There’s no denying it – these are turbulent times. It’s not just a rough time to be a nonprofit or an advocacy organization. It’s a rough time to be an American – and especially to be someone who cares about human dignity and the common good. And that’s exactly why it’s so important to step back and take a moment to celebrate all that we accomplished in 2025 – which was a lot! Together, we:
- Celebrated the official launch of Denver Deserves Sidewalks with actual concrete poured for new sidewalk construction and sidewalk repairs, funded by the new sidewalk fee, at locations across the city.
- Negotiated a landmark Community Benefits Agreement with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, ensuring the redevelopment of 70 acres of parking lots around Ball Arena will prioritize walking, biking, and transit—including building part of the 5280 Trail and creating a new endowment for its upkeep and programming.
- Lifted up the mobility needs of unhoused residents, spotlighting the essential role of affordable shared scooters and bikes, and calling for sustainable funding for these lifeline programs.
- Won the “People Over Parking” campaign, eliminating outdated parking mandates from Denver’s zoning code to make way for more housing and healthier communities.
- Identified smarter parking management solutions with a community-driven proposal to pilot a Parking Benefits District on East Colfax—an innovative model to support vibrant neighborhoods and prepare for Bus Rapid Transit.
- Released a Vision for Transit in the Denver Region, laying the groundwork for historic increases in funding for bus and train service over the next decade.
- Hosted five Town Halls to discuss our vision for transit across the region, from Parker to Lakewood
- Elevated the voices of transit riders through art with our Waiting for Dignity bus stop project, shining a light on unsafe and uncomfortable bus stops while mobilizing riders to demand better.
- Preserved community history with the Cloverleaf Oral Histories project, ensuring current and former Sun Valley residents’ voices shape how a major highway interchange is redesigned and the land reclaimed for community use.
And yes—there’s more ahead. From holding Denver accountable to its commitment to Vision Zero and the goal of eliminating traffic deaths to pushing for transformational transit funding, we’re making sure Denver’s streets are built for people, not just cars. We hope you’ll continue to join us in this work in 2026!