Valverde denver

Federal Boulevard was a narrow and sparsely driven road. By Valverde was seeing substantial growth. The modest neighborhood was a haven for small truck farms. Many truck farms were sold for redevelopment. The South Platte River flooded in causing millions of dollars in property damage. Valverde was one of the neighborhood affected the most. This caused many people to leave the area entirely. Close to bus lines and two freeways, it is easily accessible.

Residents enjoy being close to retail, industry and open space. Alameda Avenue to the south, and W. The Anuual Residential Turnover is Main Attractions: Affordable compared to other Denver neighborhoods, less than five minute drive to downtown. No for sale data. No homes for sale. For Rent on Trulia: 3 homes. To Downtown Denver: 17 minutes. Arts and Entertainment. Amenity information provided by. What Locals Say. At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

Kids play outside. There are sidewalks. Car is needed. It's dog friendly. It's walkable to restaurants. Yards are well-kept. Parking is easy. People would walk alone at night. There's wildlife. It's quiet. The early developers saw the beautiful area buffering the South Platte River as a valley of flourishing green, natural vegetation, and trees.

The incorporated Town of Valverde was founded in while the area was in Arapahoe County. Historical development in the neighborhood took place first in the area along Alameda Avenue, and east of Tejon Street. This area formed the nucleus of the old Valverde community, along with the northeastern part of Athmar Park and the adjacent industrial areas of Athmar Park and Sun Valley neighborhoods.

Early development also took place in the northwestern section of the area, which is closely related to the old Barnum community. In earlier times Federal Boulevard was narrow, did not carry much traffic, and did not create the physical and psychological barrier that it does today. After the turn of the century development began in the area east of Tejon Street, but it was not until that substantial construction activity occurred.

Small truck farms flourished In the Valverde area. Farmers used their small trucks to take produce to the market place. The industrialization of the area surrounding the river basin started with the selling of truck farms for redevelopment.

The construction of I in the mids and the West 6th Avenue Freeway in the s had a major impact on the industrialization of the Valverde neighborhood. The highway and freeway had many interchanges -- on and off ramps at West 6th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, Bryant Street and West Alameda -- that provided good access to the area.