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🌱 What 450 new homes could mean for Midtown Centennial’s future
Centennial, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Centennial? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What 450 new homes could mean for Midtown Centennial’s future
- Why Smoky Hill Road neighbors say they’ve had enough of speeding
- How did Eagle Crest volleyball break into USA TODAY’s regional rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Scams in the Age of A.I.: Facts, Risks, and Smart Prevention.
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Centennial office building to be demolished after $20M deal (businessden.com subscription) — A major office building at 7400 S. Alton Court in Centennial has sold for $20 million and is slated for demolition to make way for 450 new homes. Cityview’s project, enabled by a recent City Council rezoning, advances Midtown Centennial’s shift from office parks toward a denser, walkable, mixed-use neighborhood. 
• Neighbors along Smoky Hill Road in Centennial want safety stepped up after 2 crashes in 24 hours (9news.com) — Multiple serious crashes along Smoky Hill Road in Centennial, including a recent fatal T-bone collision, have neighbors demanding stronger safety measures. Residents describe constant speeding and dangerous crossings, while the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and City of Centennial review engineering fixes, enforcement, and public-safety messaging for this high-crash corridor.
• 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 9 (usatoday.com) — Centennial’s own Eagle Crest High School boys volleyball team has cracked the West Region’s top 15 in USA TODAY’s latest rankings, putting the school on a national radar. The list compares top programs across the western states and shows where Colorado teams stack up against California, Arizona, and others.
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Coffee with the Principal
Cherry Creek Elevation Centennial , CO 80112
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Cherry Creek Academy Charter, 6260 South Dayton Street, Englewood
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Multi-Cultural Fair
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High Plains Elementary School HIG Gym
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CCA 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort, 200 Inverness, Cherry Creek
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Friday May 8
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