Lowry Village I

What's Going On

Dec 14, 1999

By Helena Feldstein

This newsletter is my first. As the new Editor, I hope it will provide the Lowry Village I community with a way to communicate that is helpful and fun.
At the November Board of Directors meeting, we were updated on what is happening with the various Lowry projects:
Several housing areas are moving forward. Officer?’s Row, just to the east of the proposed Town Centre, is actively marketing their townhomes and lofts after some difficulties with the Air Force. These problems have now been resolved. The Northwest area planning continues with builders to be chosen.
Sixteen new office buildings, named Powerhouse Plaza, are being planned near the LRA building. They will range in size from 5,000-40,000 sf.
The Denver Public Library to be built at the corner of 1st Avenue and Quebec St. is expected to break ground in early 2000. The next planning meeting is December 2 at 7:00 PM at the Virginia Village Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St. Michael Brendle, the architect, will be there to discuss the library plans.
And the best news is that the Town Centre, delayed due to evidence of a contaminant in the area and design changes to increase its visibility along Quebec St., should break ground in the Spring of 2000 with completion about one year later. The name of the super market has still not been released.


Recycling Now Available
You should have received information by now from Denver Recycling that you may obtain appropriate receptacles to recycle bottles/cans and newspapers. Lowry is on the ?“A?” schedule, with pick up every other week. Be sure to note which side of the alley your receptacles should be placed for pick up on the designated Friday morning. It may not be on your side of the alley.

Bayaud Street Improvements
You may have noticed that the ground at the ?“Bayaud Gulch?” turned a lovely shade of green recently. The area has been hydro-seeded with grass and should begin to look better soon. Additionally, a meandering trail is planned in the greenway connecting the north and south sides of Bayaud.

Transitional Housing Update
The dilemma of how to resolve the many issues associated with transitional housing within Lowry has come to a head with a law suit filed against the Lowry Redevelopment Authority by Catholic Charities and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. They assert that LRA has not dealt in good faith, provided limited housing options and are forcing them to comply with Lowry?’s covenants and declarations. Stay tuned.