Denver Breaks Ground on Civic Center Next 100 Project Published on November 19, 2025 The Civic Center Next 100 project celebrates Denver’s First National Historic Landmark and aims to reinvigorate Civic Center Park for the Next 100 years by introducing thoughtful, contemporary updates that will create a premier destination for civic gatherings, community events, cultural performances and daily use. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
DDDA Approves Funding for 178 New Residences in Former Office Building Published on November 19, 2025 The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) today announced that it has approved funding for its 13th project downtown since applications for DDDA funding first opened in March 2025. The DDDA Board of Directors unanimously approved an office-to-residential conversion of the historic Petroleum Building located at 110 16th St. in downtown Denver. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
Denver Launches New Resource to Help Young People and Families Thrive Published on November 13, 2025 Denver announced the launch of a new online resource hub, bringing together programs and services in one easy-to-navigate platform. Tagged as: , Children's Affairs, Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted Published on November 10, 2025 The City and County of Denver today finalized the 2026 budget, which responds to nationwide economic uncertainty by prioritizing core city services alongside a government that functions better and costs less. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Shares Third Quarter Success on Citywide Goals Published on November 10, 2025 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston today shared significant progress on the 2025 citywide goals. Months ahead of the end of year deadline, the city has met or is projected to meet its targets in six key priority areas: Vibrant, Safe, Affordable, All In Mile High, Climate, and Family Friendly. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Mayor Johnston Releases Statement on Flight Reduction at Airport Published on November 06, 2025 he third busiest airport in the country and the sixth busiest in the world, DEN is also the state’s largest economic engine, contributing more than $47 billion annually to Colorado’s economy and supporting nearly 245,000 jobs. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver Celebrates Meeting 2025 Tree Planting Goal Published on November 06, 2025 Since the start of the year, DPR’s Office of the City Forester has been planting trees across Denver, part of Mayor Johnston’s initiative to enhance the city’s green infrastructure and prepare for the adverse effects of climate change. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
Denver Leaders Mobilize to Protect Food Access Amid Federal Shutdown Published on October 30, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston, city leaders, and community partners today announced a coordinated effort to ensure tens of thousands of Denverites still have access to food amid the federal shutdown Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver Parks & Recreation Opens Gates to Park Hill Published on October 28, 2025 Alongside Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilwoman Shontel M. Lewis, and Councilman Darrell Watson, celebrated the initial opening of Park Hill Park. Thanks to a historic land exchange, the city now owns this site, which is open to the public for passive recreation from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation
Denver Announces Robust New Safeguards to License Plate Reader Use Published on October 22, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the city will move forward with a five month, no-cost contract extension with Flock Safety to evaluate unprecedented and strict new measures that ensure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that license plate readers (LPRs) are used transparently and within local and state law. Any violations of these restrictions will carry severe monetary penalties for Flock Safety. Tagged as: , Mayor, Police Department, Safety