✦ 2026-05-a ✦ | Hinds' Sights | Your District 10 Update | | May has been an especially active month across Denver, with important work continuing around transportation, public safety, housing, and accessibility. As our city continues to grow, ensuring residents can move safely and reliably throughout Denver remains a key priority. Councilman Hinds co-sponsored legislation that will take effect on July 1, 2026, establishing stronger safety standards and operational requirements for scooter and e-bike companies operating in Denver. The new regulations will require operators to implement enhanced safety measures, including sidewalk detection technology, designated parking zones in high-density areas, and rider knowledge tests prior to rentals. The legislation also strengthens the City’s ability to hold companies accountable through direct fines for improperly parked scooters and other violations. We understand that many residents continue to have concerns surrounding sidewalk riding, parking compliance, and rider behavior. Veo is currently customizing and refining its geofencing, LiDAR, and sidewalk detection systems specifically for Denver, with additional safety features, rider warnings, and enforcement measures expected to continue rolling out in the coming weeks as the system is further calibrated and expanded. Thank you to everyone who has continued to share feedback and engage with our office on this issue. Community input remains critical as Denver works to improve safety, accessibility, and accountability within the scooter and e-bike program. |
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⚡ The District 10 Brief | | 👥 Representation | | Councilmember Chris Hinds supports AAPI Culture Fest on May 27 at Civic Center. |
| | 🏠 Housing | | Uptown project breaks ground, adding 150 mixed-income homes at 1616-1630 N Pearl Street. |
| | 🚌 Transportation | | Denver launches parking app to prevent heat-related injuries in parked cars. |
| | ✨ Spotlight | | Free Naloxone available at Denver Public Libraries to combat opioid overdoses. |
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| Core Updates on Priorities & Values Latest progress on housing, transportation, and representation—the pillars driving our work in District 10. |
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🏛️Representation How we’re making sure every voice in District 10 is heard at City Council. |
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| 2026 AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market District 10 residents can celebrate and connect with Denver’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities at the AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market. Councilmember Chris Hinds supports this event as a way to bring neighbors together and highlight the rich cultural heritage that strengthens our city. This festival, hosted by the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission in partnership with the Civic Center Conservancy and the Mayor’s Office, honors AAPI Heritage Month with food, art, live performances, storytelling, and hands-on activities. It offers a welcoming space where residents can explore cultural exhibits, meet local artisans, and access community resources.
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🏠Housing Updates on affordable housing initiatives, zoning changes, and community development in District 10. |
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| Groundbreaking Event in Uptown District 10 residents will soon have access to over 150 new mixed-income homes thanks to a major housing project breaking ground at 1616–1630 N Pearl Street in Uptown Denver. Councilmember Chris Hinds is actively supporting this development led by the Northeast Denver Housing Center, which will bring affordable rental options and renovate the nearby LaGrace Apartments. The project covers a full city block and focuses on creating homes that are affordable for a range of incomes, helping more families find stable housing close to transit and community resources. Designed by Cunningham Architects and built by Palace Construction, the development prioritizes easy access to public transportation and aims to strengthen neighborhood connections.
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Denver City Council Adopts Affordable Housing Preservation Chris Hinds helped secure new protections to keep affordable apartments available for Denver residents, including those in District 10, for at least 100 years. The Denver City Council passed an updated affordable housing preservation ordinance that aligns with Colorado state law HB24-1175. This law allows local governments to have the first chance to buy residential properties to keep them affordable long-term. Long-term affordable housing means rents are capped so households pay no more than what’s affordable based on the area median income (AMI) for their household size. This ensures stability for renters and prevents older apartment buildings from being turned into expensive luxury units. Chris supports this ordinance because it helps protect existing affordable homes in neighborhoods like District 10, where rising rents and redevelopment pressure threaten longtime residents. By backing these measures, Chris is working to improve housing stability and health access for District 10 residents, ensuring the community remains diverse and supported, particularly for the more than 115,000 Denver households that are housing cost burdened. |
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🚇Transportation Safer streets, better transit access, and infrastructure progress across District 10. |
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| Your Guide to DOTI is Here! During the recent Telephone Town Hall I hosted, hands-down, you told me your biggest concern across District 10 is DOTI, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. DOTI’s work supports transportation safety, congestion reduction, climate goals, and more equitable mobility options for all residents, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. The city’s new “Guide to DOTI” explains how DOTI plans, builds, and maintains Denver’s core infrastructure, including street repairs, utility work, and public right-of-way services. It also highlights how residents can stay informed about construction projects, permitting, and maintenance like street cleaning and paving. Chris has emphasized the importance of community input in these projects. DOTI actively involves residents through outreach and public engagement, ensuring neighborhood voices help shape decisions that affect local streets and mobility. |  |
Hot Cars Kill: Denver Uses Parking App to Remind Drivers to Protect Kids and Pets Chris Hinds is helping keep District 10 families and pets safe by supporting new city efforts to prevent heat-related injuries in parked cars. Hot cars can become deadly in minutes, especially as Denver faces earlier and higher temperatures this year. To protect residents, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) teamed up with the Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and PayByPhone to send safety reminders directly to drivers. When you pay for parking using the PayByPhone app, you’ll see a clear message: “Important reminder from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment: When parking, never leave children or pets alone in your vehicle, even for a moment. Take them with you to keep everyone safe. Visit Hot Cars Kill for more info.” This reminder is especially important now. Denver Animal Protection (DAP) has already received more than 60 calls about dogs left alone in cars this spring.
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📰 Latest News | Quick updates and important information for District 10 residents. |
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 | Tips to Stay Water Aware this Spring and Summer Chris wants District 10 residents to stay safe around local lakes and streams during Denver’s current Stage 1 drought. Lower water levels and warmer temperatures can increase harmful bacteria and blue-green algae, which pose risks to people and pets. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment advises against swimming or wading in city lakes and streams. Instead, enjoy safe alternatives like community pools. If you visit an urban lake, avoid areas with cloudy water, discoloration, or surface scum, as these may indicate dangerous algae blooms. Chris is committed to keeping our community informed and safe during this drought. |
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 | Overdose Prevention - Naloxone Available for Free at Denver Public Libraries District 10 residents can now get free Naloxone at any Denver Public Library, thanks to Chris Hinds working with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment. Naloxone is a medication that can save lives by reversing opioid overdoses in emergencies. Carrying and knowing how to use Naloxone gives neighbors a way to help someone in crisis and connect them to recovery support later. If you find someone unresponsive, give Naloxone if available, use rescue breathing if needed, and call 911. Naloxone is safe to use and won’t harm anyone not overdosing on opioids. |
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Upcoming Activities & Events | Join us in making District 10 an even better place to live and work. |
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| | Join Our Recreation Center Strategic Planning Effort | Denver residents in District 10 have a chance to shape the future of local recreation centers and pools for the next 20 to 30 years. Councilman Hinds encourages you to join one of three community meetings: May 27 at Washington Park Recreation Center, May 30 at Scheitler Recreation Center, or a virtual session on June 3. Each meeting covers the same information, and a survey will open on May 27 to gather more feedback. Your input will help guide improvements that matter to our communities. Click here for details, locations and times of each event. | |
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| | Bike to Work Day Skyline Park Block 1 | Want to find a great way to avoid high fuel prices and meet some great people? Start your summer off right with the 2026 Bike to Work Day “Pedal for Pancakes” event on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1515 Arapahoe St. in Downtown Denver from 6:30–9:00 a.m. Hosted by the Downtown Denver Partnership and DRCOG, the event celebrates bike commuters with breakfast, music, wellness and commuter resources, and activities like making your own smoothie with a pedal-powered blender! Sign up here! | |
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| | There's always something to do in Denver! | From world-class concerts at Red Rocks to a craft beer scene that leads the nation, our district is the heart of the Mile High City. Catch a Rockies or Avalanche playoff game downtown, wander Larimer Square, or explore Union Station's restaurants and bars. Stroll the Denver Botanic Gardens, take in a show at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, or visit the Denver Art Museum and History Colorado Center in the Golden Triangle. Add in Cherry Creek shopping, Capitol Hill's historic charm, and Civic Center festivals — there's always something happening! | |
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| | Free 5th of July Holiday Concert -- Cheesman Park Pavilion | Join the Denver Municipal Band Concert Band and me as we celebrate our country's 250th birthday at The Pavilion at Cheesman Park for a FREE concert of Patriotic American music by Aaron Copland as part of the annual neighborhood festival sponsored by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN). Two of Copland's masterpieces will be performed that night: The Lincoln Portrait, combining orchestral arrangements with spoken-word excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and letters -- narrated by me! Also playing: Copland's ode to the heartland, The Tenderland Suite. 7/6/2026 at 7:00PM. Cheesman Park Pavillion, 1599 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO. |
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District 10 Resources | Calls to Action, surveys, input or questions | |
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Councilmember Chris Hinds
Denver City Council District 10
Serving Downtown, Golden Triangle, Capitol Hill, Uptown,
Cheesman Park, Congress Park, City Park West, and South City Park. | |
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