❌ Mayor warns of big layoffs for city workers

📉 City To Layoff Staff, Implement Furloughs

Denver is facing a $250 million shortfall over the next two years, leading the city to announce it will layoff staff and cut services, though no specifics have been shared yet. The city is also implementing a hiring freeze and readying staff — including the mayor — for unpaid furloughs. [Denver Post 🔒]

🏓 Pickleball Courts Replacing Gravel Pit

The city is looking for an operator to build and manage pickleball courts at the gravel pit on Colfax and Broadway for the next five years. The courts would be some of the only ones in the city to have an on-site manager during the day, who would help address noise and other complaints. [Denverite]

🏙️ No More Mall

The 16th Street Mall is now officially known as just 16th Street — but what does the rebrand really mean for its future? With a new plan for downtown unveiled and a proposal to bring city established alcohol consumption areas to the renovated pedestrian strip, the conversation about what’s next for Denver’s urban core is heating up. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🎥 Boulder Doubles Incentives for Sundance

Visit Boulder, the city’s chamber, and local donors have put together a $34 million incentive package for Sundance, which comes on top of the state giving the film festival a $34 million tax credit. Boulder is set to host the event from 2027 through 2036. Last year, Park City, Utah, saw 86,000 attendees and $132 million in annual economic activity from hosting the festival. [Denver Post 🔒]

Last week’s answer: Glenarm Rec Center

This Five Points rec center includes a pool, basketball court, game room, and group classes like aqua aerobics 🏊🏀🏋️ The mural was painted by Adrienne Norris and Chelsea Lewinski.

📣 A special shoutout for this week’s correct guessers:

• Eric S. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
• But Kelly C., Emma B., Dave G., and Amy W. weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

🕵️ Do YOU know where this distinguished dog is? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!

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