Major Aerial Art Installations Coming to Downtown Denver in 2026 Published on February 13, 2026 Denver Arts & Venues (DAV), in partnership with DOTI and DDDA, are excited to announce a spectacular temporary aerial art installation series from Poetic Kinetics launching summer 2026 in Downtown Denver. This large and spectacular art will be designed to drive immediate foot traffic, visitation, and joy in the city’s urban core. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
Mayor Seeks Reforms Tied to Homeland Security Funding Published on February 13, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston today joined mayors from other large cities in calling for Congress to demand commonsense reforms as a condition of funding the Department of Homeland Security. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver Condemns EPA Climate Rollbacks Published on February 12, 2026 EPA’s rescission of the Endangerment Finding rests on the flawed assertion—soundly rejected by the Supreme Court—that it lacks legal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and ignores longstanding scientific evidence that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Denver will continue to lead on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting our community from climate risks. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Sustainability
Denver Joins Legal Fight Against ICE Published on January 28, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced Denver has joined three dozen cities and counties in an amicus brief against the Trump Administration’s unlawful invasion of Minneapolis. Tagged as: , City Attorney, Mayor, News
DDDA Approves Renovation of Historic Barth Hotel Published on January 27, 2026 The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) today announced that it approved funding for the historic Barth Hotel building located at 1514 17th St. in downtown Denver. Once complete, this will create 50 units of housing for lower-income seniors in the 30% - 50% area median income (AMI) range. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: 2026 City Goals Published on January 27, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston this week announced ambitious new citywide goals to address Denverites’ top priorities, including public safety, homelessness, and affordability. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Mayor Mike Johnston Announces Citywide Goals for 2026 Published on January 26, 2026 Denver aims to cut gun violence and street homelessness, while boosting green infrastructure, housing and vibrancy downtown. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver Celebrates Historic Success with 2025 Goals Scorecard Published on January 22, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston today released a report documenting the city’s successes in 2025 as well as its progress toward making Denver the safest, most affordable, and most vibrant city in the country. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
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