Andrew Kenney
Andrew Kenney covers Denver and its government. His work explores how urbanization is reshaping Colorado's cities and whom it benefits, focusing on housing, sustainability, culture and government accountability. He previously worked as a reporter for The (Raleigh) News & Observer and for Denverite. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was honored with the Associated Press' Walter Spearman Award for young writers in 2015, among other recognition.
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Downtown parking paradox: Denver wants fewer new spots, but they just keep coming
Denver has tried to discourage the construction of downtown parking decks, but they just keep coming. Should developers be afraid of "peak parking?"

Denver ballot initiatives 2019: What are questions 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D about?
Denver's not done with its local elections just yet. Voters will receive ballots for the Nov. 5 election that include four decisions about the city of Denver's government.

Denver opens the door for tiny homes. Will mobile homes be next?
The Denver City Council voted on Monday to make it easier to build tiny-home communities in most of Denver.

Cory Gardner “deeply concerned” about Trump decision on Syria pullback
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado joined a growing number of GOP leaders Monday afternoon in criticizing President Donald's Trump decision to pull out of northern Syria, abandoning Kurds who...

Get ready for 500 new 30-foot-tall cell poles around Denver’s neighborhoods
Companies have built 163 freestanding cell poles around Denver in recent years, according to city permitting data, and they’ve requested permits for about 350 more.

Denver announces plans for 3 miles of Broadway bike and bus lanes
Denver Public Works is moving forward with a project that is meant to make one of Denver's busiest roads friendlier for buses, bikes and pedestrians.

Denver city officials face their first public meeting on $15-an-hour minimum wage
On Wednesday night, Denver's city leaders got their first in-person taste of public opinion about a proposed minimum wage hike.

Park Hill Golf Club: Get ready for another Denver development debate
The city of Denver is ready to end the legal conflicts that have ensnared a valuable piece of property in the city's northeast. But a proposed settlement may only be...

Denver bans tobacco sales to those under 21, requires sales license
Amid rising public skepticism about e-cigarettes, the Denver City Council voted unanimously on Monday to ban the sale of nicotine vaporizers, cigarettes and other tobacco products to people under 21.

“Not the golden ticket”: Colorado Democrats may change Section 8 voucher rules
Landlords in Colorado have no obligation to accept housing vouchers, which makes it difficult to use the benefit. Colorado Democrats are considering changes.