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Englewood council discusses housing density BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Englewood City Council further brainstormed potential zoning changes that could increase housing density in traditionally single-family areas during its March 13 study session. The zoning changes being consid-
ered are part of the CodeNext project, which is an effort to update Englewood’s development code, called the Unified Development Code. This code details what types of development and property uses are permitted in certain sections, or zone districts, of the city. One of the ideas the council is
considering as part of CodeNext is allowing for two-to-four-unit buildings — also referred to as duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes — to be built on some residential lots that exist within the city’s R-1 zone districts, as long as at least one of the units is more affordable. R-1 zone districts represent areas
Rep. Jason Crow holds first-ever town hall in Englewood Mental health, airport discussed BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A crowd of residents gathered in Englewood High School March 14 for U.S. Rep. Jason Crow’s first-ever town hall in Englewood, discussing issues such as education funding, the Centennial Airport, water concerns and veterans’ mental health. “I’m so excited that Congressman Crow’s team and Congressman Crow asked if they could host a town hall here,” said Englewood Schools Superintendent Wendy Rubin, who introduced Crow. “He takes his responsibilities and obligations to our country, and to the people that he represents very, very seriously,” Rubin said. “I just could not be more thrilled that he decided to host this town hall here to really welcome Englewood and surrounding communities into CD (Congressional District) 6, and to show how accessible he is and to really show his heart of service.” Every 10 years, the U.S. population is counted through the national census and districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, also referred to as the congressional districts, are
that have residential one-dwelling units, also known as single-family homes. According to the city’s code of ordinances, there are three types of R-1 zone districts: • R-1-A, which means the properties typically have a larger lot size. SEE COUNCIL, P2
Bortz inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame Reflects on courage, career, community BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
of the new district,” Crow said. “This is actually one of the most exciting parts of my job, just being here — being out, giving you an update on what I’m doing, taking your questions, taking your feedback. It helps me be a better representative and to do my job better.” During the question-and-answer portion of the event, residents spoke to a variety of issues the community faces to learn more about Crow’s opinions and plans for action.
When Libby Bortz left her home for college, her parents told her it was important to have an educated heart, not just an educated mind. “When you can feel with people and you know what it feels like to be in their shoes — that, for me, is kind of what an educated heart is about,” Bortz said. “It means that you think beyond yourself and you take into account other people’s needs, not just your own.” For Bortz, an educated heart was the motivator behind much of her work in Littleton, where she made a difference in the community through counseling, housing, education civil rights and criminal justice. Bortz was one of 17 trailblazing women inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame at the annual
SEE CROW, P20
SEE HALL OF FAME, P8
Crow emphasized the importance of veterans’ mental health support during the March 14 town hall. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW
redrawn, according to the Congressional Research Service. Due to Colorado’s population growth from 2010 to 2020, the state gained an eighth congressional district. Following a redistricting process, in November 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court approved the new, redrawn congressional maps, as reported by The Colorado Sun. Crow, a Democrat who was reelected in 2022, represents Colorado’s sixth congressional district, which now includes Englewood. “I’m really excited that this is a part
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