The 16th Street Mall. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver, RTD recommend moving MallRide to the middle of 16th Street

The new plans are a refinement of a design proposed back in October 2017, with changes made based on input from downtown workers, businesses on the mall and the broader community.

The clocktower in downtown Denver, as seen from Skyline Park. (Dave Burdick/Denverite)

The 16th Street Mall bell tower has gone silent, for now

Have you noticed a certain something missing from your holiday shopping season? A hint of mirth, a dollop of tradition, a drop of joy?

A man who wished not to be named smokes on the 16th Street Mall, Oct. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A smoking ban on the 16th Street Mall got a little closer to reality

Some council members still have concerns, but there don't appear to be the votes for a sunset clause. A final vote is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30.

Santa Fe Cookie Co. owner and operator Alexis MLean works her magic in her 16th Street Mall storefront, Oct. 16, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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The Santa Fe Cookie Co. has returned to the 16th Street Mall

LoDo noir. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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16th Street smoking ban becomes civil rights controversy amid homeless concerns

Council President Albus Brooks, the ban's author, said it is not at all targeted at homeless people but could be used to catch more people smoking pot.

RTD commissioned new MallRide buses. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite)

How would you redesign the 16th Street Mall? Here are three new options

Denver may ban smoking and vaping on 16th Street Mall

A rendering of the Sephora store slated to open on the 16th Street Mall. (Courtesy of the Denver Pavilions)

Sephora to open Friday, leaving just a sliver of vacant space at Denver Pavilions

Sephora is set to open Friday at the Denver Pavilions.

Outside the Santa Fe Cookie Co. on July 17. (Aimee Maravi/Denverite)

Denver says sweet goodbyes to Debbie Kuehn’s Santa Fe Cookie Co.

The Neusteter Building along 16th Street. (Courtesy of The National Register of Historic Places)

Landmark Preservation Commission to decide if developers can plop a penthouse atop historic Neusteter Building

Denver preservationists are set to decide Tuesday if a penthouse can be built atop the historic five-story Neusteter Building in downtown Denver.

Downtown Partnership says new safety measures decreased crime on the 16th Street Mall

Crime leading up to the summer was down 11 percent, according to a Denverite analysis, and property owners and businesses are reporting improvements.

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A robin digs around for worms. In the field with Denver's City Naturalist, Fishback Landing Park, July 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver news in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, July 9

The MallRide will be diverted off 16th Street for three Saturdays

The detours are in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The shuttles will stay on Denver’s 16th Street Mall (but other changes could come)

Motomak, a fast-casual sushi restaurant featuring giant, customizable “burrito style” sushi rolls and make-your-own rice bowls is coming to Denver Pavilions. (Courtesy of Motomak)

“Burrito style” sushi rolls coming to Denver’s 16th Street Mall

Motomaki Inc. is leasing a space in the Denver Pavilions. The fast-casual eatery plans to open this fall.

The 16th Street Mall. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver Meet in the Street participants will be dodging the MallRide this summer

This summer's Meet in the Street events will have to share space with the 16th Street MallRide on most Saturdays.

Rendering of a new Target store on the 16th Street Mall. (Courtesy of the city of Denver)

New Target on 16th Street Mall opening set for summer 2018

Target officially announced Wednesday that it plans to open its doors on the 16th Street Mall next summer.

An aerial view of downtown Denver, with the Daniels and Fisher tower and 16th Street at center, between 1922 and 1930. (Harry M. Rhoads/Western History & Genealogy Dept./Denver Public Library)

Denver news in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, May 17

A project proposed for 910 16th St. (City and County of Denver)

Denver officials give initial OK to doubling Dr. Foster building height on the 16th Street Mall

Developers can continue with their plans to stack six stories on a more than 100-year-old building along the 16th Street Mall and create a nearby two-story hotel where a popcorn store and pot shop currently sit.

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