DENVER (KDVR) — The National Western Center has planned on building an equestrian center, hotel and more on its campus in Denver, and now, construction is set to start soon.
On Monday, Denver announced that the city council approved the launch of the project, committing more than $800 million over the next 35 years, according to the Denver Business Journal. This marks the final step to completing the initial phases of the 2015 voter-approved master plan to expand the campus.
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Right now, the campus is known for hosting the historic National Western Stock Show every January, however, the plan is to expand capacity for year-round programming with a new 4,500-seat equestrian center, a 160-room hotel, income-restricted workforce housing and a parking garage.
Here’s what it is planning to look like:
“There is no more cherished tradition in Denver than the Stock Show,” said Mayor Mike Johnston in a press release. “Today, we are further committing to carrying that feeling throughout the rest of the year with events, entertainment, and a renewed dedication to putting people to work and improving the lives of neighbors through sustained – and lasting – trust and partnership.”
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The mayor’s office said that based on a recent economic impact study, the center and CSU Spur campus could bring in nearly $3 billion in gross domestic product for Colorado along with $2.1 billion in personal income and support more than 11,000 jobs over a five-year period…