DENVER (KDVR) — The years-long construction on the former 16th Street Mall is wrapping up this year, and most of the fences have come down. While some people love the new area, others still won’t step foot downtown.
What was known as the 16th Street Mall is finishing up a major reconstruction project, where blocks from Market Street to Cleveland Place are being revamped in what’s expected to be a $175 million project to bring life back into the city. After adding new ground-floor realtors, patios, trees, art installations, security and a new name, most of the blocks are now open to the public.
‘A whole new feel’: Here’s what’s new on 16th Street in Denver
What’s now known as 16th Street reopened at the end of May, with blocks from Market Street to Glenarm Place open along the strip. While people are heading downtown and loving the new strip, the street is still considered the same by other locals.
What do people think of the ‘new’ 16th Street?
FOX31 asked its viewers on Facebook: “What do you think of the ‘new’ 16th Street?’ and less than 24 hours and over 500 comments later, many people had differing opinions on the construction project.
Throughout the hundreds of comments, there were four main thoughts on the new street:
People love the new street
Many Facebook users said they loved the new street, and it’s “actually pretty nice” and it’s a “100% major improvement.”…