Metro Area Mobile Tour – BID, DDA, URA

Many Colorado communities are exploring tools to support redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and long-term place management in downtowns and commercial districts. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), and Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) each offer unique approaches to advancing community vision through public-private partnerships. But how do they differ, and which tool is the right fit for your community?

Join the Colorado Municipal League (CML) and Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) for the sixth annual Metro Mobile Tour on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This interactive, on-the-ground experience takes participants beyond the conference room to explore real-world examples of these tools in action.

Along the way, participants will visit projects, hear directly from local leaders, and gain a clearer understanding of how districts and authorities are formed, governed, and used to move projects forward. Whether your community is just getting started or refining an existing approach, this tour offers practical insights and peer learning from across Colorado.

Save the date! Registration is open now!

• DCI VIP Members $25

• DCI + CML Members enjoy the whole day, including meals, for $45!

• Non-Members $75