Why Downtown is Important to Denver

Demographics

• 10,000 residents in Downtown CBD; 63,000 within 1.5 mile radius
• 110,000 workers in Downtown 
• Projected 2030 CBD residential: 25,000
• Projected 2030 workforce: 145,000

Tourism

• Overnight visitors: 12.1 million in 2009
• Economic impact of visitors: $2.8 billion in 2009 

Attractions

• Over 30 attractions in Downtown, including three major sports venues and a world-class performing arts center
• Over 5 million attendees to all major attractions annually

Retail

• 2009 Downtown sales tax revenue: over $24 million
• Approximately 1,000 retail and restaurant establishments 

Tax Data

• In 2007, Downtown generated 13% of total city property tax collections
• At 2.9%, Colorado's sales & tax use is lowest of 45 states collecting sales tax

Residential

• 18% growth in Downtown since 2000
• Median age: 35 
• Average household income: $64,027

Transportation

• 10 light rail stations
• 59 buses routed through Downtown 
• 44,000 off-street parking spaces 

May 2010