BIDs, DDAs, & URAs:
Development & Improvement Districts

 Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) assists development
 and improvement districts (DIDs) including Urban
 Renewal Authorities (URAs), Downtown Development
 Authorities (DDAs), and Business Improvement Districts
 (BIDs) with services in education, advocacy,
 information, and collaboration.

In 2010, Downtown Colorado, Inc. will focus efforts on improving communications between Colorado development and improvement districts (DIDs) AND improving information and communication about Colorado development and improvement districts. DCI places a high importance on downtown renewal and improvement efforts in Colorado. DCI will continue to support Colorado DIDs by increasing these benefits specific to URA, DDA, and BID members:

• Marketing the positive impacts DIDs are having on the Colorado community
• Researching economic and community impacts of URAs/DDAs/BIDs in Colorado
• Increasing opportunities for DIDs representatives to network and share best practices
• Developing stronger connections between DCI downtown management programs and DIDs

We would like to encourage you to join us in 2010 as we expand the services for DIDs and work together to support urban renewal efforts in Colorado.

Support Development & Improvement Districts Today!

Download a brochure of DIDS services!

Download a printable luncheon schedule or sponsorship form!

2010 Member-Only Educational & Networking Forums

DIDs forums will allow members to network, discuss current events, and participate or listen to discussions on targeted topics. Networking forums will be held seven times over the year (March, April, May, June, July, August, and October) on the second Wednesday of the month (11:00AM – 1:00PM). Educational events are open registration and aimed at imparting information on specific topics such as proposed legislation, policy, or for sharing strategies for implementation.

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Dear Friends, Colleagues, BID Dabblers and Advocates:

Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) has been listening to our Business Improvement District partners and members and we understand there is a need for information sharing, networking, and coalition building to support the work that you do. DCI is proud to announce a forum just for you! As a part of the Development and Improvement District (DID) Series, the Business Improvement District session on August 12th will allow members to network, discuss current events, and participate or listen to discussions on targeted topics. Please review the session description below and save the date. Registration is open now!

Many older suburban communities in the Denver area provide great opportunity for development and redevelopment of underserved neighborhood commercial districts. These opportunities are often overlooked by the business/development community. This discussion will bring together developers, lenders, small business leaders, and commercial district to discuss positioning a district to better attract new investment.
Format: Presentation by development/business community followed by roundtable discussion of experienced DID professionals, led by Carrie McCool, McCool Development Solutions