The heart of downtown Denver is beating again — even if only temporarily — after the pandemic brought it to a standstill.
The latest:A rebranded 16th Street reopened over the weekend with more than 70 vendors, bold new art installations, a World Cup climbing competition — and, most critically, crowds.
- Hundreds of people strolled the redesigned mile-long strip, some for the first time in years.
- The kickoff marked the public debut of a years-long, nearly complete $175.4 million renovation aimed at resuscitating the city’s iconic corridor.
Why it matters: Downtown’s fate is tied to Denver’s identity — and its economy…