Back in July 2019 – which seems a century ago – there was a lengthy Denver Landmark Preservation Commission meeting to deal with the demolishing of the South Ramp at Red Rocks. It was a way for people who were heading up to the amphitheatre, but the ramp was growing old, and city officials were …
At some point late last night or early this morning, I received an email from Friends of Carmen Court. I signed up to be a member months ago, when I began writing about the history – and the potential fate – of Carmen Court. The Friends group totals about 400 members. It was well worthwhile …
Continue reading "It has been a valiant fight, but we still need to be vigilant."
The David-and-Goliath drama focused on Carmen Court that began in April, and now it is October. In one corner: David is the trio that submitted an application to save Carmen Court, when it was posted about the eligibility for demolition. The Denver Landmark Preservation Commission noted that that complex had value. In a different corner: …
This morning, the Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure committee discussed the extension for about 5-ish minutes, so that owners and applicants may look for a plan for Carmen Court’s future. The extension would last for 45 days until it goes back to that committee to October 13. Then, about 2 hours and 30 minutes later, …
On Tuesday, August 4, the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission meeting concerning Carmen Court was well attended. There were some speakers who did not believe Carmen Court should be landmarked. There were more speakers who did believe Carmen Count should be landmarked. One speaker said it needed “a higher bar.” A few also sided with the …
Last year, the summer featured a hard-fought mayoral election and a spate of preservation issues that made the news. This year, the summer is featuring a pandemic, a series of heart-felt protests working to make change in equity, and a more quiet scene in terms of preservation issues (though not totally). If you recall, last …
What a strange morning to be able to sample so many events that carry a lot of weight. There was an opportunity to view the Senate hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci and other healthcare experts testifying about where we stand with COVID-19. There was the ability to listen in to the Supreme Court as it …
The headline above is part of a quote from Sarah McCarthy, a long-time preservation supporter and one of the neighbors involved in rallying the troops to landmark Carmen Court. Lisa Purdy, also another long-time preservation supporter, is heavily involved, too. Purdy said that with the help of a mediator, they hoped to sit down with …
Continue reading "‘Demolition and development is a form of religion in the last decade.’"
Last week, Westword posted a column by art and architecture critic Michael Paglia that set off a storm. The property called Carmen Court, with six condos, is quite impressive. It has a great history, and a charming and powerful style. A developer wants to scrape this complex to build an apartment building for senior citizens. …
Continue reading "We’ll see how this goes, but wishing it goes well."
That was perhaps one of the most important sentences spoken at a Denver Landmark Preservation Commission meeting earlier this week. Warren United Methodist Church in the Wyman Landmark District was sold to the Saint Francis Center after closing the church in 2014. It was a house of worship for 113 years. And now, it will …
