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

The crowd goes wild at the American Ninja Warrior finals shoot in front of the City and County Building, May 25, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Winter Olympics: What tourism-minded officials in Denver desire, crowd-conscious residents fear

Whether it's the Olympics or NFL Draft, officials follow a similar pattern of talking about tourism gains and economic boosts while also keeping their cards about details and costs close to the chest.

Artist Belove poses for a portrait near one of his largest murals, Elyria Swansea, Nov. 13, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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He didn’t see himself anywhere, so he paints his son everywhere

Muralist Belove uses purple for his monumental paintings in Denver's gentrifying neighborhoods so that black faces can be truly seen.

The Colorado Convention Center seen from atop the Le Meridien Hotel on California Street. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Denver hotel owners approve special taxing district to fund convention center

The Tourism Improvement District is the first of its kind in the state. It will be funded with a 1 percent tax on hotel rooms.

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A sketch of potential plans for the Colorado Convention Center. (Colorado Convention Center Master Plan)

Denver may dig in tourists’ pockets for $223M convention center expansion

Denver leaders are considering creating Colorado's first "tourism improvement district," which would allow the city to charge extra taxes and fees to hotels.