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Denver Housing Authority Featured in New York Times

Written on April 4, 2013 at 3:38 pm

Denver Housing Authority is not only redeveloping property at the 10th & Osage rail station, they are creating a new vibrant community that encourages healthy living.  Read about how they are using health impact assessments to focus on improving the physical health of residents through real estate. Read the complete New York Times article here.
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Why HUD is a Critical Economic Development Partner – Our View from the Trenches

Written on May 21, 2012 at 7:28 pm

By: Aaron Miripol, President & CEO, Urban Land Conservancy and Ismael Guerrero, Executive Director, Denver Housing Authority You may not have caught it, but recently presidential candidates and elected officials have suggested the way to balance the budget is to close down entire federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  As
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Urban Land Conservancy Gets the Scoop on the Denver International Airport

Written on March 23, 2012 at 9:16 pm

Recently, the staff of the Urban Land Conservancy (ULC) of Denver, Colorado was given a special opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of the Denver International Airport (DIA). The tour was given by representatives from the Commercial Business Development and Airport Planning team.  ULC got an inside look at what will be happening
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One of the Country’s Most Energy Efficient Affordable housing Developments is in Denver, Colorado

Written on October 9, 2011 at 8:20 pm

On Wednesday, June 29th, Urban Land Conservancy was invited to take a tour of one of the most energy efficient affordable housing developments in the United States – Benedict Park Place – Phase 5B. The tour of this cutting-edge project was led by Ryan Tobin of Denver Housing Authority (DHA). Here are a few highlights of why
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ULC gets the Scoop on Living with Construction around Transit Oriented Development in Denver

Written on October 9, 2011 at 8:20 pm

By Brad Wilkin, Urban Land Conservancy Development Team Intern Denver is in the middle of constructing one of the nation’s largest public transit expansion projects, and the Urban Land Conservancy (ULC) works to preserve land and buildings around transit sites for affordable housing and community benefit.  As the construction of light rail lines throughout the city
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RTD’s West Line Corridor of FasTracks Opens First Park-n-Ride in Lakewood, CO

Written on October 9, 2011 at 8:19 pm

The first element of FasTracks West Line Corridor, Federal Center Station, is opening July 31st and ULC was excited to participate in the opening celebration yesterday morning. The ceremony was led by Lee Kemp, RTD’s Chairman of the Board. He thanked the distinguished guests who were in attendance and stated the success of this project
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