- July 2, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Illustration by Ryan Johnson9 Reasons to Love Denver in 2021
Because we got to know our neighborhood business owners as they battled the economic hardships of the past year.
Geoff Van Dyke • July 1, 2021
Cities are often monolithic in the collective imagination, but what really makes them interesting is that they are collections of neighborhoods, each with its own feeling, vibe, and diversity of residents and experiences. Next month, I will have lived in Washington Park West for 13 years, and over that time I’ve become attuned to how the area feels. I’ve gotten to know the bartenders at my favorite pub; I make small talk with my dry cleaner; and I’ve become friendly with Michael, the owner of my neighborhood liquor store. I’m there enough that if Michael has a certain, desirable brand of bourbon in stock (a rarity), he’ll ask if I want a bottle he has kept behind the cash register. These kinds of relationships make living in a…
