City Cast Denver
🏘️ Is your rent about to go down?
April 28, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Good morning! Whether you’re a longtime reader of this newsletter or a recent subscriber, we know you’re here because you love Denver and want to see it thrive. That love is at the center of why we launched City Cast Denver Neighbors — our newly-expanded membership program. And we need 12 more Neighbors to join us today to keep this newsletter going strong.
We’re spotlighting the local conversations shaping our neighborhoods, and the neighbors dedicated to making our city better. Neighbors like Lori C., who made us smile with this comment:
“The snippets of news I receive each and every day along with the goings on are very helpful for planning our weekends and getting us up and out into the community!"
If you’re looking for ways to engage more deeply with the Mile High and with City Cast Denver, we invite you to become a City Cast Denver Neighbor!
As a thank you for your support, we’ll also send you a coveted City Cast Denver Neighbors mug. ☕️
What's CITY Talking About?
🛴 City Proposes Scooter Parking Zones
City Council is considering setting up corrals just to park scooters and e-bikes, as well as requiring the companies Lime and Bird to install technology to discourage riding on the sidewalk. The proposal is in the early stages, but the city is already working on setting up a parking zone for Lime near Union Station. [Denverite]
📉 Denver Rents Declining
A new report found the average apartment rent in Denver is $1,819 — the lowest it’s been in the past two years. Experts say the rent decrease is tied to the climbing vacancy rate for apartments, which is at a 16-year high. [Denver Post 🔒]
🧑🌾 Forbidden Food, Farmers Markets, and More
It’s farmers market season! But are food regulations holding back some homegrown entrepreneurs from bringing their best dishes and products to customers? One food expert weighs in on Colorado’s “cottage food” laws and the impact on local cuisine. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
💗 Local Restaurants Fundraise For Westword Food Editor
Tomorrow, April 29 from 6-9 p.m., Mezcaleria Alma and several restaurants owned by One Concept Restaurant Group will contribute a portion of the proceeds to Westword’s Molly Martin, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Molly is a prolific profiler of the Denver food scene and we hope she gets well soon! [One Concept Restaurant Group and Mezcaleria Alma via Instagram]
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What To Do
Monday, April 28
- ⛰️ Denver History Tour with Phil Goodstein | 6-8 p.m. | $23.18 | Union Station
- 🖌️ Paint and Sip | 6:30 p.m. | $39.19 | Sipping N’ Painting Hampden
- 💃 Beginner Bachata Class | 7-8 p.m. | $33.85 | Studio One
Tuesday, April 29
- ☕ Espresso Basics | 2-4:30 p.m. | $97.88 | Novo Coffee
- ⚽ Ted Lasso Trivia | 7 p.m. | Free | Western Sky Bar and Taproom
- 🎥 Black Holes Film Screening | 7 p.m. | $12 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- 🌮 Trivia & Tacos (21+) | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Hamburger Mary’s
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Before you go: We’re competing with our fellow City Cast teams in Salt Lake City and DC to see who can gain the most new Neighbors. Your support fuels this newsletter and helps us prove that Denverites are the best neighbors out there. Won’t you please become a City Cast Denver Neighbor?
Thanks to the new City Cast Denver Neighbors for already joining us: Colin H., Rachel V., Patrick H., Dan R., Lori C., Pamela H., JoAnna C., Joseph B., and Joshua B.!
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