4 minute read • Denver has officially begun its first major renovation of Civic Center Park in over 100 years, with construction now underway as part of the Civic Center Next 100 project.

4 minute read • Plans for Williams Village II would redevelop an existing shopping center near Baseline Road and 30th Street in Boulder into a new mixed-use district featuring 427 housing units, retail space, and a central Village Green plaza.

4 minute read • The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will close its Hall of Gems & Minerals on April 15 as it begins a $30 million renovation and 50 percent expansion. The reimagined Dea Family Gems & Minerals Hall is expected to reopen in 2027.

3 minute read • New framework renderings have been released for the 155 acre Park Hill Park, outlining the long term vision for what will become Denver’s fourth largest public park. Backed by $70 million in bond funding, the former Park Hill Golf Course site is now moving from acquisition into detailed design and phased implementation.

3 minute read • Denver Parks and Recreation has unveiled a preferred design concept for the renovation of the historic Sloan’s Lake Boathouse, proposing a new community and event space with updated interiors, outdoor patios, beverage concessions, and continued park operations.

3 minute read • Updated development plans outline a $185 million expansion at the National Western Center, adding more than 726,000 square feet of new construction across 17 acres. The proposal includes a new equestrian complex, a nine-story hotel, structured parking, community and urban agriculture space, and the adaptive reuse of the historic Armour Building.

3 minute read • A formal Site Development Plan has been approved for a 170-unit affordable housing project at 4995 Washington Street in Globeville, featuring a new Denver Public Library branch and community café.

8 minute read • This report provides a detailed look at how the Denargo Market Beer Garden navigated Denver’s zoning and Special Exception review process. It examines the full permit timeline, highlights the coordination challenges that slowed approval, and shows how documentation clarity and operational conditions ultimately unlocked zoning approval.

4 minute read • Hopscotch Beer Garden is planned as a Phase 1 activation at Denargo Market, bringing a temporary outdoor food and beverage destination to the riverfront district ahead of future mixed-use development.

4 minute read • Denver has officially broken ground on the Civic Center Next 100 project, a $50M redesign that will restore the Greek Theater, upgrade the Central Promenade, improve accessibility across the park, and prepare Civic Center for its next century of events, performances, and daily public use.

3 minute read • The City and County of Denver has submitted plans for a new East Terrace at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, expanding public space at one of Colorado’s most iconic venues.

3 minute read • A bold new proposal has surfaced that could dramatically reshape downtown Denver’s skyline: the Rocky Mountain Eye, a 500-foot Ferris wheel positioned along the South Platte at the base of the 16th Street Mall.

4 minute read • After two years of construction and more than $190 million invested in upfront infrastructure, Denargo Market has officially opened the first phase of its 17-acre redevelopment along the South Platte River in RiNo.

4 minute read • A new concept plan has been submitted for Wynkoop Crossing, a pedestrian and bike bridge proposed to span Speer Boulevard and create a direct link between LoDo, the future Arena District, and the River Mile redevelopment.

2 min read • A new concept plan has been submitted for a striking addition to Denver’s skyline; a 673-foot observation tower proposed for the public parking lot spanning 1546 California Street and 1555 Welton Street.

2 min read • The Colfax & Broadway Activation project aims to transform an underused lot near Civic Center Park into an outdoor public space with six pickleball courts, a two-story shipping container kiosk, shaded seating, murals, and landscaping. The project moves forward as the concept application is marked complete.