History of District 5District #5 in Denver, CO is made up of a variety of neighborhoods, businesses, and communities. The neighborhoods in this district include East Colfax, Hale, Hilltop, Lowry Field, Montclair, Washington- Virginia Vale, and Windsor. Many notable locations in this district include the Highline Canal, parks such as Crestmoor and the Lowry Sports Park, Fairmount Cemetery, and the Wings over the Rockies Museum. Overall, this district is mostly residential. As a result, most businesses are either restaurants or retail. Other community-oriented locations include George Washington High School, Montclair Recreation Center, Schlessman Family Library, and the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center. As reported by Denver Public Health, District 5 is 73% white, with one in ten who are black and one in six who identify as Hispanic. Additionally, the average age is 39 and the average income is $58,262.
According to the East Colfax Neighborhood Association, the first known inhabitants of this area were native peoples, specifically the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. After the discovery of gold in 1858, the area became populated by settlers and the City of Denver was eventually developed. As the city continued to grow, so did another town called Montclair, which included the Episcopal Church and the Jarvis Hall Military School in what is now Lowry Field. Then, in 1902, Montclair was annexed to Denver, which also included East Colfax and Lowry Field. The Lowry Air Force Base was created in 1937. These airfields allowed for an increase in residential areas for the workers. East Colfax began to function as a town center with various stores and businesses continued to prosper. Construction of residential areas continued to increase, especially at the end of WWII. The Lowry Air Force Base was forced to close due to a national downsizing of U.S. Forces. Lowry continued to grow as residential/housing areas while East Colfax maintained many of its businesses. While there are no longer any airports in this district, its history is still honored through locations such as the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Emily Strand, age 17, George Washington High School Environmental Issue:
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History of District 9District #9 exhibits a variety of iconic locations as it’s situated downtown. It contains the neighborhoods of Auraria, Central Business District, City Park, City Park West, Clayton, Cole, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Globeville, Whittier, Skyland, and Union Station. Some of the more well-known places in this district include Coors Field, the Denver Zoo, I-70, the South Platte River, 16th Street Mall, Elitch gardens, Larimer square, Five Points (the “Harlem of the West”), the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and more! Many of these locations contain historic meaning. For example, City Park was created in 1882 and was revolutionary for its time since the idea of a public park was a new idea. There are also many businesses in these neighborhoods. Unique to the district are the centers for entertainment, including the Colorado Convention Center and the Coliseum. Other community-level locations are East High School, Manual High School, Bruce Randolph, the Denver Food Stamp Office, YMCA Community Programs, and the RiNo Arts District. According to Denver Public Health, District 9 is 66% white with one in six who are black and one in three who identify as Hispanic. The average age is 39 and the average income is $42, 384.
The Clayton neighborhood was developed in the 1880’s, originally called Cook’s Addition, but later changed to honor George W. Clayton. George was a philanthropist who founded Clayton College. Today, the neighborhood contains both old Victorian residences and homes created for returning GI’s. The land was primarily developed by Denver land developer John Cook Jr. (which is why the area was originally named Cook’s Addition). After WWII, there was an increase in small, affordable housing developments, which became popular with working class families. Globeville, another neighborhood in this district, has a rich history of immigrant communities. In the late 19th century, many Eastern Europeans came to work in industries along the South Platte River. Globeville became a part of Denver in 1891. However, the neighborhood is isolated from the city due to the river, railroad lines, and highways. As new generations moved through the neighborhood, many new residents came from Latin America countries, allowing the community to continue to be diverse to this day. Another prominent neighborhood in this district is Five Points. Five Points contains a rich history and culture as it was the center of Denver’s black community. Many black residents lived there as a result of redlining and developed a vibrant community full of black businesses. It was even called the “Harlem of the West.” However, many of those residents began to leave, especially as a result of current gentrification. Compiled by Emily S., age 17, George Washington High School Sources Possible SolutionsOur Focus
How can individuals make changes but also how can we get assistance from the city. As a resident of District 5, I feel strongly that we need cleaner air and that we can make it better with the help of elected officials and the community. We will be focusing on how things in our community such as vehicles, factories, and other things pollute the air in our local neighborhoods. As a resident of District 5, I feel strongly that we need cleaner air and that we can make it better with the help of elected officials and the community. Things That Need To Be... Stopped:
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Resources Q & A
Q: I see an environmental problem in my District - who is the City Councilperson for this district and how do I contact them?
A: District 5 council member is Amanda Sawyer
Contact:
● Phone Number: (720)337-5555
● Email: [email protected]
● There’s a city council meeting every Monday at 5:30 Mountain Time open for public comments (Zoom meeting currently)
District 9 council member Candi CdeBaca.
Q: Who are the state representative and state senator for this district and how do you contact them?
A: State Representative: Alex Valdez
● Phone Number:(303)866-2925
● Email: [email protected]
State Senator: Kerry Donovan
● Phone Number:(303)866-4871
● Email: [email protected]
Q: How do I contact the Mayor of Denver?
A: You can request through a letter to the Mayor’s office
Contact:
● Phone Number (720)865-9016
● Email: [email protected]
Q: How do you contact the Governor of Colorado?
A: You can request a letter, Share your comments
Contact:
● Phone Number: 303-866-2885.
● Email: [email protected]
Q: Who is the US Representative for this district and what 2 U.S. Senators represent Colorado? How do you contact them?
A: U.S. Representative: Doug Lamborn
● You can visit the Doug Lamborn Website:
https://lamborn.house.gov/
○ Go to Contact-Email me- to fill out the form or Link: https://lamborn.house.gov/zip-code-lookup?form=/contact/email-me
● A form to send a Message to Doug Lamborn
● Phone Number: 202-225-4422
● @RepDLamborn For Twitter
Colorado US Senator 1: Michael Bennet
● You can visit the Bennet Website: https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/
● You can fill out a form that sends the message to Micheal Bennet
○ Scroll to the bottom to see “Write to Micheal”-scroll down for form or Link: https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/write-to-michael
● His phone number isn’t available but you cant contact the office
○ Office: 303-455-7600
Colorado US Senator 2: Cory Gardner
● You can visit the Gardner Website
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/
● You can fill out a form that sends the message to Sen. Gardner
○ Go to “Contact Cory” Select your request(Pick Share Opinion..) or Link: https://www.gardner.senate.gov/contact-cory/email-cory
● Telephone Town Halls
Q: Does this district have trash and recycling/compost available to all residents? How does a resident access it? Does it cost money?
Denver Compost
● Link: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/composting/compost-collection-program.html
○ You fill out a form to become a member
○ Fee: $29.25 a quarter(3 months)
Most Apartment complexes don’t have recycling so here is a link for tips on how to change that: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/resources/apartment---multi-family-recycling.html
Don’t Know how to begin Recycling? Check this link out!
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/recycling/RecyclingFAQs.html
Q: What are some other recycling places for unusual items and where are there and do they cost money?
Sustainability Recycling:
Check out the link for an appointment: https://www.sustainability-recycling.com/
Uses for regular recycling and electronics
Location: 1270 S Bannock St, Denver, CO 80223
● Fee: Depends on what you drop off
○ Ex: $ 2 entrance, No entrance fee with electronics $2 for 5 compost items
Denver Metal Recycling:
Have a question about your vehicle? Check this Link Out!: http://denvermetalrecycling.com/
Location: 4770 Ivy St, Denver, CO 80216
● Fee: Depends what you drop off
○ Ex: $45 Scrap, $65 incomplete cars, $65 complete cars
Q: What are some resources in the area related to solving this issue?
● Mondial Technology & Recycling Group
○ http://www.mondialtechgroup.com/recycling.html
● Blue Star Recyclers
○ http://bluestarrecyclers.org/
● Atlas Metal & Iron Corp
○ https://www.atlasmetalandiron.com/
Q: Who are other organizations that help with the environment?
● PCs for People - Denver
○ https://www.pcsforpeople.org/
● Liquid Environmental Solutions-Denver
○ https://www.liquidenviro.com/
● Green Girl Recycling-Longmont
○ https://www.greengirlrecycling.com/
Q: What are other “environmentally friendly” organizations, stores, groups, or locations in this area?
● Mahoney Environmental Restaurant Cooking Oil Recycling
○ https://www.mahoneyes.com/
● The Windsor Gardener
○ http://www.thewindsorgardener.com/
Compiled by Juliet Kale, age 15, South High School and Monica Birdsong, age 16, Denver Online High School
A: District 5 council member is Amanda Sawyer
Contact:
● Phone Number: (720)337-5555
● Email: [email protected]
● There’s a city council meeting every Monday at 5:30 Mountain Time open for public comments (Zoom meeting currently)
District 9 council member Candi CdeBaca.
- Phone Number: 720-337-7709
- Email: [email protected]
Q: Who are the state representative and state senator for this district and how do you contact them?
A: State Representative: Alex Valdez
● Phone Number:(303)866-2925
● Email: [email protected]
State Senator: Kerry Donovan
● Phone Number:(303)866-4871
● Email: [email protected]
Q: How do I contact the Mayor of Denver?
A: You can request through a letter to the Mayor’s office
Contact:
● Phone Number (720)865-9016
● Email: [email protected]
Q: How do you contact the Governor of Colorado?
A: You can request a letter, Share your comments
Contact:
● Phone Number: 303-866-2885.
● Email: [email protected]
Q: Who is the US Representative for this district and what 2 U.S. Senators represent Colorado? How do you contact them?
A: U.S. Representative: Doug Lamborn
● You can visit the Doug Lamborn Website:
https://lamborn.house.gov/
○ Go to Contact-Email me- to fill out the form or Link: https://lamborn.house.gov/zip-code-lookup?form=/contact/email-me
● A form to send a Message to Doug Lamborn
● Phone Number: 202-225-4422
● @RepDLamborn For Twitter
Colorado US Senator 1: Michael Bennet
● You can visit the Bennet Website: https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/
● You can fill out a form that sends the message to Micheal Bennet
○ Scroll to the bottom to see “Write to Micheal”-scroll down for form or Link: https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/write-to-michael
● His phone number isn’t available but you cant contact the office
○ Office: 303-455-7600
Colorado US Senator 2: Cory Gardner
● You can visit the Gardner Website
https://www.gardner.senate.gov/
● You can fill out a form that sends the message to Sen. Gardner
○ Go to “Contact Cory” Select your request(Pick Share Opinion..) or Link: https://www.gardner.senate.gov/contact-cory/email-cory
● Telephone Town Halls
Q: Does this district have trash and recycling/compost available to all residents? How does a resident access it? Does it cost money?
Denver Compost
● Link: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/composting/compost-collection-program.html
○ You fill out a form to become a member
○ Fee: $29.25 a quarter(3 months)
Most Apartment complexes don’t have recycling so here is a link for tips on how to change that: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/resources/apartment---multi-family-recycling.html
Don’t Know how to begin Recycling? Check this link out!
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/recycling/RecyclingFAQs.html
Q: What are some other recycling places for unusual items and where are there and do they cost money?
Sustainability Recycling:
Check out the link for an appointment: https://www.sustainability-recycling.com/
Uses for regular recycling and electronics
Location: 1270 S Bannock St, Denver, CO 80223
● Fee: Depends on what you drop off
○ Ex: $ 2 entrance, No entrance fee with electronics $2 for 5 compost items
Denver Metal Recycling:
Have a question about your vehicle? Check this Link Out!: http://denvermetalrecycling.com/
Location: 4770 Ivy St, Denver, CO 80216
● Fee: Depends what you drop off
○ Ex: $45 Scrap, $65 incomplete cars, $65 complete cars
Q: What are some resources in the area related to solving this issue?
● Mondial Technology & Recycling Group
○ http://www.mondialtechgroup.com/recycling.html
● Blue Star Recyclers
○ http://bluestarrecyclers.org/
● Atlas Metal & Iron Corp
○ https://www.atlasmetalandiron.com/
Q: Who are other organizations that help with the environment?
● PCs for People - Denver
○ https://www.pcsforpeople.org/
● Liquid Environmental Solutions-Denver
○ https://www.liquidenviro.com/
● Green Girl Recycling-Longmont
○ https://www.greengirlrecycling.com/
Q: What are other “environmentally friendly” organizations, stores, groups, or locations in this area?
● Mahoney Environmental Restaurant Cooking Oil Recycling
○ https://www.mahoneyes.com/
● The Windsor Gardener
○ http://www.thewindsorgardener.com/
Compiled by Juliet Kale, age 15, South High School and Monica Birdsong, age 16, Denver Online High School