An edition of the Littleton Independent
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2025
VOLUME 24 | ISSUE 12
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Neighbors of homeless ministry are frustrated City, nonprofit say they are committed to collaboration BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Voices West, a Littleton-based choral group, was a recipient of the Littleton Arts and Culture Grant in the second grant cycle.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VOICES WEST
Littleton art grants entering third year
Applications are set to open Feb. 28 BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Marching band instruments, ballet costumes and painting supplies are just a few things that have been funded in recent years by a Littleton program that supports arts and culture initiatives. The Arts and Culture Grant program, which started in 2023, will open later this month for its third annual grant cycle. The program, funded by the city’s 5% lodger’s tax on hotels, motels and shortterm rentals, provides grants to support and cultivate arts and culture in Littleton, according to the city. “These grants help realize our shared vision of Littleton as a community where creativity will thrive,” said Anna Dyste, the city’s public art administrator. “I think everyone who lives and works here agrees that arts and culture are a vital part of Littleton’s unique character.” SEE ART GRANTS, P14
Neighbors of The Hub at Movement 5280 — a homeless ministry facility at Grant Street and Eastman Avenue in north Englewood — have expressed continued frustration and concern regarding activity around the organization. Recent frustration stems from what the neighbors say is a violation of the Good Neighbor Agreement formed between the Hub and its neighbors in early 2024. The agreement is regularly updated and part of the mediation process that was initially facilitated by the city last year. The mediation process also includes monthly meetings with the Good Neighbor Committee which consists of representatives from the neighborhood, Movement 5280 and the city. All parties discuss and work to address any concerns or issues. “I live next door to Movement 5280 and serve on the Good Neighbor Committee,” neighbor Alyson BeDan said during public comment at a Jan. 21 city council meeting. “I have worked hard to improve communication and maintain a positive relationship with their staff. Despite my efforts, however, I have significant concerns about 5280 and safety. Primarily due to being misled, huge delays in action SEE THE HUB, P2
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VOTING STARTS Art sits on display at a show in the Depot Art Gallery, which has been a recipient of the Littleton PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DEPOT ART GALLERY Arts and Culture grant.
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