Downtown Boulder Partnership’s Five Year Vision Plan Wins 2024 Colorado Downtown Excellence Award at Downtown Colorado, Inc.’s Annual Conference
[Boulder, CO] April 9, 2024 - On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Downtown Boulder Partnership’s Five Year Vision Plan was honored with a Colorado Downtown Excellence Award under the Best Partnerships in a Large Community category at Downtown Colorado Inc.’s annual In the Game conference. Downtown Colorado, Inc. and 9News presented the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards in front of a packed house in Durango, Colorado at the Animas City Theater.
Since 2003, Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) has presented awards to outstanding projects and people in Colorado that demonstrate creativity in the face of challenges, unlikely and enduring partnerships, and dedication to the community to further downtown initiatives. The Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards presents recognition in six areas including awards for Partnership, Place, Plans, Projects, Pop Up Innovation and Person - Downtowner of the Year.
The Partnership award category recognizes excellence in commitment to collaborating partnerships that encourage and foster knowledge, awareness, support of initiatives and other stakeholders within the local community. Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) is honored to share this award with consulting firm MIG, the City of Boulder and all of the residents, visitors, community partners, boards of directors and staff who participated in the Vision Plan's formation through community collaboration.
Building on the legacy and success of the Pearl Street Mall, the Five Year Vision Plan serves as a launching pad and inspiration for ongoing conversations to make the district a relevant, meaningful and inviting place for all. The Vision Plan builds upon existing partnerships and other studies/plans and was developed for the community (and by the community) through months of meaningful engagement. The Plan will continue to evolve with community input throughout the implementation process.
As the Pearl Street Mall approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, the Vision Plan will help inform and guide many important discussions and decisions that will be made in the years ahead to keep downtown Boulder as one of the most vibrant and well-recognized districts in the country.
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For more information:
Press: Terri Takata-Smith, VP of Marketing and Communications
303-449-3774 (office) | terri@downtownboulder.org
About Downtown Boulder Partnership
Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) is a non-profit organization, originally founded in 1984 as Downtown Boulder Incorporated, dedicated to continued preservation, promotion and enhancement of Downtown Boulder as the heart of the greater Boulder community. With a mission to maintain Downtown as the center of commerce, government, culture and leisure, DBP’s membership supports the overall vitality of Downtown through public advocacy, political involvement and by producing year-round community events that enhance the Boulder experience for residents and visitors.
About Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District
The Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID) is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado formed in 1999 and encompassing a 49-block taxing district approved by property owners to cultivate a cleaner, safer and more vibrant downtown community. The tax revenue is used by the BID to provide maintenance services that supplement those provided by the City of Boulder and to provide a comprehensive consumer marketing program. Maintenance services for the BID include but are not limited to trash removal and graffiti removal. The marketing and promotion of the district to both consumers and investor markets includes advertising, branding, banners, brochures, printed collateral materials, newsletters, public relations, social media, online efforts and market research. The BID funds economic vitality efforts including market research, tenant recruitment for both retail and office and support services for small businesses and educates the public on the value of shopping local to support small businesses and community.
About Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) (formerly known as the Downtown Boulder Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 2017. The organization's mission is to engage visitors and locals alike through arts, culture, innovation and inclusive, community-driven experiences in downtown Boulder. (DBCIBoulder.org). DBCI, along with the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District, falls under the umbrella of the parent organization, the Downtown Boulder Partnership.