Summer has clocked in, and Sunnyside is humming —from our Annual BBQ at Diebolt on June 17th to free bike tune-ups to planning your own block party. This month’s newsletter is your guide to everything heating up in the neighborhood:

• AnnualBBQ: RSVP for the June 17 SUNI BBQ before the last burger (or veggie patty) is spoken for.

• Scholar-in-the-Making: See how our SUNI scholarship helped launch Rico Givens-Padilla from North High to a Harvard Ph.D.

• You Spoke, We Listened: Traffic safety, green space, local biz — your survey feedback is shaping our work.

• New Meeting Time for Land Use: First Wednesdays of the month @ 6:30 p.m., Zoom in on June 4 to tackle safe routes, housing choices, and more.

• Permits, Pedals & Picnics: Quick-permit changes, free bike clinics, Denver Days block-party intel, concerts, yoga, rezoning updates, and more.

See you on the patio (and in the Zoom chat),

Warmly, 

The SUNI Board

Become a SUNI member to stay up to date on all the fun and important news in the neighborhood. 

• SUNI Annual BBQ @ Diebolt - June 17
• Take the SUNI Survey
• Land Use
• Community Scoop
  • City Updates

  • Important Plans and Initiatives 

  • Community Events

• New Business Member Welcome 

Burgers, brews, and neighborly banter—what more could you ask for? We cap attendance at 150 and usually sell out, so grab your spot now. Register via our socials, website calendar, or directly here.

SUNI’s Neighborhood Scholarship isn’t just money—it’s a launchpad. Proof? Meet Rico Givens-Padilla, our 2021 recipient. In high school, he led blood drives and March for Our Lives walkouts, showing North Denver’s activist DNA is alive and well.

That same drive took him to Harvard, where he just finished his undergrad and accepted a fully funded Ph.D. in African American Studies & English. 

Rico credits Sunnyside’s scholarship, North’s community-minded teachers, and a neighborhood that “knows resistance is in the soil.” We’re proud to have helped fuel his journey—and can’t wait to see what he does next. 

Read his full story here.

Stay Informed, Get Involved!

Join us at our next SUNI Monthly Meeting on Wed, June 4th. Stay updated on policies that impact your life in Sunnyside. 

This is your opportunity to connect, share your thoughts, and make a difference. 

Note: We have a new permanent day/time. It is the 1st Wednesday of the month.

Topics This Month:

📌 Safe Routes to School

📌 Unlocking Housing Choices

📌 Key Dates for Action on Issues – Provide your input

📌 Open to Resident - Share your concerns or questions

📅 Next Meeting: June 4th, 6:30-8:00pm
📍 Location:Join the Zoom here

Your participation helps shape our neighborhood’s future. Join the conversation—we look forward to hearing from you!

Monthly agenda will be updated prior to the meeting. 

🔗 2025 Agenda Folder

Additional Resource Links

SUNI Documentation:

🔗 SUNI Public Land Use Folder

Past Meeting Recording:

🔗 Land Use YouTube Channel

Are you interested in joining our Land Use committee? Want us to cover any specific topics in the future?  We like to hear from you! Send an email to trupti.suthar@sunnysidedenver.org

Effective May 22, 2025
Doing new construction or an addition on a single-family, duplex, or townhome? Your trade Quick Permit now hinges on having the main Residential Construction Permit in hand first. Linking the permits lets contractors pull up shared plans and keeps inspections in sync.
More info + tutorial: DenverGov.org/QuickPermits · Questions: planreview@denvergov.org

The work to decide which projects the bond will fund is now underway. Watch a recording of the subcommittee orientation and explore more than 5,800 survey responses.

Community-led subcommittees are evaluating the first tranche of proposals from residents, city agencies (based on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan), and organizations across Denver.

Each project is weighed against five criteria: community benefit, equity, economic impact, health/safety/environment, and readiness. 

Stay involved! Help ensure these are catalytic projects that strengthen our communities and reflect our values. Attend a meeting, share your thoughts, and stay engaged.  

Pedal into summer with Alternative Sports’ free bike programs:

• Riding & navigation drills

• Basic maintenance know-how

• Supportive, low-pressure coaching

When & How

• Registration opens May 6, noon (first-come, first-served)

• Sign up: tinyurl.com/Alternative-Sports → search “bike”

Bring a bike if you can; gear provided if you can’t.

• Learn to Bike (ages 7-9)

• Better Biker (ages 10-13)

• Adult Beginner @ Ruby Hill (15+)

• Adult E-Bike Group Rides (15+)

Games, crafts, snacks, and instant prizes—start your summer right! Register for Summer of Adventure, grab your Adventure Guide, and gear up to READ · MAKE · EXPLORE. Bring a bike for a free 10-minute tune-up plus maintenance tips from Bikes Together. For ages 0-18.
Accessibility needs? Email programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 at least 5 business days out.

We're pleased to welcome Roochii Cleaning to the neighborhood. They stand out for their:

• Thorough, flexible services: standard, deep, move-in/out, carpet, & custom plans for busy households and businesses. 

• Eco-friendly approach: non-toxic products that are tough on grime, gentle on the planet. 

• Stellar reputation: 140+ five-star reviews and counting. 

Need a hand with the dust bunnies?
📞 720-307-8027
🌐 roochiicleaning.com/co/denver/

Roochii’s motto: “More free time, cleaner spaces.” We’re thrilled to have them in the neighborhood—and the SUNI family!

Swiss-inspired, Sunnyside-approved. Family-owned, veteran- & women-led, and brewed in experimental small batches so every pour is its own adventure.

Why you’ll love it

• Haus-roasted coffee to start the day

• Unfiltered, gently still ciders to end it

• Cozy Euro taproom vibe just minutes from Union Station

• Zero gluten, zero stress, 100 % welcome

Morning latte, evening nightcap, anytime chill spot—consider Waldschänke your new neighborhood retreat. Prost!

Damaged sidewalk?  Need to report another issue?  Denver's Online Services Hub is your one-stop shop!  Find your local representative, track snow plows, and access many city services online. https://denvergov.org/Online-Services-Hub

Stay up to date on all the fun and important news in the neighborhood. 

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