Uproar Over Strip Mall Redevelopment, Bucket-List Restaurants, and Surveillance Tech in Schools

News broke this week that the owner of the Asia Center on Federal Boulevard is ⁠planning to demolish⁠ the strip mall and build in its place three floors of residences on top of ground-floor retail. That story sparked an outpouring of love for the small businesses in the Asia Center and ⁠a petition⁠ now with more than 4,000 signatures demanding “a more thoughtful and inclusive approach.” Politics contributor Adrian Felix joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the future of Federal. Plus, a Satanist student in Elizabeth challenges school surveillance and a members-only bonus segment where we answer ⁠a redditor’s question⁠: If you were moving away, what three restaurants would you need to visit one last time? Help us hit our goal in our spring membership drive! Today is the last day to help us hit our goal and get yourself one of those sweet green “I live here on purpose” Oxford Pennants. Help local journalism thrive, and sign up now at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠  Bree mentioned Aurora venue ⁠Manos Sagrados closing⁠ in May and the ⁠Denver Voice profile⁠ of Ruth Kanatser from Harm Reduction Action Center. Adrian mentioned ⁠the sculpture stolen⁠ from a family’s yard in Congress Park and Alamo Drafthouse ⁠renaming their Littleton location⁠. Paul talked about the Rapids 30th anniversary match and ⁠the photos he shared⁠ on Instagram. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at⁠ denver.citycast.fm⁠. Follow us on Instagram:⁠ @citycastdenver⁠ Chat with other listeners on reddit:⁠ r/CityCastDenver⁠ Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member:⁠ membership.citycast.fm⁠ What do you think about the housing redevelopment proposed on Federal? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 24th episode: ⁠Denver Art Museum⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠