Westwood Unidos

The mission of Westwood Unidos is to organize and unify leaders in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver, Colorado to implement strategic initiatives that Westwood residents identify as most important to improving overall community health and well-being. Westwood Unidos was founded in 2012 by residents and organizations previously working together as LiveWell Westwood. WU conducted hundreds of listening conversations with residents to hear the community’s motivation to act. WU then created community action teams to create safer streets and alleys, start a community center, promote school wellness and oral health, and promote transit projects. Additional projects include a youth-led bicycle repair shop and bike library as well as a family nature club.