Interest Forms for $570M DDA Now Open Online as a Pre-application Step Published on February 03, 2025 The city is now accepting Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDA or DDDA) Registration of Interest (ROI) forms to learn more about potentially transformative projects that would align with the approved Plan of Development. The information submitted will help the city assess the pipeline for potential projects before formal applications open later in spring 2025. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release
Denver Plan of Development Approved for $570 Million Investment Published on December 09, 2024 Denver City Council has voted to approve the city’s plan to strategically invest $570 million to accelerate economic growth in the downtown Denver core. This vote is an important milestone in the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), an effort first launched by Mayor Mike Johnston in May 2024. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release
City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Johnston’s 2025 Budget Published on November 12, 2024 The 2025 Denver budget is the first in three years to be approved by City Council with no amendments Tagged as: , Budget, Business & Economy, Finance, Mayor, News
Denver Successfully Approves More Than $500M Investment in Downtown Published on November 06, 2024 Downtown Denver voters yesterday approved ballot measure 6A, allowing the city to invest a historic $500 million into Denver’s economic core through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and bring transformative changes to the city center. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Mayor, News
Denver Recognized for Strong Financial Management, Economy Published on October 09, 2024 Dedicated Tax Bonds rating receives upgrade, and highest achievable credit rating on General Obligation Bonds is affirmed Tagged as: , Budget, Business & Economy, Finance, News, Press release
Denver Local Minimum Wage Adjusts to $18.81 per Hour for 2025 Published on August 01, 2024 Denver Local Minimum Wage Adjusts to $18.81 per Hour for 2025 Tagged as: , Auditor, Business & Economy, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Human Resources, Jobs, News, Press release
Denver to Invest Over $500M to Restore Downtown Vibrancy Published on May 09, 2024 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced a transformative new investment to restore vibrancy and expand economic opportunity throughout Downtown, including extending the Downtown Denver Authority (DDA). Delivering on the promise of building a more accessible and prosperous downtown, Denver will invest more than $500 million over the next decade to accelerate economic growth in the heart of Denver. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity
Denver Receives AAA Bond Rating from All Major Ratings Agencies Published on April 03, 2024 Denver Receives AAA General Obligation (GO) Bond Rating from All Major Ratings Agencies Tagged as: , Finance, News, Press release, RISE Denver