The mile-long 16th Street mall in the center of Denver is now a pedestrian-friendly, car-free space following a $175 million project. Just two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center, the strip is lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues, all connected with free, electric transportation.
The renovated street features wider walkways, vibrant public spaces, larger restaurant patios, an expanded tree canopy, seating areas, interactive art and family-friendly play structures.
“The revitalized 16th Street is a dynamic new centerpiece for Denver’s meetings and events scene,” said Lee Ann Benavidez, senior vice president and chief sales and services officer at Visit Denver. “This vibrant, clean, pedestrian-friendly corridor — lined with local restaurants, unique shops and iconic attractions — creates an inviting and safe atmosphere where attendees can recharge, connect and experience the heartbeat of our city. It’s more than a street; it’s a fresh outdoor extension of the meeting experience.”
Designing the new spaces
Renovations to the mall began in the spring of 2022 with the goal of improving safety and mobility, addressing deteriorating infrastructure, and creating more opportunities for the people who live, work and visit the Mile High City…