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Arts & Altruism: How 40 West creatives are making a positive impact in their community and beyond
Arts & Altruism: How 40 West creati …
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Mar 3, 2026

To many who have lived there for a long time, West Colfax conjures images of old neon signs, dive motels, live bars, diners, and cowboys. The longest commercial street in the United States boasts an eclectic culture and history. Although the West Colfax corridor’s landscape has shifted over the past decade, many changes are intentional—aimed at preserving historic integrity while providing new opportunities for the creative community. As Denver neighborhoods have felt the pressure of rising...

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ART FOR CHANGE: Building Community Connection through Creative Projects
ART FOR CHANGE: Building Community …

Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, 40 West Arts District was conceived as an agent for change—and not just for art’s sake. The aesthetic benefits of art are clear through the ways it activates our human visual, auditory, and sensory pathways. But art plays a critical role in the health and vitality of communities as well. It increases social and civic engagement, encourages local neighborhood exploration, drives visitors to local businesses, and is part of an overall formula to catalyze...

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The Loveland House: The Man, the Legend, and a Vision that Still Endures
The Loveland House: The Man, the Le …

William A. H. Loveland had a vision. His vision was to bring people together to enjoy the idyllic rolling countryside near the foothills and lounge in its cooler temperatures along West Colfax in what now is Lakewood—a frontier landscape in the late 1880s, decades before Lakewood would incorporate as a city. Loveland was no stranger to bold ideas. He and his wife Miranda had journeyed westward during the daring days of the Colorado Gold Rush in the late 1850s. In the decades that followed,...

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PROFILES AND PERSPECTIVES
PROFILES AND PERSPECTIVES

From the pioneering days to its agrarian roots to its mid-century car culture to the ever-changing eclectic commercial thoroughfare it’s become, Lakewood’s West Colfax corridor is constantly evolving — that’s been true for more than 100 years, and it’s certainly true today. Every year in these pages, we do a round-up of what’s on the horizon for Lakewood’s West Colfax corridor. This year, a bit of a different approach. We interviewed two deeply involved, strong advocates for West Colfax who...

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MISSION: Service Leadership
MISSION: Service Leadership

Now more than ever—community matters. As social beings, we know we are better humans when we are connected to our community. Amid a rapidly changing modern life, and increasingly polarized social and economic viewpoints, an ever-growing number of individuals are seeking a greater sense of stability and connection. Experts across fields—from spiritual leaders to social scientists and mental health professionals—emphasize the importance of strong local community ties. These connections help us...

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