Downtown Denver Leadership Program | 2026 Project Showcase

Every year, the Downtown Denver Leadership Program tackles the complexities of city-building through community impact projects that support the work of the Downtown Denver Partnership. In 2026, the class explored a question that affects us all: How do we create a Downtown Denver where everyone feels they belong? Since February, the cohort of 59 leaders from Denver’s private, public, and nonprofit sectors have engaged with local leaders, built on existing initiatives, and tackled real urban challenges through creative projects designed to strengthen belonging and connection in Downtown Denver. Register to hear what they’ve learned, see what they’ve created, and get a glimpse of their vision for the future of downtown as they close out their DDLP journey. HDR sponsored this year’s Final Project Showcase by hosting it in Block 162, 11th Floor Amenity Space.