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Council approves acquisition and financing for 4965 North Washington development: library, commercial space and deed‑restricted housing

Denver City Council · September 8, 2025
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Summary

Denver City Council approved a package of resolutions to secure a library unit and advance affordable housing and community space at 4965 North Washington Street, voting 12–0 with one abstention to move forward on loans, vouchers and a land lease for the project.

Denver City Council approved a block of resolutions on Sept. 8 that together advance a project at 4965 North Washington Street in Council District 9, combining a new Denver Public Library unit, deed‑restricted affordable housing, community-serving commercial space, and funding commitments for permanent supportive housing.

Councilmember Chris Lewis summarized the package as a model that “brings a city library branch, much needed community meeting space and an affordable housing development.” The package included the following formal actions (adopted together in a block vote after being called…

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