History of District 3Our team focused on District 3 and the issue of trash and litter around the neighborhoods. Although there are some issues in the District, some of the things our team loves about the neighborhoods is the easy access to parks and the library as well as having lots and lots of different restaurants to choose from. There are a variety of different restaurants and you can find any kind of food you want! I have written about some of the highlights of the history of the District that I think help make up its culture and community.
The city of Denver was settled in 1858 and was at that point a Kansas territory. When it became a Colorado territory in 1861, a board of aldermen was formed. Each representative on this board represented the earliest form of Denver’s districts/wards. The districts have shifted some, particularly since the 1950s. Some areas that are now a part of District 2 used to be a part of District 3 and vice versa. More recently, part of District 7 now encompasses some of the areas previously found in District 3. (denvergov.org) Denver's District 3 has been historically a Latino and immigrant district with the neighborhoods reflecting this in their arts and culture. District 3 currently includes the neighborhoods Barnum, Barnum West, La Alma/Lincoln Park, MarLee, Sun Valley, Villa Park, West Colfax, and Westwood. The total population of District 3 is 58,825. District 3 is very diverse with a large Latino population. Overall, 65% of the population identify as Hispanic or Latino, 7% as Black/African American, 3% as Asian, 2% as American Indian or Alaska Native and 2% two or more races. 46% speak Spanish at home. The age distribution is 10% under 5, 21% 5 to 17, 10% 18 to 24, 32% 25 to 44, 10% 45 to 54, 9% 55 to 64, 5% 65 to 74, and 3% 75+ (denvergov.org). Read more |
As part of EnvironMENTAL, interns presented their research, issues and solutions to their district council person.
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Our Environmental Issue
Possible Solutions
We wish that our neighborhoods were clean and there was more care in how they look. We thought of a few ways that we can make change. In order for this issue to be fixed we need city help.
Trash Cans: There are some trash cans, but where they are located needs to be monitored and they need to be emptied regularly. There need to be more trash cans and closer to where people live, especially apartment buildings. Large Ashtrays: Install more of those large ashtrays because they are non- existent. Some areas that would be good would be next to bus stops, parks and in front of public buildings. Education: Educate the residents to change and show them that there are appropriate places to throw away trash, teach them about recycling and have that available and how they can get rid of mattresses and other large furniture for free. By Vanessa Sarabio-Tores, age 16, West Leadership Academy |
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