Get Involved
The Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Civic Ventures, and the City and County of Denver understand that successful planning for Denver’s future means asking challenging questions and gathering thoughtful answers from community members like you! Your questions and answers will play an integral part in the development of the Denver Downtown Area Plan. Sign up to receive emails with information on upcoming meetings, related events, and important updates to this website.
Public Workshops and Meetings
Throughout the planning process, the City will host public workshops and meetings where you can voice your opinion on potential plan elements and review initial plans – contributing to the planning process from start to finish. Check this site often for updates to meeting agendas, community meeting summaries, and online public surveys. View a timeline of the planning process (.pdf, 500k).
Upcoming Workshops and Meetings
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Planning Board Public Hearing on Plan/Plan Adoption
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Webb Building, 201 West Colfax, Fourth Floor, Room 4.G.2/4.F.6
Monday, July 9th, 2007
City Council Public Hearing on Plan and Plan Adoption
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: City and County Building, 1437 Bannock Street
Previous Workshops
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
Community Forum
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
Wednesday, Dec 13th, 2006
Community Meeting #3
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Community Meeting #2
8:30 am to 9:00 am - Light Refreshments
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Public Workshop
Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
Community Meeting #1
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Adams Mark Hotel
1550 Court Pl
Wed, March 22nd, 2006
Community Session: Visual Preference Survey
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Working Groups
Earlier this year, the Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Civic Ventures, and the City and County of Denver sought community members who were interested in volunteering for a working group. Each working group acted as a task force to identify issues/concerns and opportunities for a topic related to the Downtown Denver Area Plan, and included representatives from the project team as well as members of the public. In addition, each working group:
- Researched national “best practices” and brainstorm possible alternatives
- Finalized possible alternative approaches
- Presented the final alternatives at the Steering Committee meeting in August
Working Group Descriptions
Pedestrian Environment & Neighborhood Connectivity
This group examined Downtown pedestrian/transportation/bicycle connectivity with surrounding communities as well as how to improve pedestrian/streetscape amenities throughout Downtown.
Economic Role of Downtown/Job Creation
This group examined global/national economic trends and considered how Downtown Denver can position itself to maintain its role as the economic heart of region.
Retail
This group analyzed Downtown's current retail selection and considered strategies to strengthen and diversify the retail market.
Downtown Living
This group analyzed the growth of housing demand in Downtown Denver and issues related to a need for increased residential amenities and a wider variety of housing types.
16th Street Mall
This group looked at the Mall, considered its aging infrastructure and design, and collaborated on ideas for revitalizing and refreshing its image and design.
Linking Downtown with the Auraria Campus
This group examined key issues surrounding the Auraria/Downtown connection and potential future connections. Among them: transportation and connectivity/TOD opportunities, education and workforce development, economic development opportunities for both sides.
