Sparking Downtown Revitalization – A Program Series

Like many cities throughout the US, Denver’s downtown was significantly disrupted by the shift to hybrid work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Less daily foot traffic in the central downtown neighborhood district has negatively impacted downtown residents, retail, small businesses, public open space, transportation, and public safety. The shift in demand for office space in downtown Denver, along with other Downtowns throughout the metro area, has impacted the ecosystem that is essential to not just the city’s economy, but the entirety of the Colorado region. 

During this series ULI Colorado members and local experts will discuss where we are, where we’re going, and the light at the end of the tunnel. View the (3) event themes below. Further details on each event  are available on included registration pages.

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Defining the Problem | May 9th | 3:45PM-6PM

This program will discuss the current state of downtown(s), along with the current challenges and successes. We will explore the many facets to activate, energize, and revitalize our region’s downtowns.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Iltis, Downtown Denver Partnership
  • Brad Segal, PUMA
  • Chris Payne,  Riverside Investment and Development
  • David Haltom, The Patrinely Group
  • Josie Hyde, Gensler

Register: ULI Colorado – Sparking Downtown Revitalization | Defining the Problem

Downtown Best Practices & Lessons Learned | May 21st | 9:45AM-11:30AM

This program will include highlights from the 2024 Downtown Denver Partnership CityScout Program in Calgary, Canada, and other insights, lessons learned, and best practices from select cities nationwide.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Iltis, Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP)
  • City Scout Participants: Tobias Strohe, JNS | Sarah Showatler, CCD | Fred Glick | Tracy Huggins, Renew Denver
  • Rodney Milton, ULI Colorado
  • Susan Edmundson, Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Register: ULI Colorado – Sparking Downtown Revitalization | Downtown Best Practices & Lessons Learned

Downtown Successful Policies and Incentives | June 18th

This program will focus on what public leaders are doing today, discussing existing and future policies and incentives that promote growth and development while speaking to relevant projects and programs.

Event Location: 1900 Lawrence, Denver

Speakers:

  • Beth Moyski, Downtown Denver Partnership
  • Chris Payne, Riverside Investment & Development (1900 Lawrence Tour)
  • Jennifer Ramsey, CCD
  • Jill Jennings, CCD
  • Rhys Duggan, Revesco

Register: ULI Colorado – Sparking Downtown Revitalization | Policies & Incentives

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Supporting Sponsors:

City and County of Denver | EDSA | Patrinely Group | Simpson Gumpertz & Heger