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@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

quite frankly, you have no idea what you are talking about. you are mis-characterizing my home. thanks, colonizer.

Can't believe you're making a 28 part series on my home city, that's pretty thorough coverage. Great video!

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

i wish people would stop. colorado is full. no more transplants.

@DanielGarcia1980

5 ай бұрын

As a Denver resident, i want to say, you did a great job at showcasing our lovely city! Thank you!

Homelessness is an issue that needs to be talked about because it can't be ignored anymore.

@jongallardo8006

8 ай бұрын

Our government does not care . In fact they are purposely doing this lol

@sunriseoergalilee8388

6 ай бұрын

The illegal immigrants are moving in on places that are supposed to be for homeless veterans and other homeless American citizens. It’s getting hard for those.

@gabrielsr4791

Ай бұрын

@@sunriseoergalilee8388 Yes 😒

I'm a native of Denver Colorado there's lots to do I live in Congress Park so I am nearby 3 parks, botanical gardens, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature and Science, Cherry Creek Mall.

@Psychodermia

9 ай бұрын

Yep, you're right there in the middle of all the bums! 😂😂😂 Bums live in all those parks with the plague-ridden squirrels and drug addicts. Nice choice! 😂😂

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

9 ай бұрын

I'm in Arvada next to foothills and you d never know you were in a major city with the parks and mountains

Thanks for the Denver driving tour and history lesson Chris!

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It's nice seeing a downtown area that's not all boarded up. I loved this video!😊❤

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeah still Denver looks nice for now. Hopefully it can stay that way!

@jag92949

9 ай бұрын

Denver is starting to get boarded up.

No one does a city series like you do, and I’m excited to see this series. Especially since Denver has been a controversial city and getting flack over the migrant crisis. I can only imagine the time and money you have invested in this new documentary. Also that Laramer Square area is extremely lucky to survive Urban Renewal which was a horrific failure of federal spending that destroyed historic downtown areas in the late 60s and early 70s turning glorious architectural areas that are foot traffic friendly in to parking friendly mid century strip malls that now usually are only filled with tattoo parlors bars and Chinese restaurants.

I’m a native of Denver and it’s always had a homeless problem. I would catch the rtd growing up and saw wild things because of the sheer craziness out there. Everything went down hill once 420 was recreationally legalized. There was a mass influx of people and it raised the economic disparity amongst people. I left 8+ years ago because I knew it was only going to get worse.

I’m from five points born at st Joseph. I’m so sad to see how bad it’s gotten. There was always crime but it’s gotten BAD!

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

I agree that it’s sad

@sooperknob

8 ай бұрын

I moved to Five Points in the late 90s and loved it. Finally moved out a year ago (left CO too for that matter). It's sad how bad downtown has gotten.. it just didn't make sense for us to stay there anymore.

@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

@@sooperknobfor one, thanks for being a transplant... (you know what this means.... and also... FIVE POINTS HAS AlWAYS BEEN TRASH

@sooperknob

7 ай бұрын

@@Jimothy-723 Exactly… so it’s very telling that Five Points is now safer than LoDo.

@brandybatesglenn8600

5 ай бұрын

Bad bad

When you say “bored guy” / “board guy” thats me and now that i’ve been removing myself from depression and exploring the city… Denver is built for you to get lost in, everything is so close and convenient.. not to mention the transportation of lime scooters or bikes. Thank you for this coverage, i love hearing history about this place. This place has been good to me.

Lived in Denver for 65 years, I can tell you it’s better days are over.❤

@gabrielsr4791

Ай бұрын

It is so bad ? i'd love to visit one day 😯

@garygatto3410

Ай бұрын

@@gabrielsr4791 I won’t tell you not to visit, but to go anywhere in the mountains like Rocky Mountain national or any one of the good national parks you need reservations months ahead of time I won’t tell you not to go it’s just not the Colorado I grew up in it’s still a very lovely place, but like everywhere else a victim of terrible leadership

You need to mention Broomfield, Superior, Lafayette, Arvada, Westminster, and Thornton, which are are all friendly, uncongested, and low-crime suburbs. Downtown in any central metropolitan area are virtually always the sewer drains.

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

Why do I need to mention all of the Denver suburbs in a video on Downtown Denver?

@GranMastaDee

9 ай бұрын

@@ChrisHarden You don't, but there were a lot of things you talked about including suburbs in the south side of Denver and you and I agree that if you lived in the Denver metro area it wouldn't be downtown.

@SukunaIsAGod

9 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see more coverage of the surrounding areas though I agree.

@GranMastaDee

9 ай бұрын

@@SukunaIsAGod Live in Broomfield. Might be able to point out some interesting locations next time you are around.

@quaaaaaaaar

6 ай бұрын

arvada's cool. lafayette is dope, thornton sucks

I can't wait to watch this on Monday on my TV. YT needs to promote this.

I love it 100 percent. Thank you! I love my Colorado! Hope you can make more videos of just the big Colorado and its cities history! with mountains and rivers and sports. It amazes me I’m from Denver and you know more history than I do. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ definitely to my collection video. Great video!!!

@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

remember all the statues and monuments that were everywhere? yeaaaah... they were all torn down.

Denver resident here and downtown is gone. It’s not getting better anytime soon.

@SukunaIsAGod

9 ай бұрын

How about the surrounding areas like Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Littleton, Westminster, Commerce City etc?

@Naffuhs

6 ай бұрын

am i missing something?? downtowns gotten so much better recently

@gabrielsr4791

Ай бұрын

@@Naffuhs Are u from there?

Yes, that is my High School in the beginning. Except there was no "E" out front when I went. I was bussed in from the suburbs in the late 70's.

What's the name of the music need to add to my playlist while driving around downtown Denver...im always down town

Nice video. I miss cruising a metro taxi cab around Denver town." Lo, do" was an old phrase referring to the party area around 15' and Market.

I grew up in aurora, but id say i dont know the area anymore. I was one of the many people priced out after legal rec 🙃

have not watched in a while. but i love these videos. hope to meet you chris one day.

My husband and I went there last April on vacation. We loved the restaurants, Downtown Aquarium and the Zoo. Very nice city. ❤

Great Video!

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I’ll visit this year for sure and see what’s up! A lot of my coworkers live there so I’m curious.

I subscribed. I live in Wyoming but Denver holds a special place in my heart.

It's easy to take the light rail from Union Station in LoDo to Empower Field so it's still convenient to go to any of the sports events without having to deal with traffic and parking.

Thank you for the footage and raw real truth!

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the watch and the comment!

I am a Colorado native, born in 57...I have been to many places across the state, mostley in the mountains and desert places...Mesa Verde in the southern part of the state is truly spectacular..You can walk right into it and walk around...The sand dunes in the southern part of the state is also spectacular...There is a mountain range right in the same region. The quiet here is very soothing and you can really unwind and just enjoy the quiet ............. The urban regions in down town are worth a look as well...Go to the Art museum and visit City Park....Explore the down town mall while you are there ...........................................

Chris, another great watch. Denver, like any other big city, has good and bad points but the good out weights the bad. This was your twenty-first "Chris Livability Score??? My how time flies.....

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

I know right? Moving along fast

@jetsons101

9 ай бұрын

Somes times it seems to fast; it seems just like yesterday I was fixing flats on my kids bikes and now I help with their car insurance...... LOL

@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

@@jetsons101 no, no. denver is now known as a cesspool and nobody goes there anymore unless they absolutely have to.

@jasonohara5968

2 ай бұрын

​@@Jimothy-723 that's a flat put lie

To be fair, Denver did beat the Chiefs (24-9) last Sunday, the 29th of October. But yeah, the Broncos were hurting for that win.

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

That was after me uploading this video. If you’re a broncos fan, your welcome for the jynx.

@NewGoldStandard

9 ай бұрын

@@ChrisHarden Yeah, I saw it was after you uploaded. I wasn't trying to say you got anything wrong. In fact, you packed an incredible amount of info into this vid; I'm looking forward to seeing more in this series! However, I'm afraid the Broncos will need more than a jinx to salvage this season.

Chris, I'm only about one minute in but have you made it to the Garden of the Gods? There is a neighborhood just south of the Garden of the Gods Park.

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

That's Colorado Springs. Although, Garden of the Gods kind of sounds like the name of a Denver Cannabis store...

@jetsons101

9 ай бұрын

Denver must be full of them..... Just like on Last Man Standing......@@ChrisHarden

Finally getting around to watching this video. I agree with you Chris that a downtown area should be walkable. Driving there is not only pumping pollution onto pedestrians but it is a hazard. Being able to walk allows you to find more places and good for health. LoDo is both being trendy and lazy.

What month and year did you film this? It looks like the city is pretty dead with nobody around..

I've lived in in Denver for 7 months and ive parked all around downtown, now granted I do not leave any of my valuables in my car and I keep a club on my wheel and lock it. I would recommend this to anyone who lives in a big city because you never know. But out of my whole time living here, I've only witnessed a car getting broken into once! haven't witnessed any other crimes aside from that

@ChrisHarden

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Hope that luck continues for you. I had my first car stolen from me in Indianapolis. Had a different car get broken into also in Indy, but nothing was stolen because nothing was in it. Those were some good times.

@gabrielsr4791

Ай бұрын

Well luck U!! Hope to be safe while i being there (one day) 😅😆

2:53 .. im at #13 .. :'( . love the vid !!

Lived all over the Denver metro area Arvada to Littleton, Golden to Arora. Denver native Colfax and Broadway has always been a bad corner it's the central hub for public transportation. You can get to Arora, Arvada, Golden, Littleton all by bus it's cheaper then taking the light rail back in 2012 it would cost 10$ to get to and from Littleton by light rail vs 2.50 by bus. I can only imagine prices have changed.

@caperucito5

9 ай бұрын

I was in Denver at the same time as Chris. I remember I once took a bus downtown and as we got to the last stop I was literally dropped in the middle of a tent city near the Capitol. I was like WTF, I know homelessness is a complex problem and you can't solve it in a day, but why at the very least not move them out of a place which people literally have no way of avoiding?

@SukunaIsAGod

9 ай бұрын

FYI, it's Aurora NOT Arora.

@whitetrashbeautiful2739

9 ай бұрын

@@SukunaIsAGod Okay mister educated nos how to spell. Ha ha I know it's "knows".

@Max_Johnson

9 ай бұрын

​@@whitetrashbeautiful2739you knows it's Aurora not Arora right?

@Jimothy-723

7 ай бұрын

a regional day pass in 2012 was $3.50 for students and $5.00 for everyone els. wtf you mean it cost 10$

Next time you visit Denver ride RTD and do a video on just how dangerous the public transportation is in the mile high.

Will you ever visit the Dakotas?

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

Yes, one day. I really, really am interested in seeing the Dakota’s though. More-so than other states. Not sure what it is about them but I want to see them really bad.

Daddy John would be so disappointed in his namesake City if he were still around

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

Safe to say that most of us are worried about the direction it’s heading.

Pro Tip: Video in low light or early evening will be brighter when you use 30fps because each frame is exposed twice as long

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

After reading a recent comment of yours… yeah… I’d rather not see you write one of those three letter words ever again. 😖

At 50:51 you went past the D&F (Daniels & Fishers) tower which is all that remains of the Daniels and Fishers department store. The store was one of the first in the city to provide goods for the frontier families (much like Sears, Roebuck & Co). The tower is part of the Tabor Center - that was built in the mid-80's. The story of Horace Tabor and his mistress Baby Doe is another part of Denver historical past. At one time the tower was the tallest structure between St. Louis and San Francisco.

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

Something that I missed and could’ve included. Interesting

As far as the skyline, what about the Cash Register building? You know, the one that had an incident in the nineties? Hmm.

If you really want to see Denver, check out Regan Bensen

It was before people migrated here from other states.

Yeah, and people not stopping at stop signs!

People DO NOT come to Denver to see the aquarium!😂😂😂😂😂😂

Went to Denver to check out a possible roommate situation within walking distance of the downtown park/former cemetery. I dodged a bullet and that's not just a phrase. The stories I could tell about my week in Denver, 2010. My best advice is fly into Denver to go skiing but catch your connecting bus ASAP. Same as stop in Albuquerque if YOU HAVE TO stop for gas. And then leave.

You should see Downtown San Jose: lots to do and very few homeless people. Very clean and with cool urban feel.

Never been there , never going 😮

30:40 You aren’t saying Arapahoe properly.

@ChrisHarden

8 ай бұрын

I have to be careful with that one… Mispronouncing that particular word could get me cancelled really quick.

You need to do an updated Denver video. Where's all homeless and migrants everywhere.

Kansas City Chiefs are the Kansas City Missouri Chiefs. There's two Kansas Citys. One in Kansas and Missouri. They don't play in Kansas and isn't associated with Kansas side.

@ChrisHarden

7 ай бұрын

Patrick Mahomes.

2:15 uh, no. thats just the culture. 2:30 if you think denver is walk-able then you have never walked around denver. 3:28 you have no idea what its like here.

Damn, where are people?

@KliggLasser

4 ай бұрын

That's what I wanted to know.

I left Denver in 2019 and man the homeless was bad - crazy bad. It's such a great city, sucks that they let that happen

WTF where are all the cars and pedestrians? I remember how crowded Denver's downtown was when I lived there.. I remember u could not find any parking space .. it looks like a ghost town on this video. 🤔

@Naffuhs

6 ай бұрын

its 5 am

@user-jr5fk4nj8s

6 ай бұрын

@@NaffuhsGot it..

cut the police budget and the police do the crime. budget comes back. go figure.

instead of laying off city employees the mayor reduced their jobs to zero hours.

The homeless people and garbage got me to not like Denver.

@ChrisHarden

9 ай бұрын

It’s sad to see no doubt.

@kayceeyou

9 ай бұрын

Denver Public Schools....horrible.

@Wileyg4lify

9 ай бұрын

@@kayceeyouprivate schools are bad too they just rob you and run away

@jag92949

9 ай бұрын

@@ChrisHarden The mountains in Colorado are beautiful, but I wouldn’t recommend you to live in a city there. Just stay in the Midwest, since you would save money on living expenses.

@jag92949

9 ай бұрын

@@kayceeyou A lot of “educated” young people in Urban Colorado are stupid, so that makes sense. Greeley’s schools are even worse.

This is a pretty exaggerated video. I’ve lived here for 40 years and there has ALWAYS been homeless people. As the population grows, so does the homelessness. That happens in all big cities

Downtown Yuppyville need to stay in Arvada much better and cheaper

It went democrat

Nope you re absolutely right....DEMONCRAPPERS destroyed Denver

Nope get out of LODO try Golden or Arvada

Nah Arvada much better

Its Downtown not LODO...just Yuppyville overpriced and boring people

That great weather sure does attract bums and drug addicts. I think I'd rather wear a coat than deal with those vermin. 👽✌️