Downtown Colorado, Inc

A nonprofit organization

Since 2017, the Colorado Challenge Program has worked with a diverse mix of 34 Colorado communities to consider solutions around housing, small business support, tourism development, local engagement, brownfield clean-up, financing, + more. Your donation empowers DCI to connect with communities.

Testimonials

"It was my first time and by participating in the Center Studio Workshop, I saw the immense amount of expertise all of the attendees brought to the table to learn and glean from. It was invaluable. I also loved being able to learn about local projects and gain lessons learned for my part of the state." - Jeff Owsley, Community Relations - San Luis Valley, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

"We had a challenge studio at the In the Games conference and for the first time collaborated with our neighboring communities of Silverton and Ouray. You can try to do a lot over phone calls and emails, but there is nothing like working on a project in one room together. The addition of conference attendees from across the state helped to provide insight into our challenges and ways to refine our project with an outside lens. As a result, our three communities are working together to pursue grants at a state and national level for our region." -Kiki Hooten, Local First La Plata

"The DCI Challenge Studio helped our city pivot our downtown revitalization efforts with a concerted focus instead of generalities. Just what we needed." -Cynthia Nieb, La Junta Economic Development Director

"The Challenge process offers practical advice for community leaders to use for their towns. Bringing together reps from other communities and tech experts is valuable for bringing new ideas not before considered for solutions sought." -Linda Rock, Challenge Studio Coordinator, CU School of Public Affairs

Mission

Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is a nonprofit, membership association committed to building better communities by providing assistance to Colorado downtowns, commercial districts and town centers. Established in 1982 as Colorado Community Revitalization Association and now dba Downtown Colorado, Inc., our organization provides four core services to organizations and individuals engaged in downtown and commercial district development:

Advisory Services

Educational Events

Advocacy and Information

Program Participation

With over 500 members, DCI serves a diverse group of communities. Members represent downtown organizations, local governments, development and improvement districts, consultants, individuals and others involved in downtown and community development. An organizational membership includes anyone that works for the organization, thereby greatly multiplying the number of individuals who benefit from a DCI membership. DCI members receive a wide variety of benefits including low-cost technical assistance, members-only events, discounts on educational events, scholarship opportunities, free professional referrals and phone consultations, access to online resource library, membership directory, discounts and benefits from partner organizations, and much more.

Background Statement

With 500+ dues-paying, organizational members, DCI serves a diverse group of communities. Members represent downtown organizations, local governments, development and improvement districts, consultants, individuals and others involved in downtown and community development. An organizational membership includes anyone that works for the organization, thereby greatly multiplying the number of individuals who benefit from a DCI membership. DCI members receive a wide variety of benefits including low-cost technical assistance, members-only events, discounts on educational events, scholarship opportunities, free professional referrals and phone consultations, access to online resource library, membership directory, discounts and benefits from partner organizations, and much more. DCI has been serving Colorado communities since 1981.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Downtown Colorado, Inc

other names

Downtown Colorado, Inc, DCI, Colorado Community Revitalization Association

Year Established

1981

Tax id (EIN)

74-2236813

Category

Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Environment, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Public & Societal Benefit, Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

1420 Ogden Street Suite G1
Denver, CO 80218

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

303-282-0625

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