🚘 Another traffic-calming setback?

🏗️ Plans to Redevelop Denver Pavilions Move Forward

City Council approved $68 million for the city to purchase and revamp the old Denver Pavilions shopping mall on 16th Street, as well as two adjacent parking lots. Mayor Mike Johnston said the area has the potential to become “the next Larimer Square.” [Denver Business Journal 🔒]

⚖️ CO Takes Second Win Against Bad Landlord

The state of Colorado is set to receive another $1 million as part of a $24 million settlement in its second recent lawsuit against corporate landlord Greystar. Ending a case over “deceptive and hidden fees,” the settlement requires Greystar to “clearly and conspicuously” display total monthly rents and explain additional costs. [CO Attorney General’s office; Denver Post 🔒]

🚧 West Wash Park Residents Protest New Traffic Circles

Community members are asking city planners to pause a plan to install five traffic circles in the neighborhood this week, saying they were never properly made aware of the project. Officials say the project, which is aimed at slowing traffic and creating a neighborhood bikeway, is the result of community feedback surveys from 2020. [Westword]

🚏 RTD’s Got Problems. Debra’s Got Plans.

Between the declines in ridership since 2024 and a looming multi-billion dollar deficit in RTD’s budget, Denver’s public transit provider is in quite a predicament. So what’s the plan? RTD’s CEO Debra Johnson joined the City Cast Denver podcast to talk about how she wants to get RTD back on track. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🕊️ Sen. Faith Winter’s Funeral Scheduled for Friday

A funeral service and a celebration of life for the Democratic state senator will be held outside the State Capitol on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Authorities say their investigation into the multi-vehicle collision that led to Winter’s death on the eve of Thanksgiving could take weeks. [CO Politics 🔒; CPR]

Nothing gets us into the holly jolly spirit like a holiday pop-up bar. We’re talking festively themed beverages, over-the-top decor, and contagious Christmas cheer. Here are some of our annual faves back for the season, plus a few newbies we’re eager to check out ✨

Big Holiday Energy at Call to Arms Brewing

4526 Tennyson St.

Best for: A reliable fan-favorite 🥇

After announcing it will be closing for good at the end of the year, this Berkeley brewery is going bigger than ever for its annual holiday experience, including daily advent calendar prizes, pictures with Santa, and classic holiday movies.

Grinch-y Specials at Tí Cafe

30 N. Broadway

Best for: Non-alcoholic options ☕

Looking for a festive non-alcoholic option? This Broadway cafe is serving up Grinch-themed treats, featuring delectably rich seasonal flavors mixed in matcha, milk tea, and coffee delights.

Winter Wonderyard at Wonderyard Garden + Table

2200 Larimer St.

Best for: The ‘gram 💅

Calling all the Instagram girlies out there — this buzzy Ballpark joint is going ALL out on the decor in its heated courtyard with all the glitter and holiday glam you can handle.

Atomic Christmas

Multiple locations

Best for: Convenient locations 📍

All six Atomic Cowboy locations will transform into Atomic Christmas this month. They had us at “hot chocolate bar” – even better, it’s free for kids!

Christmas at Cirrus

3200 E. Colfax Ave.

Best for: The cannabis connoisseurs 🌿

Up the class at Cirrus Social Club. This cannabis lounge will be dressed to the nines and channeling its most sophisticated holiday vibes. Enjoy specialty themed bowls and beverages, plus live seasonal tunes on the house piano.

Starlight Lounge at Retrograde

530 E. 19th Ave.

Best for: Cozy vibes ✨

Christmas doesn’t get cozier than this speakeasy behind the freezer door at Sweet Action. Get snuggled in under twinkling holiday decor and indulge in a seasonal cocktail menu inspired entirely by Christmas cookies.