No one does events like Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI), we are Colorado’s partner for fun and educational events! DCI is proud to celebrate our member downtowns with project case studies and tours. DCI members receive significant discounts and often attend events for free!
DCI is proud to educate and invigorate Colorado’s downtown champions with dynamic event content each year. We have events relevant and available in each region of the state and cover diverse topics to keep you on the cutting edge of downtown innovation.
DCI Events
Urban Renewal Authority 101 for Staff
June 16, 2026
Join DCI in Lakewood for a half-day “Urban Renewal 101” workshop specifically designed for new staff working with Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) across Colorado. We believe your experience and insights would be invaluable as we shape this essential resource. The workshop will cover: Urban Renewal Terminology & Building Access to Resources: A solid foundation…
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Small Development in Walsenburg – BUILDING CAPACITY FOR RURAL REDEVELOPMENT
June 17, 2026
Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop series is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in Walsenburg, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that support small-scale development and long-term…
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Small Development in Center + San Luis Valley: BUILDING CAPACITY FOR RURAL REDEVELOPMENT
June 18, 2026
Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop series is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in Center and the San Luis Valley, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that…
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Redevelopment Programs for Challenging Sites
June 29, 2026
Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. as we host the Colorado Brownfields Partnership and Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields as we discuss the brownfield programs and resources available to support Colorado communities. This will be a high level overview and help make connections with two important partners working across the state. Topics covered will include:…
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DDA Connect Lunch: Exploring Fort Collins
July 22, 2026
Join fellow DDA leaders in Fort Collins, home to one of Colorado’s oldest Downtown Development Authorities, for an informal lunch, peer conversation, and downtown walkabout. This gathering will offer a chance to see how a long-established DDA has supported downtown investment, partnerships, placemaking, and evolution over time — while connecting with peers who are navigating…
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Stronger Together Series: District Alliances Scaling Impact Through Collaboration
August 4, 2026
Stronger Together Series:
District Alliances Scaling Impact Through Collaboration
What happens when Business Improvement District or Area Councils or Alliances from different cities, and even different countries, come together to share knowledge, align strategies, and amplify the understanding of how and why they came together? BID/BIA coalitions are emerging as powerful platforms for collaboration, advocacy, and innovation.
This international webinar brings together leaders from BID/BIA councils and alliances to explore the how and why behind their formation. Panelists will share diverse perspectives on what sparked their collaboration, how their collaboration is structured, and the priorities shaping their work today—from policy advocacy to economic resilience and stakeholder engagement.
Through real-world examples spanning different regions, this session will highlight both common challenges and unique approaches, offering a comparative look at how BID/BIA collaborations are evolving in different contexts. Attendees will gain insight into the benefits of collective action, as well as practical considerations for building or strengthening collaborative networks within their own regions.
Participants will leave with a broader, global perspective on how BID/BIA collaboration leads to and amplifies impact.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand the drivers behind the formation of BID/BIA coalitions
• Explore a range of governance structures and collaboration models across different regions
• Learn what BID/BIA collaboration are prioritizing and working on today
• Identify shared challenges and innovative solutions from international examples
• Gain practical ideas for initiating or enhancing BID/BIA collaboration in your own context
Dream It. Fund It. Build It. Outdoor Recreation Strategies for Tiny Towns + Downtowns
August 12, 2026
In this webinar, DHM Design and Mike Wight (Great Outdoors Colorado) lead a lively discussion exploring inspiring case studies and strategies for bringing outdoor recreation projects to life in small towns across Colorado. This session will break down the community master planning process, highlight funding opportunities, and demystify how to successfully leverage grants—turning visions for local…
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Urban Renewal 101 – Fort Lupton
August 20, 2026
Downtown Colorado, Inc., (DCI) is Colorado’s home for training, best practices, and networking for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and building knowledge around Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) in Colorado. Join us to expand the understanding around how we use tax increment finance (TIF) to make development happen that fits your community vision, and identify the approaches to partnerships…
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REVIVE + THRIVE | Collaborative Solutions for Safer, Stronger Business Districts
August 27, 2026
Join us for a dynamic summit focused on real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Colorado’s downtown districts. Connect with BID leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and community advocates to share best practices and transform obstacles into opportunities. Learn more about the Denver BID Council THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Block by Block…
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Metro Area Mobile Tour – BID, DDA, URA
September 10, 2026
Many Colorado communities are exploring tools to support redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and long-term place management in downtowns and commercial districts. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), and Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) each offer unique approaches to advancing community vision through public-private partnerships. But how do they differ, and which tool is the right…
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2026 Annual Tax Increment Finance Summit, Pueblo
November 5, 2026
Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) and our partners in Colorado Tax Increment Finance (TIF) as we celebrate what is working and strategize for the next phase of public -private partnership to attract and focus investment in Colorado that drives the vision set by the community. The 2026 Colorado TIF Summit will be an interactive discussion for the Colorado URA community and hosted by Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA).
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DDA Connect Lunch: Exploring Lafayette
December 8, 2026
Join fellow DDA leaders in Lafayette, home to one of Colorado’s newest Downtown Development Authorities, for an informal lunch, peer conversation, and downtown walkabout. This gathering will explore the early-stage work of building momentum, organizing priorities, and using DDA tools to support a vibrant downtown future — while creating space for DDA leaders to compare…
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All cancellations or refund requests must be submitted in writing. Written cancellations received one month in advance of the event will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one month before the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received within one week of the event will not receive a refund. All refunds will be provided if local restrictions require event cancellation due to the pandemic.
