🏠 Inside the plans for Denver’s first micro-community

🏠 Details on First Micro-Community Released

The city is prepared to break ground on Denver’s first “micro-community” site at 2301 S. Santa Fe Drive. According to concept plans, the gated site will host 112 tiny homes, plus two community buildings. There will be restrooms, communal kitchens, on-site laundry, trash pick-up, 24/7 staffing, and other support services. [Denverite]

🚨 Officers Who Killed Jor’Dell Richardson Return to Work

Last month, Arapahoe County prosecutors determined that the Aurora police officers who fatally shot 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson in June were legally justified in their actions. The officers in question did not face any criminal charges, and now they will not face discipline from their employer either. Following an internal investigation, the Aurora Police Department has decided the officers did not violate department policies and they have returned to full duty. [CO Sun; CPR]

🔎 Racial Hostility Allegations at CU Boulder

Last month at the University of Colorado Boulder, two graduate students began circulating a public letter alleging a racially hostile work environment for the school’s women professors of color. In the letter, the authors and dozens of supporters document instances of harassment, bullying, and public attacks against women of color on staff. One week after the document was publicized, the school’s dean stepped down. A CU spokesperson told CPR the school acknowledges it “has work to do on improving the climate for its faculty of color.” [CPR]

• A stark contrast: These allegations of racism against university staff and faculty of color is a startling juxtaposition to the conversations happening around CU head football coach Deion “Prime Time” Sanders and the impact he’s having on the Black culture in Boulder. [City Cast Denver 🎧; CNN]

Most people know the suburban-like, city-close neighborhood of Ruby Hill for its dazzling park by the same name, which offers Denverites everything from outdoor concerts to a miniature, one-run ski resort. You might also be familiar with this southwest Mile High ‘hood if you’re a fan of Federal Boulevard’s expansive and delicious culinary offerings. Get to know Ruby Hill:

🏂 Ruby Hill Rail Yard

Shred the gnar in your own backyard! This urban terrain for snowboarders and skiers offers 10 rails and boxes in a variety of configurations for folks looking to learn or brush up on their snow sports skills.

🎤 Levitt Pavilion

This outdoor amphitheater is a go-to for Denver music fans. With its all-ages, family-friendly atmosphere, generous line-up of free concert offerings, friendly bar staff, and great local food truck options, Levitt is a one-stop shop for the perfect night out.

🏞️ Sanderson Gulch

Providing some of that coveted outdoor Colorado experience right in the city, the Sanderson Gulch trail is a tree-lined waterway with a generous walking and biking path, perfecting for bird-spotting or leisurely cycling. 

🍜 Pho 96

The bustling Pho 96 offers an especially tasty (and spicy!) veggie broth pho, but also serves up great egg rolls, grilled pork, salty lemonade, and so much more. Looking for a hot late-night meal? This pho spot is open until midnight on the weekends!

🏌️‍♀️Aqua Golf

Named for the water driving range that lets you practice your swing by hitting balls into Overland lake, this Denver Parks and Recreation amenity also has two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a ping pong table. Buckets of balls start at just $6.

🎞️ ‘Dovbush’ | Thursday | 7-9 p.m.

The Mayan Theatre is screening this Ukrainian blockbuster telling an epic story from history. [Speer; $25]

🐐 Goatflix & Chill | Friday | 7-9 p.m.

Hang out with some goats and watch “Friday the 13th” on Friday the 13th. Outside snacks for goats are prohibited. [Golden; $18]

🎃 Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Saturday, Tuesday | 6 p.m.

The question of the night is “trick or drink?” Join the Barcrawlerz in LoDo for three nights of spooky debauchery. [Union Station; $15-45]

Is Casa Bonita Still a Thing? Plus, a New ‘Food Truck Park’ and Where to Get Your Dessert On

It’s Thursday, the most delicious day of the week at City Cast Denver. Today on the show, I get on the mic with host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to round up all the hottest food and dining news in Denver, from the end of the Casa Bonita hype to a new “food truck park” planned for West Colfax. Plus, we’ve got some sweet recs for National Dessert Day this Saturday.