The Five Points BID Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to pursue renewal of the BID for an additional 10-year term. On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Denver City Council voted unanimously to approve the renewal, affirming continued support for the neighborhood’s economic vitality, public realm, cultural identity and long-term growth.
Secured tangible infrastructure planning, federal funding, and corridor reinvestment, including $750K–$964K secured in RTD/FTA-backed funding to conduct a full Welton Street Corridor Study
Welton Street’s economy is built on small businesses, cultural institutions, and neighborhood-serving services. The Five Points BID works directly with property owners and entrepreneurs to remove barriers to opening, connect businesses to City resources, and create the conditions that allow both legacy and new businesses to operate successfully day to day.
by the BID along the Welton Corridor, including:
across the Welton Street Corridor
Growth along Welton Street has focused on bringing more people to the corridor while maintaining affordability and cultural continuity. The BID works closely with the City, developers and housing partners to support street-level activity with new projects, integrate neighborhood-serving uses, and contribute to a mixed-income community.
properties completed
delivered with a strong affordability mix
with two additional properties going to market by 2028
Culture is what turns Welton Street from a place people pass through into a place they stay. The Five Points BID leads consistent, visible activation that puts musicians on stages, artists in storefronts, and neighbors in the street — creating moments that support businesses and reinforce Five Points’ cultural identity.
including Juneteenth Music Festival, Five Points Jazz Roots, First Friday Five Points Jazz Hop, St. Paddy’s Day Pet Parade, Hi-Points Festival and Holiday Jazz Jams
drawn to the Welton Street Corridor to attend cultural events.
The Five Points BID coordinates daily services, capital improvements, and public safety partnerships that protect historic assets, improve the look and feel of the street, and create an environment where businesses can operate and all feel welcome. From infrastructure upgrades and landscape enhancements to graffiti abatement and safety coordination, the BID plays a central role in sustaining Welton Street as a clean, functional, and culturally significant public space.
through ongoing coordination between the Five Points BID and Denver Police Department, supporting proactive policing strategies and reinforcing Five Points as a safer, more welcoming destination
delivered or underway, including seating at The Point, mural restoration, and historic asset repair
in the corridor between 20th and 30th Street
Commercial property owners within the BID boundary fund the district through the mill levy. Residential properties are not assessed.
A mill levy is a property-based assessment. The Five Points BID has a maximum cap of 7 mills, though the Board may collect less depending on the annual budget.
Example: One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Funds are used for district services and programs, including business support, activation, cleanliness and maintenance, placemaking, advocacy, and required administration. The BID Board approves budgets annually.
No. The assessment is paid by property owners. Some lease agreements may pass costs through to tenants, depending on individual lease terms.
The Five Points BID Board reviews feedback and determines whether to request renewal. Denver City Council makes the final decision through a public process.
You can participate by responding to outreach and questionnaires, attending the public hearing, providing testimony, or connecting directly with BID staff or Board members. Engagement opportunities will be posted on this page.
Updates, timelines, and engagement opportunities will be shared on this page as the renewal process moves forward.
