For over 50 years, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance has transformed lives through the healing power of movement — building confidence, community, and cultural connection through dance. We visit the expansion of their new space that has one foot deeply rooted in the past and another dancing into the fut...

Councilman Paul Kashmann sits down in the garden with Donna and Orvin to hear about their work in District 6 and beyond. The Sunny Bug Farmette grows fresh fruits and vegetables that help sustain our community. Through their work with Slow Food Denver, SAME Cafe and Mutual Aid Monday, Donna and O...

We're out at Montbello Central Park as Councilmember Stacie Gilmore from Denver City Council District 11 chats with Ron & Tawny Taylor about the power of community, giving back, helping out your neighbors and passing lessons along to the next generation!

This is the second in our new video serie...

Denver Love: Debbie Scheer and Wendy Clay Alfredsen are a dynamic, creative and powerhouse duo! They discuss their love of the outdoors and how finding love later in life creates balance and wonder.

Alejandro Alaniz, Surplus Warehouse Technician with General Services has an eye for the finer things in life and that skill is benefitting the city of Denver. Find out about his dynamic innovation and learn more about the dedicated and passionate team at the General Services Department.

Have you see the transformation around the City and County Building? Crews have removed the grass to install plants and native grasses that will help reduce water usage and increase polinators.

Ducks, beavers, geese, and even coyotes! Denver is a city, but that doesn't mean wildlife doesn't make its home along streams, parks and other green spaces around town.

But before you go shaking paws with your furry neighbors, take a few minutes to hear how you should handle wildlife encounters...

Mayor Mike Johnston delivers the 2026 State of the City Address

Here's what's coming into view on Elevating Denver...

MOUNT BLUE SKY
Mount Blue Sky is back open and you can hike or drive your way to the top! Denver Mountain Parks took over management of the area after an extensive construction project to improve the road to the top. Hear about what they di...

Watering restrictions are still in place across Colorado as our hot, dry weather continues, but good news! Your efforts are making an impact in helping to reduce our overall water use!

We checked in with Denver Water to see how your efforts are helping the water supply. We also chatted with Den...

During the pandemic Andrea Loudd, a disabled resident in a senior living community in Villa Park saw a need to provide fresh food for her community. She launched two initiatives that are still going strong today, Andrea’s No Cost Grocery Store and No Cost Famers Market.

Building a huge coalitio...

When an entire community comes together, amazing things can happen! This incredible new garden at Florence Crittenton High School is already making a huge difference.

Join us for an enlightening conversation celebrating Black history and culture in Five Points as Councilman Darrell Watson from Denver City Council District 9 chats with Kala Greene, Executive Director of the Stiles African American Heritage Center

This is the first in our new video series, Coun...

Ethan Small was a beloved son, brother and community member who tragically lost his life to a drunk driver who selfishly got behind the wheel while intoxicated.

Ethan deserved to arrive home safely, and we honor and remember him through the Memorial Sign Program.

This program gives the family...

Mount Blue Sky is back open and you can hike or drive your way to the top! Denver Mountain Parks took over management of the area after an extensive construction project to improve the road to the top.

Hear about what they did, what to expect, and how the new name reflects the traditions of the...

For 30 years, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has provided the Courtrooms to Classrooms program to Denver Public Schools 5th grade students. The overarching goal of this program is for students to learn about the criminal justice system, develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, e...

Explore the rich history and vibrant evolution of Colfax Avenue, from its early residential roots and streetcar era to its transformation into a federal highway and cultural hub. Discover how the East Colfax BRT project is revitalizing this iconic corridor, blending historical preservation with m...

The legendary Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre didn't spring up out of nowhere. The stage, stairs and infrastructure were originally built by the hands of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal era program that provided skilled labor jobs to help build infrastructure around the country. Those...

Mt. Blue Sky is reopening with improved infrastructure! Celebrate with the partners who help make this project happen.

Elevating Denver visits with Colorado teams performing traditional Lion Dance. The tradition originated in China but soon other cultures adopted the performance and made it their own. Today Lion dance is a professional sport performed at top levels. The performance signals good fortune, prosperit...

The Denver Animal Shelter is committed to the best care of the animals in their shelter. Less stress on the animals reduces illness and improves the chance for adoption. Walk the facility with behavior and care specialist Lorraine Laycock as she details the changes to the DAS facility. The feline...

Animation is for everyone! Beginners and pros, kids and adults, anyone can create something right out of their brain. And the best part is building relationships and gaining skills along the way.

Here's what's coming into view on Elevating Denver...

OFFICE OF THE CITY FORESTER
The mile-high city is deceptive, a lush green urban canopy grows on a high-plains desert. What makes this possible? Denver’s Office of the City Forester (OCF) promotes health, safety, welfare and quality of life fo...

Landscape Transformation is the process of replacing water-thirsty bluegrass with a mix of native and climate-adapted plants. This work isn’t just about saving water, it’s about creating a healthier, more vibrant city for future generations. By choosing native and low-water plantings, we are:

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