About the project

The Square on 21st is scheduled to be open from June 15 to August 15 and will provide a temporary gathering place for a neighborhood that doesn’t currently have open or public spaces. Those who live and work here will have an opportunity to enjoy amenities they usually have to leave the neighborhood to access. The square will increase street-level activity and encourage area residents, commuters and visitors alike to consider Denver’s urban spaces in new ways.

The installation urges visitors to consider new and creative uses for publicly-owned streets and sidewalks. It is the direct result of a series of city plans, including the 21st and Wynkoop Urban Design plan (2016), as well as The Outdoor Downtown, a plan for downtown’s parks and open spaces. Visit www.DenverGov.org/TheOutdoorDowntown to learn more.

The Square straddles the Ballpark and Arapahoe Square neighborhoods and has the support of local neighborhood associations, as well as the Downtown Denver Partnership and a multitude of event sponsors.

The Square on 21st is also part of the larger Downtown Loop project. Click here to learn more.



Project Partners

The Square on 21st is brought to you by the City and County of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership. Project partners include the Ballpark Collective, the Colorado Rockies, Goodland Construction, Human Movement, PetSmart, Overcon Containers, 2Keys Corporation, University of Colorado-Denver, the So-Gnar Creative Division, and Kobra Paint.

The Planning Process