The Baker Bark

The city is issuing free construction permits for certain home-improvement projects done between June 1 and June 15.

A variety of home improvements are covered by the Home Renovation Bonanza, including:

• Basic Interior Remodel of existing 1 or 2 Family Dwelling (existing Kitchen, Bath or Bedroom) Basement Remodel of existing 1 or 2
• Family Dwelling
• Residential 1 or 2 Family Roof Covering Repairor Replacement
• Wall Insulation
• Replacement of water heaters
• Change out central heating and air
• Residential Photo Voltaic Systems
• Stucco or siding home exteriors

More information here.

New to the Baker neighborhood, Klipp Architecture has sketched some intial plans for the Alameda Station development:

Here’s what they say about the project:

The Alameda Station mixed-use transit-oriented development, for which planning and design are under way, is based on the foundation of strong real estate and urban design fundamentals, compact design, retail appropriate to the market, market-driven housing, supportive neighborhoods, a well-defined public space and walkable, mixed-use development. Plans for the eight-acre site call for 45,000 square feet of mixed retail, office and restaurant space; 300 to 450 apartment; a pedestrian bridge over the CML/RTD Light Rail; and ample parking to serve commercial and residential use.

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