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Contrition, courtesy and kindness goes a long way

“You’d be surprised at what a little contrition, courtesy and kindness from both sides can do,” Michael [...]

Council president makes plea for civility

“This week, our colleague, Councilwoman Susan Shepherd, was subjected to a particularly unpleasant violation of that line between Councilperson as public servant and Councilperson as private citizen.” Chris [...]

Shepherd reconsidering downzoning RedPeak parcels

“They have achieved just the exact opposite effect of what they wanted by coming to my house and threatening me,” Susan [...]

RedPeak plot thickens

“I have carefully thought about this and I will take some legislative action,” if needed, Councilwoman Susan [...]

Group calls for downzoning

“With an overlay district, the height limit of 35 feet will apply to all parcels of land, regardless of their zoning, present or future, and will help preserve the unique character of this Historic Neighborhood.” [...]

3 stories in West Highland?

“I am respectfully requesting that you strongly consider additional modifications in height/density to your proposal in advance of the January 18th meeting of the design advisory committee, which I believe might mean 3 stories,” Councilwoman Susan Shepherd to Mike [...]

WHNA voting on downzoning RedPeak parcels

“We’re trying to be helpful in a crunch,” Steve [...]

RedPeak unveils updates

“We are working diligently with the design advisory committee to develop a design that will meet the needs of this growing Denver neighborhood in the most graceful and functional way possible,” Mike [...]

Shepherd likely to seek downzoning

“I would expect that would be a downzoning,” Susan [...]

Shepherd details Dec. 6 RedPeak meeting

“There is no quick fix here – I cannot overturn a zoning decision by myself, it requires a minimum of 7 votes as well as a lengthy multi-step process,” Susan [...]