🚧 Should Wynkoop Street go car-free forever?

🚧 Should the City Close Wynkoop Street For Good?

Over the weekend, the city blocked off Wynkoop Street to cars between 17th and 18th. The stretch of road outside Union Station will remain closed for this whole week to make room for pedestrian-only Halloween events. But the closure is also part of a larger pilot program allowing the city to consider the possibility of making the area pedestrian-only permanently. [Denverite]

🫏 Denver Dems Consider Bidding for 2028 DNC

The Colorado Democratic Party is “exploring” the possibility of throwing its hat in the ring to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, party chair Shad Murib said — though he did not confirm whether the party has put forth a formal bid. “There’s no better way for the party to find its path back to power than by returning to the state that nominated President Barack Obama twenty years ago,” Murib added. [Westword]

🇺🇸 Sen. Michael Bennet on Housing, Polis’ Vetoes, and His Run for Gov.

Though Colorado’s primary for the governor’s race isn’t until next June, the campaign trail is already cooking — and Senator Michael Bennet’s effort to win the seat is heating up. When the gubernatorial candidate sat down with the City Cast Denver podcast to talk about housing affordability, Polis’ veto decisions, and how he feels about the possibility of redistricting the state — he didn’t mince words. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🗣️ Community Discussions Begin Over New Broncos Stadium

Before any kind of construction can take place at Burnham Yard — the preferred site for a brand new Broncos stadium — developers still have a lot of hurdles to clear, including creating a Community Benefits Agreement with La Alma Lincoln Park leaders and residents. The first conversations about a CBA took place last week, where locals voiced concerns, asked questions, and discussed next steps. [Denver Post 🔒]

• Get involved: La Alma Lincoln Park residents can stay up to date by joining or following the La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association. You can also sign up for email alerts on stadium developments. Another meeting will be held virtually on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.