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Denver Voters Approve $950 Million Vibrant Denver Bond, Work Starts This Week

Voter approval of the five-part, no tax rate increase package unlocks roughly 60 projects citywide.

Overview

  • The first construction kicks off Thursday with a $20 million renovation of the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, the mayor said.
  • The bond totals $950 million across five ballot questions and will be repaid from existing property-tax capacity without raising the current rate.
  • City officials say 47% of funds target transportation, mobility, bridges and safety upgrades, including corridor work near the proposed Broncos stadium site.
  • Major allocations include $89 million for the West Eighth Avenue viaduct, $75 million for a first responder training center, $70 million for Park Hill Park, and more than $39 million for accessibility and backstage improvements at Red Rocks.
  • Johnston said every project is slated to open to the public within six years, with a public progress dashboard launching early next year.