FOx & ILiff
micro-community
located at 2301 s Santa Fe
THIS PAGE WILL SHARE CURRENT UPDATES AND INFROMATION ON OPNA ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES as well as annoucments to upcoming community events
OPNA is working with neighbors to advocate for our concerns and questions we have as a community. As we get informed of upcoming city led meeting's we will do our best to communicate these events with our neighbors. Stay tuned for more updates.
Info on the initiative can be found on the City's website here:
Info on the initiative can be found on the City's website here:
LATEST UPDATES FROM THE OPNA BOARD:
OPNA/NOON Q&A SENT TO MAYOR'S OFFICE ON 10/11/23
We received responses to questions we asked of the Mayor’s team on the TMC.
Answers to the questions are in italics,
questions are in bold
in the pdf - click here!
We received responses to questions we asked of the Mayor’s team on the TMC.
Answers to the questions are in italics,
questions are in bold
in the pdf - click here!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH - EMAIL UPDATE:
UPDATE COMING SOON!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 13th - Email Update:
Important Temporary Managed Community Updates
Important Temporary Managed Community Updates
Hello Overlanders, there are some updates regarding the Temporary Managed Community at Fox and Iliff.
Your OPNA board is in constant contact with the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) and we are collaborating on a tentative Good Neighbor Agreement that will then be finalized by the Good Neighbor Agreement Committee, composed of neighbors, community leaders, and the operator of the managed community.
Councilwoman Alvidrez has spoken with the mayor to urge him to limit the site to 60 residents (from 120), to screen these residents for violent or sex offenses, and to engage in ongoing conversations about what it means to bring this community to Overland.
This week, the City Council will vote on the contract between the city of Denver and the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), who is the proposed operator of the Overland community. The City Council meets tonight (Monday) from 3:30 onwards, and community members can sign up to speak in a public comment session from 5:00-5:30. You can sign up for public comment at this link. You can also call 720-337-2000 to sign up. Your comments can be delivered in person or via Zoom and the sign up will close at 3 PM. You are not guaranteed an opportunity to speak but signing up can still indicate that this is an important issue. Even if you don't wish to speak, you can also attend tonight's meeting on Zoom or in person. The information for tonight's meeting is linked here.
You can also email the City Council members today to express your thoughts about the community and how you would like them to vote on this. Here is a list of email addresses for the City Council members.
district7@denvergov.org,
flor.alvidrez@denvergov.org
Jacqueline.Jimenez@denvergov.org
district1@denvergov.org,
district9@denvergov.org,
district3@denvergov.org,
Paul.Kashmann@denvergov.org
kevin.flynn@denvergov.org,
stacie.gilmore@denvergov.org,
district10@denvergov.org,
district8@denvergov.org,
district4@denvergov.org
DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org,
paradyatlarge@denvergov.org
g-gutierrez.atlarge@denvergov.org
Just in case you missed them, these updates from the mayor's office were sent out last week:
- Regarding parking for the site, the city is looking at the use of the south parcel of land for resident and staff parking.
- The construction fence that is up now is temporary - there will be a new wooden fence bordering Santa Fe. I have asked for solutions to the current issue of noise pollution with the construction fence.
- Some have asked about compliance with Megan's Law (this links to a site with information about sexual predators, please use discretion). According to the city, any sex offenders in the housing community will have to register and their information will be available on the CBI website. We understand that many neighbors have expressed concern and will continue to speak with the city about this issue.
- Denver Public Schools is aware of the concerns about the school bus stop and is working with the city to find a solution that benefits the families who use the bus stop.
There are other questions we have asked that have not been answered. We continue to follow up weekly (and often multiple times in the week) with the mayor's office. If you have questions you'd like us to ask, please email us at opnainfo@gmail.com.
Hello Overlanders, there are some updates regarding the Temporary Managed Community at Fox and Iliff.
Your OPNA board is in constant contact with the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) and we are collaborating on a tentative Good Neighbor Agreement that will then be finalized by the Good Neighbor Agreement Committee, composed of neighbors, community leaders, and the operator of the managed community.
Councilwoman Alvidrez has spoken with the mayor to urge him to limit the site to 60 residents (from 120), to screen these residents for violent or sex offenses, and to engage in ongoing conversations about what it means to bring this community to Overland.
This week, the City Council will vote on the contract between the city of Denver and the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC), who is the proposed operator of the Overland community. The City Council meets tonight (Monday) from 3:30 onwards, and community members can sign up to speak in a public comment session from 5:00-5:30. You can sign up for public comment at this link. You can also call 720-337-2000 to sign up. Your comments can be delivered in person or via Zoom and the sign up will close at 3 PM. You are not guaranteed an opportunity to speak but signing up can still indicate that this is an important issue. Even if you don't wish to speak, you can also attend tonight's meeting on Zoom or in person. The information for tonight's meeting is linked here.
You can also email the City Council members today to express your thoughts about the community and how you would like them to vote on this. Here is a list of email addresses for the City Council members.
district7@denvergov.org,
flor.alvidrez@denvergov.org
Jacqueline.Jimenez@denvergov.org
district1@denvergov.org,
district9@denvergov.org,
district3@denvergov.org,
Paul.Kashmann@denvergov.org
kevin.flynn@denvergov.org,
stacie.gilmore@denvergov.org,
district10@denvergov.org,
district8@denvergov.org,
district4@denvergov.org
DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org,
paradyatlarge@denvergov.org
g-gutierrez.atlarge@denvergov.org
Just in case you missed them, these updates from the mayor's office were sent out last week:
- Regarding parking for the site, the city is looking at the use of the south parcel of land for resident and staff parking.
- The construction fence that is up now is temporary - there will be a new wooden fence bordering Santa Fe. I have asked for solutions to the current issue of noise pollution with the construction fence.
- Some have asked about compliance with Megan's Law (this links to a site with information about sexual predators, please use discretion). According to the city, any sex offenders in the housing community will have to register and their information will be available on the CBI website. We understand that many neighbors have expressed concern and will continue to speak with the city about this issue.
- Denver Public Schools is aware of the concerns about the school bus stop and is working with the city to find a solution that benefits the families who use the bus stop.
There are other questions we have asked that have not been answered. We continue to follow up weekly (and often multiple times in the week) with the mayor's office. If you have questions you'd like us to ask, please email us at opnainfo@gmail.com.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3rd - EMAIL UPDATE:
Hello Overlanders,
Leaders from OPNA and the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) are meeting today with Councilwoman Alvidrez and representatives from the mayor's office regarding the temporary managed community on Fox & Iliff. We have still not received answers to any of the questions we sent the mayor's office a month ago, and we will be following up on this and also requesting updates. We will send an email out as soon as we have more information.
We also wanted to draw your attention to the open house at Alexan Evans Station today from 12-5 PM and tomorrow (11/4) from 11-4 PM. This is a great chance to check out their building and the results of all the construction at the corner of Evans and Broadway/Acoma! If you plan to attend, please send them an email at leasing@alexanevansstation.com so they can plan accordingly.
Don't forget to turn in your election ballot! These are due on November 7th. Nearby sites include the I-25 and Broadway Light Rail Station (ballot dropoff only) and the Harvard Gulch, Athmar, & Harvey Park Recreation Centers (In-person voting and ballot dropoff). You can find the closest options using the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our neighborhood social next Thursday, November 9th at the Table Public House and also our special election session on December 7th (location TBD). We will be sending out more information about the special election soon, including information about the candidates for office. If you have any questions, please email us at opnainfo@gmail.com.
Hello Overlanders,
Leaders from OPNA and the Neighbors of Overland North (NOON) are meeting today with Councilwoman Alvidrez and representatives from the mayor's office regarding the temporary managed community on Fox & Iliff. We have still not received answers to any of the questions we sent the mayor's office a month ago, and we will be following up on this and also requesting updates. We will send an email out as soon as we have more information.
We also wanted to draw your attention to the open house at Alexan Evans Station today from 12-5 PM and tomorrow (11/4) from 11-4 PM. This is a great chance to check out their building and the results of all the construction at the corner of Evans and Broadway/Acoma! If you plan to attend, please send them an email at leasing@alexanevansstation.com so they can plan accordingly.
Don't forget to turn in your election ballot! These are due on November 7th. Nearby sites include the I-25 and Broadway Light Rail Station (ballot dropoff only) and the Harvard Gulch, Athmar, & Harvey Park Recreation Centers (In-person voting and ballot dropoff). You can find the closest options using the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our neighborhood social next Thursday, November 9th at the Table Public House and also our special election session on December 7th (location TBD). We will be sending out more information about the special election soon, including information about the candidates for office. If you have any questions, please email us at opnainfo@gmail.com.
Information regarding the city of Denver's Proposed Temporary Managed Community @ 2301 S Santa Fe Dr
CLICK HERE FOR City of Denver official site :
Here you can find information about community meetings, view the data dashboard to track progress, read frequently asked questions, etc.
Statement from the Board
- Issued Wednesday September 27th, 2023 via OPNA email distribution–
Dear Neighbors,
A "Temporary Managed Community" (TMC) of currently unhoused people is proposed for C-DOT land at 2301 S. Santa Fe.
There will be a meeting with the Mayor focusing on this location at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center this Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. There is also an option to attend virtually - links are available at the city’s website.
Since this date and time conflicts with OPNA's regular monthly meeting there will be an abbreviated meeting for OPNA business following the TMC meeting. At this time, we are not certain if we will be able to offer a hybrid option for this portion - we are working on this.
We have had several questions regarding our position on this proposed site. We as an organization have not taken a position on this issue - it is our job to represent neighbors and businesses in our boundaries and we have some opposed and some in favor. We will continue to ask for more information from the city. We will also work to minimize impacts to the neighborhood through communication, negotiations, and through Good Neighbor Agreements.
We hope you can join Thursday's community meeting with the city and stay afterwards to chat with us. We know that there are many strong feelings about this topic - we do ask that you respect the guidelines of the meeting so that all voices can be heard. Thank you.
- Issued Wednesday September 27th, 2023 via OPNA email distribution–
Dear Neighbors,
A "Temporary Managed Community" (TMC) of currently unhoused people is proposed for C-DOT land at 2301 S. Santa Fe.
There will be a meeting with the Mayor focusing on this location at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center this Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. There is also an option to attend virtually - links are available at the city’s website.
Since this date and time conflicts with OPNA's regular monthly meeting there will be an abbreviated meeting for OPNA business following the TMC meeting. At this time, we are not certain if we will be able to offer a hybrid option for this portion - we are working on this.
We have had several questions regarding our position on this proposed site. We as an organization have not taken a position on this issue - it is our job to represent neighbors and businesses in our boundaries and we have some opposed and some in favor. We will continue to ask for more information from the city. We will also work to minimize impacts to the neighborhood through communication, negotiations, and through Good Neighbor Agreements.
We hope you can join Thursday's community meeting with the city and stay afterwards to chat with us. We know that there are many strong feelings about this topic - we do ask that you respect the guidelines of the meeting so that all voices can be heard. Thank you.