What's Included in the Vibrant Denver Bond?

After months of community engagement, these projects were approved for the Vibrant Denver Bond on Monday, August 4, 2025, by Denver City Council. The bond package was then approved by voters on November 4, 2025.

The most funding – about 47% or $441 million of the entire bond – will go toward transportation and mobility, meaning streets, bridges, and traffic safety improvements. About 26% or $244 million will go to improvements at city facilities residents use every day, like libraries, community centers, and the animal shelter. About 18% or $175 million will go to improve and expand parks and recreation infrastructure, including city parks, pools, safer trails, and children’s play areas. 9% or $89 million will go to a family health clinic, a children’s advocacy center, and affordable housing.

Transportation and Mobility

Project	Council District	Budget	Project Description
13th & 14th Avenues Safety Improvements from Colorado Boulevard to Quebec Street	5	$18,000,000	Conducting analysis and implementing permanent safety improvements along this High-Injury-Network (HIN) corridor from Colorado to Quebec to address speeding and serious crash issues, intersection safety, and multimodal connectivity. Improvements could include, but are not limited to, converting from one-way to two-way streets, associated traffic signal improvements, pedestrian crossing signals and intersection enhancements, signage, striping, and other traffic calming measures.
Evans Avenue Improvements	4 & 6	$15,000,000	This project will prioritize, design, and construct improvements, which could include but are not limited to, signals and pedestrian crossings on Evans Ave between Colorado Blvd. to S. Downing Street and I-25 to Qubec Street. Specific improvements will be based upon site needs.
Road Safety Improvements	5	$1,500,000	This project will prioritize, design, and construct neighborhood traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements on Holly St., 6th Ave., 8th Ave., Uinta St., and Exposition Ave.
Traffic Signal Improvements for District 11	11	$2,750,000	Rebuild, upgrade and replace signals or build new warranted signals. Specific improvements will be based upon site needs. Locations for installation will be determined based on data-driven prioritization metrics, feasibility, and other factors. Projects include signals in Council District 11.
1st & University Intersection Improvements	5	$5,700,000	This project will improve safety for people walking, bicycling, taking transit, and driving at the intersection of 1st Ave and University Blvd. This project could include but is not limited to modifications such as signal improvements and geometric changes that make traveling through the intersection safer.
38th and Blake Underpass Improvements	9	$7,660,000	This project will provide aesthetic and safety improvements to the 38th St underpass at Blake St including but not limited to improved lighting, concrete and railing repairs, bird blockers, fully actuated signalization at the 38th and Walnut intersection, and protection of critical structural elements. This project will improve traffic flow and comfort for pedestrian and bicyclists through the underpass.
6th Avenue Viaduct Repairs & Mobility & Access Improvements	3 & 7	$50,000,000	The 6th Avenue Viaduct is one of the busiest roads in the central core of Denver. Carrying about 64,000 vehicles a day, it’s a critical east/west connection that supports the movement of people and goods between our city and the region and state. Piers have deterioration with no load redundancy (fracture critical) and have high criticality and consequence of failure. This is a major, critical corridor with huge economic impact. Failure of this bridge (or even load rating it) would have major consequences for the region. This funding will complete the critical, structural repairs; create additional connectivity, access points and complete pre-design for the future replacement of the bridge. This project will provide funding for emergency repairs (e.g. deck repairs and joint replacements) and work to maintain connectivity, capacity, and efficiency of our transportation network in the near-term and in the future. Future reconstruction of the 6th Avenue Viaduct requires careful proactive preparation and coordination with other infrastructure changes in the area. The Small Area Plan for Burnham Yard will inform the future of the neighborhood’s land use and will provide mobility recommendations based on the existing conditions, community outreach and visioning. This project will advance the Small Area Plan recommendations for 6th Ave. Viaduct, improve connectivity, capacity, and efficiency of our transportation network, and help the City reduce our liability and risk associated with this asset.
8th Avenue Viaduct & Multimodal Improvements	3	$89,200,000	The 8th Avenue viaduct is an aging asset and a significant liability for the City. Minor repairs were made in 2025 to keep it operational in the very near term, but greater investment is required to reduce the City’s risk and enhance transportation network connectivity in and around the area. This investment will preserve the ability for 8th Avenue to be an important east-west connection within our transportation network that meets the needs of our community for decades to come. This project will improve a portion of the existing 8th Avenue Viaduct, ramping down to grade east of the Consolidated Main Line (serving major railroads), providing opportunities to reconnect the grid and enhance multimodal infrastructure connectivity. The 8th Avenue project would leave the western portion of the viaduct and remove the eastern portion of the viaduct, reconstructing the eastern portion as an at-grade roadway after it ramps down over the Consolidated Main Line. The 8th Avenue bridge, carrying about 14,500 vehicles a day, is considered a couplet partner to 6th Avenue and will be essential to maintain connectivity into Denver’s central core during 6th Avenue reconstruction. Community planning will inform the future of the neighborhood’s land use and will provide mobility recommendations based on the existing conditions, community outreach and visioning. Improvements will consider access for all modes of transportation to deliver enhanced mobility through this critical corridor and support the future reconstruction of the 6th Avenue Viaduct.
Bridges over Cherry Creek	7	$29,375,000	This project is the removal and replacement of the 6th Ave. Bridge and the Lincoln St. Bridge over Cherry Creek - two aging bridges located in a critical area of downtown Denver. This project will also make improvements to pedestrian safety and multimodal connectivity and will provide sufficient clearances for Cherry Creek Trail users and be built in accordance with floodplain requirements. At 66 years and 68 years old respectively, Lincoln Street and 6th Ave Bridges are at the end of their serviceable lives, are in poor condition, and on the verge of being load posted with restrictions on emergency vehicle access. These two structures carry major arterial roads through a heavily traveled part of our city, provide a critical connection to the nearby Denver Health complex, and are designated as emergency response routes. Replacing these deteriorating bridges is crucial to maintain safe and reliable connections.
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements	2, 5, 10 & 11	$3,000,000	This program will install critical safety improvements for pedestrians, including but not limited to crosswalk markings, signage, rapid flashing beacons, and minor street geometric changes. Specific improvements will be based upon site needs. Locations for installation will be determined based on data-driven prioritization metrics, feasibility, and other factors. Locations include, but are not limited to, Council Districts 2, 5, 10, and 11.
Globeville Elyria-Swansea Connections: Marion Underpass	9	$75,000,000	This project completes the final connection linking Globeville to Elyria and Swansea (GES) through the multi-modal extension of Bettie Cram Drive east to Brighton Boulevard. It provides Globeville direct access to the RTD N Line station and establishes the infrastructure for affordable housing on the NWC Triangle. The project includes construction of the Marion Underpass, a new crossing under three rail lines, along with excavation and earthwork, construction groundwater mitigation, replacement of existing, aging utility infrastructure, ADA accessible pedestrian and bicycle mobility accommodations, pedestrian and street lighting, stormwater management infrastructure, and street tree plantings. These improvements will meet infrastructure needs and regulatory requirements while enabling the framework for community-focused redevelopment on the Triangle.
Highline Canal Trail & Dahlia Street Pedestrian Crossing Improvements	4	$500,000	This project will construct pedestrian crossing improvements, including but not limited to installing an RRFB pedestrian signal at the intersection of Highline Canal Trail and Dahlia St.
Santa Fe Streetscape & Multimodal Safety Improvements	3	$29,085,000	This project will upgrade Santa Fe Drive through the heart of the arts district from 6th Ave. to 13th Ave., including, but not limited to, wider sidewalks, landscaping, and improved public spaces. This project is based on extensive community input and will improve the experience for people walking on Santa Fe, improve safety, maintain mobility and access for all modes, and will enhance the identity, history, and culture of the area.
West 38th Avenue Multimodal Project	1	$55,300,000	This project will design and construct multimodal improvements on W. 38th Ave. between Sheridan Blvd and Fox St., including but not limited to widening sidewalks where feasible, constructing pedestrian crossing improvements, adding landscaping and green infrastructure improvements where feasible, improving traffic and bus operations and safety via signal improvements and improving bus stops. The specific improvements and locations will be informed by further traffic analysis and community engagement.

City Facilities

Project	Council District	Budget	Project Description
Arie P Taylor Senior Center	8	$1,000,000	This project would provide funding for renovation of Senior Center facilities within a portion of the former DPD5 space located in the lower level of Arie P. Taylor.
Bear Valley Branch Library Improvements	2	$2,000,000	This project will provide capital maintenance and improvement projects for the Bear Valley Branch Library, which may include but is not limited to, replacement of HVAC and end of life cycle building systems.
Denver Art Museum	10	$3,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Denver Art Museum to support capital maintenance and improvement projects such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts	10	$3,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to support capital maintenance and improvement projects at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
Green Valley Ranch Library IdeaLAB	11	$1,645,000	This project will provide a new IdeaLAB at The Green Valley Ranch Library Branch.
Loretto Heights Theater Parking Structure	2	$4,000,000	Contribute funding towards completion of a new parking structure at the May Bonfils Stanton Theater at Loretto Heights.
303 Artway	8	$1,000,000	The 303 ArtWay is a future four-mile pedestrian and bike loop connecting RTD’s 40th and Colorado station to key destinations within Northeast Park Hill. The project is meant to highlight local artists, history, heritage, and culture. This project will design and install landmark signage and public art for the 303 ArtWay. This project will be scoped to the budget allocated to it.
American Indian Cultural Embassy	11	$20,000,000	This project includes site identification, design and construction of a new American Indian Cultural Embassy.
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library & Museum Renovation	9	$12,300,000	Comprehensive renovation and end of life cycle replacements of the 2nd and 3rd floors, which could include but is not limited to, elevator modernization, reconfiguration of the 2nd floor research library and the 3rd floor museum and staff workspace, renovation of Special Collections and restrooms, accessibility improvements, as well as fire safety, lighting and technology upgrades.
Boettcher Concert Hall	10	$20,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Boettcher Concert Hall to support capital maintenance projects and improvement projects such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
Decker Branch Library Renovation	7	$4,470,000	This project will provide a comprehensive renovation and historic preservation, which could include but is not limited to, infrastructure updates, mechanical exhaust upgrades, fire alarm and PA system replacements, LED lighting upgrade with controls, as well as some upgrades to security, plumbing, exterior facade, restrooms, storage space, and accessibility.
Denver Animal Shelter Renovation	3	$10,000,000	This project includes renovation of the existing animal shelter to create improved space for dog kennels and/or runs, as well as enhancements to the lobby/intake area or the clinic spaces.
Denver Botanic Gardens	10	$3,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Denver Botanic Gardens to support capital maintenance and improvement projects such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science	9	$3,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to support capital maintenance and improvement projects such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
Denver Zoo	9	$3,000,000	The City and County of Denver will allocate Vibrant GO Bond funding to the Denver Zoo to support capital maintenance and improvement projects such as, but not limited to, roof repairs, critical life safety system upgrades, electrical and mechanical improvements, HVAC and more to improve safety, capacity, and reliability or to address program needs.
First Responder & Public Safety Training Center	Regional	$75,000,000	Denver Sheriff, Fire, and Police departments currently each have their own training facilities in need of modernization and rehabilitation. This project would seek to combine sheriff, fire, and police training needs into one facility, including greater efficiencies in training new recruits, the ability to host additional recruit classes, expand the number of trained public safety personnel, and to bring the training resources up to standard to remain regionally competitive.
Montbello Branch Renovation	8	$10,915,000	This project will provide a comprehensive renovation, which could include but not limited to, infrastructure and HVAC building systems updates, as well as space modernization and outdoor seating.
Red Rocks Backstage Expansion and Accessibility Improvements	MTN	$35,100,000	The project would provide an expansion to the backstage building using the existing staff parking lot and a remodel of the existing backstage spaces to accommodate state of the art facilities for performers, and to support personnel and staff. The existing backstage is out of date, not compliant with ADA, and has been unable to support the growth of Red Rocks in recent years. The backstage expansion and remodel would address accessibility, additional parking solutions, kitchen and office space updates, as well as restroom and dressing room improvements.

Parks and Recreation

Project	Council District	Budget	Project Description
Echo Lake Lodge	Mountain	$7,000,000	Identified as a signature project in the Outdoor Adventure and Alternative Sports Strategic Plan, Echo Lake Lodge is set to become the central hub for DPR Outdoor Recreation programming and the gateway to mountain parks adventure. The Lodge will undergo structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical improvements, along with interior renovations, to provide overnight lodging, gathering spaces, interpretive displays, concession areas, and restrooms. Additionally, visitor use areas around the Lodge will be enhanced, and new public interface spaces will be developed to create a welcoming sense of arrival and offer diverse experiences.
Hirshorn Park Playground Replacement	1	$1,000,000	Replacement of the playground at Hirshorn Park.
Montbello Civic Center Park Shade Plaza ("La Plazita de Montbello")	8	$1,500,000	Shade plaza area to provide a gathering space for families, local vendors, and/or cultural expression events.
Platt Park Playground Replacement	7	$1,000,000	The proposed project is the replacement of the existing Platt Park playground with a neighborhood park scale play area.
Southeast Recreation Center & Skate Park	4	$20,000,000	SE Skate Park Hub: This project will provide access to skateboarding, roller-skating, and other wheeled activities to an existing DPR Sports Complex, creating a Skate Hub, which is one of six Signature Projects from the Outdoor Adventure and Alternative Sports Strategic Plan. Skateboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the US, and youth and adults in the Kennedy neighborhood as well as nearby neighborhoods travel a great distance to access the Downtown Denver Skatepark. This grassroots project entailed several years of neighborhood driven community engagement including pops ups, surveys, and stake holder meetings from 2021-2023. SE Recreation Center Acquisition: Regional-level recreation center in southeast Denver to close a significant gap in providing regional recreation services. This would be anticipated to support acquisition only. Development of the recreation center would require additional funding.
Southwest Bike Pump Track	2	$1,900,000	Add a bike pump track in a park in the southwest part of Denver. Location TBD through public engagement.
Aztlan Pool Replacement	1	$15,000,000	This project will rebuild the outdoor pool.
Cherry Creek Trail Lighting Improvements	10	$1,500,000	Lighting will be installed along the Cherry Creek Trail in Denver from the southern limit at I-225 in the Kennedy Neighborhood to the northern limit at Confluence Park in the Auraria Neighborhood. Lighting will be installed along the trail in clusters with approximately 100-foot spacing.
Cook Park Pool Improvements	6	$2,000,000	This project will provide funding for outdoor pool improvements.
Eisenhower Pool Improvements	4	$2,750,000	This project will provide funding for outdoor pool improvements.
Emporia Park Buildout	5	$2,850,000	This project includes the development of a recently acquired vacant parcel into a park. Specific improvements will be based on community feedback and could include, but are not limited to, some combination of irrigation, paths, benches, play amenities and pedestrian crossing safety improvements such as an RRFB, within the budget allocated to it.
Garland Park Playground Replacement	6	$1,600,000	The proposed project is the replacement of the existing Garland Park playground with a new play area.
Harvey Park Improvements	2	$750,000	This project will add new lighting and replace old, ineffective lighting to enhance safety, security, and functionality and other park improvements within the budget allocated to it.
Lindsley Park Improvements	5	$1,500,000	The proposed project includes upgrades and improvements to Lindsley Park, including but not limited to tennis court renovations.
Montbello Recreation Center Improvements	11	$2,500,000	Provide improvements to the existing Montbello Rec Center.
Park Hill Park Buildout	8	$70,000,000	The proposed project is the transformation of the former 155-acre Park Hill Golf Club property into a robust regional park that provides a variety of amenities and serves as an important park space for the neighborhood and all Denverites. This funding level would allow for improvements including establishment of basic park infrastructure (irrigation, landscape, walks, parking lots and drives) as well as park amenities likely to include a regional scale playground, active recreation opportunities such as sports fields and courts, water play, picnic areas, dog park, and passive recreation fields. The remaining unimproved portion of the site would remain open space with walking path access. Details will be further refined during the design and public engagement process.
Sloan's Lake Aquatic & Environmental Improvements	1	$5,000,000	This project will improve aquatic environmental health at the park. Such improvements could include one or more of the following: potential bank stabilization, erosion repair, landscape transformation, wetland habitat, green stormwater infrastructure, and/or potential forebays, or similar interventions. This scope does not include dredging. It is expected that bond funding will only be a portion of the total project capital stack.
Southwest Auto Park Tennis Court Renovation	2	$1,500,000	This project is to reconstruct the tennis courts at Southwest Auto Park.
Southwest Outdoor Pool Improvements	2	$500,000	This project will provide funding for outdoor pool improvements.
Sun Valley Riverfront Park	3	$5,000,000	This project would provide funding to contribute to the development of a riverfront park in Sun Valley. Bond funding is only a portion of the total project capital stack.
Washington Park Indoor Pool Improvements	6	$2,250,000	Provide improvements to the Washington Park Recreation Center Indoor Pool.

Housing and Sheltering

Project	Council District	Budget	Project Description
Affordable Housing and Sheltering ADA and Safety Improvements	Citywide	$11,400,000	This project will provide funding for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements and deferred maintenance at permanent supportive housing and sheltering facilities in the City. This could include, but is not limited to, building access improvements, elevator repairs, emergency lighting, fire alarm and suppression improvements, and other facility improvement needs.
Affordable Housing Project Development	Regional	$45,000,000	This project would allow us to invest in land, buildings and/or site preparation to provide affordable housing and to mitigate displacement. The City will invest in land, buildings and/or site preparation to support development and/or acquisition of affordable housing and to mitigate involuntary displacement. Land or buildings may be leased to partners or City-owned, depending on the specific details of the project. The City expects to use this capital to leverage additional investment to deliver on these projects.
Co-Located Housing and Library on the East Side of Denver	8	$10,000,000*	This project will provide bond funding for construction of a new library that is intended to be co-located with a privately developed affordable housing facility.

*$8 million of this $10 million in funding is in the "City Facilities" category.

Health and Human Services

Project	Council District	Budget	Project Description
Denver Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC) Children's Center	1	$10,000,000	The proposed project involves constructing a Children’s Justice Center that will bring together the Denver Police Department, Denver Department of Human Services, Denver District Attorney’s Office, Denver Health, and other key members of a multidisciplinary team on a unified, trauma-informed, child-focused facility, that will be owned by DCAC. Currently, child victims of abuse, violence, and neglect often endure further trauma as they navigate disjointed City services. This new center will remove that burden by providing coordinated access to forensic interviews, medical evaluations, mental health care, and victim advocacy— all within a single facility intentionally designed to support healing and justice. The Children’s Justice Center will also function as a citywide hub for training and innovation, offering law enforcement, child welfare staff, and healthcare professionals the latest tools and techniques in trauma-informed care. Co-locating these services is a nationally recognized best practice, already adopted in leading cities across the country. With this project, Denver has the opportunity to join those leaders in child protection and trauma response, all while preserving the historic integrity of the Witter-Cofield neighborhood. It is expected that bond funding will only be a portion of the total project capital stack.
Denver Health Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center Replacement	3	$20,000,000	This project is the construction of a new clinic in the Westside neighborhood that will increase access to healthcare for the people of Denver through an increase in the number of appointments available and provide additional services beyond the existing services to include enhanced pediatric and adult primary care, dental care, OB/GYN services, physical and occupational therapy, radiology (ultrasound, x-ray, and mammogram services), and dedicated wellness spaces for employees. Through project phasing Denver Health will be able maintain the current clinic operational needs as the new one is built. The City will allocate Vibrant Go Bond funding to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority who will be responsible for delivering the project. It is expected that bond funding will only be a portion of the total project capital stack.

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