2025 Vibrant Denver Bond

Vibrant Denver BondThe Vibrant Denver Bond will invest in our city's future by repairing and improving the vital infrastructure and community spaces we rely on daily—like roads, bridges, parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and libraries—without raising taxes.

By funding local, high-impact projects now, we can foster equity, strengthen the vibrancy and economic resilience of our city and avoid higher costs for critical infrastructure down the road. We can also position Denver to meet the needs and demands of tomorrow by expanding parkland and open space and better connecting neighborhoods.

Executive Committee's Recommended Bond Package

The executive committee's recommended bond package is the result of:

  • 6,200 survey responses from community members
  • Close to 1,000 participants at a dozen community meetings held across Denver
  • Recommendations from Denver City Council
  • Recommendations from five subcommittees (composed of 55 community and City Council members)
  • Seven months of technical work from city staff

This bond package is subject to change as the Mayor and Denver City Council review.

Summary of Proposed Projects

Illustrative graphic showcasing potential bond projects

The Executive Committee proposed that the bond package prioritize critical street, bridge, transportation, and pedestrian safety improvements, including: 

  • Repairs to multiple bridges and underpasses, including the Marion underpass in Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea (GES), 38th Street & Blake Street underpass, 6th and 8th Avenue viaducts, bridges over Cherry Creek, Quebec Street bridge over Airlawn Road, and intersection improvements at 1st Avenue and University Boulevard
  • New pedestrian crossings, repaved streets, and traffic signals 
  • Much-needed improvements to Santa Fe Drive between 6th and 13th Avenues and W. 38th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Fox Street

The committee recommended projects that advance public health and safety, including: 

  • Improvements to the Denver Health Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center 
  • Construction of the Denver Children’s Advocacy Center’s (DCAC) Children's Center
  • Expansion of the Denver Animal Shelter
  • Construction of a First Responder Safety Training Center
  • Accessibility improvements to emergency shelter and supportive housing

For improvements to city parks, playgrounds, pools, libraries, and facilities across Denver, the committee recommended: 

  •  New safety lighting along the Cherry Creek Trail and Highline Canal Trail
  •  Improvements to playgrounds, sports courts, lighting, and pool upgrades at Harvey Park, Garland Park, Lindsley Park, Aztlan Pool, Eisenhower Pool, Cook Park Pool, Montbello Recreation Center, Washington Park Pool, Sun Valley Riverfront Park, Southwest Recreation Center Pool, and Southwest Auto Park
  • Build-out of two new parks at Emporia Park and Park Hill Park
  • Aquatic and environmental health improvements to Sloan’s Lake
  • Renovations of the Decker Library, Montbello Library, and the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum
  • Landmark signage and public art for the 303 Artway
  • Electrification and repairs at city facilities
  • Co-locating housing alongside city facilities, starting with funding a new library (with housing on site) in East Denver
  • Middle-income housing project development

  • Enabling site prep for a future American Indian Cultural Embassy 

Finally, and as in previous bonds, the Executive Committee proposed capital maintenance support for city-owned, public institutions, including: 

  • Denver Zoo 
  • Boettcher Concert Hall 
  • Denver Botanic Gardens
  • Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater 

Download the Full List of Executive Committee Recommendations(PDF, 260KB)

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