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Welcome to the Better Denver Bond Program Website
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The Better Denver Program  is a comprehensive effort to invest in the enhancement of many city facilities that touch our lives, as well as the construction of new city facilities.
 
In 2007, Denver’s citizens passed the ballot initiatives that established this program and its bond financing; to make a better Denver for everyone.  Through this program, we will improve, preserve, renovate and build new roads, libraries, parks, hospitals, public safety facilities, cultural facilities and more.
 
Over 280 projects are slated for design and construction.  The City of Denver is committed to delivering these projects in record time (4-5 years), so that most projects are completed by 2011.
 
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science Receives Largest Donation in Its History
Presentation of Morgridge Family
Foundation Gift (L to R: George
Sparks, John Morgridge, John
Morgridge, Jr., Michelle Morgridge,
The Mayor, and Carrie Morgridge)
Councilwoman Carla Madison speaks
about DMNS and donation.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has received the largest donation in its 109-year history, an $8 million gift from the Morgridge Family Foundation for the construction of a new Science Engagement Center. The facility will be funded through private fundraising and funds from the Better Denver bonds.
 
“This is an amazing gift. We applaud the Morgridge Family Foundation for providing quality educational opportunities for the youth in our community,” said Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. “The foundation’s generous contribution, together with funds approved by voters in 2007 for the Better Denver bond program, will go a long way in boosting an already thriving cultural community in the Denver area.”
 
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Civic Center Park Restoration Underway
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Voorhies
Restoration of the historic structures at Civic Center Park, involving the Greek Amphitheater, Voorhies Memorial and balustrade began in January 2010. The restoration is expected to be complete by mid-June of this year. This $9.5 million dollar project, funded through the Better Denver Bond Program, will ensure the integrity of these special places for years to come. The restoration will be done in a way that respects the historic legacy of these facilities. The structures will remain the same, only stronger and fresher. 
 
 
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Doing Business with the City
    
 
Companies and businesses are invited to explore doing business with City of Denver - Better Denver Bond Program

During these challenging economic times the City and the Better Denver Program would like companies to be aware of these bond work opportunities. Read more here for guidance and tips on bidding and contracts with the city, and for a listing of anticipated timeframes for request for proposals for professional services and construction work for Bond Projects.  Additionally we have included information on meeting requirements for Minority/Small Business participation goals.

City Projects Currently Advertised for Bid & Proposals  - Contract Administration 

Work4Denver.com - For a look-ahead of anticipated bids and RFPS (all city projects)
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Program Goals
The Program will be implemented with the following goals in mind:

icon Strive for efficient and timely delivery
icon Incorporate public art and sustainable/environmental approaches
icon Provide opportunities for public comments and input
icon Encourage minority- and women-owned business participation
icon Minimize impacts and inconveniences to the public from project activities
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Meetings & Events

February 9, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sanderson Gulch Playground
Design concepts input meeting
 
February 10, 2010
6:30pm
New Stapleton Library
2nd Community Meeting
 
February 10, 2010
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
La Alma Lincoln Park Pool Renovation
Design Concept Presentation
 
February 11, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Denver Animal Shelter
Groundbreaking Event
 
February 23, 2010
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Woodbury Branch Library
Renovation Celebration
 
March 11, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Tennyson Streetscape
Open House & Workshop

Click here for more details
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2009 Fourth
Quarter Report
Download the 2009 Q4 Report outlining the progress of the Better Denver Program
 
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Message from the Mayor
Mayor Hickenlooper
Welcome to the Better Denver website. Our site seeks to provide you with information on the many projects that are part of this voter-approved program. We welcome your questions and comments as we continually strive for the most efficient and effective ways to implement this important program.  Thank you for supporting the ballot questions that provided the funding for these projects.  We appreciate your continued commitment to investing in Denver’s future and providing the infrastructure to support and enhance our economic vitality and quality-of-life.
— Mayor John W. Hickenlooper

 
Mayor announces goal to speed delivery of Bond projects to stimulate area economy

“Accelerating our infrastructure projects means that the City of Denver will pump $200 million per year into the Denver economy over the next three years, stimulating spending at every level of our regional economy and helping keep people employed,” Mayor Hickenlooper said.   ... Read article
 
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