[CPN] RELEASE: Housing and Community Development Public Meetings to be Held

	City and County of Denver Office of Economic Development   Derek Woodbury Marketing/Public Relations Specialist O. 720.913.1608 derek.woodbury@denvergov.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Housing and Community Development Public Meetings to be Held   DENVER, CO ­— Tuesday, August 7, 2012 — The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) will hold a series of public meetings to gather input and commentary on housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Denver. The information gathered will help guide the development of the City and County of Denver 2013–2017 Consolidated Plan.   All interested citizens and community groups are invited to attend the following public meetings:   Special Needs Population Focus Thursday, August 9 6–8 p.m. 1999 Broadway, 2nd floor   District 1 Police Station Monday, August 20 6–8 p.m. 1311 W. 46th Ave.   District 2 Police Station Wednesday, August 22 6–8 p.m. 3921 N. Holly St.   Southwest Improvement Council (SWIC) Tuesday, August 28 6–8 p.m. 1000 S. Lowell Blvd.   Montbello Recreation Center Wednesday, August 29 6–8 p.m. 15555 E. 53rd Ave.   District 3 Police Station Thursday, August 30 6–8 p.m. 1625 S. University Blvd.   The Consolidated Plan is a report required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City to receive housing and community development federal funding. The plan combines four program areas: Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program.   Denver’s Consolidated Plan has funded homeownership and rental assistance programs, construction of community centers, sidewalk and alley improvements, economic development programs and programs that assist people with special needs including the elderly, homeless populations, individuals with disabilities and those with HIV/AIDS. Projects must generally benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.   For additional information regarding the Consolidated Plan public meetings, visit OED online at www.denvergov.org/oed, or call 720-913-1549.   The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) is dedicated to advancing economic prosperity for the City of Denver, its businesses, neighborhoods and residents. Working with a wide variety of community partners, OED operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options, neighborhood redevelopment and the development of a skilled workforce.   ###