Past CCNNA Events

For residents of the 300 Block of Josephine If you are not a resident of this block and would like to have one on yours, please contact Dale Rudolph for details.     Click Here to Email Dale

Open Friday and Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM. Opening reception Thursday, Oct 1, 4–7 PM.

Opening reception for Collected Treasures at Shaver-Ramsey Gallery.

For residents of the 100-200 Blocks of Jackson If you are not a resident of this block and would like to have one on yours, please contact Dale Rudolph for details.     Click Here to Email Dale

At 1:30PM on Monday, September 14, in this year of Colorado’s Sesquicentennial, Exploring Denver enjoys a private tour of History Colorado, 1200 N. Broadway. The discounted tour price for our Leslie Robins Tour is $18, paid on arrival at the front desk; there is no charge for members of History Colorado.

For residents of the 500 Block of Columbine If you are not a resident of this block and would like to have one on yours, please contact Dale Rudolph for details.     Click Here to Email Dale

CCNNA's Sip and Savor fundraiser on the rooftop of Room & Board.

Xcel Energy's - Leetsdale to Elati Project Grace Lopez Ramirez, Senior Area Manager, Local Government and Community Affairs, Xcel Energy    Grace joined us to share an overview and updates on Xcel Energy’s Leetsdale to Elati Project and to answer questions. Xcel Energy is replacing the six-mile Leetsdale–Monroe–Elati underground transmission line in central and southeast Denver to help meet growing energy needs and improve system reliability. During construction, residents may see temporary road and sidewalk closures, detours, and other routine construction activity. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Saturday, with occasional evening or Sunday work as needed. Watch on Youtube

The agenda featured updates from Richard Barrett VP Operations for CCN BID and Zoning insights from  Lou Raders,  CCNNA Zoning Chair.   It was then followed by table discussions (not recorded) covering these topics: Business Improvement District - Block Captains Program - Communication and Neighborhood Survey    Social Groups - Curbside Parking - Zoning 

Nick LeMasters, CEO and President of Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District David Morri s, Chair of the Cherry Creek North Design Advisory Board & Olga Mikhailova - Senior Denver Development Projects Administrator, Community Planning and Development Chris Carrol l, Magnetic Capital - 2nd and Adams Office Project Lou Raders,  CCNNA Zoning Chair - Good Neighbor Agreements   CCNNA's Nominating Committee presented the nomination of Ginnie Eldredge to fill the open board seat on the Board of Directors. She served as a Deputy Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as Director of the Harriman Communications Center.  The premier communication center for the party in Washington, D.C.  Ms. Eldredge is also the former Chief of Staff for United States Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Ginnie has a background in communication strategies, community outreach, and a strong enthusiasm to contribute actively with our neighborhood.  Watch on Youtube

At this meeting, we heard from the experts on fraud and financial abuse, and left with real-world knowledge on how to spot a scam. Mark Fetterhoff is the program manager for AARP ElderWatch, leading education and outreach for over 15 years. Mark currently works with a crew of dedicated volunteers to address thousands of inquiries each month about fraud, scams, and financial exploitation as part of AARP’s fraud helplines. Anthony Aragon is the director of community outreach and engagement for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. His presentation will include information about the latest scams and will share information on how to avoid being a victim Watch on Youtube  

Councilmember Amanda Sawyer and consultant Jamie Giellis presented an overview of the proposed General Improvement District for Cherry Creek. They also gauged audience reaction during the meeting and answered audience questions. Watch on Youtube

Gary Jackson, distinguished, retired COLORADO JUDGE and CCN resident: Discusses Black History Month highlighting the Cherry Creek North connection. DENVER POLICE DISTRICT 3 Lieutenant , Detective Cordova and Community Resource Officer : Updates on criminal trends, our CCN statistics, safety, and more. Nick LeMasters, President/CEO CCN BID: Development and construction, new businesses, area improvements, security, and 2025 news. Watch on YouTube

District Update City Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer Cherry Creek West Community Benefit Agreement Presentation Newly adopted CCNNA Bylaws Election of Board members & Affirmation of Officers Watch on Youtube

Keynote Speaker/Traffic Stuart Anderson, Chief Executive Director, Transportation Solutions An internationally recognized speaker on Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Stuart is a 2024 inductee in the Association of Commuter Traffic Hall of Fame. Transportation Solutions (TS) is now Cherry Creek’s Transportation Management Association (TMA) under Denver’s 2021 TDM Ordinance. (See Transportation Management Ordinance pg. 3.)   TS works with residents’ organizations, developers, employers and the City to implement various TDM systems. Stuart will outline how these plans will benefit the community, helping to address traffic issues for all new construction in the area. There will be time for questions and answers with Mr. Anderson.   CCNNA UPDATES SEGMENT Cherry Creek West Project, other new development projects in Cherry Creek North, and the CCNNA Parking Permit Objection Results. Watch on Youtube

CHERRY CREEK WEST DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Amy Cara, Managing Partner, East West Partners, will present the most recent update on Cherry Creek West, the project which will fill the 13 acres at the west end of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center with eight and twelve story residential and office buildings, ground floor retail, and green space for pedestrians and events. A mobility study is being completed to address any traffic issues.   2024 CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL (JULY 5–7) Tara Brickell, Executive Director, Cherry Arts, details the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival which fills the streets of Cherry Creek North with over 250 juried artists ready to share their talent with the world. Expect plenty of art, live music, kids’ activities, food, and more. Watch on Youtube

2023 CHERRY CREEK DEVELOPMENT REPORT Christine Des Enfants, the Executive Director of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce, presented the Chamber’s update on developments in the Cherry Creek Area. The Cherry Creek Area has experienced incredible growth in both its retail, office, and residential developments, which will be clearly illustrated and discussed in her report at the meeting. Christine has given this very informative development report at the Cherry Creek Steering Committee for business and community leaders for several years. Her presentations have been well received by all attendees each year. View the Presentation Watch on Youtube

DISTRICT 3 POLICE REPORT Commander Carlos Aragon is the Commander for Denver Police District 3, which covers all of the Cherry Creek area. He will be discussing City and Cherry Creek plans and progress in addressing crime, and the greater presence of police in Cherry Creek and other neighborhoods. He will also introduce his key Cherry Creek police officers and take your questions.   FUTURE OF THE CHERRY CRICKET Churchill Bunn, Owner – As you have seen in the BID construction activities, the partial block where the popular Cherry Cricket restaurant is located will be important part of this development. Churchill Bunn will be describing the project construction plans and, especially, how the Cherry Cricket will continue to provide award-winning hamburgers.   CCNNA ANNUAL MEETING At the Annual General Resident Meeting in October, CCNNA votes to elect members to its vacant Board seats. This year the following four current members with their responsibilities will be up for re-election approval. Interested supporting members may be nominated from the floor. Watch on Youtube

CHERRY CREEK WEST DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Amy Cara, Managing Partner for East West Partners, presented an update on the multi building office, residential, retail, and open space development on the 13 acres at the west end of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.   DENVER MOVES CHERRY CREEK UPDATE AND WHAT’S UP WITH THOSE WHITE POLES IN THE STREETS? DOTI staff presented on transportation topics including: bicycle network buildout, e-scooters, and other personal electric devices; and Denver Moves Cherry Creek, a plan to improve transportation in and around Cherry Creek. Watch on Youtube

DEVELOPMENT Matt Joblon, BMC Development, discusses the redevelopment plans for Clayton Lane, including the area east of Whole Foods, the former Sears building and surrounding buildings from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.  Click here to view Matts Slides   NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING PERMIT AND RESTRICTED PARKING CHANGES Scott Burton, Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Presented the changes that are being proposed.       Click here to view Scotts Slides Watch on YouTube

Voting on Renewal of Board Members and Association Announcements Future of Denver Water Jim Lochhead, Chief Executive Officer, Denver Water. Water is one of our most important future public issues. You will: (1) learn about water in Colorado and climate change’s impact; (2) explore Denver Water’s role and responsibilities in providing a safe, reliable water supply to 1.5 million people; (3) learn wise water use behaviors, and (4) learn how major municipal water providers across the Colorado River basin will need to commit to significant water reductions in water use. Ross Cherry Creek Library Update Erika Martinez, Director Communications / Community Engagement, Denver Public Library. The library remains closed, but Erika will present an update on the current status of the building and the evaluation for reopening. Watch on Youtube

Denver Moves Cherry Creek Walter Scheib, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This planning project will explore which infrastructure improvements will make it safer and more convenient to walk, bicycle, take transit, deliver goods, and drive in and around the Cherry Creek area. Also being studied are green infrastructure, parking, curbside uses and wayfinding in Cherry Creek. The results of this project will inform how Denver funds, designs, builds, and maintains the future multimodal transportation network of the entire Cherry Creek Area, including whether and how 1st Avenue will be redeveloped with safer pedestrian access. Fraud Protection Maro Casparian, Denver District Attorney Office. The District Attorney’s Consumer Fraud Protection program oversees a comprehensive program to educate consumers about scams and  schemes operating in the Denver Metro area, and to assist those who have fallen victim to one of the numerous fraud events. All services of the program are free to the public. Sidewalk Improvement Ballot Initiative Jill Locantore, Exec Dir, Denver Streets Partnership. If passed, the Denver Deserves Sidewalks program would be funded by a modest annual fee charged to property owners. The fee would provide ongoing funding for sidewalk repairs, removing the responsibility for repairs from adjacent property owners and placing this responsibility on the City. Watch on Youtube

Update from Councilman Hinds Redistricting Results putting Cherry Creek in District 5. Meet Amanda Sawyer Cherry Creek’s future Councilwoman. Cherry Creek New Project Update  Christine Des Enfants Learn about the new planned developments in the greater Cherry Creek Neighborhood and the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District (“BID”). Christine Des Enfants, Executive Director for the CCN Chamber of Commerce will present and explain what developments we can expect to see in the years ahead. Design Review Process for Developments in the CCN BID   Lilly Djaniants The CCN Business Improvement District (BID) is one of the few areas of Denver for which there is a Design Review process, currently headed by Lilly Djaniants with the Denver Planning Department. Join us to hear from Lilly about how the CCN Design Review Board operates and how this process provides for a well-coordinated and predictable development outcome. Watch on Youtube

Cherry Creek West – Come See the Future of the Mall's West End Amy Cara, Managing Partner of East West Partners Everyone wants to know what is going to happen at the west end of the Cherry Creek ShoppingCenter. This 13 acre area will include green space, underground parking and mixed use buildings to complement the shopping center. The site named Cherry Creek West is being developed by East West Partners, working closely with Taubman Real Estate Group, the owner of the shopping center.  Updates From Our Representatives  Denver City Councilman  Chris Hinds , Colorado Legislative Representative  Steven Woodrow , and Colorado Legislative Senator  Chris Hansen  will provide updates and answer questions. Watch on Youtube