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Program Initiatives

The Neighborhood Initiatives are programs designed to stimulate stronger neighborhoods and to realize the goals of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS).
OLD 2007 Program Information - New 2008 Information available July 2008

Dumpster Days
Wheat Ridge 2020 has a program that provides large dumpsters for neighborhood clean-up. This means that you can get rid of unwanted materials around your house and on your street… free of charge!

Included Materials: Yard debris, furniture, general trash, appliances

Materials Not Allowed: Please NO refrigerators or freezers, sod, dirt, bricks, cement, stones or HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (flammable liquids or chemicals).

If you’re interested in having a large dumpster on your street for one weekend, and would be willing to encourage its use by your neighbors, please call WR2020 at 720-259-1030.
Dumpster Days Application 2007
Dumpster Days Liability Waiver
Dumpster Days Agreement to Report 
11 blocks have received dumpsters in 2007.  Please call the office to be on a waiting list for information when the next round of dumpsters will be awarded.

Neighborhood Block Party Small Grants
Wheat Ridge 2020 created a program to encourage more block parties in Wheat Ridge.

Apply now for a small grant for your neighborhood block party by following these steps:
1) Download this information packet and read it. (see below) 
2) Talk to your neighbors and plan a date for a neighborhood block party. You must live in Wheat Ridge to be eligible. Last year's block party grant recipients are not eligible.  The priority area for this program is Sheridan to Pierce and 32nd to 44th Avenues.
3) Fill out the application and apply for a $150 voucher to a Wheat Ridge grocer. All awardees must display a banner from WR2020 at the party to acknowledge the support received.
4) Send in your application and the agreement to report. Awardees will be expected to submit a brief summary of the block party within 30 days of the event. A simple accounting of how many people attended, what activities took place, how WR2020 was promoted and pictures of the event will constitute a final report.
5) Await notice from the Neighborhood Initiatives Committee on the approval of your grant. 

 Block Party Application 2007
Block Party Agreement to Report 

There are several slots available for block parties still available.  Apply today.  Thanks for your interest in strengthening your community! 

Frontyard Landscape Renovation Grants
Wheat Ridge 2020 created this program to demonstrate effective landscape plans for our Colorado climate. 

The Landscape plan of the proposed renovation will be provided at the site to be an example of what can be done to update yards and add value to our Wheat Ridge properties. This grant will be awarded to 2-3 Wheat Ridge homeowners in the priority area of Sheridan to Pierce and 32nd to 44th Avenues. Homeowners must apply and give a sense of what kind of upgrades they envision as well as their ability to maintain the renovated yard. WR2020 will have a panel of landscape professionals to make these grant selections.  Applications are due May 25, 2007.

Frontyard Landscape Renovation Grant Application 2007

The first WR2020 Landscape Renovation small grant was awarded to a Wheat Ridge family at 8730 West 34th Ave in 2006.  Please drive or walk by to get ideas for your own yard.

Tree-a-thon
Wheat Ridge 2020 created this program to increase curb appeal and to further realize Wheat Ridge as a Tree City.

Last year's Tree-a-thon brought together many neighbors and helped to strengthen Wheat Ridge as a tree city. 

This year's Tree-a-thon service area is from Sheridan to Teller and 38th to 44th Avenues.  Call the office to sign up to receive a tree.




Past Activities
Wheat Ridge 2020 Tree-a-Thon 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Wheat Ridge has a proud tradition as Tree City USA and now has many dead or dying trees (elms, etc) because of recent stress & infestations. WR2020 voting member, Steve Allen, owns a tree farm in Grand Junction (www.TreePlantation.com) and offered trees to WR2020 for the cost of digging and shipping. 

The initial WR2020 project of 150 trees served the neighborhood bounded by 38th / 32nd / Sheridan Avenues and Pierce Street . Trees were delivered curbside on 35th Avenue to those homeowners or renters with owner permission who reserved their tree on a first come first served basis & who had pre-dug their hole. The initial assortment of trees, all that do well in Colorado, included large shade trees in the following quantities- Ashes (Autumn Purple (17), Marshall Seedless (30), Patmore (17) Bur Oak (5), Lanceleaf Cottonwood (14), Hackberry (20) & Honey locust (8). Also available were smaller ornamental trees such as various crab trees (Adams (5), Indian Magic (2), Royalty (10), Spring Snow (17)) and some fruitless Newport Plums (5). 

A suggested donation of $25 to WR2020 was accepted to help continue the project throughout Wheat Ridge. 
Remember to be safe before digging, contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at 1-800-922-1987 (FREE Service)