June 4, 2026

Private sector infill development projects are hard.  They are even harder in rural communities due to limited institutional interest, unproven markets and passionate ʻaccidental developersʻ without a big track record. DCI, as part of its collaboration with Building Small, has developed a three part series on how the public sector can be better partners to…

June 9, 2026

This webinar explores the powerful overlap of four interrelated downtown niches:

Arts + culture
Older adults / aging well
Local Food + Beverage
Hospitality,
At the center of this overlap is a highly influential psychographic: “yupsters” (older, affluent, culturally engaged residents and visitors). Communities that successfully attract this group often find that strength in one niche creates momentum for the other two—whether or not a formal creative district exists. This session reframes downtown success through a systems lens, showing how arts, aging, and hospitality can be intentionally aligned to create places that are economically resilient, socially vibrant, and relevant across the lifespan.

DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE:

Why downtowns with all niches outperform those focused on only one
How yupsters activate arts, dining, and civic life simultaneously
Ways creative districts can intentionally catalyze senior living, programming, and services
How hospitality and placemaking benefit from age-diverse cultural participation
Signals that a downtown is missing one leg of the superfecta—and how to build it

June 16, 2026

  Join DCI in Lakewood for a half-day “Urban Renewal 101” workshop specifically designed for new staff working with Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) across Colorado. We believe your experience and insights would be invaluable as we shape this essential resource. The workshop will cover: Urban Renewal Terminology & Building Access to Resources: A solid foundation…

June 17, 2026

Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop series is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in Walsenburg, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that support small-scale development and long-term…

June 18, 2026

Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop series is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in Center and the San Luis Valley, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that…

June 29, 2026

Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. as we host the Colorado Brownfields Partnership and Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields as we discuss the brownfield programs and resources available to support Colorado communities. This will be a high level overview and help make connections with two important partners working across the state. Topics covered will include:…

August 20, 2026

Downtown Colorado, Inc., (DCI) is Colorado’s home for training, best practices, and networking for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and building knowledge around Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) in Colorado. Join us to expand the understanding around how we use tax increment finance (TIF) to make development happen that fits your community vision, and identify the approaches to partnerships…

August 27, 2026

  Join us for a dynamic summit focused on real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Colorado’s downtown districts. Connect with BID leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and community advocates to share best practices and transform obstacles into opportunities. Learn more about the Denver BID Council   THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Block by Block…

September 10, 2026

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…

November 5, 2026

Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) and our partners in Colorado Tax Increment Finance (TIF) as we celebrate what is working and strategize for the next phase of public -private partnership to attract and focus investment in Colorado that drives the vision set by the community. The 2026 Colorado TIF Summit will be an interactive discussion for the Colorado URA community and hosted by Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA).