After nearly two decades working at the Denver Urban Renewal Authority—an agency that revitalizes neighborhoods by providing financing to developers—Tracy Huggins has helped turn downtown from a struggling business district to the thriving mixed-use area that it is today. Here, she talks about Denver’s evolution, being a working mother, and why communication is so important.

The longtime Denver attorney talks to 5280 about his childhood, his decision not to run for mayor, and the calling of public service.

Colorado’s breweries trade beer equipment like baseball cards.

The Front Range’s best new and revamped communities.

A Baptist reverend and educator, Dr. Stuart C. Lord worked at DePauw University and Dartmouth College before taking over as president of Boulder’s Buddhist-inspired Naropa University in 2009. Here, he talks about walking the talk, meditation and prayer, and why education cuts hurt America.

Why I parked my car—maybe for good.