Introducing Lavender Hill, Denver's first Queer Cultural District

In a few years, visitors to Denver might wander through Capitol Hill and pass signs marking important moments in the city’s LGBTQ+ history.

They might pass through a neighborhood in Baker full of pride flags year-round and visit a public art installation honoring queer culture. Maybe they’ll stay at a hotel owned by a gay couple or visit a longstanding lesbian bar.

It’s part of Zach Kotel’s vision for Lavender Hill, Denver’s first Queer Cultural District. Kotel, a Denver-based designer and co-founder of the District, partnered with The Center on Colfax, Colfax Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and Black Pride Colorado to create the district.