopper Circle and Associated Properties

October 28

• 2025 Budget Public Hearing

November 4

• 10353 Mississippi Avenue
• 1090 N Hooker Street

November 12

• 1670 N Winona Court and 1625 N Stuart Street

November 18

• Citywide ADU Text Amendment
• 2258 N Perry Street
• 2950 Tennyson Street & 4421 29th Avenue

November 25

• 500, 501, 551 Wazee Street
• Mobile Parks Text Amendment and Rezoning
• BIDs, GIDs, and TIDs work plan

Citywide News

Improving the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy

Through the rest of 2024, Denver is committed to working with the community to improve and strengthen the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. The city is proposing several significant updates to the policy to help building owners and ensure Denver reaches its climate goals, including:

• Updates to the rules and regulations
• Expanded energy performance strategy coaching and
• New rebates for energy audits and efficiency improvements starting in 2025

The city is committed to Energize Denver as a key piece of our work to make Denver more vibrant. We look forward to improving how we support building owners with compliance so all can join the 25% of Denver buildings that have already met their Energize Denver targets. 



We’ve heard from the community about some of your challenges in meeting the Energize Denver requirements, and we’d like to learn more. Please join us for an upcoming public comment session, or view the proposed rules and regulations updates online.

Denver Ballot Information Booklet Goes Online, Change Saves Taxpayers Nearly $200,000

Denver is required by law to print and mail all tax issues to every active registered voter’s household, known as the Ballot Issue Notice. This year, Denver measures that are not tax issues will appear in the Ballot Information Booklet which can be found online. This change is saving taxpayers nearly $200,000 in printing and mailing costs.

Voters who prefer a printed version of those measures can pick one up at any Denver Public Library branch, any of the 39 Voter Service and Polling Centers across the city, or at the Denver Elections Division main office at 200 W. 14^th Ave. Voters can also request one be mailed to them by contacting Denver Elections via email at elections@denvervotes.org or by phone at 720-913-VOTE.  

Please note that you will still receive the state's Blue Book and a city-specific Blue Book related only to tax measures.

Denver Disability Commission Needs Your Voice!

The Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD) is actively recruiting new members with lived disability experience as well as allies and disability advocates. The mission of the Denver Division of Human Rights and Community Partnership disability commission is to promote and enhance equality for people with disabilities through empowerment, advocacy, and education by working with community members, as well as City and County of Denver officials and employees who can effect change.

The DCPD meets on the first Tuesday of every month by Zoom. Goals are determined annually depending on Commissioners interests and city priorities. The DCPD meets with the Mayor annually and advises as appropriate. For more information please access the DCPD website at http://bit.ly/DenverDCPD or email HRCPcommissions@Denvergov.org  

Give5 Mile High

5 Hours, Every Month, Every Denverite

During the 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Mike Johnston proudly announced the launch of Give5 Mile High, a new citywide volunteer initiative led by Denver First Lady Courtney Johnston. This program empowers Denverites to come together and strengthen our community through collective service. The Mayor and First Lady are excited to have Denver businesses like, Be A Good Person, R&R Headlabs, TOPO Designs, Maria Empanada and Little Man Ice Cream providing discounts and incentives to Give5 Mile High volunteers who complete their five hours or more each month. 



Learn more about Give5 Mile High here: denvergov.org/Give5MileHigh

Denver's LeafDrop Program has Returned!

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is kicking off its annual LeafDrop program, allowing residents an opportunity to drop off their leaves and pumpkins to have them turned into compost, rather than ending up in the landfill. Compost is a beneficial soil amendment used in gardens and landscapes that’s sold at most garden and hardware stores.

Through November 30, the following LeafDrop locations are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m:

• Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
• Havana Nursery – 10450 Smith Rd. (enter on Smith Road)
• Central Platte Campus – 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (Enter through the gates at Bayaud and Navajo, go past the Denver Animal Shelter to dumpsters in front of Building 2 on the right.)

Note that the Cherry Creek Transfer Station is the only site that accepts loose leaves and hitched trailers (6 ft in length or less); otherwise, leaves should be bagged. Residents can download a coupon to receive a free five-pack of compostable paper leaf bags at participating Ace Hardware stores while supplies last. Leaves dropped off in plastic bags must be emptied on site.

Also, we’re just a few weeks away from opening our weekend drop sites! On Saturdays and Sundays from November 2 to November 17, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Denver residents can drop off their leaves and pumpkins at the following locations:

• Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
• Bruce Randolph High School – E. 40^th Ave. and Steele St.
• Kennedy High School – Newland St. and Brown Pl.
• Sloan’s Lake Northwest Parking Lot – W. Byron Pl. and Yates St.
• Veterans Park – S. Vine St. and E. Iowa Ave.

Here are some other tips:

• Refrain from including branches or other materials in your leaf bags
• Don’t use twine or staples to secure paper leaf bags, just roll and crimp
• Never rake or blow leaves into the streets; they can clog our storm sewer inlets and street sweepers.
• If you are a current city compost customer, you can put leaves and pumpkins in your compost cart!

To learn more about Denver’s LeafDrop Program, please visit denvergov.org/leafdrop.

Check if you are Eligible for Property Tax Relief

Get a refund on your 2023 property taxes! If you live in Denver County and qualify for the Property Tax Relief Program, you can get an average refund of $1,000. You may qualify if you are:

• A renter or homeowner who is 65 or older
• A renters or homeowner who was disabled all of 2023
• A homeowner who lived with at least one dependent minor child in 2023

This program has income limits and other qualification requirements. Check to see if you qualify and apply at www.denvergov.org/propertytaxrelief

Expanded Public Participation Sign-Up Time

Recently, City Council passed the update to the Rules of Procedure that not only expands the time to sign-up to speak but also offers the option of a more formal written testimony process. These changes take immediate effect and above is a handy chart!

The District Attorney's October Scam Spotter

Bitcoin Scams are Surging

We’ve heard of fraudsters who call victims warning about some “suspicious activity’ on an account and ask for payment in the form of gift cards to remedy the situation. Now that most people are aware that the IRS or utility companies don’t take payment in the form of gift cards, they are more savvy to this scam. But now scammers have turned Bitcoin.

Community Events & Meetings

Hilltop Halloween Parade

October 27, 2024 from Noon to 2:00 P.M.

Join the Hilltop Neighborhood Association as they host their annual Halloween Parade! There will be entertainment, food, activities, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

Leetsdale Cop Shop and District 3 Halloween Carnival

Sunday, October 27 from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. @ the District 3 Station (1625 S University Blvd)

Join the District 3 Police and other community members for a Halloween carnival!

District 2 Police Department Coat Drive

Monday, October 14 through Thursday, October 17 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

If you're able, please drop coat donations off at the District 2 Police Station (3921 Holly Street) between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on any day between October 14 and October 17.

Montclair Fall Festival

October 25, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Put on your best Halloween costume and attend the Montclair Fall Festival for pumpkin painting, donut-bobbing, food, and lots of fun!

Registered Neighborhood Organizations

Denver is a unique city in promoting greater citizen involvement through organized neighborhood associations. Currently, there are 78 statistical neighborhoods represented by more than 200 registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs), Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Homeowner Associations (HOAs).

In its defined geographic area, an RNO will normally address neighborhood quality of life issues - such as traffic, development and zoning, crime, communication and licensing, and promote social activities to enhance residential spirit, developing a sense of community, and encourage resident participation. RNOs meet regularly and many send out newsletters to keep residents informed on neighborhood issues and events.

Get more involved in your community by joining your Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO). Below is a list of Council District 5 community organizations. You can also find out which RNO you belong to by entering your address or selecting a location on the map.

• Bellevue-Hale Neighborhood Association
• Cherry Creek East Association
• Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association
• Country Club Historic Neighborhood Inc.
• Crestmoor Park (2nd Filing) Homes Association
• Crestmoor Park Neighborhood Association
• Driving Park Historic District
• Hilltop Neighborhood Association
• Hilltop Heritage Association
• Historic Montclair Community Association, Inc.
• Lowry Community Master Association
• Lowry United Neighborhoods
• Mayfair Neighbors, Inc.
• Mayfair Park Neighborhood Association
• Park Forest Homeowners Association
• Preservation of Residential South Hilltop Neighborhood Association
• Rangeview Neighborhood Association
• Seventh Avenue Neighborhood Association
• South Hilltop Neighborhood Association
• Windsor Gardens Association
• Winston Downs Community Association

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