Insider Tour: 16th St with Historic Denver

About the tour: We’ll start with a brief presentation of the project at Downtown Denver Partnership’s, located at 1515 Arapahoe Street. From there, we’ll embark on a walking tour of 16th Street, concluding at D&F Clock Tower at 1601 Arapahoe Street. Attendees will learn about the design and construction process, outreach to the adjacent business owners, and universal access requirements along the way.

About 16th Street: Forty years after its initial installation, the 16th Street faced the imperative for a comprehensive revitalization effort. Following a thorough Environmental Assessment and Public Life study, a dedicated design-build team was enlisted to undertake the complete restoration. The 16th Street stands as one of Denver’s most iconic landmarks, celebrated for its exceptional design, enduring materials, and its esteemed status as a civic space. It holds the official recognition as eligible  or inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The primary objective of this project was to address the deteriorating infrastructure while ensuring a sustainable maintenance plan. Additionally, the redesign aimed to enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles, while also creating more opportunities for public use, fostering leisure, commerce, and social interaction.

Dig Studio provided Landscape Architecture and Urban Design services for the project.

Accessibility: The tour covers approximately half a mile through downtown Denver and concludes with a happy hour at the D&F Clock Tower at 1601 Arapahoe Street. The clocktower is wheelchair accessible, however please contact our staff at gro.e1755600891rutce1755600891tihcr1755600891arevn1755600891ed@ol1755600891leh1755600891 so we can make proper arrangements.

Refund policy: The Denver Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization. Ticket sales support the Foundation in continuing to provide quality events to the public. We are unable to provide refunds or credits for any reason less than 14 days prior to the event.

Please note that DAF tours take place rain, snow or shine. If your tour includes an outdoor portion, please dress for the weather. DAF staff will contact all attendees directly should a tour be cancelled for any reason.

Photo provided curtesy of Dig Studios