2009 Third Quarter Report

Download the 2009 Q3 Report outlining the progress of the Better Denver Program

The Better Denver Program  is a comprehensive effort to invest in the enhancement of many city facilities that touch our lives, as well as the construction of new city facilities.

 

In 2007, Denver’s citizens passed the ballot initiatives that established this program and its bond financing; to make a better Denver for everyone.  Through this program, we will improve, preserve, renovate and build new roads, libraries, parks, hospitals, public safety facilities, cultural facilities and more.

 

Over 280 projects are slated for design and construction.  The City of Denver is committed to delivering these projects in record time (4-5 years), so that most projects are completed by 2011.

 

On September 24th, 2009, Councilwoman Jeanne Robb and Councilwoman Peggy Lehmann joined Better Denver Bond Implementation Manager Don Hunt, and Denver Parks and Recreation Manager Kevin Patterson for a special event recognizing the improvements made at many recreation centers across the city.

 

Over 33 recreation centers are benefiting bond-funded improvements. One new recreation center is being being planned and constructed in the Stapleton area, while land for another new Rec center in central Denver will be acquired, but construction will not occur until funding is identified.

 

City officials gathered for the event at the newly renovated Washington Park Rec Center to recognize the improvements made there, touring the inside and outside of the facility. Officials also recognized the improvements that will be underway in fall 2009 at the Eisenhower Rec Center. Representatives from the architectural and construction teams for Washington Park and Eisenhower were on hand, along with City staff and Rec Center Managers. Refreshments were provided by White Construction Group, the contractor completing the improvements at Washington Park Rec Center.