Denver City Council has unanimously approved a new 20-year Downtown Denver Area Plan, the first major update since 2007, and I'm proud to be a Council sponsor. The plan lays out a comprehensive vision for transforming downtown into a vibrant, livable, and welcoming neighborhood. With office vacancies at historic highs and many storefronts still struggling, the strategy focuses on converting unused office space into housing, creative workspaces, and innovation hubs. It also emphasizes shifting downtown from a central business district to a central neighborhood district, boosting the residential population through more homes, including affordable options, and improving public spaces so they feel safe, active, and people-centered.
The plan highlights the need for more art, cultural experiences, play spaces, and multi-generational gathering areas to ensure downtown serves both residents and visitors. As the elected representative for District 10, I fully support these plans. Strengthening downtown strengthens our entire city, and this vision will help create a thriving, inclusive, and connected urban core where people can live, work, and enjoy Denver's unique energy.
