Speer is the official name for the

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neighborhood bounded by 7th Avenue (north), Broadway (West), Alameda Avenue (South) and Downing Street (East). The northeast portion northeast of Speer Boulevard is generally referred to as Alamo Placita due to a local park and historic district of this name.

Characteristics

Generally, the neighborhood character is defined by the Capitol Hill neighborhood to the north, which is a highly dense neighborhood dominated by mid- and high-rise multi-family uses and the Washington Park West and Baker neighborhoods, which are to the south and west of Speer and comprised primarily

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multi- and single-family residential units. The Speer neighborhood itself contains both multi- and single-family residences, with the majority of commercial buildings found along primary thoroughfares such as Speer Boulevard, East 6th Avenue, Broadway and Alameda Avenue. The area's

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is essentially complete and is approximately 98% built, with improvements 30 to 100 years old and ranging from below average to excellent condition. After the passing of

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and the growth of

over the last half of 2010, the neighborhood has been undergoing redevelopment with older bungalows being scrapped for new, denser housing and empty lots being developed into condos, apartments, or mixed use developments.

Recreation

Recreational outlets include Governors Park, which is immediately north of Speer, and Alamo Placita Park, which is located in the northeast portion of the neighborhood. Additionally, the Cherry Creek

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/pedestrian path is located along Cherry Creek/Speer Boulevard, and provides residents access to Denver’s

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system. Washington Park, Denver is also within easy biking and walking distance of the neighborhood.

References

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