Central Street Promenade Elevate Denver Bond Project

Project Update - February 2025

Scope of Work

The proposed project aims to enhance the streetscape along the eastern side of Central Street, spanning from 15th Street to 19th Street. More specifically, the designated project corridor for this scope of work encompasses the landscape areas situated along this section of Central Street, extending from the rear of the sidewalk to the retaining wall owned by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The anticipated enhancements include various landscape elements and the establishment of a dog park, all of which will be managed by Denver Parks & Recreation.

  • Landscaping improvements from 15th Street to 19th Street
  • Dog Run - Large and Small Dog Areas
  • 2 Shade Shelters in Dog Run

Construction Timeline

  • The project began on August 5, 2024 and is anticipated to be substantially completed in the spring of 2025. The schedule is dependent on weather and construction material supply availability and is subject to change.
  • Installation of landscaping plants is anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2025 during planting season.
  • Normal working hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Crews may work on weekends as needed throughout the duration of the project.

Progress

  • Construction fencing has been installed around the construction site. The sidewalk adjacent to the site will remain open during construction with minimal closures needed.
  • Site has been cleared and grubbed. Grading and excavation work has been ongoing.
  • Chain link fence posts

Ongoing

  • Irrigation
  • Concrete work - Dog Park Mounds
  • Landscaping Boulders

Upcoming Work

  • Sports Netting installation
  • Water Fountain including water tap & sanitary connections in Central Street
  • Shade Structure

Project Background

Serving as a key community connection and gateway to the Highland neighborhood, the Central Street Promenade project will complete the corridor’s vision of streetscape enhancements along the southeast side of Central Street between 15th Street and 19th Street.

The project seeks to improve the overall health, wellness, and livability of Central Street and the Highland neighborhood through functional and aesthetic improvements. Meaningful community and stakeholder feedback is being collected at each phase of the project to ensure Central Street continues to be an asset for the area.

The Central Street Promenade project was included as part of the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond Program and is supported through ongoing initiatives including the Near Northwest Area Plan.


Public Meeting Archive

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE #3

Denver's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure and Parks & Recreation held a community open house on August 16, 2023 to discuss planned streetscape enhancements along the southeast side of Central Street between 15th Street and 19th Street.


COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE #2

Denver's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure and Parks & Recreation held a community open house on January 31, 2023 to discuss planned streetscape enhancements along the southeast side of Central Street between 15th Street and 19th Street.

  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • El Chingon at former Northside Eatery
  • 1691 Central Street, Denver, CO 80211
  • Meeting Boards(PDF, 26MB)

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE #1

A public meeting was held December 14, 2022 and meeting boards can be viewed below.