Downtown Development Authority

Almost 40 apply for board to oversee revitalization of Colfax Avenue

Mar 4, 2026

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Kyla Pearce

Aurora officials received almost 40 applications for the Aurora Downtown Development Authority Board that will oversee the revitalization of Colfax Avenue. The application period ended Saturday, and an Aurora spokesperson said 38 people applied. Of the 38 applicants, 32 met the criteria to serve and the other six were ineligible, the spokesperson said. To be…
Denver office conversion being considered for downtown authority’s largest loan yet

Dec 20, 2025

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Bernadette Berdychowski

The plan to convert two office towers on 17th Street in downtown Denver is under consideration to get nearly $63 million from the Denver Downtown Development Authority, which could be the largest loan since the quasi-government organization expanded in 2025. The Luzzatto Co. bought the office towers at 621 and 633 17th St. at a…
Denver City Council to vote on composting bill

Sep 15, 2025

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Deborah Grigsby

Monday’s Denver City Council meeting will see the return of several interesting bills for final consideration. The first, Council Bill 25-1208, proposes to amend existing ordinances to increase the number of board members of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and allow an option for City Council members, other than the current president, to serve…
Downtown authority likely to pass for Old Colorado City, but may lack mill levy

Nov 6, 2024

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Brennen Kauffman

Old Colorado City voters have chosen to create a Downtown Development Authority that would mirror the one covering downtown Colorado Springs but are mixed on its funding. The early unofficial results of the election, which was run though the Spencer Fane law firm, was 102 votes in favor of creating the district and 71 against as…
Voters could decide to create Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority

Jun 25, 2024

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Breeanna Jent

Old Colorado City residents, property owners and businesses may get to vote this fall to create a new special district proponents say would help revitalize and enliven the historic neighborhood on the far western edge of Colorado Springs. Neighborhood stakeholders want to celebrate Old Colorado City and its historic main street; make it a destination…
Denver mayor wants to expand taxing authority to fix downtown Denver

May 9, 2024

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Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration wants to expand the Downtown Development Authority to allow the city to invest up to $500 million in downtown Denver, he announced Thursday. Standing outside Union Station, Johnston said increasing the area of the taxing authority that was created for the city’s iconic transit hub will open up more money for…

Downtown Development Authority

Almost 40 apply for board to oversee revitalization of Colfax Avenue

Denver office conversion being considered for downtown authority’s largest loan yet

Denver City Council to vote on composting bill

Downtown authority likely to pass for Old Colorado City, but may lack mill levy

Voters could decide to create Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority

Denver mayor wants to expand taxing authority to fix downtown Denver