Andrew Kenney

Andrew Kenney covers Denver and its government. His work explores how urbanization is reshaping Colorado's cities and whom it benefits, focusing on housing, sustainability, culture and government accountability. He previously worked as a reporter for The (Raleigh) News & Observer and for Denverite. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was honored with the Associated Press' Walter Spearman Award for young writers in 2015, among other recognition.

A 'parking podium' under construction Thursday, ...

Downtown parking paradox: Denver wants fewer new spots, but they just keep coming

October 19, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Denver has tried to discourage the construction of downtown parking decks, but they just keep coming. Should developers be afraid of "peak parking?"

Denver's not done with its local elections just yet. Voters will receive ballots for the Nov. 5 election that include four decisions about the city of Denver's government.

Denver ballot initiatives 2019: What are questions 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D about?

October 11, 2019 at 6:24 p.m.

Denver's not done with its local elections just yet. Voters will receive ballots for the Nov. 5 election that include four decisions about the city of Denver's government.

Beloved Community Village residents are having ...

Denver opens the door for tiny homes. Will mobile homes be next?

October 8, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

The Denver City Council voted on Monday to make it easier to build tiny-home communities in most of Denver.

U.S. Senator Cory Gardner speaks during ...

Cory Gardner “deeply concerned” about Trump decision on Syria pullback

October 9, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado joined a growing number of GOP leaders Monday afternoon in criticizing President Donald's Trump decision to pull out of northern Syria, abandoning Kurds who...

Get ready for 500 new 30-foot-tall cell poles around Denver’s neighborhoods

October 7, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Companies have built 163 freestanding cell poles around Denver in recent years, according to city permitting data, and they’ve requested permits for about 350 more.

Denver announces plans for 3 miles of Broadway bike and bus lanes

October 4, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Denver Public Works is moving forward with a project that is meant to make one of Denver's busiest roads friendlier for buses, bikes and pedestrians.

Denver mayor Michael Hancock answers a ...

Denver city officials face their first public meeting on $15-an-hour minimum wage

October 2, 2019 at 8:11 p.m.

On Wednesday night, Denver's city leaders got their first in-person taste of public opinion about a proposed minimum wage hike.

Park Hill Golf Club: Get ready for another Denver development debate

October 2, 2019 at 2:17 p.m.

The city of Denver is ready to end the legal conflicts that have ensnared a valuable piece of property in the city's northeast. But a proposed settlement may only be...

Amid rising public skepticism about e-cigarettes, the Denver City Council voted unanimously on Monday to ban the sale of nicotine vaporizers, cigarettes and other tobacco products to people under 21.

Denver bans tobacco sales to those under 21, requires sales license

September 30, 2019 at 10:41 p.m.

Amid rising public skepticism about e-cigarettes, the Denver City Council voted unanimously on Monday to ban the sale of nicotine vaporizers, cigarettes and other tobacco products to people under 21.

“Not the golden ticket”: Colorado Democrats may change Section 8 voucher rules

October 7, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

Landlords in Colorado have no obligation to accept housing vouchers, which makes it difficult to use the benefit. Colorado Democrats are considering changes.

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