7 minute read • Construction is underway on a $29 million transformation of Santa Fe Drive in Denver, bringing wider sidewalks, new landscaping, lighting, public art and major infrastructure upgrades between 6th and 13th avenues.

5 minute read • The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has completed a $20 million transformation of its Sturm Family Wing, including a redesigned plaza, Infinity Lobby and theater improvements ahead of its September 1 opening.

7 minute read • The nation's first public Nature Library opens August 8 in Thornton, featuring trails, gardens, outdoor classrooms, and immersive nature experiences.

3 minute read • Construction has begun on a new bike hub at Plaza of the Americas in downtown Denver. The project includes secure bicycle parking, public bike rentals, landscaping, and redesigned public spaces.

3 minute read • Plans have been submitted for a new 7,772-square-foot community center in Denver's Westwood neighborhood focused on health, education, and family support services.

4 minute read • The City and County of Denver has released updated renderings for the Acoma Street segment of the 5280 Trail, a project that would transform two blocks south of the Denver Art Museum into a pedestrian-focused public space.

4 minute read • Construction is nearing completion on the Anythink Nature Library in Thornton. The 33,000-square-foot facility will combine traditional library services with outdoor learning, environmental education, gardens, trails, and community gathering spaces when it opens in August 2026.

3 minute read • A new indoor aquatic facility has officially opened at Swansea Recreation Center in North Denver, replacing the site’s aging outdoor pool with a year-round recreation amenity featuring lap lanes, a lazy river, waterslide, and expanded community programming space.

3 minute read • Major construction continues moving forward as Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park transforms into a more active, accessible, and year-round destination in the heart of downtown.

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.