Denver mayor's first executive order targets building permits

Colorado to offer incentives to speed development reviews

DENVER —  Up to $2 million has been set aside by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Government for an incentive program to encourage local governments to approve early adoption of fast-track policies for development review. According to a news release issued Tuesday by DOLA, “communities that implement fast-track policies reduce housing costs and boost supply by eliminating delays that drive up project expenses.” It said…

Denver mayor's first executive order targets building permits

The city will open a new office to improve the sluggish building permit system.

Denver says if it can’t process construction permits in roughly 180 days, the city will refund developers’ fees

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is changing the way construction projects are approved in the city through a new building permits process he unveiled downtown on Monday.

City gets North Denver input for Vibrant Denver Bond projects - Denver North Star

More than 100 people gathered in the cafeteria in early April at Skinner Middle School to give feedback on the Vibrant Denver Bond, a general obligation bond likely to be on the November ballot. Mayor Mike Johnston greeted the group and said the intent is to use the bond dollars to accelerate the catalytic investments that are most important to Denver residents. The project list must be capital projects and “shovel-ready” projects. It’s a six-ye…

Mayor Mike Johnston Announces New Denver Permitting Office - Mile High CRE

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued his first executive order this week, establishing the Denver Permitting Office (DPO). Executive Order 151 aims to transform the city’s permitting and development approval system, with the new office tasked with simplifying the building process by speeding up permit reviews and improving coordination among city agencies. The DPO, which will start operations in mid-May, will help stimulate economic activity in Den…