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All But 15 Units Sold At Lakehouse n By
Sally Griffith
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f you are looking for a penthouse, row home or condominium that overlooks Sloan’s Lake, there are only 15 units that are currently for sale. The complex that houses these units is called Lakehouse. NAVA Real Estate Development is working to make Lakehouse the first residential project in the state to pursue the WELL Building Standard. Lakehouse has floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies that maximize natural light and offer views the mountains, the lake or downtown Denver. The design of Lakehouse represents modern comfort with a blend of glass, stone, steel and wood. There are a large number of extra services and amenities designed to provide recreation, food and health-focused services. In addition to striving to be a beautiful place, Lakehouse is piloting the WELL Building Standard. This standard certifies programs that integrate human health and wellness into the design, construction, maintenance and operations of the community. Working with nonprofit Realwell, NAVA uses evidence-based medical and scientific research combined with best practices in design and construction to create a place where residents have the tools to live healthier and Continued on page 2
FLORIDA-BORN STREET ARTIST STEVEN TELLER APPLIES THE FINISHING STROKES to a large installation created for the 4th Annual West Colfax MuralFest. The event featured live painting, local entertainment, food trucks, craft beer and creative activities in the 40 West Arts District at Lamar Station Plaza, 6501 W. Colfax Ave. PHOTO BY KATHRYN ZEIGLER
Lakewood To Choose Between Tax Refunds And Parks, Police And Safety n By
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Sally Griffith
akewood City Council is calling a special election on the TABOR Amendment again. For those of you who don’t remember, TABOR stands for Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. TABOR restricts the amount of money the city can collect and spend each year to the rate of inflation plus a growth factor. If the need for funds and services grows faster than the limits of TABOR, the city may do one of two things: 1) ask the voters to allow Lakewood to keep and spend the money on services or 2) refund the money to property owners. Keep in mind that some of this is money it has already collected and unless this vote is passed, city must go to the expense of returning the money. This will be the fifth time that the city has asked to lift the TABOR limits on the city budget. These votes occurred in 1994, 1999, 2005 and 2007. These votes focused on lifting TABOR limits on specific projects and types of funding. Some of these projects include Colorado Mills, the city’s sales, motor vehicle use and construction use tax, open space revenues and grants for public safety, transportation and cultural activities. Voter approval of this ballot question will allow the city to keep and spend $12.5 million on the following items: $8.5 million for open space and parkland purchases, $2 million for police protective gear and other safety-related equipment, $2 million for infrastructure and transportation needs. Excess future revenues are the concern of the second part of the ballot question. Approval would allow the city to keep and spend excess future revenues through Dec. 31, 2025. Those funds will be divided in the following ways: • One third for open space and parkland purchases, improvement, and maintenance. • One third on infrastructure such as new sidewalks, paths and lighting and high-
priority public safety issues. • One third on police agents, safety equipment, capital needs. There will be a separate budget for the $12.5 million and any future revenues to be sure that the money is spent on these needs. If voters vote yes on these ballot questions, TABOR limits will be lifted
for seven years and Lakewood can spend money on services that Lakewood voters have deemed important. If voters vote no, the TABOR limits will remain in place and refunds would be made to property owners. According to Lakewood City Council, services in Lakewood can remain at current levels or there can be more
parks and recreation, more transportation improvements and improved safety. For Lakewood residents, this is their opportunity to determine how their money can be spent for the next seven years and for what they think best for their community. But to do that, they must vote on Nov. 6.
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Jazz Vocalist Overcame Challenges To Succeed As Full-Time Musician n By
Ken Lutes
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’ve been singing since I was child. It has always brought me joy,” says Denver jazz vocalist and composer Tina Phillips, who also teaches private vocal lessons. “Some people don’t realize the depth of what I do, that I really am a full-time musician. I’m a serious performing musician. I have dedicated my life to music.” During a recent visit to her home in the Sloan Lake neighborhood, Phillips spoke about difficult challenges that she and artists of all kinds face in this country. “[To be] an artist in this country, whether you’re a dancer, a visual artist, a photographer, or a musician, you have to work your butt off constantly. The economy can change, and clubs constantly go [out of business].” She said the biggest challenge is staying positive while you’re trying to make a living, and not giving up. The business side of the career can discourage artists, too. “People think that musicians just go out and perform, and they don’t realize how much time it takes to talk to club owners, or find venues; or to put contracts together and hire the other musicians and put the Continued on page 2
A JAZZ VOCALIST ON DENVER’S MUSIC SCENE for 40 years, Sloan Lake resident Tina Phillips says singing has always brought her joy. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES