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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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EXPLORING WEST COLFAX — OLD AND NEW
EXPLORING WEST COLFAX — OLD AND N …

West Colfax has been a meaningful destination for 150 years. Throughout the years, it has always evolved with the times. While experiences here cannot be easily categorized—we gave our best effort. Here are some local favorites—divided into foodie and hobbyist adventures as well as venues considered “tried-and-true” mainstays and those with historical significance.Making History   Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — 1600 Pierce Street (one block north of W. Colfax) Once the grounds...

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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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Dare to Dream: West Colfax Charts a Course for 2040
Dare to Dream: West Colfax Charts a …

What do you want your world to look like in 2040? Think about it. How would you forge a path for the next generation? What about the unknowns? Talking about unknowns five years ago, “novel coronavirus” or “COVID-19” were not household words. Clearly, this global pandemic has and will impact our path forward. More on that later. In 2014, when a collection of engaged citizens convened to chart a course for the next 25 years for Lakewood’s storied West Colfax corridor, they faced many unknowns....

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