Central Park United Neighbors (CPUN) implements much of its activities through its committees. Committees are formed when a topic has been identified as being of ongoing interest and importance to the community. Committees are responsible for organizing communications and events that increase awareness and engagement among the residents of Central Park.
Join a Committee
Committees are not reserved for board members! CPUN welcomes anyone interested in improving the quality of life in our community. Please see the brief descriptions of our committees below and contact the committee chair or CPUN if you’d like to get involved.
The Communications and Outreach Committee is responsible for organizing and disseminating communications on behalf of Central Park United Neighbors (CPUN). This includes:
- Email and social media
- Promotional events
- Fundraising
- Advertising and print communications
- Website
Committee membership is open to anyone interested in collaborating on communications and outreach on behalf of CPUN.
We strive to:
- Inform, educate, and engage with residents of the Central Park community around equity and diversity issues affecting every community member.
- Advocate for, and elevate all, community voices by encouraging greater representation of, and reducing disparate impacts to, underrepresented groups within Central Park.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to the CPUN board to ensure all board actions are reflective of, and informed by, the diverse population and perspectives in our community.
4th Tuesday of every odd month (January, March, May, July, etc.) 6pm via Zoom
Approximately 2.5 hours every other month. If planning an event, up to 5 hours every other month.
- Mandle Rousseau, Co-Chair
- Shalise Hudley-Harris, Co-Chair
The Education Committee will determine the needs of, and provide support for, education issues for Central Park neighbors of all ages.
The Health & Safety Committee connects the community with resources and services to respond to new and ongoing needs throughout the neighborhood. We partner with city agencies and non-profit organizations to address issues that are of concern to members of the community, with emphasis on preparation and prevention.
A safe community is more than a community without crime, it is a place where everyone can live, work and play in healthy and happy ways. While addressing issues of crime is at the forefront of the committee’s work, it is far from our only goal. We work to bring neighbors together to resolve disputes, abate neighborhood nuisances and never stop finding ways to improve the neighborhood we all call home.
Dialogue
Provide opportunities for the community to engage with the Denver Police Department and City Council. Organize community meetings to address new and existing crime concerns. Partner with DPD to establish programs such as Neighborhood Watch and providing a point-of-contact for neighbors and the DPD for working through crime.
Resources
Provide a forum for the community to engage with city agencies involved in health and safety. This includes partnerships and contacts at the Denver Police Department, Denver Code Enforcement and the Denver Park Rangers.
Mediation and Advocacy
Where appropriate, engage community members to address issues through alternative dispute resolution while acting as a community conduit of information and advocate. Encourage alternatives for neighbor dispute resolution by connecting neighbors with mediation services to resolves problems without involving the police. In cases of new or ongoing crime and issues related to neighborhood policing, advocate for our community in front of relevant city agencies to ensure our voices are heard in a constructive and effective manner.
Emerging Issues
Identify and respond to emerging issues throughout the community. Engaging neighbors to understand what little problems exist and identify solutions before they become big problems. In addition to crime focusing on issues of unhealthy or unsanitary properties and other quality of life issues. Collaborate with city agencies and service providers to ensure the unhoused population is connected to housing resources.
The Health and Safety Committee oversees the Central Park neighborhood watch program in partnership with the Denver Police Department. Click here for more information and to get involved.
The committee meets once a month, meetings are open to the public.
- Shelters & Services for Unhoused Individuals — View Graphic
- When to Call the Police — View Graphic
- Denver Alternatives to 911 — View Graphic
The Safe Streets Committee strives to 1) keep the Central Park community informed about issues affecting our mobility systems and 2) assist community members in becoming advocates for walking, biking, rolling, and driving safely throughout the neighborhood.
- Carol Hunter, Co-Chair
- Amy Campbell, Co-Chair
The Safe Streets Committee meets the first Wednesday of every other even month (February, April, June, August, October, December) from 3:00 to 4:00 PM on Zoom. Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome all participants! Please see the virtual meeting info below, and contact Carol Hunter or Amy Campbell with any questions about joining.
Zoom Meeting: centralparkunitedneighbors.com/zoom
Can’t make it to a meeting? Please leave us a comment using this form.
If you experience a safe streets issue (e.g., unsafe crosswalk, obstructed stop sign, bike lane debris, etc.) it is important for you and others to report it to City of Denver officials. Reporting on social media only is not effective.
- Reach out to the City of Denver either by dialing 311 or reporting online via Online Services Hub. Provide a thorough description of the issue, including exact location and photos (if possible).
- Additionally, report the issue to your elected City Council representatives:
- District 8 Councilwoman Shontel Lewis
- At-Large Councilwoman Sarah Parady
- At-Large Councilwoman Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
Traffic enforcement issues (e.g., speeding, illegal parking, etc.) should be directed to the Denver Police Department.
- Reach out to the District 5 Community Resource Officer Technician Danae Ferencz at danae.ferencz@denvergov.org, 720- 913-1405.
- The District 5 safety officer dedicated to traffic issues is Officer Randy Chavez, randy.chavez@denvergov.org.
- The DPD non-emergency number is 720-913-2000.
For a shareable graphic highlighting this key reporting information, click here.
- Here is how Denver determines solutions to safe streets issues
- Denver’s Complete Streets Guidance document for street design
- Denver Streets Partnership
- Empowering people with knowledge and experiences that inspire more sustainable living.
- Encouraging our community to enjoy the parks and open space of Central Park.
- Leveraging our work to foster a more diverse and inclusive community.
Committee membership is open to anyone interested in developing, collaborating on, or participating in programming.
The Sustainability Committee has paused its activities for the moment. Please contact the committee leaders at Sustainability@CentralParkUnitedNeighbors.com for details on any activities or meeting topics you would like the help the committee organize.
