Community Is the Design: Inside Denver's Green Spaces with Jevon Taylor

What does sustainability really mean in a city like Denver?

In this episode of Seated with Furniture Row, Jevon Taylor — owner of Green Spaces — shares how he transformed one of Denver’s earliest coworking spaces into a thriving community hub designed to lower barriers for small businesses and retain local talent .

From RiNo to a full-block redevelopment on 16th Street, Jevon explains why:

• Belonging is a design strategy

• Local investment outperforms national chains

• Sustainability must include economic access

• Community data can reshape city funding

This episode is for entrepreneurs, city planners, designers, and anyone invested in the future of urban life.

What You'll Learn: Key Topics & Timestamps

02:15 – Reinventing Green Spaces Post-COVID
04:45 – Access & Affordability for Small Businesses
09:12 – Defining Intentional Community
12:36 – The Power of Third Spaces
15:46 – Sustainability Beyond Marketing
19:18 – 16th Street & Downtown Revitalization
24:18 – Avoiding Greenwashing
26:19 – Scaling Community with Data
34:01 – The Future of Ownership & Impact
40:43 – Leadership, Faith & Long-Term Vision

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Green Spaces & Jevon links to stay connected:

www.greenspaces.com

@greenspaces

Jevon's LinkedIn

@obscuraink

@migascoffeeco