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Join ULI Colorado for LIVE programming May 12th & 13th
Join us at the Rally Hotel, McGregor Square May 12th and 13th for the opportunity to tour new projects in Downtown Denver as well as socialize with friends and associates at a networking and happy hour event at the Terrace at Rally Hotel.
REGISTER FOR ULI COLORADO’S LIVE PROGRAMMING HERE!
Here’s what’s included:
Wednesday, May 12th
- Bike tours of 5280 trail and South Platte redevelopment (led by Downtown Denver Partnership)
- Insider tour of McGregor Square
- Networking happy hour on the Terrace at Rally Hotel to catch up with friends and associates you haven’t seen in a year!
- Optional: Book a room at the new Rally Hotel at the ULI rate
Thursday, May 13th
- Please join us for a socially distanced grab and go breakfast on the Terrace of the Rally Hotel
- Networking breakfast with special guest speakers on the theme of “Reopening Colorado”
- All programs to be held outdoors with socially distanced five-star protocols
Tour Descriptions:
- Sun Valley & South Platte Bike Tour : The Sun Valley and South Platte Bike tour leaves from Wynkoop Plaza at 2 pm and again at 3:30 pm. The tour requires use of bicycle, helmet, and waiver, and is hosted in collaboration with the Downtown Denver Partnership. The tour circles the Sun Valley neighborhood, South Platte trail, and Lakewood Gulch trail, including stops at key projects such as: Mile High Stadium, Meow Wolf, and DHA’s Sun Valley Gateway project.
- 5280 Loop Bike Tour : The 5280 Loop Bike Tour leaves from Wynkoop Plaza at 2 pm and again at 3:30 pm. The tour requires use of bicycle, helmet, and waiver, and is hosted in collaboration with the Downtown Denver Partnership. The tour follows Denver’s new 5280 bike and pedestrian loop around the Downtown, Golden Triangle, and Auraria Campus neighborhoods. The tour includes stops at key projects and locations such as: Denver’s Capital/ Civic Center Master Plan, The Evans School in the Golden Triangle, Sunken Gardens/ Sunken Gardens Master Plan, and the Auraria Campus and historic 9th Avenue.
- RiNo Bike Tour: The River North Arts District (RiNo) Bike Tour leaves from Wynkoop Plaza at 2 pm and again at 3:30 pm. The tour requires use of bicycle, helmet, and waiver, and is hosted in collaboration with the Downtown Denver Partnership. The tour follows the Platte River Trail to the RiNo neighborhood and includes stops at key projects and locations such as: Denargo Market, Larimer Street Closure from 26th – 29th, and the River North Park.
- McGregor Square Walking Tour: The McGregor Square Walking Tour leaves from Wynkoop Plaza at 2 pm and again at 3:30 pm. This tour does NOT require bike or waiver, just a good pair of walking shoes! The tour is hosted in collaboration with Stantec, Hensel Phelps, and the Colorado Rockies. The tour includes an inside look into the development of McGregor Square with key project leaders.
All tours are equipped with transportable sound, as well as energizing refreshments and water. If you are joining one of the biking tours, please BYOB if possible (bring your own bike); helmets are also strongly encouraged, and waivers are required. Masks are also required to be worn at all times when not actively biking.
A very limited number of bikes are available to borrow on a first come basis. If you need to borrow a bike, please email Colorado@uli.org as soon as possible to inquire about reserving. You may also consider renting a bike via:
- Jump (https://www.li.me/en-us/home)
- Evo Bike Rentals (https://www.evo.com/locations/denver/services/bike-rentals)
Due to COVID environments, all tour registrations must be received by Friday May 7th. No onsite or late registrations will be accepted. All tours are limited to 25 people and will be led by 2-3 staff and member leaders from the Downtown Denver Partnership and ULI Colorado.
ULI Colorado Spring Meeting Schedule:
May 12th : Tours and Happy Hour
3:00pm – 3:15 pm: Tour check-in at the Plaza at McGregor Square
3:15pm – 4:45 pm: Round One Tours:
- Sun Valley & South Platte (bike tour)
- 5280 Trail (bike tour)
- River North Arts District (bike tour)
- McGregor Square (walking tour)
4:45pm – 6:15pm: Round Two Tours:
- Sun Valley & South Platte (bike tour)
- 5280 Trail (bike tour)
- River North Arts District (bike tour)
- McGregor Square (walking tour)
6:15pm – 7:30pm: Happy Hour at Rally Hotel
Thursday, May 13th : Reopening Colorado Panel & Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am: Check in and take away breakfast
9:00am-10am: Reopening Colorado Panel Conversation
10:00am-10:30am am: Continued networking and program close
Breakfast Panel Speakers:
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Walter IsenbergCo-Founder, President & CEOSage Hospitality Group
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Tami DoorPresident & CEODowntown Denver Partnership
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Laura AldreteExecutive DirectorDenver Community Planning and Development
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Mark FalconeCEO & FounderContinuum Partners
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Jim DeFranciaPresident, Community DevelopmentLowe
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Susan PowersPresidentUrban Ventures