This house was originally listed at $249,950 and we ended up at $188,000!! It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, but the really amazing feature is that it has 3,700 square feet! The entire third floor is a bonus area that may be turned into the pool/card room. In addition, there are two large living areas on the first and second floor. I love working on with these type of buyers who end up in homes they can be happy in for many years! Congrats!

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The Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District (BID) broke ground on the new improved design for Fillmore Plaza, which will enhance pedestrian, event and retail activity on that block, and have a major positive impact throughout the entire District. Upgraded features include special trees and landscaping, lighting, environmental graphics, street furniture and a central canopy-like shade structure. Fillmore Plaza will serve as a major gateway into Cherry Creek North from the District’s south side, allowing both cars and pedestrians to access the District from 1st Avenue. In addition, the new space will be closed off throughout the year for events such as the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek North Food & Wine, and other community activities.

“We are very pleased with the way this evolved,” said CCNBID President Julie Bender. “So many people were passionate about an outcome for Fillmore Plaza which would work for all interests. There was a great deal of conversation and creative thinking, which led us to a solution that is going to benefit businesses, shoppers, neighbors, and visitors alike.”
L-R: Denver Mayor Bill Vidal, BID President Julie Bender and Denver City Councilor Jeanne Robb break ground on the new Fillmore Plaza on Feb. 3. (Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin)

The new design has received widespread support from the community. The plan was initially approved by the BID Board in early 2010. The BID then facilitated an almost year-long collaborative discussion with the many stakeholders including BID constituents, the City of Denver, Denver City Councilwoman Jeanne Robb’s office, and surrounding neighborhoods. Last year, it received majority support from registered neighborhood organizations such as Cherry Creek North, Cherry Creek East, Country Club and Capitol Hill Neighborhood Associations. At its January 10, 2011 meeting, the Denver City Council unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the BID, which cleared the way for improvements to begin. The design and construction costs are paid for by the BID. There are no City funds involved.

The Fillmore Plaza upgrade is the final step for “The New North,” an $18.5 million renovation of the entire District. The construction on the entire project began in March 2010 and was substantially completed in October 2010. Recent improvements included new landscaping to beautify the area and conserve water, new lighting for safety and energy conservation, better identity and wayfinding, 20 new Art and Garden spaces and upgraded infrastructure. It is the first major renovation to the area since 1989. In addition, the City of Denver included the District in their transition from parking kiosks to new customer-friendly Smart Meters last year.

Design Workshop and CommArts served as the project’s architects and landscape designers, Nolte and Associates handled program and construction management and the Weitz Company served as the general contractor for “The New North” project. Work on Fillmore Plaza will begin in February and the planned completion date is in time for the 2011 Cherry Creek Arts Festival in July.

Graphic representation of the new Fillmore Plaza (Courtesy of Nolte/DesignWorkshop/CommArts)

Property can be rented either furnished or vacant.

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Hi Libby!

Thank you for all of your help in purchasing our new home!  We met with several realtors in our early stages of deciding to purchase and no other agent was as knowledgeable, detailed and helpful as you were!  We were lucky to work with you.

Being a second time home purchaser, we had a bit of unfounded confidence that we knew what we were doing.  When we encountered obstacles, you made it so easy to ask questions or even explain things to us that we did not know we did not know!  Your knowledge of the local market, processes and procedures, and general building requirements made this purchase very smooth.  We appreciate all of your thoughtful comments regarding the homes we toured, and eventually the upgrades and finishes we chose when we decided to purchase new construction.

Despite all of your other work, your dedication and availability made us feel as though we were your only client.  Thank you for attending countless meetings at the model, design center and our new home.  We always knew that we would get the real story from the builder when you were around because you know the right questions to ask.  Your promptness in responding to emails from us and the builder helped ensure that any concerns were settled very quickly.

I am so in love with our new house and can say without a doubt that we will have many happy years there.  Unfortunately, this will not give us the opportunity to have a continued business relationship; I sincerely hope that our friendship will continue for years to come.  I will be sure to send all of my friends and colleagues your way when they are in search of a realtor.  Please feel free to give out our contact information as a reference; I have nothing but good things to say about your work!

Thank you!

The intent of SAME Cafe to build a healthy community by providing a basic need of food in a respectful and dignified manner to anyone who walks through the door.

SAME Cafe is unique in the lack of a set menu as well as set prices. Daily selections are made using fresh, organic ingredients, and funded by the donations of patrons. Instead of a cash register, a donation box is available for one to pay what they felt their meal was worth, or to leave a little more and help out someone less fortunate. If a diner does not have sufficient money to leave, they are encouraged to exchange an hour of service. Their philosophy is that everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves the chance to eat healthy food while being treated with dignity.

I volunteered with some members of the Youth Advisory Alumni from the Young Americans Center For Financial Education. We volunteered from 12:30 to 3 working alongside the founders, Brad and Libby Birky. While I do love cleaning, I had no idea that when I volunteered to wash dishes that I would be washing dishes for two straight hours! Please don’t get me wrong. I actually loved it. I just couldn’t get over the constant stream of patrons and the turnover of all the plates, mugs, cups and utensils.

I had so much fun watching all of the different guests. There was everyone from neighborhood friends of the cafe, families, those in need and even a few business meetings. SAME Cafe if truly an inspiring organization with huge outreach and support for the community.

After closing the doors at 2pm, we started helping with wedding preparations. Yes, SAME Cafe was hosting a wedding reception for a couple who met on-line. From what I understand the bride was a food blogger and for their first date they went to SAME Cafe. Three years later, they are married!

It’s a small world, because one of the owners, Libby and I spent half an hour setting up the dining room and arranging the place settings. Could not have been more fun! Here are a few pictures before I left.