A meeting with some real meat to it.
The Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association held it’s Annual Meeting last night (February 3) at Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian Steakhouse in LoDo. An overflow crowd of nearly 200 enjoyed a terrific array of appetizers and passed meat dishes. And, between bites, an important discussion of the redevelopment of Union Station took place.
The Business Meeting portion of the annual meeting included a special honor for departing board member, Shannon Gifford, honoring her 10 years of service, including a term as President. Four new board members were elected including Christine Santucci, Terry Hershey, Eric Nakata, Lara Davies. And, the baton was passed from Jim McCotter to Josh Davies as the new President.
This busy neighborhood association highlighted the year’s activities and involvement in such projects as the Children’s Playground, LoDo Lights, the Holiday Project, the Good Neighbor Committee and the popular Women’s Series of programs.
And, more meat! A distinguished panel of principals updated the group on the Union Station redevelopment. Councilwoman Judy Montero, Bill Mosher, Diane Barrett from the Mayor's office and Tom Gougeon spoke to the specifics. This project is waiting for final funding approval which is expected, literally, any day. Construction will start immediately, so look for activity within 7 to 60 days!
This “public/private” partnership has put together a creative funding package to start work on moving utilities, grading and dirt removal, moving the Light Rail station, building the underground bus terminal, accommodating commuter rail and putting the transit portion in place for the surrounding commercial development expected.
One of those commercial buildings should break ground soon, the IMA building as the north “wing” building adjacent to the station. Look for more development announcements soon.
Lamb chops, chicken bits, rib-eye and a lot of information about this important LoDo project. All prime!
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