Tagged : Five Points

Five Points is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the city of Denver. It has recently undergone a period of development that has seen the population changed and diversified from its African-American roots. There is still a strong sense of history tied to the neighborhood, however, and it is often considered the heart of the city's African-American community.

The Five Points neighborhood is so named because it is located at the point where the diagonal grid of downtown Denver meets East Denver's rectangular grid, creating a five way intersection where Washington Street, 26th Avenue, 27th Street and Welton Avenue meet. The neighborhood lies within the East Side of Denver.

Five Points is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver. Much of the…

Denver, like most cities, is made up of a number of different neighborhoods.  Each neighborhood has a style substance all its own.  There are any number of neighborhoods in Denver that are pleasant to live in, as well as conveniently located near commercial and industrial settings where people work.  Just like in any other city, different neighborhoods will appeal to different people.  One of the tricks when moving to a new city, or even relocating in the city someone already lives in, is choosing the neighborhood that best fits the person or family who is relocating.

Here is a look at just some of the different neighborhoods offered by the city of Denver:

Athmar Park
Athmar Park sits along the South Platte River, and was not officially incorporated into…