How do I read the New Denver Zoning Code? Last week, we looked at what the first part of a three part naming system for the new code entails, the neighborhood type. This week we will look at the other two parts of the code, the use and form section and the lot [...]

What are the different neighborhood types for the New Denver Zoning Code? Last week, I wrote about the naming process for the new zoning codes. The first part of this new code is the neighborhood type. For example, in the codeU-MX-3 zone district, the "U" indicates the Urban Neighborhood Context. Below are the seven different neighborhood [...]

What is the plan for Union Station in Downtown Denver? They aren't tearing down the original building, are they? Fortunately, the answer is no, the original Union Station building is not coming down. But five years from now, the original building is all you will be able to [...]

Now that the Denver Zoning Code has been changed, how do I figure out what my house is now zoned? While it seems complicated looking at these new codes and numbers, once you figure out what the codes mean, it is actually quite simple and much more informative than the old R-1,2,3 zoning [...]

What is my house zoned now that the new Denver zoning code has been approved? Before, it was pretty easy to understand what each house was zoned and what that meant. But with the new code, and hundreds of different codes to choose from, things can be a little more challenging. Luckily, the city has provided an excellent website, [...]

How did I get here? It seems I've wanted a new kitchen forever. I bought my classic arts and crafts bungalow nearly 15 years ago in NW Denver's Harkness Heights neighborhood (part of the larger Berkeley neighborhood). It's truly my dream home. I used to live around the corner, and would walk by all the time and quietly say to myself "Someday [...]

With the real estate market as it is, is now a good time to remodel my kitchen? According to Consumer Reports, right now is an excellent time to redo your kitchen and is the most popular remodel happening these days. With money tight, it might come as a surprise, but as you dig deeper, it makes [...]

When is the light rail line to DIA going to be done? I would love to be able to take it to the airport. That is a common question that I get, especially when showing buyers condos and lofts in and around Downtown. It looks like the line won't be coming in as soon as we all hope, I imagine most people want it done yesterday. But the good news [...]