Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about Downtown Denver Partnership

Denver’s 5280 Loop Could Be a Car-Free, Health-Forward Oasis that Gives Public Streets Back to People

By David Sachs | Oct 12, 2017 | 6 Comments

What if five miles of city streets looked more like that and less like a racetrack for cars? That's what the 5280 Loop would do, linking the city's neighborhoods and creating a healthier environment in the process.

Work Downtown? Take the 2017 Commuter Survey to Make Your Voice Heard

By David Sachs | Sep 26, 2017 | 2 Comments

In the past the survey has revealed cringe-worthy truths. These aren't fixed demographics to shrug at — they're red flags to wave in the face of decision-makers.

The Square on 21st is, sadly, no longer. Photo: David Sachs

The Square on 21st Opens, Showing Denver What a Street Can Be When It Prioritizes People

By David Sachs | Jun 15, 2017 | 2 Comments

For the first time in Denver’s history, a downtown street dedicated to the movement of cars has been transformed into a place for people that will last two months.

Artist Pat Milbery paints a 40-foot mural on 21st Street between Larimer and Lawrence streets. Photo: David Sachs

Get Ready for a Car-Free Pop-Up Park on 21st Street, a Prototype for a Downtown Urban Trail

By David Sachs | Jun 12, 2017 | 3 Comments

A small piece of 21st Street, currently dehumanized by a lifeless surface parking lot, is getting a people-friendly makeover. The block, opening Thursday, is nearly ready for its close-up.

With major growth on the way, the center city needs more walkable housing and transit options to maintain a high quality of life. Image: Downtown Denver Partnership

Downtown Denver Needs More Transit, Bikeways, and Housing, Not More Parking

By David Sachs | Apr 21, 2017 | 2 Comments

More people and jobs are coming to downtown Denver, and the city has to prepare by investing in transit, biking, and walkable development, the Downtown Denver Partnership shows in its annual “State of Downtown Denver” report. Downtown Denver and its adjacent neighborhoods house 79,367 people. The area has added nearly 16,000 residents since 2010, and will grow by […]

Transit commuting was down 1 percentage point in 2016, while driving solo went up about 2 points. The share of people biking to work rose by just .1 percentage points while walking rose by .4. Image: Downtown Denver Partnership

Solo Car Commuters Now Outnumber Transit Commuters Downtown

By David Sachs | Jan 23, 2017 | 12 Comments

It's the first time car commuting downtown outnumbered transit commuting since reliable measurement began, despite two new commuter rail lines and a better regional bus service.

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