Confluence Denver: "Pedestrian bridge connecting Globeville and Sunnyside opens"

Quoting the August 1 Confluence Denver posting by Margaret Jackson:

"The new pedestrian bridge connecting the Highlands and Sunnyside neighborhoods to Globeville neighborhood near the future 41st and Fox Station along the Regional Transportation District's G Line has opened.

On the Sunnyside end, the bridge is located at West 41st Avenue and Inca Street."

Link to the full posting.

Fox31 Denver: 'Text to 911 now available in Denver'

Quoting from the July 8th posting on the Fox31/Denver news site:

"Denver is rolling out a new program that lets people text 911 during emergencies.

Denver gets about 1 million 911 calls per year, and that number is growing. Sometimes, dispatch operators are forced to put callers on hold because of volume. So more people are turning to social media to report crimes to police."

Link to the full posting.

Pew Research Features Denver Data: "Around half of newspaper readers rely only on print edition"

Quoting the January 6th overview, which includes Denver statistics:

"Data from Pew Research Center and other sources show that around half of newspaper readers consume newspapers only in their printed form. In our study of the local news environments in three markedly different U.S. metropolitan areas, nearly or about half of readers of the local daily paper in Denver (46%), Macon, Ga. (48%), and Sioux City, Iowa (53%) did not access the paper online."

Further, the data shows that print readers are "news enthusiasts," and are also more likely to watch television news broadcasts.

Link to PewResearch.org

Innovation and Job News: "State of Downtown Denver 2015 has plenty to praise"

Quoting from Chris Meehan's posting yesterday in Confluence Denver:

"Last year, downtown Denver saw $1 billion in investments through completed projects. In 2015, that figure is expected to nearly double to $1.9 billion. That's just one key takeaway from the State of Downtown Denver 2015 event, hosted by the Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP) on March 24.

There was a host of data showing the recent successes of Denver and how the city is poised to keep growing -- for instance, residential population has grown 165 percent since 2010. "In order to ensure future success we need to understand what we did right to get us where we are today," explained DDP CEO Tami Door at the event."

Link to the full article at Confluence Denver

Link to the 2015 State of Downtown Denver report

Denver International Airport: Celebrating Two Decades and Ambitious New Plans...Happy 20th Birthday, DIA!

Quoting from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation:

"A lot can happen in 20 years. In Metro Denver, we’ve seen it all – a massive light rail expansion, a growing Millennial population that is attracting companies and expansive mixed-use developments, four new professional sports stadiums, the revitalization of countless neighborhoods, and the diversification of the region’s industry base with eight major clusters. 

And today, Denver International Airport (DIA) is a glowing example of just how good two decades can look. Established in 1995 as the largest airport in the United States by total area, this regional economic engine is now consistently ranked as one of the busiest airports in the world. It now houses 109 gates and 42 regional aircraft positions, and served a record 53 million passengers last year, a massive growth from figures seen on its first birthday.

Now, as we collectively celebrate the 20th anniversary of this important pillar of Metro Denver’s growth, on Saturday, Feb. 28, we are also excited to embrace a rapidly evolving DIA into the future and the further growth anticipated on the immediate horizon."

Click to review "Six Significant Changes for DIA as it begins its Third Decade of operation"

Link to the DIA website

Link to "DIA20: The complete DBJ special report on Denver International Airport"

Loved Reading: 'What to Do in Denver' In This New York Times Feature (posting includes video)

Quoting from the January 21 posting by Freda Moon:

"The signs of Denver’s economic high times as a pot boomtown and bastion of progressive urban policies are everywhere. There is the B-cycle bike-share program, among the most affordable and best-run systems in the country, and the newly renovated Union Station, which has taken a still-in-use 1881 train station and made it the focal point of the thriving LoDo neighborhood. And there are the inconspicuous marijuana dispensaries that dot nearly every neighborhood, and more stunning public spaces — from Washington Park to the Cherry Creek bike path — than one city has a right to."

Link to nytimes.com to read the full article and view the video

Denver PR News and Information: Top Blog Posts of 2014 Achieve 3,988 Page Views for Absolutely PR Client News

Absolutely PR's Denver PR News and Information reports the following top local client blog posts in 2014:

# 1 - TechFlash: 'Colorado bioscience organization searches for new leadership' for The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 11/24/14 – 365 Page Views

# 2 - Media Coverage: 'Kevin M. Smith to Retire as President & CEO of CID4; Search Committee Formed to Hire Smith’s Successor' for The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 11/25/14 – 325 Page Views

# 3 - InnovatioNews: 'Kevin Smith to retire from leadership of Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development on Dec. 31' for The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 11/24/14 – 249 Page Views

# 4 - DeviceSpace: 'Kevin M. Smith To Retire As President & CEO Of The Colorado Institute For Drug, Device And Diagnostic Development; Search Committee Formed To Hire Smith’s Successor' for The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 11/24/14 – 235 Page Views

# 5 - Well-known Life Science Executive Kevin M. Smith to Retire as President/CEO of Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development; Search Committee Formed to Hire Smith’s Successor for The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 11/24/14 – 234 Page Views

# 6 - Video Highlights: 2014 CBSA Awards Dinner for Colorado BioScience Association – 11/14/14 – 230  Page Views

# 7 - In The News: 'Dan Ritchie joins Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority board' for Colorado BioScience Association and Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority – 12/14/14 – 221 Page Views

# 8 - Headed to the Cherry Creek Arts Fest? Stop in PISMO and Say Hi to Red Hot Ruby for 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats and Cat Care Society – 7/3/14 – 193 Page Views

# 9 - Xconomy: Colorado Bioscience "Companies Take a Bow" for Colorado BioScience Association – 11/13/14 – 185 Page Views

# 10 - BioWest 2014 on Wed Sept 10: Expo Returns + Conference Welcomes FDA Commissioner Hamburg as Lead Keynote for BioWest 2014 and Colorado BioScience Association – 9/2/14 – 175 Page Views

# 11 - InnovatioNews: 'Three finalists selected for 2014 CBSA BioWest Venture Showcase pitch competition Sept. 10' for Colorado BioScience Association – 8/21/14 – 172 Page Views

# 12 - DrBicuspid: 'Sapphire Technology gets funding for filling instruments' for Sapphire Technology, The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 10/10/14 - 166 Page Views

# 13 - Beau Jo's Hosts Last Feasting for Felines of 2014 - Nov. 19 - five locations! For Cat Care Society – 11/11/14 – 165 Page Views

# 14 - Artists Call for Entry: Tails of the Painted Cats 2015 for 2015 Tails of the Painted Cats and Cat Care Society – 9/5/14 – 159 Page Views

# 15 - Pharmiweb: 'Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding & Management Assistance to Sapphire Technology' for Sapphire Technology and The Colorado Institute for Drug Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) – 10/15/14 – 154 Page Views

# 16 - Denver Post: "Tails of the Painted Cats comes together purr-fectly for Cat Care Society" for 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats and Cat Care Society – 8/6/14 – 153 Page Views

# 17 - Tails of Painted Cats Tower of Wine Is Back in the Silent Auction This Weekend for 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats and Cat Care Society – 7/21/14 – 153 Page Views

# 18 - Coverage overview: CBSA's 2014 Colorado Bioscience Industry Awards for Colorado BioScience Association – 11/14/14 – 146 Page Views

# 19 - CBSA Partners with PrIME Health Collaborative to Offer a BioWest 2014 Pre-Event for Colorado BioScience Association – 8/20/14 – 146 Page Views

# 20 - Sept 10: BioWest Includes State's Top BioScience CEOs + FDA Commissioner Hamburg as Lead Keynote for BioWest 2014 and Colorado BioScience Association - 8/28/14 – 142 Page Views

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