|
|
|
Join Your Neighborhood AssociationOur 12 board members work directly with our elected representatives and local business leaders to maintain and improve the unique quality of our neighborhood. As our City grows, our neighborhood will experience increased residential density, greater traffic, pressure on our infrastructure and threats to our quality of life. By supporting your Association, you can raise our profile and help increase our influence. With annual dues of only $30 per family, this is the least expensive insurance you can get! Commit yourself now to join and participate in our neighborhood association! To join:Click here for a CCNNA Membership Form
|
General InformationOur address: 283 Columbine St., Box 129, Denver, CO 80206 Mission
To promote, protect, preserve, and enhance the character of the Cherry Creek North neighborhood, the quality of life of its residents, and the feeling of community; and to inform and represent its members.
CCN and Association Facts
• CCNNA Geographic Boundaries – 6 th Avenue on the North, 1 st Avenue on the South, Colorado Boulevard on the East, and University Avenue on the West.
• CCN Residential Property Owners – 1,800+ as of January 1, 2009
• CCNNA Paid Membership • 2006 - 299 Members • 2007 - 312 Members • 2008 - 313 Members • 2009 - 383 Members (as of 5-19-09)
• CCN Business Improvement District (BID) Businesses – This City chartered organization provides business support to the 320 independently owned businesses composed of spas, boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and other specialty shops. ( www.cherrycreeknorth.com )
• Cherry Creek Shopping Center – One of the premier shopping centers in the country. (www.shopcherrycreek.com)
CCNNA Benefits for Members
• Monitoring of Zoning and Licensing Issues • Zoning Committee – This committee constantly monitors issues related to zoning changes and variances, which may adversely affect property values. In addition, all new liquor licenses and changes to license ownership are monitored to protect the quality of life in CCN. • Resident Assemblies – These meetings enable residents affected by major neighborhood development projects the opportunity to be informed on the project and voice any concerns and issues directly to project development staff.
• Enhancing Public Safety • Safety Committee – This CCNNA committee has been recently formed to promote neighborhood and business district safety improvements. • District 3 Police Meetings – Committee members and residents attend the District 3 meetings on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss CCN safety issues.
• Communicating with Members and Residents • General Resident Meetings – These meetings are held five times a year for all CCN residents, providing speakers and discussion on important City and CCN issues. • CCNNA Newsletter and Website – The newsletter is printed five times a year prior to each General Resident meeting and the website ( www.ccnneighbors.com ) is updated continuously with important City and CCN information for residents. • Email System – All CCNNA paid members with email are included in the association email system, which provides prompt, current information on important issues. Member information, including email address, is kept confidential and restricted to CCNNA use only. • Special Information Forums – These educational and feedback events are arranged periodically on important CCN and City issues. Sponsoring Social Activities • Blockbuilder's Program – This active program builds a sense of community on each CCN block to enhance safety and security, friendships, communication, and quality of life in Cherry Creek North. • Spring Fling – Every spring the association sponsors a member party at a CCN location for residents to meet each other, make new friends, and develop a community spirit. • Social Activities – CCNNA offers social opportunities for residents, such as pot luck dinners, book club, bridge, movies, wine tasting, and other fun activities. • Special Events – The association sponsors events for member enjoyment and contributions to the community (e.g. assistance to the Salvation Army boxing Christmas gifts for the needy).
• Representing CCN in City Organizations • Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC) – This citywide neighborhood organization brings together all Denver neighborhoods on comprehensive city and community issues. (www.neighborhoodlink.com/denver/inc) • Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) – This association with boundaries of Broadway to Colorado Boulevard and 1 st to 22 nd Avenues provides expertise and support to residents in the areas such as zoning, liquor licensing, and City services. (www.chundenver.org) • Cherry Creek Steering Committee (CCSC) – This CCN focused organization is made up of representatives from CCN residents and businesses, neighborhoods contiguous to CCN, interested CCN parties, and City officials. Its purpose is to address major CCN economic improvement and infrastructure issues. |
