Westminster Window: Ranum Reimagined Launches Phase I

Article by: Luke Zarzecki Walk into one of Ranum Middle School’s entrances today and you’ll find boxes filled with school supplies, tables on dollies and desk chairs stacked on carts. Fast forward to 2024 and you will be welcomed by a sunlit atrium that’s bustling with students learning career technical skills like welding, carpentry, phlebotomy,…

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Raising awareness of housing inequity among Asian Americans by Suyeng Vue

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we’ve partnered with Suyeng Vue, president of the Hmong Student Association of Colorado, on a column on housing inequity and strategies to build more inclusive communities.   Raising awareness of housing inequity among Asian Americans According to the Urban Institute, homeownership rates among Asian Americans are hovering…

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How Uplands Prioritizes Sustainability

Colorado is an incredible place to call home. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, the Centennial State’s natural prairie landscape, picturesque mountain views, rushing rivers and vast open spaces create a unique connection to nature. At Uplands, we recognize that sustainability improves the quality of our lives, protects our ecosystem and preserves…

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How the Uplands Community Collective Strengthens Our Local Economy

From People to Places, the Uplands Community Collective Strengthens Our Local Economy One Initiative At a Time At Uplands, we recognize that a comprehensive, all-encompassing approach to our city’s future land use and sustainability is vital in creating a resilient, equitable and inclusive community in which all Westminster residents thrive. That’s why we’ve created the…

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An Interactive Guide to Uplands, a Community Years in the Making

Today’s communities need to be able to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. From housing affordability and community inclusivity to environmental sustainability and infrastructure improvements, everything at Uplands has been carefully considered and strategically planned to strike this balance. This informative, interactive guide will help you to visualize the amount of effort and care we will be putting…

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Free Local Vaccine Clinic on February 15 from 10AM-4PM

The Uplands Community Collective and the Colorado Homebuilding Academy, in partnership with the Colorado Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response, are hosting a mobile COVID vaccine clinic in Westminster February 15 AND March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vaccines are free No ID needed No insurance needed No appointment necessary We’ll…

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Twenty Percent of Uplands Land Preserved for Public Parks, Protected Views and Community Gathering Spaces

At Uplands, we understand that close-to-home parks improve any community’s quality of life. Whether seeking fresh air, exercise, or a place to unwind and take in the scenery and views, people love parks. Research shows that people who regularly use parks get more and better exercise than people who don’t. When it comes to a…

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The Denver Post: Westminster approves Uplands project on century-old farmland following grueling deliberations

Hearing stretched over three long nights as project generated fierce opposition In marathon proceedings that occupied three long nights of public input and deliberations, Westminster City Council voted Tuesday morning to approve a mixed-use development with up to 2,350 homes for a swatch of farmland framed by mountain views that many city residents had fought…

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