CALC Meeting – October 14th, 2020

The Denver Community Active Living Coalition met via Microsoft Teams from 5:30-6:30. The meeting started with a quick virtual scavenger hunt and introductions. Kayla Gilbert shared photos and information about the two street murals that were painted in September at Castro Elementary School in Westwood and Munroe Elementary School. Two more murals will be painted in 2021 at Cuatro Vientos Park and Westwood Park. There was a brief overview of the Denver “Streets for People” Summit, and attendees shared their thoughts. Many people enjoyed the walks. Next up was partner updates. Denver Streets Partnership will be having a Clay St. pop-up. Be Well is  hosting “Virtual House Meetings” on engaging community to dismantle racist systems – contact MBailey@FSUCommunities.org or RMedina@FSUcommunities.org. DRMAC will be starting their Getting There Travel Trainings in the new year, and a currently starting informational presentations about the program for organizations that may be interested. CALC updates included a new book club is in the works, to read and share books about transit. Future of Denver Youth Collaborative has a public meeting on Oct 20^th and is focusing on engaging youth between 14-25. A post meeting evaluation was available: Post Meeting Evaluation: https://forms.gle/PYEaPX2XkV3ZVcz4A . Next meeting is in December.