On Tuesday, October 8, the Downtown Denver Partnership held its 2024 Annual Meeting, emphasizing a bold future for Downtown Denver amidst current challenges, highlighting the center city’s unwavering resilience, economic potential, and the power of community action. With the two latest completed blocks of 16th Street (from Lawrence to Curtis Streets) as the backdrop, more than 400 business and community leaders gathered to reflect on a year of impact and look ahead at what’s next for Downtown Denver.

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Hosted in Skyline Park, the Annual Meeting program included a keynote address from Downtown Denver Partnership President & CEO Kourtny Garrett; remarks from Mayor Mike Johnston; and featured presentations from Mary Nguyen (Founder, Olive & Finch Collective), FloraJane DiRienzo (Executive Director, Biennial of the Americas), and Jon Buerge (President, Urban Villages).

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The Downtown Denver Partnership’s Annual Meeting was made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsors Southwest Airlines and DaVita, along with Host Sponsor Polsinelli. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment took center stage as the Presenting Sponsor of the MyDenver Day Block Party, while Workplace Resource & Adorn helped bring the day’s celebrations to a close by sponsoring the Happy Hour at the Skyline Park Beer Garden.

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Key takeaways from the Downtown Denver Partnership’s 2024 Annual Meeting include:

• Building on a Legacy of Transformation 

• Navigating Today’s Challenges Despite Downtown Denver’s vibrant past, 

• Adapting for Growth 

• Investing in Safety and Public Health ​​

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Read our full article to discover more takeaways from Annual Meeting.