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Security Action Plan
Creating a unique and captivating urban destination connects communities and forms a thriving downtown for all. With this goal in mind, the Downtown Denver BID invests in programs and infrastructure, like trees, waste receptacles, flower planters and more that contribute to an inviting, sustainable pedestrian environment.
Security Action Plan
The Downtown Denver Partnership and Downtown Denver Business Improvement District have advocated for and had an unwavering commitment to ensure the Partnership has policies, programs and resources in place to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for residents, employees and visitors alike.
Completed in January 2016, the Downtown Denver Security Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy that provides resources and opportunities for the private sector that supports our safety and security efforts. The plan details more than 240 action items, ranging from improved lighting and management of alleyways to enhancing communication programs among property owners and businesses. The development of the Plan was led by the Partnership, with consulting support from KPMG and funding from the Downtown Denver BID, the City and County of Denver, the Regional Transportation District and Brookfield Properties.
Since the implementation of the Downtown Denver Security Action Plan, over 80% of Downtown stakeholders say they feel safety on 16th Street has improved.
The Plan includes five focus areas: infrastructure and environment; communications, education and responsibility; regulation and enforcement; information and coordination; and strategy and management. More than 350 individuals and 2,500 survey respondents informed the Plan to develop action items that were tactical and innovative in approach.
The Plan provides a structure to leverage the resources of all stakeholders to most efficiently address safety and security in Downtown Denver, including on 16th Street and to enhance overall consumer confidence in the space. Funding for the Security Action Plan came from the DDBID and Visit Denver.
We work closely with the Denver Police Department to have a police presence and visibility in downtown and focus on the following key areas:
Private Security Team
The Downtown Denver BID deploys a team of Public Safety Ambassadors to provide a security presence on 16th Street and the Business Improvement District for 20 hours a day, seven days a week. Public Safety Ambassadors welcome and help downtown users including vulnerable individuals in need of social services to the appropriate resources. We work closely with the Denver Police Department officers and private businesses to address unlawful behavior by individuals.
Downtown Outreach Program
The Downtown Denver Partnership received a grant from Caring For Denver to have two full-time Outreach Specialists who proactively approach and support vulnerable unhoused individuals. Using a trust-based approach and creating strong relationships to help connect them to resources including shelters for families and individuals, pet shelters, medical and mental health services and more. In 2024, our Outreach Specialists have made 745 warm connections to services and treatments.
Tree Health
The BID provides a base-level of care for all trees adjacent to commercial properties throughout the district. Not only does this relieve property owners of some of the burdens associated with tree care, but also helps to support a healthy tree canopy by putting all the downtown trees under a centralized care system.
Interested in elevating your tree canopy? Commercial and non-commercial properties can also contract with the DDBID for tree watering, planting and tree health treatments. Contact us to learn more or to schedule a tree health consultation.
Urban Forest Initiative
Trees are transformative for our city's public realm and its people. The Urban Forest Initiative is reimagining how trees are planted and cared for in our downtown. Help plant the seeds.
YEAR 1
One 3" diameter tree will...
Reduce 30 lbs. of CO2
Reduce 30 lbs. of CO2
Reduce 30 lbs. of CO2
$1,500
Saved Per Year
YEAR 10
One 8" diameter tree will...
Reduce 165 lbs. of CO2
Conserve 44 kWh
Intercept 273 gal. of stormwater
$9,500
Saved Per Year
YEAR 30
One 18" diameter tree will...
Reduce 754 lbs. of CO2
Conserve 193 kWh
Intercept 1,494 gal. of stormwater
$43,500
Saved Per Year
12%
ECONOMIC
Increase in income for businesses on tree lined streets.
$5.82 ROI
ECONOMIC
As much as $5.82 ROI for every $1 invested in urban forestry.
12%
ECONOMIC
Decrease in crime with a 10% increase in tree canopy coverage
3-7%
ENVIRONMENTAL
Decrease in ozone for every 10% increase in tree canopy
10°F
ENVIRONMENTAL
Cooler temperatures are felt when walking under tree canopied streets.
60%
ENVIRONMENTAL
Reduction in particulates from car exhaust fumes on streets lined with trees.
By The Numbers
Help Beautify Downtown Properties for the Benefit of All
A healthy urban forest is an indicator of a robust economy, a driver of positive mental and physical wellness, and a sign of environmental resiliency.
A donation to the Urban Forest Initiative is an investment for tomorrow, for the future of our downtown, to make this city that we all love a little bit better and greener, for generations to come.
Join Us in Building a Greener Downtown
"Right away we knew building an urban forest was the project that would make a real impact on improving the quality of life in Downtown Denver"
Raju Patel
Denver President, Bank of America
"This could be an investment that pays big dividends to our children and grandchildren for many years to come"
Mike Zoellner
Managing Partner, ZF Capital
Creating Safe & Secure Alleys
15 alleys along 16th Street are permitted to create an environment where only permitted uses will be allowed – such as emergency and trash collection – to support public health and safety, as well as support leveraging the alleys as public spaces. We have also funded the addition of lighting to nine alleys along the 16th Street that in addition to being illuminated host awe-inspiring art.
Business Owner Resources
LOREM IPSUM
We work closely with downtown business owners to clarify ordinances and regulations, keep them informed about downtown activity and news and support business advocacy that benefits our community.