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Join Your Neighborhood AssociationOur Board of Directors work directly with our elected representatives and local business leaders to maintain and improve the unique quality of our neighborhood. As our City grows, our neighborhood will experience increased residential density, greater traffic, pressure on our infrastructure and threats to our quality of life. By supporting your Association, you can assist us in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Cherry Creek North. Our annual dues are only $30 per household. The Board envites you to join and participate in our neighborhood association! To join:
History Information For a historical perspective and a look at the economic development plan for Cherry Creek, click on the two documents below. |
General InformationOur address: 283 Columbine St., Box 129, Denver, CO 80206 Mission
To promote, protect, preserve, and enhance the character of the Cherry Creek North neighborhood, the quality of life of its residents, and the feeling of community; and to inform and represent its members.
CCN and Association Facts
CCNNA Geographic Boundaries – 6 th Avenue on the North, 1 st Avenue on the South, Colorado Boulevard on the East, and University Avenue on the West.
CCN Residential Property Owners – 1,800+ as of January 1, 2011
CCNNA Paid Membership (Fiscal Year: October 1 - September 30) 2006 - 299 Members 2007 - 312 Members 2008 - 313 Members 2009 - 390 Members 2010 - 438 Members The Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association is organized as a 501(c) (4) not for profit corporation.
CCN Business Improvement District (BID) Businesses – This City chartered organization provides business support to the 320 independently owned businesses composed of spas, boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and other specialty shops. (www.cherrycreeknorth.com )
Cherry Creek Shopping Center – One of the premier shopping centers in the country. (www.shopcherrycreek.com)
CCNNA Benefits for Members Monitoring of Zoning and Licensing Issues Zoning Committee – This committee constantly monitors issues related to zoning changes and variances, which may adversely affect property values. In addition, all new liquor licenses and changes to license ownership are monitored to protect the quality of life in CCN. Resident Assemblies – These meetings enable residents affected by major neighborhood development projects the opportunity to be informed on the project and voice any concerns and issues directly to project development staff. Enhancing Public Safety Safety Committee – This CCNNA committee has been recently formed to promote neighborhood and business district safety improvements. District 3 Police Meetings – Committee members and residents attend the District 3 meetings on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss CCN safety issues.
Communicating with Members and Residents General Resident Meetings – These meetings are held five times a year for all CCN residents, providing speakers and discussion on important City and CCN issues. CCNNA Newsletter and Website – The newsletter is printed five times a year prior to each General Resident meeting and the website (www.ccnneighbors.com ) is updated continuously with important City and CCN information for residents. Email System – All CCNNA paid members with email are included in the association email system, which provides prompt, current information on important issues. Member information, including email address, is kept confidential and restricted to CCNNA use only. Special Information Forums – These educational and feedback events are arranged periodically on important CCN and City issues. Neigborhood Participation and Fun Blockbuilder's Program – This active program builds a sense of community on each CCN block to enhance safety and security, friendships, communication, and quality of life in Cherry Creek North. Spring Fling – Every spring the association sponsors a member party at a CCN location for residents to meet each other, make new friends, and develop a community spirit. Social Activities – CCNNA offers social opportunities for residents, such as pot luck dinners, book club, bridge, movies, wine tasting, and other fun activities. Special Events – The association sponsors events for member enjoyment and contributions to the community (e.g. assistance to the Salvation Army boxing Christmas gifts for the needy). Representing CCN in City Organizations Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC) – This citywide neighborhood organization brings together all Denver neighborhoods on comprehensive city and community issues. (www.neighborhoodlink.com/denver/inc) Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) – This association with boundaries of Broadway to Colorado Boulevard and 1 st to 22 nd Avenues provides expertise and support to residents in the areas such as zoning, liquor licensing, and City services. (www.chundenver.org) Cherry Creek Steering Committee (CCSC) – This CCN focused organization is made up of 25 representatives from CCN residents and businesses, neighborhoods contiguous to CCN, interested CCN parties, and City officials. Its purpose is to address major CCN economic improvement and infrastructure issues. CCN residential has four representatives on the Committee. |
