About this episode

The episode discusses a new proposal to address issues in the LoDo nightclub district, the REI boycott debate, and Denver's ranking as a pleasant-smelling city.

For decades, the nightclub district in LoDo has been notorious for violence and other unsavory activities going down around 2 a.m. when the clubs let out. Many policy proposals have come and gone without changing much, and now Denver’s newly renamed Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection has a proposal that they say will reduce problems and help businesses. Denver Post reporter Elliott Wenzler has been covering the story, and she’s on with producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to dig in. Plus, listeners are divided on the proposed REI boycott, and Denver is the seventh nicest smelling city in the country, according to who? Paul referenced our 2021 episode about nightclub owner and self-professed mafia member Valentes Corleons and this BusinessDen story about a nightclub owner who had to cancel his plans. Elliott talked about Denverite’s 2020 smell map. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think is the nicest smelling part of the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Karolyi, Olivia Jewell Love

Guest: Elliott Wenzler

Topics covered

• LoDo nightclub district
• REI boycott
• Denver smell ranking
• public policy
• local news

Keywords

• LoDo
• nightclubs
• violence
• REI boycott
• Denver smell ranking
• Elliott Wenzler
• public policy
• local news

Sponsors

Delores Project

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Denver Post, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, REI

Places: LoDo, Denver, Denverite, Delores Project

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