Roseanna Frechette, a poet and spoken-word artist, has lived in Denver since 1976, most of that time considering the city a choice, affordable place to work. In recent years, the city’s art scene has exploded, a phenomenon she says she welcomes. Alongside the creative communities’ recent boom development has also exploded, cranes litter the skyline and Denver is growing. Now, says Frechette, artists – who have long depended on the city’s affordability – and their homes and studios are endangered.