Mayor's Office News

Next Steps Announced for City Park Bandstand Rebuild Following

Published on June 08, 2026

A structural assessment of the bandshell found the remaining structure is not salvageable. DPR has contracted the firm Mundus Bishop to lead design of a new bandshell. Demolition of the existing structure is planned for this fall, with construction on a new structure beginning by the end of the year and a new bandstand open in time for the 2027 City Park Jazz season.

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DDDA to Invest $2.7M in Activations, Repairs at Denver Pavilions

Published on May 29, 2026

The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA or DDA) today announced that it will invest approximately $2.7M for capital improvements at Denver Pavilions. The improvements include technology and structure improvements to the parking garage, roof repairs, signage updates and replacing the mural along 15th Street.

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Denver Rejects Federal Demand to Repeal Assault Weapons Ban

Published on May 04, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston was joined today by public safety and civic leaders in rejecting a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice to repeal the city's longstanding ban on assault weapons. The demand, which suggested a lawsuit would be filed if Denver does not comply, came last week in a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice

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Mayor's Office News

Next Steps Announced for City Park Bandstand Rebuild Following

DDDA to Invest $2.7M in Activations, Repairs at Denver Pavilions

Overall Homelessness is Down in Denver for First Time in Near Decade

Denver Rejects Federal Demand to Repeal Assault Weapons Ban