The 16th Street Mall Exudes a Sense of Youthful Energy Blended with Chic Sophistication.

Denver’s 16th Street Mall, which celebrated its 25th birthday in October, exudes a sense of youthful energy blended with chic sophistication.

The 16th Street Mall spans 16 blocks to make up the heart of Downtown Denver’s commercial district. Both residents and visitors love this charming one-mile stretch of sidewalk cafes, shopping, horse-drawn carriages, street cart vendors, and entertainment. The mall is also home to numerous residential properties and office buildings. Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides a free Mall Ride shuttle to over 15 million visitors per year.

The 16th Street Mall is especially enjoyable during the holiday season when visitors are delighted by hundreds of illuminated trees. The mall, one of the top tourist attractions in the Denver area, will be a prime destination during next summer’s 2008 Democratic National Convention. A few popular venues along the mall include the Denver Pavilions, Tabor Center, Tattered Cover and the Shops at Writer Square.

According to the Downtown Denver Partnership, the 16th Street Mall opened in October of 1982 as a joint collaboration between several Denver agencies including the City of Denver, Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP), Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The mall, which originally spanned 13 blocks from Broadway to Market, was eventually expanded to Denver’s Union Station, during the height of Lodo’s revitalization.  

Every 25 year old needs to evaluate its future while celebrating the past. The Denver Post recently reported that Downtown Denver representatives plan to spend up to 18 months and $250,000 to evaluate possible changes to the mall’s maintenance including widening the sidewalk and adding streetcars in lieu of buses.

For more information on the 16th Street Mall or regarding other Denver area attractions, please contact TeamCox Realtors.

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