Posts tagged with 16th Street Mall

Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:39 p.m.

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

Target will open its downtown Denver store on July 22

Denver City Council approved a $4 million business incentive package to lure Target to the 16th Street Mall last year.

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?

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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.