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🏳️⚧️ Trans rights law challenged in free speech case
May 22, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Good morning, Denver! If you’ve ever wanted to try scuba diving, canyoning, or ice climbing without leaving the city, I have good news for you! URWRLD is building an $80 million indoor adventure park in Globeville 🧗🏄
Neighborhood Shoutouts
We’re back with more recommendations from City Cast Denver Neighbors about their fave local people, spots, and organizations in the Mile High, so they can become your favorites too 💕
📣 Tammy F. shouts out the West Metro Chamber of Commerce and its upcoming Taste of the West food and beverage fair, happening on June 5!
📣 Braden P. is giving some love to One Colorado for fighting for the rights of the queer community 🏳️🌈
📣 Ryan H. says the Wild Corgi Pub is an “awesome and friendly neighborhood bar” in Cap Hill.
Become a City Cast Denver Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast 🎤
What's CITY Talking About?
⚖️ Denver Owes $250K For Immigration Legal Services
The law firm that represented Denver and Mayor Mike Johnston in a March Congressional hearing over sanctuary policies is billing the city $250,000. A spokesperson for the Mayor’s office said the legal cost is largely due to preparing records requested by Congress. [Axios Denver]
🏳️⚧️ Lawsuit Filed Against Trans Rights Bill
A new law that expands civil rights protections for trans people is already being challenged by a lawsuit alleging that it is unconstitutional. Under the legislation, misgendering or “deadnaming” a person — intentionally calling them by the name they used before transition — is now considered discrimination and plaintiffs argue the law “punishes Coloradans for their speech.” [Denver Post 🔒]
🚗 What if Denver Got Rid of Parking Requirements?
A City Council committee has advanced a proposal that would eliminate parking minimums across Denver — meaning developers would no longer have to build parking with every new development. A professor of urban planning and design explains what it would mean for the state of the Mile High’s car storage situation. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🚧 City To Put East Alameda On ‘Road Diet’
Beginning this summer, construction will narrow a section of E Alameda Avenue from four lanes to two in an effort to slow drivers down and reduce crashes. The change will affect the road from S Logan Street to S Franklin Street. Opponents are worried fewer lanes will create more traffic. [Denver Gazette 🔒]
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What To Do
Thursday, May 22
- 🌮 Civic Center EATS | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🦀 Crabby for Colfax Seafood Boil Fundraiser | 5-9 p.m. | $87.21 | Sassafras American Eatery
- 🏡 Evolution of Home Design Tour | 6-7 p.m. | $20 | Molly Brown House Museum
- 🎪 Arts Caravan Circus Variety Show | 8-10 p.m. | $27 | Gnarly’s
- 🔊 Sound and Light “Time Warp” Show | 7-10 p.m. | $65.87+ | Downtown
Friday, May 23
- 🌳 Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | Four Mile Historic Park
- 🪩 Latin Beats: Silent Disco Dance Class (18+) | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $12.51 | City Park
- 🏛️ Gov. Jared Polis and Sen. Ron Wyden Talk | 6-8 p.m. | $37.01 | Tattered Cover Colfax
- 🍸 Denver Girl’s Club and PVOLVE | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $23.18 | PVOLVE Denver
- 🎤 Zahid Dewji Comedy Show | 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. | $22.50 | Denver Comedy Underground
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Enjoy your Thursday! Maybe get out and enjoy one of Denver’s parks, which recently earned the #10 spot on a list ranking the country’s best park systems 🌳☀️🎉
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