This meeting is a chance for neighbors to gather and discuss issues relevant to the neighborhood. It is also an opportunity to vote on members of the SHCA Board.

We plan to discuss the accomplishments of the past year and plans for next year. We would like to put a special focus on ideas from the community for what else the SHCA can do to promote neighborhood connections in the coming year. Please come ready with ideas and enthusiasm to implement them with the Association’s help.

At the time of writing only 46 of 561 properties in the area of the Southern Hills Community Association have paid dues for 2026. Dues are paid per property, per calendar year. We can’t do it without you! Find this email useful? Enjoy attending our events? Want to see us do even more? Please consider joining the SHCA and paying your annual dues if you live in the neighborhood.

Visit the “Join” page of our site and scroll down. Properties with paid dues are listed by street number, street direction, and the first three letters of the street name. The first three letters of the last name of the resident on the most recent payment are also displayed. Do you think you paid, but don’t see your property listed? Send us an email with your details and we will investigate.

Join the SHCA now and pay your annual dues (only $25!) if you live in the neighborhood. If you live outside the Association area, please consider making a contribution, too! We also plan to collect dues at the meeting.

Thank you to everyone who showed up at the Southeast regional community engagement meeting at Hamilton Middle School! We had a fantastic turnout and made it clear to DPS that we love Slavens, how it works today, and its place in our neighborhood! Unfortunately, the district had very little to share at the meeting. Everyone is encouraged to pay close attention as the process develops. Stay tuned for more updates!

ALERT: Potential Changes to Slavens Boundaries!
Southern Hills May '26 News - Boundary Info Included!
Meeting Videos - Potential Changes to Slavens Boundaries
DPS Boundary Review Update - Survey Results Preview and Upcoming Meeting
Southern Hills August '26 News

Your school. Your neighborhood. At risk. Several volunteers handed out this flyer explaining the stakes of the process to families at pick-up and drop-off in the last days of school at Slavens.

Do you want to help keep our students safe while making a positive impact on the Slavens community? We are looking for volunteers or paid crossing guards to assist with student safety during arrival and dismissal. This is a great way to get involved, help children keep safe, and even earn a little extra money.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Darcie Forde at [email protected]. Your help makes a difference!

Home gardeners can give back this summer by sharing extra homegrown produce for Hunger Relief. The free Fresh Food Connect mobile app connects you to a local organization that accepts and distributes homegrown produce donations to support our community. When you have extra produce to share, simply use the app to schedule and track your produce donations all season long. Thank you for supporting our community! 🌱

Learn more and download the Fresh Food Connect App here: https://bit.ly/3GVFDiW

Celebrating design for civic good in Denver.

Common Ground brings together civic leaders, community organizations, designers, and students to co-create public pavilions that show the power of design to create a Denver where everyone belongs.

Five community organizations from around Denver were paired with teams of architecture students and faculty at the University of Colorado Denver to co-create public pavilions that celebrate their unique mission and identity. The pavilions will be on display at a first-of-its-kind design festival for Denver, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex for a limited time starting September 24. Following the festival, each organization will own the pavilions, creating lasting impact in their communities.

Learn More About the Common Ground Community Design Festival

The Denver Board of Water Commissioners announced an amendment to its Stage 1 drought resolution to prohibit lawn watering as of Oct. 1. Until that time, Denver Water customers are required to follow mandatory watering restrictions of two assigned days per week through September 30.  High temperatures, limited precipitation and a record-low snowpack continue to place significant pressure on water supplies. 

Denver Water will also step up watering rules enforcement: Customers who repeatedly violate watering restrictions may face enforcement actions and charges of up to $2,000. Additional measures may include installation of a water-flow restriction device on the property or, in severe cases, disconnection of water service.

High-traffic, active-use grass areas, such as parks and school fields, may only be watered after September 30, under a Denver Water-approved water budget or variance. Additionally, recycled water users can continue to irrigate any day of the week, following the standard watering rules, as they are relying on reused water supply.

What can you do?

Remember: every gallon saved, indoors and outdoors, helps preserve supplies today and improves our ability to recover from drought conditions in the years ahead.

For more information on watering restrictions, more ways to save water and how to report water waste, visit denverwater.org/conserve. 

Check out the University Hills farmers market in South Denver on Saturdays from 9am-1pm from May through October 31. You'll find all kinds of freshness -- produce, food and beverage as well as handmade wellness and crafts plus live music.

Earlier this year, we invited community members to submit original designs that could be incorporated into concrete sidewalks throughout Denver. After reviewing eligible submissions, a panel representing a range of city leadership and community voices selected five finalists to advance to the public vote. 

Now it’s your turn to help choose the winning design!

Vote Now!

What: A contractor for DOTI will begin work to make Buchtel Boulevard from University to Colorado boulevards a more complete street, where it's easier for pedestrians and people who scooter and bike to access jobs, schools, shops, and transit stops. The project includes building safer intersections and pedestrian and bike crossings and upgrading bike facilities and traffic signal infrastructure.

When: Starting July 2026

Where: People can expect to see infrastructure improvements at five intersections: Buchtel and University, Buchtel and St. Paul, Buchtel and Colorado, Evans and University, and Evans and Colorado.

People can email the project's public information team at [email protected] to sign up for regular project updates and to learn about temporary travel impacts as improvements are made.

Must be a paid Member to vote. Please consider paying your dues in advance if you live in the Membership area.

Join us on the field and playgrounds at Slavens School for a chance to hunt for eggs and visit with your neighbors! Details to come.

Cover your ride with festive decoration and join us at the field at Slavens School for a bike/scoot/walk around the neighborhood behind a fire truck!

We can’t do it without you! Find this email useful? Enjoy attending our events? Want to see us do even more? Please consider joining the SHCA and paying your annual dues if you live in the neighborhood. If you don’t, please consider a contribution anyway! All are welcome at our public events.

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