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Welcome to Baker Historic Neighborhood Association website! BHNA is the registered neighborhood organization for the area bounded by Sixth Avenue, Lincoln Street, Mississippi Avenue, and the South Platte River. View a map here.
The Baker neighborhood is a diverse, dynamic neighborhood located in the urban core of Denver, Colorado. First plotted and developed in the 1870’s, Baker has played a central role in the history of Denver. Today Baker enjoys a number of qualities and characteristics that make it a vibrant urban neighborhood including a diverse urban population, preserved historic homes, proximity to Broadway’s Main Street development which promises diverse shopping, casual and fine dining, and an array of entertainment, as well as access to mass transit.
BHNA is a volunteer membership organization working to build community through fellowship and cooperation. In order to be a member, one must only be a resident, property owner or busiess owner within the boundaries of the neighborhood. This website is a service offered by BHNA to provide a means to inform, collaborate, and assist residents of Baker and beyond. | |
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In Spring of 2009 the City Council approved the general development plan for the Alameda Transit Station. In connection with the Alameda General Development Plan, the owners of the Broadway Marketplace and the Denver Design District are moving forward with the formation of a Metropolitan District at the Broadway Marketplace. Baker residents are invited to a combined neighborhood group meeting which will take place on Thursday, July 29 at 6:00 pm to provide information regarding the Broadway Marketplace Metropolitan Districts.
The purpose of the meeting is to inform the surrounding neighborhoods of the Broadway Marketplace Metropolitan Districts moving forward with the necessary infrastructure and improvements envisioned in the in the general development plan (GDP) for the transit-oriented development project. The Alameda General Develop Plan can be found here.
The meeting will take place at the Denver Design District, located at 595 S. Broadway. East Building, Conference Room – same room as the neighborhood group meetings for the General Development Plan
From S. Broadway, go a half-block east on E. Center Ave. and park in the parking lot with the tall yellow sculpture. The meeting will be in the East Building Conference Room. We will have signs posted on the doors directing you to the Neighborhood Meeting. |
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The Skylark Lounge is hosting a free showing of Food, Inc. and Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature in 2009. The showing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st, at 7 pm. You can view the promotional flyer here. |
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BHNA has joined other neighborhoods and Denver Councilman Chris Nevitt in an effort to encourage Denver Public Schools (DPS) to allow a new charter school at the Byers Junior High School (Byers JHS) building, located at 150 S. Pearl Street. To learn more about BHNA's involvement, read the full article in the July 2010 Baker Bark. |
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The July/August Baker Bark is fresh off the press! An e-copy of the newsletter is now available, and along with useful information and events concerning the neighborhood, it also includes a coupon for coffee at the Bardo!
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Mark your calendars for a Neighborhood Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 21st, at 4:00 pm in Dailey Park, south of Ellsworth between Cherokee and Elati.
Sweet Action Ice Cream, the local ice cream shop and active BHNA merchant supporter, will sponsor the event by providing ice cream and supplies. Ice cream for children will be free; a $1.00 gift to help cover expenses will be requested for servings to adults (14 and over). Participants are asked to bring their own non-alcohol beverages and other treats, plus lawn chairs, blankets and recreational equipment for the kids.
Neighbors who wish to volunteer in planning or helping on the day of the event should send an email to board@bakerneighborhood.org or contact a member of the BHNA Board of Directors.
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Byers Library, a branch of the Denver Public Library system located at 675 Santa Fe, was in danger of being closed by the City and County facing sever budget deficits. After an appeal from Christiane Citron at the April general membership meeting, BHNA sent a letter, dated May 1, 2010, to Shirley Amore, City Librarian and head of the Denver Public Library (DPL), objecting to DPL’s plans to close the Byers Branch Library, located just outside the Baker Neighborhood at 675 Santa Fe Drive. To review BHNA's position statement, click here. At the most recent DPL budget meetings, it was determined that DPL would not be closing any branches in 2011. To read more, check out the Baker Bark
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Monthly Neighborhood Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday,
every odd numbered month. |
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Want to get involved with BHNA?
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New Code Denver |
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As a result of Blueprint Denver, an integrated land use and transportation plan, the Denver City Council has unanimously passed a new zoning code for the entire metro area. The proposed code can be accessed at www.newcodedenver.org. We encourage you to become involved, explore the changes as it relates to where you live, and voice your thoughts and opinions to the City and County of Denver. |
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