The BID’s
IMPACT The Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID) is a public organization funded by private commercial property owners. The BID strives to provide a clean, safe and vibrant Downtown Denver environment for workers, residents and visitors.
The BID boasts 856 properties and 385 property owners within the 120-block area of the district and maintains the 16th Street Mall and enhances basic City services through its district-wide funding. The BID’s boundaries extend from Speer Boulevard to 20th Street, and from Wewatta Street to Grant Street. By annual assessments paid to this quasi-governmental entity, BID property owners fund a series of district-wide programs that are critical to the vibrancy of our urban center and enhance Downtown Denver. Through maintenance and operations, safety initiatives, economic development, pedestrian environment enhancements, targeted visitor marketing and communications, as well as holiday events, lighting, and décor that attract thousands of visitors, the BID continues to ensure that Downtown Denver is a world-class destination with something for everyone.
DOWNTOWN
Maintenance and Operations The BID maintains and operates an inviting and active Downtown by providing daily sidewalk cleaning, trash, and graffiti removal and daily inspections of sidewalks, alleys, planters and lighting.
Safety The BID funds and manages the Downtown Ambassador and St. Francis social service outreach programs, operates two information kiosks and works with the police to ensure a safe experience for all Downtown users.
Economic Development The BID funds job recruitment and retention activities, as well as being actively engaged in growing and enhancing Downtown Denver’s retail sector.
Pedestrian Environment Enhancements The BID creates an inviting environment by investing in trees, planters, banners and wayfinder signs and by activating public spaces through Marketplace on the Mall and other programs.
Marketing and Communications The BID provides funding for targeted marketing, communications, and promotional efforts that benefit Downtown’s retailers, restaurants and hotels.
Holiday The BID funds the installation of holiday lighting and décor and helps support seasonal events and campaigns that bring thousands of visitors to Downtown during the holiday season.
DENVER Business improvement district 2012 Annual Report