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
Jonathan Norloff to Serve as Denver's New County Assessor Published on February 12, 2026 The City and County of Denver’s Department of Finance today announced the hiring of Jonathan Norloff as County Assessor. Norloff will begin his role on February 22, 2026. Tagged as: , Finance, News
CPD releases American Indian oral history project "We Are the Land" Published on February 03, 2026 Community-led oral history project reframes Denver’s origin story through lens of American Indian life Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Denver celebrates National Energy Assistance Day Published on February 02, 2026 Denver is urging community members to take advantage of no‑ and low‑cost programs that can lower utility bills, prevent heating emergencies, and help families stay safe and warm this winter. The city is also highlighting investments in clean energy that are saving Denverites money. Tagged as: , Human Services, 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