Ballot measure aims to revitalize parts of downtown Denver

DENVER — While parts of Denver have seen substantial economic growth over the past few years, downtown’s growth has been much slower. Some downtown Denver voters will consider a ballot measure that could help change that.

Denver Ballot Issue 6A would expand the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA).

“We really see this measure as a rising tide lifts all ships,” said Britt Diehl, the senior director of external affairs at the Downtown Denver Partnership.

Colorado law allows municipalities, through downtown development authorities (DDAs), to collect a portion of property and sales tax in central business districts to finance projects that spur economic development. There are more than 20 DDAs in communities across Colorado.




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