Capitol 150 Pedestrian Walkway Project Cancelled After Overwhelming Public Opposition
Just days after new renderings were released, the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway planned for Denver's Civic Center has officially been cancelled. Governor Jared Polis announced the decision following a statewide poll that showed overwhelming opposition to the proposal.
Original Rendering Courtesy of the Governor’s Office. Graphic Edits by Developing Denver.
Project Details + Public Opposition
The walkway, designed to commemorate Colorado's 150th anniversary, would have spanned 11,000 square feet, connecting the west steps of the Colorado Capitol to Veterans Park across Lincoln Street. The project, designed by Studio Gang along with several local collaborators, was projected to cost up to $28 million. It would have included viewing platforms, public art installations, and sculptural landscaping meant to reflect the state’s natural forms and history.
In a public poll conducted by the state, over 87,000 Coloradans responded. The results were clear:
Yes: 3,330 (3.8%)
Maybe: 2,043 (2.3%)
No: 82,313 (93.9%)
Original Rendering Courtesy of the Governor’s Office. Graphic by Developing Denver.
Governor Polis cited the results in a statement, explaining that while the vision for the project had creative merit, the lack of public support meant it would not be moving forward. The cancellation comes amid a wave of civic investments in the Capitol area, including the Civic Center Next 100 Plan, renovations to the Denver Central Library, and infrastructure upgrades to Civic Center Park. Despite the setback, other projects aimed at improving Denver’s public realm remain on track.
Stay tuned as we continue tracking the evolution of Denver’s public spaces and infrastructure investments.
All project information was sourced from publicly available site plans, renderings, and permitting documents.
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