Our slice of Denver is Perfect in so many ways. We continue to grow as a city, and those of us living close to the urban core are definitely feeling all of the growth, change, and innovation underway. We get lots of questions about these projects, and we also get requests from people who are interested in getting more engaged in the future of their neighborhood. Here’s a partial list of the projects currently underway in District 10 along with ways to learn more about each of those projects. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your interest in helping shape Denver’s future.
Community Planning and Development:
- East Central Area Plan
Neighborhood planning initiative covering 6 neighborhoods: Uptown, Capitol Hill, Cheesman, Congress, City Park, City Park West
Started July 2017
Contact Scott Robinson, CPD: scott.robinson@denvergov.org - Group Living Recommendations (citywide)
Proposed text amendments to the Denver Zoning Code that would update residential use regulations to increase housing opportunities and flexibility
Started March 2018
Contact Andrew Webb, CPD: andrew.webb@denvergov.org - Affordable Housing Zoning Incentive (citywide)
Citywide project to develop ways to encourage construction of affordable and mixed-income housing, especially in transit-rich areas
Started February 2020
Contact Annaliese Hock, CPD: annaliese.hock@denvergov.org - Golden Triangle Zoning & Design
Neighborhood planning project to create new zoning and design standards for the Golden Triangle (Civic Center) neighborhood
Started May 2019
Contact Kristofer Johnson, CPD: kristofer.johnson@denvergov.org - Cherry Creek East Overlay
Neighborhood planning project to create a zoning overlay to direct design standards for the Cherry Creek East (CCE) neighborhood - Residential Infill Project (citywide)
We’re still looking for more detail about this new project - Started July 2020
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Department Of Transportation and Infrastructure:
- South Central Community Transportation Network
Regional transportation planning project to create complete multimodal networks with a rapid build-out of low-stress bikeways
Started June 2020
Contact Denver Moves Project Team: denvermoves@denvergov.org - Denver Moves: Downtown
Transportation planning project to re-envision the city’s downtown transportation system
Started December 2018
Contact Denver Moves Downtown Project Team: denvermovesdowntown@denvergov.org - Denver Moves: Cherry Creek – currently on hold, awaiting funding
- Colfax Bus Rapid Transit
Transportation planning project to implement a center-running Bus Rapid Transit along the Colfax Avenue corridor
Started 2018
Contact Ryan Billings: info@colfaxcorridorconnections.com - 5280 Trail
Transportation planning project to create a 5.280-mile pedestrian and cyclist loop around Denver’s urban core
Contact Adam Perkins, Downtown Denver Partnership: aperkins@downtowndenver.com - 16th Street Mall Redesign
Transportation planning project to rebuild and modernize the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall
Started May 2016
Contact Steve Coggins, Denver DOTI - Jackson Street Storm Drain System
Infrastructure project to manage stormwater and improve flood protection for residents and businesses between Colfax and 12th Avenues, from Jackson to Albion Streets
Started January 2020
Contact Terry Martin, DOTI: terry.martin@denvergov.org - Bannock Street Project
Transformational project to turn Bannock Street from Colfax Avenue to 14th Avenue into a public gathering space that can be enjoyed year-round
Started April 2020
Contact Jay Decker, DOTI: james.decker@denvergov.org
Denver Parks and Recreation:
- Congress Park Pool Redesign
Started Fall 2018 - Congress Park Playground
Starting August 2020
Contact Chris Schooler, DPR: christopher.schooler@denvergov.org - Sunken Gardens Park Master Plan
Started July 2020 - Quality Hill Dog Park (on hold – community driven process)
Denver Arts and Venues:
- Congress Park 1% Public Art Project
- Denver Art Museum 1% Public Art Project
- Civic Center Park Amphitheater Redesign (Elevate Denver Bond)
