🐴 Is the National Western Center expanding again?

🐴 Vote Delayed on $800M National Western Center Expansion

After some neighbors and community groups pushed back on a plan to build an equestrian center, hotel, and housing at the National Western Center, City Council postponed their vote. The plan includes a community improvement fund that would raise funds for local causes, but neighbors are worried that the funding wouldn’t be enough to prevent displacement. [Denverite]

🏟️ City Gives Initial OK For $70M NWSL Stadium Investment

A plan for the city to spend $70 million to purchase land and build infrastructure for a future women’s soccer stadium cleared its first hurdle after City Council approved an agreement with owners of the soccer team. The vote is the first of many to finalize the plan, with some on council requesting more information before committing to spending the money. [Denver Post 🔒]

🚌 Where Did Denver’s Newcomers Go?

In 2023 and 2024, headlines were dominated by stories about the more than 40,000 newcomers from Central and South America who ended up in the Denver metro area. While more than half of them eventually left Colorado, what happened to the folks who stayed? One reporter shares his insights into what he found out about the 20,000 newcomers still here and what data the city may or may not have on this population influx. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🌳 Park Hill Golf Course Land Swap Approved

City Council unanimously approved a land swap for the former Park Hill Golf Course to create Denver’s fourth-largest park. Denver Parks and Rec says the park will be open to the public later this summer with some walking trails and picnic tables, while the city creates a plan for future amenities. [Denver Gazette 🔒]

We love when we spot something cool/weird/wacky around Denver. Like a snarky or clever sign 🪧😂

This sign at 36th and Wazee, which warns “Don’t even think about parking here,” almost looks official at first glance! We're pretty sure it's not city-sanctioned, but the sentiment gave us a giggle 😉

Have you seen something quirky or curious around town recently? We’d love to see it, too.