DENVER — Just north of downtown Denver and the South Platte River, Globeville sits in the heart of the city and is defined by a tight-knit community that shows a lot of heart, even in the face of challenges.

Residents spoke with Denver7 about the community and the many families who have spent generations living there.

“Uncles, aunts, friends, family, just all living on the same block. It was a great experience growing up here,” said Milo Marquez. “Essentially, growing up, we lived in a bubble. This was our bubble.” Denver7 reporter Ryan Fish with Milo Valdez.

“There's a lot of culture here, a lot of sense of family,” said Rebecca Trujillo, who has spent her whole life living in the neighborhood.

Milo Valdez, leader of community improvement non-profit Globeville First, called growing u

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