Revolutionary responder safety app

Good morning, Denver. It’s Monday! We hope you enjoyed the weekend’s festivities — we sure did 💃🏻🪩 

In today’s scoop:

• Tiny Tots To-Do list

• CU approved budget

• Colorado’s new tool for saving lives

• Affordable housing

Let’s jump into it.

— Angelica & Tatiana

WEATHER WATCH

RAPID REPORTS

🚨 Colorado’s new tool for saving lives

When a tanker explosion shut down I-70, Ben Miller from Colorado's firefighting tech center monitored the chaos using the Colorado Team Awareness Kit (COTAK), an app originally designed for military special forces. COTAK is revolutionizing emergency response by providing real-time location tracking of first responders. Initially created for the battlefield, it's now aiding firefighters, police, and park rangers in crisis management. Colorado is at the forefront of adopting this advanced situational awareness technology.

👩‍👧 Keeping moms on the move

Cars can be a financial strain for the people who need them most. When single moms face car troubles, Hands of the Carpenter steps in with affordable repairs, helping them stay on the road and to continue to support their families.

💰 University of Colorado approves budget

The University of Colorado just approved a whopping $6.28 billion budget, ensuring students and faculty are well taken care of. With major investments in education, healthcare, and research, CU keeps tuition increases minimal while boosting benefits and financial aid.

🏘 From RTD lot to affordable housing

Denver’s turning a parking lot into a condo haven with $5 million to create "permanently affordable" homes at 29th and Welton. Council member Shontel Lewis questioned how these condos remain affordable while building equity. The secret? Income-restricted units for households earning up to 80% of the area median income, with a 99-year land lease keeping costs low, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and Denver's Affordable Housing Fund.

CIVIL SNAPSHOT

⚖️ City Council Meeting

On the agenda for today’s City Council meeting:

• A proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Washington Park Lawn Bowling Green

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 3:30PM in the City Council Chambers at Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450. The public is welcome to attend or watch live on Zoom here.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Tiny Tots To-Do

At The Denver Scoop, we love to connect readers with fun local events. Every Monday from now until September, we’re bringing you a list of kid’s activity every weekday of the summer. Enjoy… and hang in there! 🤪

MONDAY 6/24: Film on the Rocks: Shrek
Enjoy a film live at Red Rocks Amphitheater today with a pre-show performance. Doors open at 6:30PM.

TUESDAY 6/25: Mommy and Me Mindfulness @ Denver Botanic Gardens
Children will love this mindfulness and meditation through activities event. The benefits of meditations for children include improving mental health, reducing stress, bolstering coping skills and enhancing relaxation and sleep. Meditation starts at 9:30AM.

WEDNESDAY 6/26: Summer Kids Club: Cowboy Steve
Beat the Denver heat and join Cowboy Steve inside at Grand Court from 10:30AM-11:30AM for a sing-a-long!

THURSDAY 6/27: Discovering Teen Rex
Celebrate the incredible Teen Rex find, discovered by local children in North Dakota. Your support helps the Denver Museum of Nature & Science share this discovery, fueling research, education, and community engagement.

FRIDAY 6/28: Final Friday Evening: Indoor Campout
A night full of exciting activities and adventures awaits! Experience the fun of camping indoors with your friends and family with games, storytelling, camp songs, s'mores and more!

What To Do Today

Monday

🌮 Brunching For Change @ The Original
Join The OG on the last Monday of each month where they will donate 10% of their sales to support No Kid Hungry in their mission to fight child hunger and uplift lives. Today until 3PM.

🌮🍻 Make Your Own Mozzarella Class @ Bruz Beers
Receive all necessary materials, a brief intro to cheese and cheese making, as well as a hands-on tutorial from expert cheesemonger. Each participant will make 1 mozzarella to take home to enjoy. Today at 6PM.

🍿 Movie Night @ Infinity Park: The Marvels
Enjoy a free movie night at Infinity Park for the second movie night of 2024 as they feature The Marvels! Gates open at 6PM.

🤸🏽‍♀️ Yoga on Tap @ New Terrain Brewing
Stretch it out with a beer at New Terrain Brewing every Monday at 6PM.

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THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY

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